29 October 2011

The 'Bluefin' - Insurance Brokers Challenge Cup
In the all-Premier Division ties, Abingdon Town had lost by half time to Shortwood United thanks to a Jake Parrott strike and a spot kick from Joe Tustain.  Ardley United cruised past Thame United with goals from Carl Standen Ryan Brooks and Nick Thorne.  Fairford Town maintained their impressive cup form, knocking out Cheltenham Saracens by 3-1.  Andy Crosskey put the Saras into an early lead but Ash Taylor, Jack Williams and Charlie Grabe settled it for the Gloucestershire side.  The local derby between Holyport and Binfield was settled by the odd goal in five for the visitors.  James Suarez opened for the Moles, Dan Rapley then equalised, Carl Davies then scored two more for the Moles, before Lewis Driver could get one back for the Villagers but it was not enough to change the result.  Shrivenham lost a close encounter with Slimbridge when Alex Higgs hit the only goal of the game with nine minutes left on the clock. Premier side Ascot United were knocked out after the penalty shoot-out by Division One(West) strugglers, Malmesbury Victoria.  It also took penalties to settle a real cracker of a tie between Lambourn Sports and Highmoor Ibis in favour of the hosts, in a game which saw eight goals scored, with three of them coming in the last couple of minutes of normal time.  Netting for the Sports were Rich Guy with two, Kirk Willmoth and Ben Matthews and for the visitors, Aaron Baker with a pair, Ian Griffin and Anthony Alleyne. Abingdon United Reserves of Division One(East) were well beaten by Premier Division leaders Flackwell Heath.  Hitting the target for the Heathens were Riccardo Cannon and Lee Thompson with a brace-a-piece and Harry Pritchard, replying for the Abbots was Joe Harper with a second half pair.  Division One(West) outfit Headington Amateurs stunned Kidlington with a fine 5-2 win, thanks to goals from  Aftab Hafiz, Shaun Jacobs, Jack Hayhurst and the inevitable Luke Cuff with a pair; hitting Kiddy’s consolations were Zac McEachran and Lewis Coyle.  Division One(West) side Lydney Town hammered Premier Division strugglers Bracknell Town by 5-1, courtesy of Stuart Liddington and Niall Halford with a brace-a-piece and Matty Foxwell, with Louis Wilson replying for the visitors’ consolation from the spot in the closing stages of the tie.  Rayners Lane came through by the odd goal in seven after extra time against Finchampstead.  Matt Wright opened the scoring for the Finches, Mark Woolley and then Lee Gardner put the Lane in front but Dan Willis equalised with minutes left to put the tie into extra time.  Richard Kell put the Finches ahead, but two late goals from Jermaine Rehill took the hosts through. Another local derby saw Premier outfit Wantage Town take on Letcombe of Division One(West).  The Alfredians took the lead with an own goal early on but Paul Jezzard equalised with five minutes left to play.  Penalties were needed after a goalless extra time period and the Alfredians squeezed through after a mammoth tussle by 11-10!  Wootton Bassett Town were looking likely to go out of the competition against Carterton but two late goals were to prove decisive.  James Blake opened for the hosts after a minute, Jamie MacDonagh then scored twice for the visitors, Mitch Wyatt equalised but Lee Watkins gave the visitors the lead once more.  However, Wyatt again and Alex Green won the tie for Bassett in the closing stages.

Premier Division
Henley Town where beaten by two early goals from James Dobson and Kamran Abbassi for visitors, Oxford City Nomads who now move up into second place.  Wokingham & Emmbrook took the lead through Shane Cooper-Clark against the unpredictable Reading Town, but second half efforts from Ray Spence and Marcus Richardson secured the victory for the visitors. 

