FA Cup weekend and Sunday proved to be a day where no mercy was shown by strike forces across the region. There was small pity for defences as 101 goals were rattled in across the 12 games involving SoReg teams. That's not including the 17 scored in league matches or the 14 in Sholing's midweek cup match.
As you know, many of the current SoReg teams came up through the Thames Valley League. You can keep tabs on everything happening in that league by tuning in to Wandering Tractor's weekly round-up.
As you know, many of the current SoReg teams came up through the Thames Valley League. You can keep tabs on everything happening in that league by tuning in to Wandering Tractor's weekly round-up.
Results Thursday September 19th
SDFA Trophy
Hythe & Dibden 1-13 Sholing
The score line does not tell the whole story of this game. Hythe & Dibden, from four divisions below their visitors, put up a spirited fight throughout. At half-time Sholing led 2-0, having had to wait until 10 minutes before the break to score. They added to this early in the second period before the home side hit back to make it 1-3, through Chloe Adams. Later in the game Sholing's experience started to tell as the home team began run out of steam. Sholing goals came from Catherine Browning (4), Amber O'Reilly (2), Emily Flegg (2), Lani Dickinson, Molly Pinnick, Jodie Freeman-Woods, Sienna Millen and Chelsea Bates.
It's also worth mentioning the attendance of 114, a superb turnout for a Thursday evening.
Hythe & Dibden 1-13 Sholing
The score line does not tell the whole story of this game. Hythe & Dibden, from four divisions below their visitors, put up a spirited fight throughout. At half-time Sholing led 2-0, having had to wait until 10 minutes before the break to score. They added to this early in the second period before the home side hit back to make it 1-3, through Chloe Adams. Later in the game Sholing's experience started to tell as the home team began run out of steam. Sholing goals came from Catherine Browning (4), Amber O'Reilly (2), Emily Flegg (2), Lani Dickinson, Molly Pinnick, Jodie Freeman-Woods, Sienna Millen and Chelsea Bates.
It's also worth mentioning the attendance of 114, a superb turnout for a Thursday evening.
Results Sunday 22nd September
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Beaconsfield Town 4-1 Chesham United Development
Goals from Mia Thompson and Nicole Brown gave The Rams a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes. However, Emma Nolan soon pulled one back for beleaguered Chesham. Lucy Casey then restored Beaconsfield's two goal lead on the hour. Katie Riddington put them out of sight with 20 minutes to go.
Caversham United 0-3 Abingdon United Development
The Goats slipped to their second league defeat of the season against an Abingdon team looking to keep the pressure on early leaders Beaconsfield. Ruby Herring opened the scoring on 8 minutes but it took the yellows until early in the second half to grab their second through Iva Georgiesvska. Herring hit her second late on to add the icing to the cake.
Penn & Tylers Green 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers u23
Spoils shared in this local derby that saw five yellow cards handed out by the referee. Henna Hussain, with her fourth goal of the season, was on the mark for Penn. Poppy Lloyd, with her first of the season, for Wycombe.
Slough Town 0-3 Ascot United Reserves
Ascot moved into third spot after securing their second win of the season at the expense of neighbours Slough Town. Sarah Jones scored goal number four of the season after 19 minutes, then followed up with her fifth of the season nine minutes after the break. Laura Moss added a third for Ascot in the final minute.
Goals from Mia Thompson and Nicole Brown gave The Rams a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes. However, Emma Nolan soon pulled one back for beleaguered Chesham. Lucy Casey then restored Beaconsfield's two goal lead on the hour. Katie Riddington put them out of sight with 20 minutes to go.
Caversham United 0-3 Abingdon United Development
The Goats slipped to their second league defeat of the season against an Abingdon team looking to keep the pressure on early leaders Beaconsfield. Ruby Herring opened the scoring on 8 minutes but it took the yellows until early in the second half to grab their second through Iva Georgiesvska. Herring hit her second late on to add the icing to the cake.
