This week's edition comes to you from various hotel rooms across Germany (work not pleasure) and, OK, it was more of a light mist than a fog, but I used a little artistic licence. As games start to run out across the leagues, each result takes on extra significance. At the top of the Premier, Ascot moved a step closer to the title with a 4-0 defeat of Sholing. At the bottom, Reading virtually guaranteed safety with a hard-earned three points at Badshot Lea. Penn kept up the pressure at the top of the North, but both bottom sides lost again. Fleet scored five first half goals at Woking, before the home side rallied with three of their own. Havant maintained their slim hopes with a good win at Bursledon.
Results 9th March 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
Ascot United 4-0 Sholing
Ascot moved another step closer to the title with a commanding 4-0 defeat of mid-table Sholing. Alix Todd got them off to a great start with a goal in the 7th minute. Beth Lloyd doubled their advantage midway through the first half. Just past the hour Olivia Glover added a third, before substitute Amy Paver capped off the performance in the 82 minute. Read the match report on the Ascot United web site.
Badshot Lea 0-1 Reading
Reading claimed a very hard-earned victory on the road to all but secure their Premier League status. Zuzanna Gajzler's 18th minute nod past Ellie James ended p being enough for The Royals. However, they were made to work very hard for the points as Badshot Lea fought to the very end. You can read the match report on the BotP web site (And Then There Were Two).
Selsey 0-3 Oxford City
With the two teams directly above them meeting, Selsey had a chance to close the gap or even lift themselves off the bottom of the table. However, the formidable opposition of Oxford City stood in their way. The Hoops eventually took the lead through Kaitlyn Crouch in the final minute of the first half. Anna O'Leary doubled the lead just past the hour and Ellie Walecki added the third five minutes from time. Read the match report on the Oxford City web site.
Winchester City Flyers 0-1 AFC Portchester
A depleted Flyers squad put up a strong fight against Portchester but succumbed to a single goal scored by Portchy captain Eilidh Currie just after the half-hour mark.
Wycombe Wanderers 5-1 Woodley United
Kayla Potter had Wycombe 1-0 ahead at the break. Potter then doubled the lead four minutes into the second half. Just past the hour Jessica Watkins made it three and seven minutes later it was four thanks to Libby Monaghan. Lauren Devlin then got a goal back from the spot, but Hana MacDiarmid made it 5-1 in the 83rd minute.
Ascot moved another step closer to the title with a commanding 4-0 defeat of mid-table Sholing. Alix Todd got them off to a great start with a goal in the 7th minute. Beth Lloyd doubled their advantage midway through the first half. Just past the hour Olivia Glover added a third, before substitute Amy Paver capped off the performance in the 82 minute. Read the match report on the Ascot United web site.
Badshot Lea 0-1 Reading
Reading claimed a very hard-earned victory on the road to all but secure their Premier League status. Zuzanna Gajzler's 18th minute nod past Ellie James ended p being enough for The Royals. However, they were made to work very hard for the points as Badshot Lea fought to the very end. You can read the match report on the BotP web site (And Then There Were Two).
Selsey 0-3 Oxford City
With the two teams directly above them meeting, Selsey had a chance to close the gap or even lift themselves off the bottom of the table. However, the formidable opposition of Oxford City stood in their way. The Hoops eventually took the lead through Kaitlyn Crouch in the final minute of the first half. Anna O'Leary doubled the lead just past the hour and Ellie Walecki added the third five minutes from time. Read the match report on the Oxford City web site.
Winchester City Flyers 0-1 AFC Portchester
A depleted Flyers squad put up a strong fight against Portchester but succumbed to a single goal scored by Portchy captain Eilidh Currie just after the half-hour mark.
Wycombe Wanderers 5-1 Woodley United
Kayla Potter had Wycombe 1-0 ahead at the break. Potter then doubled the lead four minutes into the second half. Just past the hour Jessica Watkins made it three and seven minutes later it was four thanks to Libby Monaghan. Lauren Devlin then got a goal back from the spot, but Hana MacDiarmid made it 5-1 in the 83rd minute.
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Abingdon United Development 4-1 Chesham United Development
Chesham remain in trouble near the bottom after going down at The Northcourt. Beth Hawtin grabbed a hat-trick for Abingdon to take her into double figures. Top scorer Charlotte Bigmore added her fifteenth of a highly productive season.
