All runs come to an end but Fleet's 100% league record certainly ended in spectacular fashion at the weekend. After leading 3-1 at Havant & Waterlooville, Town eventually succumbed to an 8-4 defeat, with six goals being scored in each half. Elsewhere, Ascot United continued their relentless march to ward the Premier League title by grinding out a 1-0 win at Badshot Lea. Beaconsfield stayed clear in the North with a 3-0 win at Kidlington, whilst in the Chairman's Cup, Oxford City scored seven goal in a game, again.
Results 16th March 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
AFC Portchester 2-0 Woodley United
Goalless at the break, Portchy introduced Charlotte Keenan ten minutes into the second half. This proved to be decisive as the former Card hot two goals to send Woodley back to Berkshire empty-handed. As always, we are indebted to the excellent Andy Wicks who was on hand to capture the match action.
Badshot Lea 0-1 Ascot United
For the second time this season struggling Badshot Lea restricted the league leaders to a single goal victory. Kate Fox hit the only goal for United in the 37th minute. It proved to be enough to give them another three points in their quest for the title. Not the most convincing of victories, but Ascot won't mind at this stage of the season. Read the match report from Neal Jeffs on the Ascot United web site.
Selsey 0-2 Winchester City Flyers
Flyers inflicted Selsey's 14th defeat of the season with a goal in each half. Sharna Capel Watson notched the first after 14 minutes. Annie Northwood then scored her 22nd of the season with 13 minutes remaining. Flyers jump to sixth, now just two points behind Woodley. Selsey remain bottom with games running out and now need to get at least a point from the last two to avoid the drop. Watch the highlights on the Flyers Facebook page.
Goalless at the break, Portchy introduced Charlotte Keenan ten minutes into the second half. This proved to be decisive as the former Card hot two goals to send Woodley back to Berkshire empty-handed. As always, we are indebted to the excellent Andy Wicks who was on hand to capture the match action.
Badshot Lea 0-1 Ascot United
For the second time this season struggling Badshot Lea restricted the league leaders to a single goal victory. Kate Fox hit the only goal for United in the 37th minute. It proved to be enough to give them another three points in their quest for the title. Not the most convincing of victories, but Ascot won't mind at this stage of the season. Read the match report from Neal Jeffs on the Ascot United web site.
Selsey 0-2 Winchester City Flyers
Flyers inflicted Selsey's 14th defeat of the season with a goal in each half. Sharna Capel Watson notched the first after 14 minutes. Annie Northwood then scored her 22nd of the season with 13 minutes remaining. Flyers jump to sixth, now just two points behind Woodley. Selsey remain bottom with games running out and now need to get at least a point from the last two to avoid the drop. Watch the highlights on the Flyers Facebook page.
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Abingdon United Development 7-1 Caversham United
The Goats scored for just the fourth time in 18 league matches but were soundly beaten by Abingdon. Charlotte Bigmore helped herself to a hat-trick for The Yellas with Mimi Hodges and Ellie Owen both bagging braces. Katie Dearling had scored early on for Caversham, who remain three points adrift at the bottom, with only two to play.
Ascot United Reserves 7-0 Milton United
Ascot continue to hope that Beaconsfield slip up. They maintained the five point gap behind the leaders with a crushing defeat of Milton United on Sunday. Sophie Doyle hit a hat-trick, aided by goals from Stephanie Ferreira, Tiffany Skinner, Laura Rodriguez and an own goal.
Chesham United Development 0-1 Penn & Tylers Green
Penn's fifth league win on the bounce maintained the pressure on Beaconsfield ahead of next Sunday's massive meeting at French School Meadow. Amber Cattell grabbed the only goal. Chesham are still three points above Caversham at the bottom, but face a nail-biting end to the season especially as The Goats have a game in hand.
Kidlington Youth 0-3 Beaconsfield Town
The Rams kept their unbeaten record and still have the title in their own hands ahead of next weekend's big one away at Penn. Lucy Casey hit a first half hat-trick and was denied at least four more by a superb goalkeeping display from Greens stopper, Emily Murphy. You can read the full match report on the BotP web site. (Casey Breaks Murphy's Law). You can also watch the action on the Beaconsfield YouTube site.
Slough Town 0-3 Tilehurst Panthers
Panthers continued their extraordinary away record and have now taken 18 of their 20 points on the road. If they could replicate this form at Scours Lane, they'd be troubling Beaconsfield. Georgia Hayes opened the scoring after 6 minutes, with Leah Why doubling the lead before the break. On the hour, Abbie Why added the third goal as Tilehurst jumped three places into sixth.
The Goats scored for just the fourth time in 18 league matches but were soundly beaten by Abingdon. Charlotte Bigmore helped herself to a hat-trick for The Yellas with Mimi Hodges and Ellie Owen both bagging braces. Katie Dearling had scored early on for Caversham, who remain three points adrift at the bottom, with only two to play.