Penn & Tylers Green 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers u23
Spoils shared in this local derby that saw five yellow cards handed out by the referee. Henna Hussain, with her fourth goal of the season, was on the mark for Penn. Poppy Lloyd, with her first of the season, for Wycombe.
Slough Town 0-3 Ascot United Reserves
Ascot moved into third spot after securing their second win of the season at the expense of neighbours Slough Town. Sarah Jones scored goal number four of the season after 19 minutes, then followed up with her fifth of the season nine minutes after the break. Laura Moss added a third for Ascot in the final minute.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Bournemouth Sports Reserves 1-3 Wimborne Town
The Magpies gained some revenge for their home defeat to Sports, leaping up to third spot, a point behind their Dorset rivals, in the process. Ellie Chaffe continued her scoring form, smashing in a hat-trick for Wimborne. Chaffe opened the scoring in the 35th minute only for Chloe Ashton to level it up two minutes later. However, Chaffe scored again in the 65th and 85th minute to send Town home happy.
The Magpies gained some revenge for their home defeat to Sports, leaping up to third spot, a point behind their Dorset rivals, in the process. Ellie Chaffe continued her scoring form, smashing in a hat-trick for Wimborne. Chaffe opened the scoring in the 35th minute only for Chloe Ashton to level it up two minutes later. However, Chaffe scored again in the 65th and 85th minute to send Town home happy.
Oxford City 1-2 Woodley United
The all Premier League clash was as close as expected with all three goals coming in a breathless first half.
Mollie Haynes poached an early goal for Woodley, a lead they held from the sixth minute until almost half-time. With two minutes to go Isobel Bradley levelled it up, only for Charley Evans to head Woodley back in front on the stroke of half-time. It was still a special day for City with over 180 people in the stadium ti0help them celebrate women's football along with neighbours Oxford United. You can read more on the Oxford City Facebook page.
Read the round-up from Football in Berkshire and check out the superb photos from Andy Wicks.
Woodley's reward is a trip to league leaders Ascot United
Ascot United 5-0 Denham United
Another good attendance at the Racecourse ground, with approximately 150 present to watch Ascot make progress in the FA Cup. They were two up at half-time through Olivia Glover and Beth Lloyd. Leah Littlechild, Glover again, and Danielle Kjaer rounded off the scoring. Check out the match report on the Ascot United website. You can also read Football in Berkshire's round-up of events whilst taking a peek at Sophie Boycott's match action photos. Last but by no means least, read Wandering Tractor's match blog.
Ascot now face the visit of Woodley United in the next round.
Brackley Town 2-3 Reading FC Community Trust
Mia Bradley struck first for Reading, putting the visitors in front after 16 minutes. Ellie Georgiou quickly cancelled this out for Brackley, only for Zuzanna Gajzler to put Reading back in front after 21 minutes. Brackley's response was instant, Georgiou again the scorer. It stayed like that until the hour mark when Lilly Brooke-Cousins popped up with what proved to be the winner for Reading. Andy Wicks, who had made the short journey over from Oxford City, was there to capture the action for us, as too was Pete Keen. You can also catch up with Football in Berkshire's round-up.
Reading are on the road again in the next round, travelling to Richmond & Kew
Brentford 12-1 Tilehurst Panthers
A tough day out for Tilehurst, who always new they would be up against it at higher-ranked opposition. This was not helped when Brentford hit the front inside the opening minute, through Nikki Woods. Credit to Panthers though, they dug in and made it hard for the home team for the next 25 minutes. Then five goals in 13 minutes sealed their fate, Ashley Cheatley, Chloe Logie, Samantha Read, Maddie Phillips and Woods, once more, doing the damage. Logie increased the lead shortly after the break before Freya Worsley got in on the act. Nikki Woods them completed her hat-trick and, almost immediately Chloe Logie also hit her hat-trick goal. Ashley Cheatley and Eleonaora Cottrell completed Brentford's dozen. Tilehurst clearly never gave up and, two minutes into added time, grabbed themselves a consolation through Georgia Hayes. The full report can be read on Brentford's web site
Brentford will take on Sport London e Benfica Ladies in the next round
Bursledon 8-0 Longham
The Dons progressed in the FA Cup with a comprehensive defeat of Dorset League side Longham. The visitors, who last season shared a league with Bursledon's last league opponents, Wimborne Town, found themselves behind after just 6 minutes when Issy Pouncy struck. Nicola Curtis then grabbed her first goal since moving from Stoneham, and Kirby Anderson made it three just before half-time. Zoe Bache picked up a 25 minute second-half hat-trick, Anderson added her second and Paris Payne was also on the mark as the home side added five more after the break.