Caversham United 0-2 Kidlington Youth
Kidlington made it two league wins on the bouce without conceding a goal. Emily Keal and substitute Isabelle Thacker were on the mark to ensure that The Goats remain anchored to the foot of the table.
Milton United 1-3 Penn & Tylers Green
Penn & Tylers Green kept up the pressure on Beaconsfield, ahead of the meeting between the clubs in two weeks. Goals from Ellie Lovelock, Tara Woodward and Holly Wyncoll gave them a 3-1 victory, despite Sarah Harrison seeing red.
Tilehurst Panthers 3-4 Wycombe Wanderers u23
Ammara Qureshi helped herself to a hat-trick and Elena Mitchell added the other goal as Wycombe edged a seven goal thriller at Scours Lane. Tilehurst still await that illusive first home win in the league despite two more goals from Georgia Hayes and another from Leah Why.
Chesham remain in trouble near the bottom after going down at The Northcourt. Beth Hawtin grabbed a hat-trick for Abingdon to take her into double figures. Top scorer Charlotte Bigmore added her fifteenth of a highly productive season.
Caversham United 0-2 Kidlington Youth
Kidlington made it two league wins on the bouce without conceding a goal. Emily Keal and substitute Isabelle Thacker were on the mark to ensure that The Goats remain anchored to the foot of the table.
Milton United 1-3 Penn & Tylers Green
Penn & Tylers Green kept up the pressure on Beaconsfield, ahead of the meeting between the clubs in two weeks. Goals from Ellie Lovelock, Tara Woodward and Holly Wyncoll gave them a 3-1 victory, despite Sarah Harrison seeing red.
Tilehurst Panthers 3-4 Wycombe Wanderers u23
Ammara Qureshi helped herself to a hat-trick and Elena Mitchell added the other goal as Wycombe edged a seven goal thriller at Scours Lane. Tilehurst still await that illusive first home win in the league despite two more goals from Georgia Hayes and another from Leah Why.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
AFC Varsity 0-0 Wimborne Town
There's not too much between these teams in the league table and there was absolutely nothing between them on the pitch as they battled out a rare goalless draw.
Bursledon 0-4 Havant & Waterlooville
The Hawks got back to winning ways a week after losing their unbeaten home record to Woking. Chelsie Hay scored twice with further goals added by captain Emma-Jane May and Isobel Humphrey. Bursledon suffered defeat for the first time in five outings.
Woking 3-5 Fleet Town
The Cards rescued some second-half pride after going into the break five down to a rampant Fleet side who had both Lily Martin and Keira Simpson on the score sheet. Gaby Hobday added two more to her tally and Bethany Anders scored for the fourth game running as Woking scored three in the second half.
There's not too much between these teams in the league table and there was absolutely nothing between them on the pitch as they battled out a rare goalless draw.
Bursledon 0-4 Havant & Waterlooville
The Hawks got back to winning ways a week after losing their unbeaten home record to Woking. Chelsie Hay scored twice with further goals added by captain Emma-Jane May and Isobel Humphrey. Bursledon suffered defeat for the first time in five outings.
Woking 3-5 Fleet Town
The Cards rescued some second-half pride after going into the break five down to a rampant Fleet side who had both Lily Martin and Keira Simpson on the score sheet. Gaby Hobday added two more to her tally and Bethany Anders scored for the fourth game running as Woking scored three in the second half.
SDFA Cup
QK Southampton 0-4 AFC Bournemouth Development
A tough ask for QK against National League Bournemouth Devs. However, a bare bones Bees team kept the score down to just a single goal at half time. Tired legs allowed Bournemouth to exert their authority in the second 45 minutes, but still a good effort from QK.
A tough ask for QK against National League Bournemouth Devs. However, a bare bones Bees team kept the score down to just a single goal at half time. Tired legs allowed Bournemouth to exert their authority in the second 45 minutes, but still a good effort from QK.
Fixtures 16th March 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
AFC Portchester v Woodley United
With the title race now all but done, the focus on the chasing pack is to finish as high as possible. Only a point separates fourth placed Portchy from fifth placed Woodley. However, United have played two more games. Interstingly, depsite Woodley only having four games remaining, two of them are against Portchester, who travel to Bulmershe Pavilion on the final day.