Ascot United Reserves 7-0 Milton United
Ascot continue to hope that Beaconsfield slip up. They maintained the five point gap behind the leaders with a crushing defeat of Milton United on Sunday. Sophie Doyle hit a hat-trick, aided by goals from Stephanie Ferreira, Tiffany Skinner, Laura Rodriguez and an own goal.
Chesham United Development 0-1 Penn & Tylers Green
Penn's fifth league win on the bounce maintained the pressure on Beaconsfield ahead of next Sunday's massive meeting at French School Meadow. Amber Cattell grabbed the only goal. Chesham are still three points above Caversham at the bottom, but face a nail-biting end to the season especially as The Goats have a game in hand.
Kidlington Youth 0-3 Beaconsfield Town
The Rams kept their unbeaten record and still have the title in their own hands ahead of next weekend's big one away at Penn. Lucy Casey hit a first half hat-trick and was denied at least four more by a superb goalkeeping display from Greens stopper, Emily Murphy. You can read the full match report on the BotP web site. (Casey Breaks Murphy's Law). You can also watch the action on the Beaconsfield YouTube site.
Slough Town 0-3 Tilehurst Panthers
Panthers continued their extraordinary away record and have now taken 18 of their 20 points on the road. If they could replicate this form at Scours Lane, they'd be troubling Beaconsfield. Georgia Hayes opened the scoring after 6 minutes, with Leah Why doubling the lead before the break. On the hour, Abbie Why added the third goal as Tilehurst jumped three places into sixth.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
AFC Stoneham P-P Bursledon
AFC Varsity 0-0 Woking
Woking's final league game of the season was a tight encounter on a difficult pitch that leaves both sides in the same league position. With three remaining including a trip to Fleet, Varsity could yet have an influence on the title race. You can read all about this one thanks to the brilliant Wandering Tractor was at Hatches Farm to watch all the action.
Havant & Waterlooville 8-4 Fleet Town
This one must have kept the social media teams busy. Fleet took the led in the fourth minute, but a minute later Laurie Potvin levelled it up. Fleet then scored two more before to lead 3-1 with nine to go in the first half. Chelsie Hay then got in on the act, scoring twice in two minutes, one a penalty, to send the sides in all-square at the break. It remained 3-3 until after the hour when Hay completed her hat-trick. On 70 minutes Emma-Jane May scored to make it 5-3 and, two minutes later, May made it 6-3. It was still 6-3 after 90 minutes but May then completed her hat-trick to make it 7-3. Fleet then pulled another back to make it 7-4, before Laurie Potvin added her second in the 94th minute to end the game at 8-4.
AFC Varsity 0-0 Woking
Woking's final league game of the season was a tight encounter on a difficult pitch that leaves both sides in the same league position. With three remaining including a trip to Fleet, Varsity could yet have an influence on the title race. You can read all about this one thanks to the brilliant Wandering Tractor was at Hatches Farm to watch all the action.
Havant & Waterlooville 8-4 Fleet Town
This one must have kept the social media teams busy. Fleet took the led in the fourth minute, but a minute later Laurie Potvin levelled it up. Fleet then scored two more before to lead 3-1 with nine to go in the first half. Chelsie Hay then got in on the act, scoring twice in two minutes, one a penalty, to send the sides in all-square at the break. It remained 3-3 until after the hour when Hay completed her hat-trick. On 70 minutes Emma-Jane May scored to make it 5-3 and, two minutes later, May made it 6-3. It was still 6-3 after 90 minutes but May then completed her hat-trick to make it 7-3. Fleet then pulled another back to make it 7-4, before Laurie Potvin added her second in the 94th minute to end the game at 8-4.
HAMPSHIRE SENIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL
Sholing 1-5 Southampton FC PGA u21
Amber O'Reilly's 25th minute strike had Sholing going into half-time on level terms with their illustrious neighbours. The Boatwomen continued to battle hard and gave a very good account of themselves despite eventually conceding four more in the second half.
Amber O'Reilly's 25th minute strike had Sholing going into half-time on level terms with their illustrious neighbours. The Boatwomen continued to battle hard and gave a very good account of themselves despite eventually conceding four more in the second half.
CHAIRMAN'S CUP
Oxford City 7-0 Wimborne Town
City scored seven for the fourth time in their last seven games as they put The Magpies out of the Chairman's Cup. Emma Donohoe hit a hat-trick and Ellie White added two more to her tally. Kaitlyn Crouch and Lucy White with the other two goals. Oxford with play either Bursledon or Bournemouth Sports Reserves in the semi-final.
