30 November 2011

Premier Division
Thame United and Shortwood United shared the points and four goals in a frenetic opening 25 minutes which saw Kevin Slack open for the Wood, Sam Cowan equalise, Tim Haddock put the Wood ahead again and finally Alex Stewart equalising for the Oxfordshire outfit. Wokingham & Emmbrook went ahead through Matt Jones just before the break against Flackwell Heath, Danny Jordan equalised midway through the 2nd half but Shane Cooper-Clark had the last word when he hit the winner for the Satsuma's with 10 minutes left to play to ensure a notable scalp in an indifferent season so far. Oxford City Nomads were on fire against Witney Town, scoring four times without reply. On target for the Nomads were their three top goal scorers, Pablo Haysham, James Dobson and Conor McDonagh with a brace.

One East
Milton United were beaten by Thatcham Town with a goal in each half from Tom Browne and Greg Nutley. Rayners Lane found Maidenhead United on top form and went down by 5-1. Hitting the net for the Magpies was Alex Wall with a hat-trick and Tom Mendy with a pair and replying from the spot was Ben Gill.

County Cup
In the Gloucestershire FA Challenge Trophy, Fairford Town maintained their cup form with a 6-3 win over Shirehampton to secure a place in the quarter-final. Slimbridge were not so fortunate and were edged out by Tuffley Rovers.

26 November

'Bluefin Insurance Brokers' Hellenic Challenge Cup
Lambourn Sports opened the scoring through Rich Guy after 27 minutes but Premier side Highworth Town took control of the game, knocking in seven goals to take the tie. On target for the Worthians were Josh Parsons with a hat-trick and with pairs-a-piece, Rory Sproule and Sean McKeon. Division One East outfit, Lydney Town were down to a Jamie Martin goal just before half-time for Premier side, Slimbridge, but Jarred Liddington equalised just before the end of normal time and then grabbed the winner in the first period of extra-time for a fine victory for the Forest of Dean side. Rayners Lane were already four down by the break against Wantage Town, courtesy of an own goal and strikes from Danny Keen and Jack Daley with a pair before Lee Gardner was able to hit a brace in the second half, but it was not enough to start a comeback. Wokingham & Emmbrook had Shane Cooper-Clark and Luke Lee to thank for their win over Premier high-flyers, Flackwell Heath. Wootton Bassett Town were knocked out by Headington Amateurs after Liam Morbey's second half strike separated the two sides.

Hellenic Supplementary Challenge Cup
Clanfield were too good for their Premier opponents, Bracknell Town. Dan Bishop with two and the inevitable Lee Keyes sealed the Robins' fate despite a Ben Knight reply. Premier side, Thame United were stung in extra-time by Chalfont Wasps thanks to an own goal and a Mark Holt effort. One West leaders Tytherington Rocks booked a place in the second round when Toby Colbourne hit the only goal of the game after an hour against Carterton. Chinnor were comfortable winners over Winterbourne United, thanks to a Gary Marshall brace and one from Stuart Braun. Ashley Knight managed a consolation strike for the Bourne. Cricklade Town's tie against Purton was abandoned after 30 minutes due to a serious injury. Holyport scored a goal in each half to settle their tie with Abingdon Town, courtesy of goals form Ben Sturgess and Stewart Butler. Letcombe won a close encounter with Hook Norton after Pete Horswell opened the scoring early in the tie, Justin Tillcock equalised midway through the second half, but Horswell, with his second of the afternoon, hit the winner in the final few minutes of the tie.