On-Site Group Stadium, Cranleigh Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9DP
Badshot Lea v Ascot United
The Baggies battled their hearts out in defeat to Reading last Sunday (And Then There Were Two) and they will need to put in an other herculean effort if they are to get anything from this visit of league-leaders and champions-elect Ascot United. They'll be heartened by the fact that they only lost 1-0 at The Racecourse Ground back in September, the only time that Ascot have failed to score more than one at home this season. Ascot, of course, can see the winning post now and know that a couple more wins could seal the title.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF
Selsey v Winchester City Flyers
Bottom side Selsey have just three games left to find the points required to drag themselves out of the mire. Despite Flyers being 17 points above them, this game probably represents their best opportunity of getting a result. The reverse fixture ended 3-2 to Winchester. Given their slightly superior goal difference, Selsey could climb above Badshot Lea with a draw.
eal Bay Stadium, High Street, Selsey, PO20 0QG
With the title race now all but done, the focus on the chasing pack is to finish as high as possible. Only a point separates fourth placed Portchy from fifth placed Woodley. However, United have played two more games. Interstingly, depsite Woodley only having four games remaining, two of them are against Portchester, who travel to Bulmershe Pavilion on the final day.
On-Site Group Stadium, Cranleigh Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9DP
Badshot Lea v Ascot United
The Baggies battled their hearts out in defeat to Reading last Sunday (And Then There Were Two) and they will need to put in an other herculean effort if they are to get anything from this visit of league-leaders and champions-elect Ascot United. They'll be heartened by the fact that they only lost 1-0 at The Racecourse Ground back in September, the only time that Ascot have failed to score more than one at home this season. Ascot, of course, can see the winning post now and know that a couple more wins could seal the title.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF
Selsey v Winchester City Flyers
Bottom side Selsey have just three games left to find the points required to drag themselves out of the mire. Despite Flyers being 17 points above them, this game probably represents their best opportunity of getting a result. The reverse fixture ended 3-2 to Winchester. Given their slightly superior goal difference, Selsey could climb above Badshot Lea with a draw.
eal Bay Stadium, High Street, Selsey, PO20 0QG
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Abingdon United Development v Caversham United
The Goats remain rooted to the foot of the table, three points adrift of Chesham but with a game in hand. They need a minimum of three points from their remaining three games, starting with the trip North on Sunday. Abingdon did them a favour by beating Chesham 4-1 at the weekend. The Yellows won the reverse fixture 3-0 back in September.
The Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL
Ascot United Reserves v Milton United
Ascot are still maintaining the pursuit of Beaconsfield at the top, but have to keep winning and hope that The Rams slip up at some point. Milton are looking to make it three league wins on the bounce and possibly propel themselves into the top half of the table. Ascot won 6-3 at The Heights in October, despite a Mollie Dyer hat-trick for Milton.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Chesham United Development v Penn & Tylers Green
Penn are still Beaconsfield's biggest rival in the title race, with the teams due to meet on March 23rd. However, they need to keep winning their games in hand. Penn won the reverse fixture 9-1 with four from Tara Woodward and a hat-trick from the now departed Henna Hussain. Chesham know that even a point would almost certainly guarantee their survival.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Kidlington Youth v Beaconsfield Town
Cloe Woodward saw red for Kidlington and Katie Riddington hit three as Beaconsfield won the reverse fixture by a 5-1 score line. The Greens have recently returned to form, winning their last three in all competitions. However, The Rams are still unbeaten in the league and, ahead of next weeks crunch clash with Penn, can see the winning line coming into sight.
Exeter Park, Crown Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB
Slough Town v Tilehurst Panthers
Both teams are safe from trouble but too far back to affect the top, a position that both may well have been happy to take at the start of the season, come this point of the campaign. Slough will be looking to do the double over Panthers, having won 2-1 at Scours Lane in the reverse fixture. Tilehurst, however, ae much stronger away from home than on their own turf.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
The Goats remain rooted to the foot of the table, three points adrift of Chesham but with a game in hand. They need a minimum of three points from their remaining three games, starting with the trip North on Sunday. Abingdon did them a favour by beating Chesham 4-1 at the weekend. The Yellows won the reverse fixture 3-0 back in September.
The Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL
Ascot United Reserves v Milton United
Ascot are still maintaining the pursuit of Beaconsfield at the top, but have to keep winning and hope that The Rams slip up at some point. Milton are looking to make it three league wins on the bounce and possibly propel themselves into the top half of the table. Ascot won 6-3 at The Heights in October, despite a Mollie Dyer hat-trick for Milton.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Chesham United Development v Penn & Tylers Green
Penn are still Beaconsfield's biggest rival in the title race, with the teams due to meet on March 23rd. However, they need to keep winning their games in hand. Penn won the reverse fixture 9-1 with four from Tara Woodward and a hat-trick from the now departed Henna Hussain. Chesham know that even a point would almost certainly guarantee their survival.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Kidlington Youth v Beaconsfield Town
Cloe Woodward saw red for Kidlington and Katie Riddington hit three as Beaconsfield won the reverse fixture by a 5-1 score line. The Greens have recently returned to form, winning their last three in all competitions. However, The Rams are still unbeaten in the league and, ahead of next weeks crunch clash with Penn, can see the winning line coming into sight.
Exeter Park, Crown Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB
Slough Town v Tilehurst Panthers
Both teams are safe from trouble but too far back to affect the top, a position that both may well have been happy to take at the start of the season, come this point of the campaign. Slough will be looking to do the double over Panthers, having won 2-1 at Scours Lane in the reverse fixture. Tilehurst, however, ae much stronger away from home than on their own turf.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
AFC Stoneham v Bursledon
The Purps continue to lead the way in the South, but have the spectre of Fleet Town, with their four games in hand, just three points behind them now. All they can do is keep winning and hope for a Fleet falter. The Dons, after three away wins, went down at home to Havant at the weekend. They are safe enough in the table and have had a successful first venture into this league. The reverse fixture ended in a narrow 1-0 win for Stoneham.
Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA
AFC Varsity v Woking
Varsity have also performed well in their first season in this league. Although three places lower than Woking, they are only four points back and have two games in hand, so this one could be a close affair. Woking will be looking to avenge a 3-2 home defeat in the reverse fixture, thanks largely to a Kayleigh Rogers hat-trick inside 28 second-half minutes.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Havant & Waterlooville v Fleet Town
A six-pointer at the top that Stoneham will also be keeping a close eye on. If Fleet continue their 100% record it would practically end Havant's slim title hopes. If Havant win, it may put a seed of doubt in the minds of the Fleet team. Town won the reverse fixture 3-1.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
The Purps continue to lead the way in the South, but have the spectre of Fleet Town, with their four games in hand, just three points behind them now. All they can do is keep winning and hope for a Fleet falter. The Dons, after three away wins, went down at home to Havant at the weekend. They are safe enough in the table and have had a successful first venture into this league. The reverse fixture ended in a narrow 1-0 win for Stoneham.
Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA
AFC Varsity v Woking
Varsity have also performed well in their first season in this league. Although three places lower than Woking, they are only four points back and have two games in hand, so this one could be a close affair. Woking will be looking to avenge a 3-2 home defeat in the reverse fixture, thanks largely to a Kayleigh Rogers hat-trick inside 28 second-half minutes.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Havant & Waterlooville v Fleet Town
A six-pointer at the top that Stoneham will also be keeping a close eye on. If Fleet continue their 100% record it would practically end Havant's slim title hopes. If Havant win, it may put a seed of doubt in the minds of the Fleet team. Town won the reverse fixture 3-1.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
HAMPSHIRE SENIOR CUP
Sholing v Southampton FC PGA u21
A big test for Sholing as they face up to Southampton's u21 side. Sholing's progression has come through a penalty shootout defeat of Havant and a 4-1 win over Fleet Town. Southampton put 12 pats Varsity in round one, then followed it up with a 4-0 win at Winchester in the quarters.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
A big test for Sholing as they face up to Southampton's u21 side. Sholing's progression has come through a penalty shootout defeat of Havant and a 4-1 win over Fleet Town. Southampton put 12 pats Varsity in round one, then followed it up with a 4-0 win at Winchester in the quarters.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
CHAIRMAN'S CUP
Oxford City v Wimborne Town
The Magpies have had a good first season in the Southern Region League and will, no doubt, be keen to test themselves against a Premier League side in the cup. They put out Division One North side, Tilehurst Panthers, in the last round. Oxford progressed via a walkover. They have been in prolific scoring form of late, notching 30 goals in their last six games.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
The Magpies have had a good first season in the Southern Region League and will, no doubt, be keen to test themselves against a Premier League side in the cup. They put out Division One North side, Tilehurst Panthers, in the last round. Oxford progressed via a walkover. They have been in prolific scoring form of late, notching 30 goals in their last six games.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
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