29 August 2011

Premier Division
Binfield’s local derby with Ascot United was all over after 24 minutes, thanks to a lightning fast hat-trick from Ian Davies for the Moles. Basement side Bracknell Town conceded three without reply to Wokingham & Emmbrook. On target for the Satsuma’s were Garry Sargeant, Luke Lee and Dean Thomas. New boys, Cheltenham Saracens lost by the only goal of the game from Kevin Slack in their keenly contested match with Shortwood United.
Fairford Town went down to a Graham Lewis effort for Reading Town but Jack Williams equalised to earn a valuable point. Shrivenham scored twice before the break through Josh Parsons and Dane Moulden against visitors, Abingdon Town in this season’s first leg of the ‘Teapot Challenge. Lance Williams managed to get one back from the spot late in the game but Shrivvy hung on for a welcome win.
Slimbridge were two up after 20 minutes through Lewis Wilton and Alex Higgs against Highworth Town, but despite pressure in the second half, the Worthians were only able to get one back through Tyler Sheppard. Witney Town shared four goals with Wantage Town. Rich Claydon put the Alfredian’s into an early lead but Jack Lonsdale soon replied to make it 1 -- 1 at the break. Andy Younie gave Witney the lead but this was cancelled out by Danny Keen’s spot kick. League leaders Flackwell Heath maintained their 100% record with a win against Henley Town, courtesy of a Lee Thompson pair. Holyport’s baptism of fire in the Premier continued conceding three first half goals to Ardley United from Stuart Bridges and Lewis Cordice with a brace. Jamie Handscomb managed to get one back after the break but it was not enough to affect the result. 

Division One (West)

Brimscombe & Thrupp recorded their second win in a row against Cirencester Town 'Dev', despite conceding early.  Chris Underwood and then John Dalton ensured the result for the Lilywhites. Carterton were sunk by a goal either side of the break from Lee Keyes for visitors, Clanfield. Lydney Town were beaten by leaders Tytherington Rocks in a closely fought game which saw four goals and a missed penalty within the last five minutes. Toby Colbourne gave the Rocks a half-time lead, that was doubled by Mark Hughes after 85 minutes, Adam Price pulled one back only to see Colbourne grab his second. However Sam Elliott’s strike set up a frantic final period which saw the Rocks hang onto the points after Town failed to capitalise from the spot.  Malmesbury Victoria went into the break a goal down to New College Swindon’s George Wrona. Ed Wilkins equalised early in the 2nd period, but strikes in the last 10 minutes from Nathan Blackford and Sam Brown ensured the victory for the College. Old Woodstock took the lead late in the game through Lee Prpa against Easington Sports but Pete Moulder replied almost immediately to ensure the draw. Purton went into a very early lead through Ashley Piotrowski at home to Cricklade Town, but Alex Povey and Ben Carter replied within half an hour to give Crick the result. Winterbourne United put six past a hapless Hook Norton outfit Jimmy Potts lead the charge with a fine hat-trick, with goals from Greg Stutt, Sam Vile and Ben Dowdell.  Wootton Bassett beat Trowbridge Town, scoring half a dozen times

Division One (East)

27 August

Premier Division
Abingdon Town were too strong for new boys Holyport, scoring three without reply, courtesy of Carl Bloomfield, Mark Janes and Ian Roper. Ascot United were thumped with a deluge of second half goals by Wantage Town. David Bostock gave the Alfredians an early lead, but the main onslaught came after the 60th minute with goals from Mark Threlfall, Rich Claydon and Danny Keen with a pair. Jon Bennett managed a late consolation for the Yellamen. Fairford Town recorded their first win of the season against Bracknell Town. Nathan Gambling put the hosts in front early on but Mark Hayward equalised before the break. Gambling was then on hand to hit his second of the afternoon and the winner in the last minute of the game. Henley Town conceded three without reply to Highworth Town. On target for the Worthians were Ritchie Saunders, and in the last minute of the game, Mark Barnes and Danny Hilder. Kidlington shared the points and four goals with Shrivenham. Zack McEachran put Kiddy into an early lead but Arron Maximen soon equalised for Shrivvy. Danny Leggett gave the hosts the lead again, from the spot, but Maximen equalised late in the second period. Oxford City Nomads' impressive start to the season came to a juddering halt at the hands of Flackwell Heath. Lee Thompson put the Heathens into an early lead but James Dobson replied from the spot soon after. However, the Heathens ran riot in the second half with goals from John Isaac, Ben Sturgess and Danny Jordan with two. Shortwood United were already two up by the break thanks to Tim Haddock and Joe Tustain before Mark Bartley was able to reply for Reading Town, however it was not enough to start a comeback. Slimbridge's unbeaten run came to an emphatic end at the hands of visitors Binfield, losing 4-1. On target for the Moles were Ian and Carl Davies, Danny Wing and Carl Withers with Brad Martin supplying the Swans' consolation. Dan West gave Thame United an opening lead against Cheltenham Saracens but Luke Tovey replied and with just five minutes left on the clock, Tom Russell hit the winner for the Saracen's. Wokingham & Emmbrook shared the points and two goals with unbeaten Ardley United. Adam Garner gave the visitors an early lead but Sam Wyatt equalised just before the break.