City scored seven for the fourth time in their last seven games as they put The Magpies out of the Chairman's Cup. Emma Donohoe hit a hat-trick and Ellie White added two more to her tally. Kaitlyn Crouch and Lucy White with the other two goals. Oxford with play either Bursledon or Bournemouth Sports Reserves in the semi-final.
Fixtures Tuesday 18th March 2025
Premier League
Wycombe Wanderers v Reading
Reading return to Adams Park where, as a WSL side, they used to play their home games. On Tuesday, they will be return as visitors as they face in-form Wycombe Wanderers. The Royals are now safe from the drop, following Selsey's defeat at the weekend. However, they'll be looking to continue their run of consecutive league wins. Wanderers still have a very slim chance of catching Ascot, and will no doubt fight until the end. They won 6-0 at Arbour Park earlier in the campaign.
Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, High Wycombe HP12 4HJ
Wycombe Wanderers v Reading
Reading return to Adams Park where, as a WSL side, they used to play their home games. On Tuesday, they will be return as visitors as they face in-form Wycombe Wanderers. The Royals are now safe from the drop, following Selsey's defeat at the weekend. However, they'll be looking to continue their run of consecutive league wins. Wanderers still have a very slim chance of catching Ascot, and will no doubt fight until the end. They won 6-0 at Arbour Park earlier in the campaign.
Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, High Wycombe HP12 4HJ
Fixtures Wednesday 19th March 2025
NHDFA Cup Final
Winchester City Flyers v Andover New Street
New Street will hope to span the two division gap as they take on Flyers in the NHDFA Cup Final. BotP was on hand to witness last season's final, in which Andover showed great spirit before finally succumbing to two Dot Usher goals as Fleet Town took the trophy. Flyers, safe in the Premier League, will be looking to add some silverware to a decent season.
Whitchurch United FC, Longmeadow, Whitchurch
Winchester City Flyers v Andover New Street
New Street will hope to span the two division gap as they take on Flyers in the NHDFA Cup Final. BotP was on hand to witness last season's final, in which Andover showed great spirit before finally succumbing to two Dot Usher goals as Fleet Town took the trophy. Flyers, safe in the Premier League, will be looking to add some silverware to a decent season.
Whitchurch United FC, Longmeadow, Whitchurch
Fixtures Sunday 23rd March 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
Woodley United v Reading
The second Reading derby of the season. Woodley won the reverse fixture 3-2 back in September after coming back from 2-1 down at the break. Chloe Melton scored a dramatic winner in the fourth minute of added time after United's Kate Hudson was dismissed for a second yellow.
Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
The second Reading derby of the season. Woodley won the reverse fixture 3-2 back in September after coming back from 2-1 down at the break. Chloe Melton scored a dramatic winner in the fourth minute of added time after United's Kate Hudson was dismissed for a second yellow.
Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Penn & Tylers Green v Beaconsfield Town
The big one! Whilst this game won't mathematically decide where the title trophy ends up, it could go a long way toward the destiny in one way or the other. The teams have already met twice, a 1-1 draw at Holloways Park in the league (Undefeated) and a very feisty encounter at French School Meadow in the Combined Counties Cup. Beaconsfield won that one 2-1 with Penn's Nicole Jacobs seeing red. This one could also be a full-blooded clash, with so much at stake.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Tilehurst Panthers v Milton United
With just a point between them, this could be a close encounter. Milton have played two more than Panthers, who are two places above them. However, both are safe from the spectre of relegation, but can't now influence the top places. Tilehurst won 2-1 at The Heights earlier in the season. However, they are yet to win at home. This the first in a run of four homes games. Can they break their league duck at Scours Lane?
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY
The big one! Whilst this game won't mathematically decide where the title trophy ends up, it could go a long way toward the destiny in one way or the other. The teams have already met twice, a 1-1 draw at Holloways Park in the league (Undefeated) and a very feisty encounter at French School Meadow in the Combined Counties Cup. Beaconsfield won that one 2-1 with Penn's Nicole Jacobs seeing red. This one could also be a full-blooded clash, with so much at stake.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Tilehurst Panthers v Milton United
With just a point between them, this could be a close encounter. Milton have played two more than Panthers, who are two places above them. However, both are safe from the spectre of relegation, but can't now influence the top places. Tilehurst won 2-1 at The Heights earlier in the season. However, they are yet to win at home. This the first in a run of four homes games. Can they break their league duck at Scours Lane?