Bursledon have been rewarded with a home tie against Downend Flyers
Fleet Town 8-2 Badshot Lea
Dot Usher, of course, bagged a couple of goals against her former team, but even that could not save her team from exiting the FA Cup to a rejuvenated Fleet side. Amy Granger, Lily Martin and Elin Roberts all scored twice. India Mackie and Keira Simpson completed the rout as Town notched up an 8-2 defeat of higher-ranked opposition. Fleet now face a home tie with Dulwich Hamlet
Kidlington Youth 0-3 Watford Ladies Development
The Greens put up a brave display against a team from one division above them, but ultimately came up short. Watford got their noses in front early through Rebecca Lovelace, which proved to be vital. Kidlington then had the better of the first half before everyone got thoroughly soaked in the second half. Watford added two more through Georgia Elmer-Roads and Lovelace again late on, as Kidlington pushed players forward in search of an equaliser. You can read the BotP match blog by clicking this link, Watford Wing It.
Watford travel to AFC Sudbury in the next round.
QK Southampton 0-13 AFC Portchester
I think it's fair to say that QK haven't had the greatest start to the season. Having already lost their opening two league matches, they may not have relished the visit of in-form Premier League side AFC Portchester. It's also fair to say that Portchy's strike force were not in the mood for sympathy. Millie Bradbury, Gemma Hillier and Eilidh Currie all bagged hat-tricks. Lucy Nightingale scored twice. Nat Bavister and Lynsey Crewe-Way also joined in the scoring.
Portchy travel to Portishead Town in the next round.
Selsey 1-1 (p4-3) Leatherhead
An Isabelle Wheatley equaliser in the 65th minute sent this game into a penalty shootout. Selsey kept their heads to come out victorious by 4-3 from the spot. Check out the Selsey celebrations after the penalty kicks.
Selsey now have the visit of South London Women to look forward to in the next round.
Shanklin 1-5 AFC Stoneham
A late Daniela Melninkaite consolation was all that Shanklin could muster against a Stoneham team who have started their season with four straight victories in all competitions. Emma Simpson and Mia Flood both scored twice for the Purps. Stoneham have a very tasty looking home tie with Swindon Town in the next round.
Sholing 6-0 AFC Varsity
Fresh from scoring 13 in their midweek SDFA tie, Sholing had clearly kept their shooting boots on, although Varsity largely held them at bay until late in the game. Phoebe Hudson put the Premier League side in front on 10 minutes, but that's the way it stayed until the 70th minute. That was when Catherine Browning, who scored four on Thursday, took control. A NINE minute hat-trick put the game out of reach. Emily Serridge and Kathryn Littleboy added two more in the final three minutes. You can see all of the goals on the Sholing X feed, including an absolute belter from Catherine Browning.
Sholing now have a very interesting looking visit of Bristol Rovers in the next round.
Winchester City Flyers 14-0 Dorchester Town
Flyers had narrowly lost both of their opening two league games and took their frustrations out on Dorset side Dorchester Town in the FA Cup. Shayne Prasad opened the scoring on 5 minutes and then went on to complete a first-half hat-trick. Emma Whitlock, Charlie Snelling and Lavinia Nkomo made it six by half-time. Shortly after the break Nkomo added two more to complete her hat-trick. Last season's top scorer, Annie Northwood, smashed in four second half goals. Jasmine Pearmine and Laura da Silva chimed in with a goal each.
Flyers will face a visit to Bitton in the Third Qualifying Round.