Premier Division
Premier Division leaders, Ardley United were soon behind to a Ryan Curtin effort for Kidlington but Ben Thomas equalised shortly after. The game then looked to be heading for a draw but Matt Brandish popped up to score the winner in the final moments for the hosts to maintain their grip on the top spot. Fellow strugglers Henley Town and Fairford Town shared the points and a goal each after Warren Baxter's 52nd minute opener was cancelled out by Charlie Grabe's equaliser in the 70th minute. High fliers Oxford City Nomads went into the break 1-0 down after Mark Stevens hit the back of the net for Shrivenham. However, the Nomads stormed through the second half, scoring four times through Josias Carbon, Conor McDonagh, Pablo Haysham and James Dobson, to seal another victory. Cheltenham Saracens did well to take a point at Reading Town after playing out a no-score draw. Promotion hopefuls Shortwood United cantered past Ascot United, scoring four times without reply, courtesy of Alton Axton and Jake Parrott in the first half and Joe Tustain with a pair after the break. Danny Wing put Binfield ahead after 25 minutes at Witney Town. Andy Younie equalised with nine minutes remaining but Gary Calloway put the Moles ahead again two minutes later, however Younie was not finished yet and he rescued a point for the Blanketmen when he hit his second of the afternoon with only a minute left on the clock.

One West
Malmesbury Victoria were well beaten by Cirencester Town 'Dev' after Conor Teague had opened the scoring on the half-hour mark and Jack Smith netted twice in the second period.
New College Swindon found Easington Sports too hot to handle on the day, succumbing to an early opener from Pete Moulder and a hat-trick from Ricky Johnson. Nathan Blackford managed a consolation for the Wiltshire outfit. Second placed Old Woodstock Town took full control of this match after visiting 'keeper Adam Thomas was sent off Danny Bone converted for his second of the match. Bone completed his hat-trick just before the break. At 4-0 the home side were comfortable but did not net their final goal until the 86th minute as Brimscombe gave a strong battling second half performance.

One East
Abingdon United beat Hungerford Town by the odd goal in five. The game was heading for a draw after Nick Christodoulou and Adam French had hit the target for the home side and Luke Kelly had replied with a brace for the Crusaders, Joe Parker was on hand to score the winner with five minutes to play. Penn & Tylers Green recovered from their eight goal thrashing last weekend to record a fine victory at Newbury by the odd goal in five and also take their 100% record. The hosts took the lead after four minutes when Darren Jones converted from the spot. Rino Sepede equalised 20 minutes into the 2nd half and Liam Ratcliffe gave the visitors the lead four minutes later. Jones equalised for the Berkshire outfit, but Damien Roscoe's 74th minute strike proved to be the winning goal for Penn, who now lead the table.

22 November

FA Carlsberg Vase Second Round Replays
Binfield and Sussex County side, Ringmer played out a tense 120 minutes without a goal before the tie was finally settled in the penalty shoot-out that the Moles won 5-4. Binfield now entertain fellow Premier side Flackwell Heath on 3rd December.
In another close encounter, Highworth Town went out of the competition to Western League leaders, Willand Rovers with the only goal being netted by Perry Carpenter in the 28th minute of the match.
Wantage Town became the sixth Hellenic club to make it to the 3rd round beating Alton Town 4-1 and face One West high flyers Old Woodstock Town next. Wantage held a slender 2-1 lead over the Wessex League outfit with Graham Edney putting the hosts in front in the 28th minute, Scott Sanderson soon equalised and Richard Claydon put the 'Alfredian's' ahead s in front again in the 64th minute. With the visitors pressing for a second equaliser, Gavin Jones scored twice in the final few minutes to make certain of the tie for Wantage.

Premier Division
Ascot United crashed to in-form Flackwell Heath, conceding five times without reply. Danny Jordan grabbed a first half brace, Lee Thompson also netted twice and Adam Harman added to the Yellamen's miserable evening. Bracknell Town took a 14th minute lead with a wonder strike from Shane Miller but league leaders, Ardley United then ran amok, hitting the net NINE times through Scott Bridges with a hat-trick just before going off injured; his replacement Carl Standen managed a four-timer and there were goals for Ben Thomas and Ryan Brooks. Wokingham & Emmbrook took the lead through Danny Horscroft shortly after the break at Holyport but Lee Riddell hit the equaliser midway through the half only to see his hard work undone when Sam Whiting slotted home the winner soon after. Kidlington were two down at the break after Anaclet Odhiambo scored twice for Abingdon Town. Tom Woodbridge then levelled the scores with two goals in three minutes early in the second half, but Odhiambo with his third of the evening and Ian Roper made certain of a comfortable score-line for the Abbots. Reading Town and Henley Town were drawing one-a-piece when the fog descended and the game was abandoned after 65 minutes play. Witney Town succumbed to a goal in each half as Karl Nash and Mike Bryant netted for Slimbridge.