Division One (West)
Brimscombe & Thrupp recorded their first win in the Hellenic League after cruising past Trowbridge Town, scoring four without reply. On target for the Lilywhites with first half efforts were Chris Underwood, Gary Probert, John Dalton and with a fine individual goal late in the game, David Woodfield. Cirencester Town 'Dev' had Connor Teague to thank for his first half strike which was enough to seal the victory over Lydney Town. Clanfield went a goal down to a Jimmy Potts effort just before the break for Winterbourne United, but with only a minute left on the clock, Lee Keyes popped up to rescue the game and a point with his equaliser. Cricklade Town were too good for Carterton, hitting five without reply courtesy of Ben Carter and Alex Povey with two each and Tom Price with one. Easington Sports' impressive start came to an abrupt end losing by the odd goal in five against New College Swindon. Old Woodstock Town maintained their 100% record inflicting a heavy defeat on Hook Norton who shipped five without reply. Hitting the back of the net for the Town were Liam Godden, Dan Roberts, Murray Nicholls and Dan Green with a pair. Purton were on fire, scoring half a dozen without reply against last year's champions, Headington Amateurs. Lining up for goal-scoring duty were Lee McMullen, Marcus Hall, Ashley Piotrowski and Darren Brown with a brace. Tytherington Rocks maintained their position as league leaders with a 6-0 thrashing of Malmesbury Victoria. Leading the turkey-shoot were Justin Bishop and Mark Hughes with two-a-piece, Jason Wood and Toby Colbourne also got on the score sheet.

Division One (East)
Abingdon United Reserves were no match for Rayners Lane, conceding half a dozen times without reply. On target for Lane were Ryan Upton with a four-timer, Andy Forbes and Lawrence Yaku. Table toppers Chalfont Wasps maintained their position after a closely fought encounter with Lambourn Sports that saw them win by the odd goal in five. Ryan Martindale hit a hat-trick for the Wasps with Dave Stroud and Dan Langford replying for the Sports. Letcombe went into the break leading against Woodley Town thanks to Mark Brind and Lyle Gifford efforts, but eventually lost by the odd goal in five after strikes from Jamie Fairchild, Jordan Sawyer and Brett Rann for the Town. Alex Bird scored the only goal of the game in the second half for Milton United at home to Finchampstead. Newbury maintained their 100% record with a fine win over Chinnor, courtesy of Craig Hill, Kalief Madden and Jeff Craig with a hat-trick. Penn & Tylers Green thought they had done enough to win an exciting encounter with Maidenhead United after Reno Sepede opened the scoring for Penn but Sankoh Lammin replied almost immediately. Ade Adeniji then put the visitors into the lead just after the break but Luke Cohen equalised and with minutes left on the clock Sepede scored again, but that man Lammin spoilt the party with his second of the afternoon in the final moments of the game. Thatcham Town won a close encounter by the odd goal in three over Hungerford Town, in a game which saw John Mahoney give the Centurions an early lead, Russell Benham reply soon after and Shaun Thorp hit the winner with only ten minutes remaining.

Midweek 25 August

Premier Division
Ardley United overhauled Highworth Town after going behind to an early Dan Hilder strike.  Troy Bryan with two, Ben Thomas and Ryan Brooks ensured a comfortable win for the home side.  Bracknell Town shared two goals and the points with Abingdon Town.  Corey Forbes gave the Abbots an early lead but Ross Herridge equalised just after the break.  Flackwell Heath and Ascot United were separated by a Lee Thompson effort late in the game.  Henley Town went ahead through Matt Jacobs mid-way through the second period against Thame United but were denied a win when Alex MacDonald equalised in injury time.  Holyport were two up through James Flint and Dan Rapley against Kidlington before Ryan Curtin was able to reply. However it was not enough to change the outcome. Shrivenham lost out to Slimbridge when Rob Hine hit the only goal of the game in the second period.  Wantage Town took the lead through Rich Claydon against Wokingham & Emmbrook but lost out to replies from Luke Lee, Danny Horscroft and Sam Whiting.  Witney Town were no match for Shortwood United who scored four without reply courtesy of Kevin Slack with a hat-trick and Ryan Preedy. Cheltenham Saracens thumped Fairford Town, hitting the net seven times through Mike Rhodes, Lorcan Sheehan and Jamie Hammond with pairs each and Simon Slender.  Dan Bailey managed a second half consolation for the visitors.