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Fleet Town v QK Southampton
Having lost their 100% record in spectacular fashion at the weekend, Fleet need to 'get back on the horse' quickly this weekend. QK are pretty much resigned to finishing bottom. However, BotP witnessed first-hand just how much they battle. Whilst Fleet are favourites for this one, they will know they've been in a game at the end, that's for sure. An Amy Granger hat-trick helped Fleet to a 5-0 win at The Hove in the reverse fixture.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Wimborne Town v AFC Varsity
Two of the four newly promoted teams, three of whom are separated by just a point as they battle to gain the best league position. Bursledon hold the upper hand with a point lead having played a game fewer than these two. However, with the Dons not in league action, a win here would take the visitor into fifth spot. The sides very recently battled out a 0-0 draw at Hatches Farm, Varsity second goalless draw on the bounce.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, Wimborne BH21 2FU
Having lost their 100% record in spectacular fashion at the weekend, Fleet need to 'get back on the horse' quickly this weekend. QK are pretty much resigned to finishing bottom. However, BotP witnessed first-hand just how much they battle. Whilst Fleet are favourites for this one, they will know they've been in a game at the end, that's for sure. An Amy Granger hat-trick helped Fleet to a 5-0 win at The Hove in the reverse fixture.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Wimborne Town v AFC Varsity
Two of the four newly promoted teams, three of whom are separated by just a point as they battle to gain the best league position. Bursledon hold the upper hand with a point lead having played a game fewer than these two. However, with the Dons not in league action, a win here would take the visitor into fifth spot. The sides very recently battled out a 0-0 draw at Hatches Farm, Varsity second goalless draw on the bounce.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, Wimborne BH21 2FU
LEAGUE CUP
Ascot United v AFC Portchester
The first of two meetings in a month, when Portchester will also be the final visitors to the Racecourse in the league next month. The winners of this semi-final will take on either Sholing or Winchester City Flyers in the final. With Ascot fully focused on promotion, Portchester will be hoping to take full advantage and push on for some silverware.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Sholing v Winchester City Flyers
With both teams safely positioned in mid-table, they can afford to fully focus on the opportunity of reaching a major cup final. They have only met once in the league so far. That went the way of the home side, Flyers, by a 3-0 score line. The winners will take on either Portchester or Ascot in the final.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
The first of two meetings in a month, when Portchester will also be the final visitors to the Racecourse in the league next month. The winners of this semi-final will take on either Sholing or Winchester City Flyers in the final. With Ascot fully focused on promotion, Portchester will be hoping to take full advantage and push on for some silverware.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Sholing v Winchester City Flyers
With both teams safely positioned in mid-table, they can afford to fully focus on the opportunity of reaching a major cup final. They have only met once in the league so far. That went the way of the home side, Flyers, by a 3-0 score line. The winners will take on either Portchester or Ascot in the final.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
CHAIRMAN'S CUP
AFC Stoneham v Kidlington Youth
Both of these teams are still competing on multiple fronts this season. Kidlington have both this cup and their county cup on the horizon. Stoneham have this competition, the SDFA Cup and, following Sunday's defeat for Fleet, a slim chance of the league title. On Sunday, however, it's all about the Chairman's Cup. Both teams will be fully focused progressing to a semi-final with either Caversham or Abingdon United Development.
Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA
Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Bursledon
Having already met twice in the league, these teams will be familiar with each other. The 1-1 draw in Bournemouth was followed by a resounding 5-2 win for The Dons back at Toynbee School. The prize for winning, if you could call it that, is a semi-final against tournament favourites, Oxford City.
Chapel Gate, Nr Hurn Airport, East Parley, Hampshire BH23 6BL.
Caversham United v Abingdon United Development
Abingdon have nothing left to play for except this trophy, whereas Caversham still have a slim chance of saving themselves from relegation, although two remaining games against Penn and Beaconsfield, don't offer too much prospect on those lines if everything goes to form. The winner of this tie will face either AFC Stoneham or Kidlington Youth in the semi-final.
Mapledurham Rec. Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Both of these teams are still competing on multiple fronts this season. Kidlington have both this cup and their county cup on the horizon. Stoneham have this competition, the SDFA Cup and, following Sunday's defeat for Fleet, a slim chance of the league title. On Sunday, however, it's all about the Chairman's Cup. Both teams will be fully focused progressing to a semi-final with either Caversham or Abingdon United Development.
Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA
Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Bursledon
Having already met twice in the league, these teams will be familiar with each other. The 1-1 draw in Bournemouth was followed by a resounding 5-2 win for The Dons back at Toynbee School. The prize for winning, if you could call it that, is a semi-final against tournament favourites, Oxford City.
Chapel Gate, Nr Hurn Airport, East Parley, Hampshire BH23 6BL.
Caversham United v Abingdon United Development
Abingdon have nothing left to play for except this trophy, whereas Caversham still have a slim chance of saving themselves from relegation, although two remaining games against Penn and Beaconsfield, don't offer too much prospect on those lines if everything goes to form. The winner of this tie will face either AFC Stoneham or Kidlington Youth in the semi-final.
Mapledurham Rec. Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
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