Cheltenham Saracens picked up three points on Wednesday with a well deserved 3-1 win against Shrivenham after going a goal down in the 31st minute thanks to Ryan King. The lead lost just seven minutes when Joe Donaghue levelled. Five minutes into the 2nd half Saracen's took the lead and Andy Crosskey made it 3-1 two minutes from time.

AM Print & Copy Floodlit Cup
Oxford City Nomads got a free ride into the quarter finals as Thatcham Town Reserves were unable to field a team. Town manager Garry Cook was looking to get the tie postponed early morning citing the distinct possibility of heavy fog and potential travel problems. This was not accepted by League Officials and late afternoon Cook contacted OCN officials to advise he would not be able to field a team. Contact has yet to be made with the Hellenic league on the part of Thatcham Town who have been removed from the competition..

19 November

FA Vase 2nd Round
Wantage Town drew two-a-piece with Wessex League outfit Alton Town.  Danny Keen put the Alfredian’s into the lead just after the break from the spot but Humble equalised, also from the spot, in the last minute for the hosts.  Clothier then put Alton ahead in extra time, but Keen’s reply ensured the replay on Tuesday evening.
There were mixed fortunes for Hellenic clubs facing Western League opposition, Shortwood United won convincingly on the road at Bishops Sutton, thanks to Joe Tustain with two strikes either side of the break and late efforts from Chris Mortlock and Tim Haddock; Highworth Town were down to a disputed penalty conversion from Carl Cliff-Brown at Willand Rovers but Tyler Sheppard saved the day with his last minute equaliser to take this tie to a replay on Tuesday. Winterbourne United lost by the only goal of the match to Ilfracombe Town.  Sussex County side Littlehampton Town were comfortably beaten by Flackwell Heath after two strikes from the prolific Lee Thompson; Ringmer took Binfield to a replay despite efforts from Ian Davies and Gary Calloway and Reading Town scraped past Kent leaguers Erith Town 2-1 after late goals from Graham Lewis and Richard Witt.

Premier Division
Abingdon Town won by the odd goal in five over the rejuvenated Bracknell Town.  The Abbots rushed into a three goal half-time lead thanks to Paul Alder and a brace from Any Odhiambo; the Robins came back strongly after the break courtesy of an own goal and a Sam Barratt strike, but the home side hung on for the win.  Ardley United outplayed Henley Town, winning at a canter thanks to efforts from Stuart and Scott Bridges, Ryan Brooks, Darren Beckett and Tom Green, with Ahmed El-Amir replying with a consolation strike late in the game.  Fairford Town lost out to Kidlington after Ryan Curtin hit the target with a goal in each half.  Holyport also lost 2-0 to Oxford City Nomads after Pablo Haysham and Conor McDonagh got one each just before the break.  Shrivenham shared the points and four goals with Ascot United.  Chris Flanagan and Lewis Page gave Shrivvy an early lead but Greg Stokes got one back late in the game for the Yellamen and Jon Bennett converted from the spot in the last minute to earn a point for the visitors.  Thame United won a close encounter with Slimbridge, Alex Higgs gave the Swans an early lead but Alex Stewart was on hand to put the hosts in front with a goal either side of the break; Dan Holloway equalised late in the game but Aaron Rogers supplied the winner soon after.  Wokingham & Emmbrook were beaten by a late goal from Jamie Hammond for Cheltenham Saracens.