Division One West
Carterton took a two goal lead through James Fleming and Ben Sunblad but had to settle for a point against Headington Amateurs when Saun Jacobs scored from the spot and then Aftab Hafiz equalised mid-way through the second half.  Malmesbury Victoria were brought down to earth after conceding four times through Murray Nicholls with a brace, Liam Golding and Danny Green for Old Woodstock Town. Max Sparrow’s reply was too little and too late to affect the outcome.  Trowbridge Town conceded an own goal against visitors, Purton but rescued a point when Hunt equalised in the second period.  Wootton Bassett Town got off the mark with a 5-1 drubbing of Tytherington Rocks, despite going behind to an early Hughes effort.  Leading the fightback were Sam Collier with a hat-trick, Sam Packer and Russell Driver.  Cirencester Town Dev shipped half a dozen goals in their game with Hook Norton through Ray Da Silva, Jason Tillcock, Damian Gourley, Jamie Wyatt, Chris Tillcock and Jonny Da Silva.  Chris Mills and Chris Redford replied for the hapless hosts.  Cricklade Town hammered Clanfield scoring eight times without reply.  Leading the charge for Crick were Ben Carter with a four-timer, Alex Povey, Ryan Thomas, Ed Chase and Kyle Moulden.  Lydney Town shared the points and four goals with new boys Brimscombe & Thrupp.  On target for the Town were Dan Bishop and Adam Price, and for the Gloucestershire side, Chris Underwood and Ian Probert.  Winterbourne United won a close encounter by the odd goal in three with New College Swindon. Matt Plant put the Bourne into the lead, Sam Brown equalised late in the game but Jimmy Potts was on hand to score the winner two minutes from time.

Division One East
Abingdon United and Chalfont Wasps gave their spectators an eight goal feast which saw Kieran Hughes and Joe Parker with two score for the home side and Kieran Webb with a hat-trick and Fred Tripp with a brace for the Wasps.  Didcot Town Reserves and Penn & Tylers Green played out a goalless draw.  Newbury were too strong for Highmoor Ibis scoring through Jamie Green with a pair, Craig Hill and Jason Peters. Ian Griffin scored a consolation from the penalty spot. Letcombe won by the odd goal in five against Lambourn Sports in a game which saw goals from Joe Kent, Lyle Gifford and an own goal for the home team and Dan Langford and another own goal for the visitors.  Thatcham Town Reserves and Maidenhead United shared four goals and the points in their encounter.

20 August 2011

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round

Ascot United got this seasons FA Cup underway as the featured match against Wembley on Friday evening. An Ascot record crowd of 1149 saw the 'Yellamen' go out at the first hurdle losing narrowly 2-1.

It took until the second half for Abingdon Town to get the lead against Milton United. Four goals in the last twenty-five minutes saw them into the next round. Ardley United were two up at the interval against Flackwell Heath, and scored another without reply. Fairford Town put three past Wellington to secure their place in the next round Newbury went to Gillingham Town and came away 2-1 winners.. Hanworth Villa put four past Shrivenham after 'Shrivvy' had taken a 2-0 lead, whilst Kidlington beat Hillingdon Borough by the same score-line Old Woodstock Town from Division One fought a close game with visitors, and current Premier League champions Wantage Town with the latter running out 2-1 winners. Reading Town and Binfield will have to replay after a goalless draw. Sandhurst Town entertained Thame United with the visitors from The Hellenic League coming away 3-2 winners. Slimbridge were three nil ahead with goals from Roberts (56) and Mackin (61+73) before Bradford Town could get on the score-sheet just once. Shortwood United arrived late at Street due to traffic issues. This did not stop them coming away 2-0 winners with goals from Coates and Costain. Wokingham and Emmbrook overcame Holyport by 4-1 with goals from Whiting Dufelen and two from Thomas.

Premier Division

Just one game remained in the Premier Division Oxford City Nomads entertained Henley Town. Goalless in the first half, and Henley went ahead just into the second half. This spurred Oxford into action, and they scored four times without reply.

Division One (West)

Hook Norton scored twice in the first 35 minutes to take the points from new boys Brimscombe & Thrupp, who finished the game strongly despite being down to10 men due to injury, could only get one back. Easington Sports were 3-0 ahead of Cirencester Town Dev before the visitors pulled one back. New College Swindon lost at home to last years' champions Headington Amateurs by the odd goal in three. Tytherington Rocks travelled to Purton and put 4 past them with out reply. Carterton took all three points at Trowbridge Town, as did Cricklade Town from Winterbourne United.