Wycombe Wanderers 13-1 Milton United
The Chairgirls also hit double figures against a Milton side who have had a troubled start to the season. Kayla Potter led the way with five, Jessica Watkins and Eman Kassem each scored twice. Latifa Mammeri, Sophie Atfield and Ellen Wardlaw each add ad a goal. You can read the report on the Wycombe Foundation site as well as viewing the goals on the Wycombe X feed, this link takes you to Kayla Potter's goals, but all of them are in the feed.
Wanderers will look forward to the visit of Comets in the next round
The all Premier League clash was as close as expected with all three goals coming in a breathless first half.
Mollie Haynes poached an early goal for Woodley, a lead they held from the sixth minute until almost half-time. With two minutes to go Isobel Bradley levelled it up, only for Charley Evans to head Woodley back in front on the stroke of half-time. It was still a special day for City with over 180 people in the stadium ti0help them celebrate women's football along with neighbours Oxford United. You can read more on the Oxford City Facebook page.
Read the round-up from Football in Berkshire and check out the superb photos from Andy Wicks.
Woodley's reward is a trip to league leaders Ascot United
Ascot United 5-0 Denham United
Another good attendance at the Racecourse ground, with approximately 150 present to watch Ascot make progress in the FA Cup. They were two up at half-time through Olivia Glover and Beth Lloyd. Leah Littlechild, Glover again, and Danielle Kjaer rounded off the scoring. Check out the match report on the Ascot United website. You can also read Football in Berkshire's round-up of events whilst taking a peek at Sophie Boycott's match action photos. Last but by no means least, read Wandering Tractor's match blog.
Ascot now face the visit of Woodley United in the next round.
Brackley Town 2-3 Reading FC Community Trust
Mia Bradley struck first for Reading, putting the visitors in front after 16 minutes. Ellie Georgiou quickly cancelled this out for Brackley, only for Zuzanna Gajzler to put Reading back in front after 21 minutes. Brackley's response was instant, Georgiou again the scorer. It stayed like that until the hour mark when Lilly Brooke-Cousins popped up with what proved to be the winner for Reading. Andy Wicks, who had made the short journey over from Oxford City, was there to capture the action for us, as too was Pete Keen. You can also catch up with Football in Berkshire's round-up.
Reading are on the road again in the next round, travelling to Richmond & Kew
Brentford 12-1 Tilehurst Panthers
A tough day out for Tilehurst, who always new they would be up against it at higher-ranked opposition. This was not helped when Brentford hit the front inside the opening minute, through Nikki Woods. Credit to Panthers though, they dug in and made it hard for the home team for the next 25 minutes. Then five goals in 13 minutes sealed their fate, Ashley Cheatley, Chloe Logie, Samantha Read, Maddie Phillips and Woods, once more, doing the damage. Logie increased the lead shortly after the break before Freya Worsley got in on the act. Nikki Woods them completed her hat-trick and, almost immediately Chloe Logie also hit her hat-trick goal. Ashley Cheatley and Eleonaora Cottrell completed Brentford's dozen. Tilehurst clearly never gave up and, two minutes into added time, grabbed themselves a consolation through Georgia Hayes. The full report can be read on Brentford's web site
Brentford will take on Sport London e Benfica Ladies in the next round
Bursledon 8-0 Longham
The Dons progressed in the FA Cup with a comprehensive defeat of Dorset League side Longham. The visitors, who last season shared a league with Bursledon's last league opponents, Wimborne Town, found themselves behind after just 6 minutes when Issy Pouncy struck. Nicola Curtis then grabbed her first goal since moving from Stoneham, and Kirby Anderson made it three just before half-time. Zoe Bache picked up a 25 minute second-half hat-trick, Anderson added her second and Paris Payne was also on the mark as the home side added five more after the break.