One East
Maidenhead United were well in control of the game after scoring four second half goals through Kyle Lucas, Mitch Dunstall, Ashley Watson and Anthony Mendy before Nick Bayliss found the net in the 80th minute for Abingdon United Reserves.
Penn & Tylers Green hit four goals against Finchampstead with Rino Sepede and Chris Hurst scoring two a-piece but lost spectacularly after conceding EIGHT times courtesy of a Kylo Atkinson pair and goals from Rich Kell, Matt Wright, Graham Pickersgill, Gavin Rolls and Luke Axton-Hall with an own goal completing the unlikely score-line. 
Woodley Town’s Brett Rann scored twice to take the points from Rayners Lane, despite Shane O’Neill’s reply for the visitors.

One West
Cricklade Town were hammered by Purton conceding five 2nd half goals courtesy of Marcus Hall, veteran Paul Day and a late hat-trick from Ashley Gooch. Easington Sports were two up through a James Hastie brace before Ben Fitzmartin got one back from the spot for Carterton, but Sports hung on for the win. Lydney Town were heading for a draw with Cirencester Town ‘Dev’ but were sunk by two goals in the closing minutes of the encounter. On target for the hosts were Adam Price from the spot and Jarred Liddington but taking the points for the visitors were Danny Hale, Ollie Pitt and Joe Shepherd with a pair.  Malmesbury Vics were only just beaten by leaders Tytherington Rocks after giving away an own goal shortly before the break. New College Swindon lost out to Wootton Bassett Town after scores from James Turner in the first half and Matt Bown in the final moments. Basement side Trowbridge Town took the lead through James Dark after a quarter of an hour against Brimscombe & Thrupp but Gary Probert rescued a point for the visitors after he equalised on the hour. However the Wiltshire outfit must be pleased with an excellent performance.

14 - 16 November

Premier Division
There was only one Premier Division midweek match which saw Fairford Town record a third win in five during November. They bounced back from a heavy 6 - 1 weekend defeat against Shrivenham to beat the highly rated Oxford City Nomads by the odd goal in three. Kamran Abbassi gave the Nomads the early initiative but Dan Bailey equalised just before the break and then Lee Clark scored the winner after an hour. Fairford are just a point away from moving out of the bottom four.

Bluefin Insurance Brokers Challenge Cup
Thatcham Town lost an exciting cup tie with Witney Town by the odd goal in five. Jordan Cormack and Conor Allmond had given the Blanketmen a two-goal cushion by the break but Russell Benham scored twice in ten minutes to put the home side back in the game, however the tie was settled when Joe Fullerton hit the winner five minutes from time.

County Cups
Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy
Holyport went through to the next round edging out Aylesbury United of the Spartan South Midlands League 2-1. Shrivenham crashed out 4 - 1at Combined Counties outfit, Windsor in the second attempt to complete this tie after a floodlight failure halted the previous game in the 70th minute with Shrivvy leading. Wantage Town needed extra time to get past Spartan South Midlands League strugglers, Holmer Green winning 2 - 1. Wokingham & Emmbrook narrowly lost to a single goal from Michael Bartley against Reading Town.

Oxfordshire Senior Cup
Ardley United crushed Stonesfield Sports of the Oxfordshire Senior League, hitting eight without reply. Ardley players, Adam Beckett, Stuart Bridges and Nick Thorne all scored a brace of goals. Henley Town knocked out last year's finalists Kidlington with the only goal of the game. Thame United went through after a close five goal encounter with Old Woodstock Town.

Reading Senior Cup
Flackwell Heath went through after a comfortable 3 – 0 victory over Reading Senior side Woodcote/Stoke Row.

Southern Combination Cup
Westfield FC of the Combined Counties League proved too strong for Reading Town, who fielded their reserve side and crashed out to a 6-1 defeat.