Division One (East)

Chalfont Wasps put five past their visitors Woodley Town. The youngsters of Hungerford Town Reserves were narrowly defeated by Finchampstead. Letcombe overcame Chinnor by four goals to one with Chinnor having two players sent off late in added time for abusive & insulting language. Maidenhead United were well beaten by Rayners Lane that were already two goals to the better by the interval. New boys Highmoor Ibis went 2-1 ahead after 70 minutes at Penn & Tylers Green. However two late goals saw the home side take the points.

13 August 2011

Premier Division
Abingdon Town entertained Ascot United and lost to 2nd half goals from Liam Woozley and John Bennett. Ardley United shared four goals and the points with visitors Slimbridge. The goals were scored in the opening 20 minutes, thanks to Ben Thomas and Louis Cordice for the hosts, and Brad Martin and Carl Nash for the Swans. Binfield overcame fancied Shortwood United but went behind to early goals from Chris Mortlock and James Singh, Ian Davies with a hat-trick and Jack Tallentire saved the day for the Moles. Cheltenham Saracens began their Premier sojourn with a defeat by visitors Oxford City Nomads. Saracen's scorer's were Joe Bermingham and Tom Russell, for Nomads, Pablo Haysham, James Dobson, Kynan Isaac and Keith McLoughlin. Flackwell Heath dealt out a thrashing to Fairford Town, scoring five without reply through Jamie Tripp, Ross Crawford, Dean Harper, Danny Jordan and Darren Rockell. Henley Town lost to an own goal in their first match back in the Premier Division to visitors, Shrivenham. Kidlington scored a goal in each half through Ryan Curtin and 16 years old Zach McEachran to secure the points against Reading Town. Thame United took the lead through an early Dan West effort but goals from Tony Joyce and a pair from Dan Hilder were enough for Highworth Town to open their account with a win. Wantage Town beat new boys Holyport by the odd goal in three. On target for the Alfredians were Tom Molton and Niall Hodgkins and replying for the Villagers was Stuart Butler. Witney Town scored three without reply against visitors, Bracknell Town. On target for the Blanketmen were Andy Younie with a brace and John Rixon

Division One (West)
Newly promoted Brimscombe & Thrupp lost by the odd goal in seven in an entertaining encounter with Headington Amateurs. Martin McDermott, Gary Probert and Michael Beckenham opened the Hellenic account for the Gloucestershire outfit but the pacy Luke Cuff with a pair, Shaun Jacobs and Aaron Williams secured the victory for the "As". Cricklade Town lost to Easington Sports in a six goal thriller that saw Aaron Webb and Ryan Thomas hit the target for Crick and Junior Howard with two, Nick Brindley and Josh Baden replied for Sports. Lydney Town lost to Purton. Tom Cadden hit the only goal of the game midway through the 2nd half. Malmesbury Victoria opened their season with a fine win over highly fancied Wootton Bassett Town, scoring three without reply courtesy of Matt Sparrow, Neil Fisher and Paul Danes. New College Swindon lost their Hellenic opener by the odd goal in three to Clanfield. Kevin Lewis gave the visitors an early lead with Brad Stanners equalising just before the break. Steve Olphert was on hand to score the winner late in the game. Old Woodstock Town also scored three without reply against Winterbourne United thanks to Murray Nichols and Alan Robertson with a pair. Tytherington Rocks slaughtered Carterton, whose manager resigned on Friday afternoon. Rocks scored seven without reply, four of the goals came in the last five minutes. Netting for Rocks were Jack Smythe, Tom Blyth, Justin Bishop, Mark Hughes, Tim Baker with two and an own goal to round off the proceedings.

Division One (East)
Chalfont Wasps shared the points and two goals with Chinnor. Barry Brosnan put the Wasps in front just before the break but Stuart Braun soon equalised for the visitors. Didcot Town conceded an own goal and a Brett Rann strike in their home defeat at the hands of Woodley Town. Letcombe lost to visitors Rayners Lane thanks to a four-timer from Paul Leslie. Milton United's Sam Thomas hit the net shortly after the break to secure the win over newly promoted Maidenhead United. Newbury scored twice in five minutes after the break through Mark Piper and Darren Jones to take the points against Finchampstead. Penn & Tylers Green won by the odd goal in three against newcomers Lambourn Sports. Reno Sepede put the hosts in front early in the game but Adrian Mooney equalised and it was left to Chris Hurst to hit the winner late in the game for Penn. Thatcham Town went behind to a Hayden Best effort for Highmoor Ibis late in the game but with only five minutes remaining, Tom Willoughby and then Russell Benham hit the net for the hosts to take all the points in an unlikely victory.