Bursledon have been rewarded with a home tie against Downend Flyers
Fleet Town 8-2 Badshot Lea
Dot Usher, of course, bagged a couple of goals against her former team, but even that could not save her team from exiting the FA Cup to a rejuvenated Fleet side. Amy Granger, Lily Martin and Elin Roberts all scored twice. India Mackie and Keira Simpson completed the rout as Town notched up an 8-2 defeat of higher-ranked opposition. Fleet now face a home tie with Dulwich Hamlet
Kidlington Youth 0-3 Watford Ladies Development
The Greens put up a brave display against a team from one division above them, but ultimately came up short. Watford got their noses in front early through Rebecca Lovelace, which proved to be vital. Kidlington then had the better of the first half before everyone got thoroughly soaked in the second half. Watford added two more through Georgia Elmer-Roads and Lovelace again late on, as Kidlington pushed players forward in search of an equaliser. You can read the BotP match blog by clicking this link, Watford Wing It.
Watford travel to AFC Sudbury in the next round.
QK Southampton 0-13 AFC Portchester
I think it's fair to say that QK haven't had the greatest start to the season. Having already lost their opening two league matches, they may not have relished the visit of in-form Premier League side AFC Portchester. It's also fair to say that Portchy's strike force were not in the mood for sympathy. Millie Bradbury, Gemma Hillier and Eilidh Currie all bagged hat-tricks. Lucy Nightingale scored twice. Nat Bavister and Lynsey Crewe-Way also joined in the scoring.
Portchy travel to Portishead Town in the next round.
Selsey 1-1 (p4-3) Leatherhead
An Isabelle Wheatley equaliser in the 65th minute sent this game into a penalty shootout. Selsey kept their heads to come out victorious by 4-3 from the spot. Check out the Selsey celebrations after the penalty kicks.
Selsey now have the visit of South London Women to look forward to in the next round.
Shanklin 1-5 AFC Stoneham
A late Daniela Melninkaite consolation was all that Shanklin could muster against a Stoneham team who have started their season with four straight victories in all competitions. Emma Simpson and Mia Flood both scored twice for the Purps. Stoneham have a very tasty looking home tie with Swindon Town in the next round.
Sholing 6-0 AFC Varsity
Fresh from scoring 13 in their midweek SDFA tie, Sholing had clearly kept their shooting boots on, although Varsity largely held them at bay until late in the game. Phoebe Hudson put the Premier League side in front on 10 minutes, but that's the way it stayed until the 70th minute. That was when Catherine Browning, who scored four on Thursday, took control. A NINE minute hat-trick put the game out of reach. Emily Serridge and Kathryn Littleboy added two more in the final three minutes. You can see all of the goals on the Sholing X feed, including an absolute belter from Catherine Browning.
Sholing now have a very interesting looking visit of Bristol Rovers in the next round.
Winchester City Flyers 14-0 Dorchester Town
Flyers had narrowly lost both of their opening two league games and took their frustrations out on Dorset side Dorchester Town in the FA Cup. Shayne Prasad opened the scoring on 5 minutes and then went on to complete a first-half hat-trick. Emma Whitlock, Charlie Snelling and Lavinia Nkomo made it six by half-time. Shortly after the break Nkomo added two more to complete her hat-trick. Last season's top scorer, Annie Northwood, smashed in four second half goals. Jasmine Pearmine and Laura da Silva chimed in with a goal each.
Flyers will face a visit to Bitton in the Third Qualifying Round.
Wycombe Wanderers 13-1 Milton United
The Chairgirls also hit double figures against a Milton side who have had a troubled start to the season. Kayla Potter led the way with five, Jessica Watkins and Eman Kassem each scored twice. Latifa Mammeri, Sophie Atfield and Ellen Wardlaw each add ad a goal. You can read the report on the Wycombe Foundation site as well as viewing the goals on the Wycombe X feed, this link takes you to Kayla Potter's goals, but all of them are in the feed.
Wanderers will look forward to the visit of Comets in the next round
Fixtures Sunday 29th September
Premier League
AFC Portchester v Winchester City Flyers
With 27 goals scored between them last weekend, this one has 0-0 written all over it. Although both teams progressed in the cup, they've had differing starts to their league season. Whilst Portchy are riding high in fourth, following two wins from three, Winchester are only off the bottom on goal difference after losing both opening games. Having said that, Flyers only lost both games 2-1 and both were late winners.