12 November

Premier Division
Ascot United took an early lead through Greg Stokes but Ben Sturgess equalised for Holyport, Dan Bailey put the visitors ahead before the break. An inspirational team talk saw the Yellamen come out for the 2nd half with all guns blazing and Jon Bennett grabbed four goals. Chris Farrelly weighed in with one to put the result beyond doubt, despite Jamie Handscomb’s late penalty conversion for the Villagers. Binfield were beaten by the odd goal in five by Abingdon Town; Callum Whitty put the Moles in front after two minutes, Mark Janes equalised after an hour and then Anaclet Odihiambo put the Abbots into the lead a few minutes later. Gary Callaway equalised for the Moles but Odihiambo provided the winner with his second of the afternoon ten minutes from time. Rejuvenated bottom club Bracknell Town nearly made it two in a row after Ben Knight converted a penalty kick in the 1st half but Liam Williams headed the equaliser for Witney Town in the closing minutes to rescue a point. Struggling Cheltenham Saracens were already two down to Kidlington, thanks to strikes in each half from Ryan Curtin and Jack Quainton before Jamie Hammond managed to reply late in the game but it came too late to mount a comeback. Lowly Henley Town went into the break three down to in-form Ardley United thanks to Carl Standen, Ryan Brooks and Scott Bridges, a 2nd half comeback saw the hosts level the scores thanks to a Chris Dean brace and Warren Baxter, but Brooks hit the winning goal with five minutes to play to make it seven in a row for the visitors. High flyers Oxford City Nomads moved into 3rd place after a fine win over Shortwood United with goals from Pablo Haysham and James Dobson.  Unpredictable Reading Town took the lead just after the break against Wokingham & Emmbrook through Graham Lewis, but the Satsumas took the points after Matt Jones equalised and then Alex Walton hit the winner shortly before the final whistle. Shrivenham had a field day in their local derby with Fairford Town, scoring six through Shane Davis, Steve Robertson, Paul Sanders with a hat-trick and an own goal, Toby Clapton managed a solitary reply for the visitors. Wantage Town shared four goals and the points with table toppers Flackwell Heath. Rich Claydon put the Alfredians in front from the spot, an own goal levelled the scores just before the break, Jack Hadley gave the hosts the lead once more shortly after the re-start, but Lee Thompson rescued a point with his late equaliser.

One West
Brimscombe & Thrupp edged past Winterbourne United after Dave Woodfield grabbed a brace either side of a James Mainstone effort for the visitors in the first half.  Cirencester Town 'Dev' had a fine win over 2nd placed Old Woodstock Town after taking a two goal lead in the opening five minutes of the game courtesy of Ben Reardon and Rich Lee.  Danny Bone got two back from the spot for the visitors but second half strikes from Jack Smith and Aidan Bennett ensured the win for the home side. Headington Amateurs won with a goal in each half from Liam Morbey and Aftab Hafiz against strugglers Carterton. Lydney Town gave Hook Norton a mauling thanks to a Niall Halford four-timer and one from Ross Lindsay. Malmesbury Victoria and Clanfield played out a no-score draw. Purton were demolished by New College Swindon, conceding twice in each half through Ryan Elliot, John Rees, Ben Wells and Jake Johns.  League leaders Tytherington Rocks stretched their unbeaten run to eight with a narrow victory over Easington Sports after Justin Bishop hit the winner with five minutes left of play.  Wootton Bassett Town were three up through Craig Bowden, Ethan Delaney and Matt Bown before Cricklade Town could muster a late reply through Lewis Dancer but it was too late to affect the outcome.