Venue: AFC Portchester Womens
Ascot United v Badshot Lea
After being knocked out of the cup by Fleet, The Baggies could probably do without a trip to the table toppers. Two straight league defeats have followed the draw on day one. Ascot also faltered slightly last time out in the league, dropping points, for the first time this season, at Wycombe. Ascot did the double last season, winning 2-0 at Wrecclesham and 5-2 at The Racecourse.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Oxford City v Selsey
The Hoops are one of three teams tied on 7 points at the top of the table, second only on goal difference. Selsey are yet to acclimatise to life in the premier league, taking only a single point from their first three. However, they earned a place in the next round of the FA Cup at the weekend, and will have gained confidence from their penalty shootout win.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Reading v Woodley United
A very tasty looking local derby after both sides had really good away wins in the cup at the weekend. Whilst Woodley were edging out Oxford 2-1, Reading avoided a potential banana skin at Brackley, gaining their first win of the season in the process. The three goals scored will give them confidence after failing to hit the net in their opening two league games. They'll need to be especially wary of Woodley's Sarah Lawrence who has already notched four in four for United.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Sholing v Wycombe Wanderers
Another two sides in very good goalscoring form in the past week. Shlong scored 19 in two games, Wycombe 14 in one. However, those were cup games, this is back to the league. Sholing are currently unbeaten, whereas Wycombe lost their opening game but have ben unbeaten in their last three in all competitions. League games last season, when Sholing were still Eastleigh, were shared with both sides winning their home games.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
With 27 goals scored between them last weekend, this one has 0-0 written all over it. Although both teams progressed in the cup, they've had differing starts to their league season. Whilst Portchy are riding high in fourth, following two wins from three, Winchester are only off the bottom on goal difference after losing both opening games. Having said that, Flyers only lost both games 2-1 and both were late winners.
Venue: AFC Portchester Womens
Ascot United v Badshot Lea
After being knocked out of the cup by Fleet, The Baggies could probably do without a trip to the table toppers. Two straight league defeats have followed the draw on day one. Ascot also faltered slightly last time out in the league, dropping points, for the first time this season, at Wycombe. Ascot did the double last season, winning 2-0 at Wrecclesham and 5-2 at The Racecourse.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Oxford City v Selsey
The Hoops are one of three teams tied on 7 points at the top of the table, second only on goal difference. Selsey are yet to acclimatise to life in the premier league, taking only a single point from their first three. However, they earned a place in the next round of the FA Cup at the weekend, and will have gained confidence from their penalty shootout win.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Reading v Woodley United
A very tasty looking local derby after both sides had really good away wins in the cup at the weekend. Whilst Woodley were edging out Oxford 2-1, Reading avoided a potential banana skin at Brackley, gaining their first win of the season in the process. The three goals scored will give them confidence after failing to hit the net in their opening two league games. They'll need to be especially wary of Woodley's Sarah Lawrence who has already notched four in four for United.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Sholing v Wycombe Wanderers
Another two sides in very good goalscoring form in the past week. Shlong scored 19 in two games, Wycombe 14 in one. However, those were cup games, this is back to the league. Sholing are currently unbeaten, whereas Wycombe lost their opening game but have ben unbeaten in their last three in all competitions. League games last season, when Sholing were still Eastleigh, were shared with both sides winning their home games.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
Division One North
Abingdon United Development v Penn & Tylers Green
Penn remain unbeaten after two league games, Abingdon have played two games more, but are hanging o to second spot, chasing down Beaconsfield at the top, the only team to beat them this season so far. League meetings last season both went the way of Penn, 3-1 at home and 2-1 at The Northcourt. Penn also won a Combined Counties Trophy game 5-1.