One East
Abingdon United Reserves went ahead after 6 minutes courtesy of Joe Parker against second placed Penn & Tylers Green, however Danny Robertson just before the break and then Owen Hunte-Milligan just after the re-start, put the visitors in front, but with only moments left to play, Jamie Mundy equalised to rescue a point and put the visitors into third spot.  Chalfont Wasps were stung by Jordan Brown’s late winner for new Division leaders, Highmoor Ibis who have now managed a commendable eight wins on the trot.  Table proppers Didcot Town Reserves were two up against Chinnor, thanks toefforts from James Newport and Sam Charles, but late goals from Luke Fisher and Ian Braun were enough to save a point for the visitors.  Finchampstead were turned over by Thatcham Town Reserves after Russell Benham hit a hat-trick for the Berkshire outfit.  Letcombe won by the odd goal in ELEVEN against strugglers, Hungerford Town Reserves and were 5-1 up by the break but a Crusader comeback made for an exciting finish to this encounter.  On target for the home side were Lyle Gifford and Mark Brind with two-a-piece, Pete Horswell and Mark Denny and for the Crusaders, Steve James and Brad Shaw also with two each and Lee Hamilton.  Newbury’s 100% record was maintained with a comfortable two goal win over Milton United courtesy of Darren Jones and Kalief Madden and this victory sees them move up into second place.  Woodley Town were two down by the break to Lambourn Sports after Rich Guy and Matt Pedder had both netted within 20 minutes of the start.  A Nick Edwards reply on the hour was too little, too late to affect the outcome.

Wiltshire Senior Cup
Highworth Town were easy 5 – 0 winners over Wiltshire League outfit, Ludgershall Sports, Dan Hilder scored two, Gary Hill, Sean McKeon and Josh Parsons also netted. Ludgershall keeper Phil Antrobus made several fine saves to keep the score respectable.

5 November

Premier Division
Any Odhiambo scored the only goal of the game on half-time for Abingdon Town against form side Oxford City Nomads, who now drop three places into fifth spot.  Ardley United made it six wins on the trot and move into second place after hammering Shrivenham 6-0, courtesy of a Ryan Brooks four-timer and one each from Adam Beckett and Matt Brandish.  Table proppers Bracknell Town came back late in the game to inflict a surprise defeat on Highworth Town.  Josh Parsons opened for the Worthians just after the break, Alex Eastman then equalised ten minutes later, but a final flourish saw Ryan Coupland and Sam Barratt net for the Robins and their second win of the season.  Cheltenham Saracens succumbed to a goal in each half from Aaron Rogers and Alex Stewart for Thame United.  Fairford Town were already five down to high flyers Binfield, thanks to Carl Davies, Adam Jeffrey, Gary Calloway and Ian Davies with a brace before Jack Williams was able to reply with a late consolation effort.  Leaders Flackwell Heath won an exciting encounter with Wokingham & Emmbrook by the odd goal in five.  Lee Thompson opened very quickly for the Heathens, Sam Whiting equalised almost immediately and then Tom Williams put the Sumas into the lead, however Harry Pritchard equalised for the Heathens midway through the second period and then Nathan Poulton hit the winner with minutes to go to keep the Heathens on the top spot.  Kidlington and Holyport played out a five goal thriller in a game which saw Jamie Handscomb open for the Villagers, Ryan Curtin, Danny Leggett and Roy Oxendale reply to put Kiddy into the driving seat and Ben Sturgess grab one back for the visitors but the comeback did not materialise.  High flyers Shortwood United beat a spirited Henley Town with a goal in each half from John Cant and Joe Tustain.  Slimbridge took the lead into the break through Jamie Martin against Reading Town, but a late rally saw Mike Bartley and then Dave Stevens score for the visitors to take the win and the points.  Wantage Town went down to the only goal of the game against Ascot United when Paul McGrotty hit the back of the net on the half-hour mark.