Northcourt Road, Oxfordshire OX14 1PL
Chesham United Development v Caversham United
Something has to give in this game. Both teams have started the season without taking a pint yet, Caversham in their opening two, Chesham in their opening four. The Goats are yet to find the net in any competition yet this term. Chesham has scored just two. So, maybe not a goal-fest in prospect. Last season Chesham took the points away from home with a walkover. A Katie West double and goals from Chloe Timms and Emma Nolan secured a 4-0 win at Chiltern Hills.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Kidlington Youth v Slough Town
Both sides have played two, won one and lost one. Kidlington just hold sway be means of their superior goal difference. The teams last shared a division in the 2021-22 season, when they finished as the top two Division 2 of the Thames Valley League. Slough won 2-1 at Exeter Park but Kidlington, on their way to the title, gained some revenge with a 4-1 win at Arbour Park. Courtney Sumner scored all five of Kidlington's goals, Abi Canvin scored all three of Slough's. Rumour has it there may be a Wandering Tractor at this game.
Exeter Park, Crown Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB
Milton United v Beaconsfield Town
Since beating Slough Town 4-1 in the FA Cup, back in early September, Milton have lost heavily in their next two outings, 8-2 at Kidlington in the league and 13-1 at Premier League Wycombe in the FA Cup. They'll be keen to restart their season but a visit from the current leaders is probably not the best next fixture they could have wished for. The Rams have won three out of four, averaging three goals per game. Last season both meetings ended in home wins, 3-2 for Beaconsfield, 4-2 for Milton.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Wycombe Wanderers u23 v Tilehurst Panthers
Two teams currently tied on points, with four each. However, unbeaten Tilehurst have only played twice, Wycombe have played four. Panthers will need to shake off the disappointment of their heavy cup defeat at Brentford on Sunday. Wycombe fought out a well-earned point with a draw at Penn & Tyles Green.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
Penn remain unbeaten after two league games, Abingdon have played two games more, but are hanging o to second spot, chasing down Beaconsfield at the top, the only team to beat them this season so far. League meetings last season both went the way of Penn, 3-1 at home and 2-1 at The Northcourt. Penn also won a Combined Counties Trophy game 5-1.
Northcourt Road, Oxfordshire OX14 1PL
Chesham United Development v Caversham United
Something has to give in this game. Both teams have started the season without taking a pint yet, Caversham in their opening two, Chesham in their opening four. The Goats are yet to find the net in any competition yet this term. Chesham has scored just two. So, maybe not a goal-fest in prospect. Last season Chesham took the points away from home with a walkover. A Katie West double and goals from Chloe Timms and Emma Nolan secured a 4-0 win at Chiltern Hills.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Kidlington Youth v Slough Town
Both sides have played two, won one and lost one. Kidlington just hold sway be means of their superior goal difference. The teams last shared a division in the 2021-22 season, when they finished as the top two Division 2 of the Thames Valley League. Slough won 2-1 at Exeter Park but Kidlington, on their way to the title, gained some revenge with a 4-1 win at Arbour Park. Courtney Sumner scored all five of Kidlington's goals, Abi Canvin scored all three of Slough's. Rumour has it there may be a Wandering Tractor at this game.
Exeter Park, Crown Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB
Milton United v Beaconsfield Town
Since beating Slough Town 4-1 in the FA Cup, back in early September, Milton have lost heavily in their next two outings, 8-2 at Kidlington in the league and 13-1 at Premier League Wycombe in the FA Cup. They'll be keen to restart their season but a visit from the current leaders is probably not the best next fixture they could have wished for. The Rams have won three out of four, averaging three goals per game. Last season both meetings ended in home wins, 3-2 for Beaconsfield, 4-2 for Milton.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Wycombe Wanderers u23 v Tilehurst Panthers
Two teams currently tied on points, with four each. However, unbeaten Tilehurst have only played twice, Wycombe have played four. Panthers will need to shake off the disappointment of their heavy cup defeat at Brentford on Sunday. Wycombe fought out a well-earned point with a draw at Penn & Tyles Green.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
Division One South
Abbey Rangers v QK Southampton
Rangers started with a Cup win at Hassocks and followed that up with a very promising 1-1 draw in the league at Woking. However, the 6-0 defeat at Stoneham in their last league game may have dented confidence a little. They'll be relishing the chance to have a go at a QK side who have found the going a little tough so far.
Addlestone Moor, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2QH
AFC Varsity v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
The fixture list has not been particularly kind to AFC Varsity so far. True, they drew a lower-tanked team i the first round of the FA Cup. However, since that opening win, they've faced league leaders AFC Stoneham away from home and then Premier League high-flyers Sholing in the FA Cup. So, no surprise to find they now face the visit of the second-placed team in the league. Sports started with two straight wins but did lose at home on Sunday, in the Dorset derby against Wimborne.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Bursledon v AFC Stoneham
A big test for newly-promoted Bursledon as they defend their unbeaten start of two draws, against the table toppers Stoneham, who have a 100% record in all competitions so far. Already a local derby, with less than 7 miles between Stoneham and Bursledon, it is even more so when you consider that Bursledon play in Chandler's Ford, less than 3 miles from Stoneham Football Complex. Bursledon left-back Nicola Curtis will be coming up against her former side for the first time.
Toynbee School, Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2PL
Fleet Town v Woking
Two more teams that are not a million miles away in terms of distance or, in fact, league rankings. Fifth placed Fleet welcome seventh placed Woking with just a pint between them, albeit that Woking have played two more games than Town. Fleet have a had a great start, winning all three in all competitions. They've only conceded two goals in that time, of course both scored by former striker Dot Usher. Woking drew their first two games, then lost at Bournemouth on Sunday. Last season this game was awarded to Woking as a walkover. Woking won the reverse fixture 4-2.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Wimborne Town v Havant & Waterlooville
The Magpies have been steadily improving. They had a good draw at Woking on the opening day, then lost of Bournemouth, drew with Bursledon, and then got their first win on Sunday, gaining revenge by beating Bournemouth. The Hawks bring an unbeaten record to Cuthbury as well as goals galore. Their three games, in all competitions, have so far included 29 goals, 25 of them scored by Havant.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU
Rangers started with a Cup win at Hassocks and followed that up with a very promising 1-1 draw in the league at Woking. However, the 6-0 defeat at Stoneham in their last league game may have dented confidence a little. They'll be relishing the chance to have a go at a QK side who have found the going a little tough so far.
Addlestone Moor, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2QH
AFC Varsity v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
The fixture list has not been particularly kind to AFC Varsity so far. True, they drew a lower-tanked team i the first round of the FA Cup. However, since that opening win, they've faced league leaders AFC Stoneham away from home and then Premier League high-flyers Sholing in the FA Cup. So, no surprise to find they now face the visit of the second-placed team in the league. Sports started with two straight wins but did lose at home on Sunday, in the Dorset derby against Wimborne.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Bursledon v AFC Stoneham
A big test for newly-promoted Bursledon as they defend their unbeaten start of two draws, against the table toppers Stoneham, who have a 100% record in all competitions so far. Already a local derby, with less than 7 miles between Stoneham and Bursledon, it is even more so when you consider that Bursledon play in Chandler's Ford, less than 3 miles from Stoneham Football Complex. Bursledon left-back Nicola Curtis will be coming up against her former side for the first time.
Toynbee School, Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2PL
Fleet Town v Woking
Two more teams that are not a million miles away in terms of distance or, in fact, league rankings. Fifth placed Fleet welcome seventh placed Woking with just a pint between them, albeit that Woking have played two more games than Town. Fleet have a had a great start, winning all three in all competitions. They've only conceded two goals in that time, of course both scored by former striker Dot Usher. Woking drew their first two games, then lost at Bournemouth on Sunday. Last season this game was awarded to Woking as a walkover. Woking won the reverse fixture 4-2.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Wimborne Town v Havant & Waterlooville
The Magpies have been steadily improving. They had a good draw at Woking on the opening day, then lost of Bournemouth, drew with Bursledon, and then got their first win on Sunday, gaining revenge by beating Bournemouth. The Hawks bring an unbeaten record to Cuthbury as well as goals galore. Their three games, in all competitions, have so far included 29 goals, 25 of them scored by Havant.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU
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