Division One (West)
Lowly Carterton went down to the only goal of the game when Dan Reeves hit the target after half an hour for Easington Sports.  Clanfield lost out to two early goals against Wootton Bassett Town.  Cricklade Town took the lead through Alex Povey against Cirencester Town 'Dev', but a whirlwind two minutes in the second-half saw Josh Russell, Ollie Pitt and Aiden Bennett net for the visitors to ensure the win.  Division leaders Tytherington Rocks took an early lead through Toby Colbourne at Headington Amateurs, Aaron Williams then equalised just before the break, but a last ditch effort from Adamo Missiato sealed the win for the Rocks to maintain their three point lead at the top.  Jason Tillcock put Hook Norton in front against second placed Old Woodstock Town, Rob Johnson equalised on the half-time whistle, Chris Da Silva then gave Hooky the lead once more, but Danny Bone from the spot and Murray Nicholls ensured the win for the title contenders.  Lydney Town and Malmesbury Victoria played out a no-score draw.  New College Swindon went behind to a Mike Beckingham effort for Brimscombe & Thrupp, Gio Wrona equalised shortly after the re-start but John Dalton hit a late pair for the Lilywhites who got back to winning ways after a recent slump.  Purton took the lead through Richie Crocker against basement side Trowbridge Town but Jo0sh Farrant equalised in the second period to earn a welcome point for the visitors.

Division One (East)
In the game of the day high flyers Chalfont Wasps took on the undefeated Newbury and were well beaten after conceding four without reply courtesy of Carl Jenner, Darren Jones, Jeff Kalejaiye and Jason Peters.  The Berkshire outfit have now seven out of seven league games.  Chinnor drew 0-0 with Abingdon United Reserves.  Highmoor Ibis made it seven wins on the bounce after scoring three without reply against Finchampstead, thanks to Aaron Baker, Shane Small-King and Ian Griffin.  Hungerford Town Reserves fell to a first half strike from Kyle Lucas for Maidenhead United.  Lambourn Sports scraped past Letcombe by the odd goal in three thanks to a Matt Pedder brace, with Elliott Baldwin replying for the visitors.  High flyers Penn & Tylers Green had to wait until the 80th minute to secure the victory over basement side Didcot Town Reserves when Owen Hunte-Milligan hit the winner.  Leaders Rayners Lane went down to a Jordan Sawyer strike for Woodley Town, but rescued a point when Lawrence Yaku equalised after 72 minutes.

2 November

Midweek Round-up
Uhlsport Hellenic Premier Division
There were three games in the Premier Division this week.  The first saw strugglers, Bracknell Town ship half a dozen goals at home to Slimbridge, thanks to pairs from Karl Nash and Jamie Martin, and one-a-piece from Mike Bryant and Marvin Roberts. The second saw the improving Fairford Town claim another scalp when Nathan Gambling’s second half strike was enough to secure all the points from Wokingham & Emmbrook.  The third saw the unpredictable Reading Town enjoy a 3-1 victory on the road at Shrivenham. 

The AM Print & Copy Hellenic League Floodlit Cup
Flackwell Heath went through to the quarter-finals after a convincing 4-1 victory over Kidlington.   Nathan Poulton gave the Heathens an early lead but Dan Leggett soon equalised, however Darren Crane got the lead back for the hosts just before the break and then Lee Thompson weighed in with a couple of late goals to seal the result.  Shortwood United also went through to the quarter-finals with an identical score at Cheltenham Saracens.  Andy Crosskey gave the Saras an early lead but Kevin Slack and Matt Bennett put the Wood in the driving seat by half-time.  Goals from Chris Mortlock and Joe Tustain in the second half sealed a fine win for the Gloucestershire side.  A hundred mile round trip saw Highmoor Ibis also progress to the quarter-finals after a close win by the odd goal in three at Lydney Town.  Devonn Reid gave the Reading based outfit a half-time lead, which Callum Gallimore doubled on 70 minutes.  Stuart Liddington grabbed one back for the hosts but the visitors hung on for the win.

County Cups
Ascot United crashed out of the Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy after conceding four goals to Binfield, Witney Town were beaten at home by Oxford City Nomads in the Oxfordshire Senior Cup, Chinnor went out of the Wycombe Senior Cup after losing 3-1 at Holmer Green and Newbury went through to the third round of the Reading Senior Cup after knocking out Marlow United.