One West
 Brimscombe & Thrupp were beaten by an early Mark Odom goal for visitors, Clanfield.  Easington Sports won by the odd goal in five against Winterbourne United.  On target for the hosts were James Hastie, Pete Moulder and Lewis Travers and for the Bourne, James Mason and Jimmy Potts.  New College Swindon found Purton in fine form with Marcus Hall and Richie Crocker providing the goals.  Nathan Blackford’s reply was not enough to affect the outcome.  Title chasers Old Woodstock Town kept up the pressure on the leaders with a 2-0 win over Cirencester Town 'Dev', thanks to first half efforts from Michael Spaull and Marley Joseph.  Table toppers Tytherington Rocks had a scare when Hook Norton took a two goal first half lead through Chris Tillcock and Ben Tew, but worked hard in the second period to take the points thanks to strikes from Tony Perry and a late Justin Bishop pair.

One East
In the bottom of the table clash between Didcot Town Reserves and Hungerford Town Reserves, honours were even after four goals were shared.  On target for the Railwaymen was Sam Charles with two and for the Crusaders, Brad Shaw and Carl Self.  High flying Penn & Tylers Green scraped past lowly Milton United by the odd goal in five, thanks to Dan Arnett, Liam Ratcliffe and Owen Milligan with Matt Shelton replying with a pair for the visitors.

26 October

Premier Division
Ardley United showed that the race for league honours is far from over with a fine win over current pacesetters Flackwell Heath scoring twice in the first half, courtesy of Troy Bryan and Ryan Brooks.
Ascot United had Jon Bennett to thank for his four-timer which ensured their win over Abingdon Town. David Hancock added another to the Yellamen's total with his strike in the final moments of the game, with Adam Lovegrove and Anaclet Odihiambo replying with the Abbots' consolations.
Holyport took a first half lead over Henley Town after Dan Bailey hit the target just before the break, but second half efforts from Tranell Richardson and David Hoar secured the points for the visitors.
Reading Town shared half a dozen goals and the points with Thame United after grabbing a last gasp equaliser. On target for the hosts were Mike Bartley with a pair and David Stevens, and for the visitors, Matt Hall, Stuart Barr and Adam Little.
Shortwood United showed their potential title credentials after handing out a seven goal thrashing to Kidlington. Lining up for score sheet duty were Joe Tustain and Kevin Slack with pairs and Chris Mortlock, Matt Bennett and Alton Axton with one-a-piece.
Slimbridge were already on their way to victory thanks to an Alex Higgs hat-trick and one from Jamie Martin before Steve Robertson was able to grab a late brace for Shrivenham.
Wokingham & Emmbrook lost out to a late effort from Harry Burnley for Witney Town.
Oxford City Nomads moved above Binfield into 4th place after their 3-1 victory over Wantage Town. All the goals were scored in a hectic first half which saw strikes from Antony Booker with a pair and Conor McDonagh for the Moles and Jack Daley for the Alfredians.

County Cups
Fairford Town maintained their cup form with a narrow victory over Gloucester County League opponents Kings Stanley in the GFA Challenge Trophy and Rayners Lane needed penalties to secure their place in the next round of the Middlesex FA 'Help for Heroes' Charity Cup against AFC Hayes.

22 October

FA Vase – 1st Round
Witney Town were the first of nine Hellenic clubs to win a place in the second round of this national competition securing a 2-1 win against local rivals Carterton on Friday evening in front of a crowd of almost 200.
Binfield needed extra time to get past Hillingdon Borough winning by the odd goal in five, thanks to Carl Davies with a pair and Dan Jewell. Wantage Town travelled to Hanwell Town and were two up inside ten minutes through Graham Edney and Jack Daley. Spence’s reply just before the break for the hosts was not enough for them to change the result.  Highworth Town took the lead through Ryan Thomas in the 49th minute against Devizes Town, Jack Cook equalised in the 89th minute but Danny Hilder hit the winner in the last minute of extra time.  Slimbridge visited Western League leaders Larkhall Athletic and went out after conceding four 2nd half goals.
Henley Town faced high flying Newport Pagnell Town and lost after Dykes struck a 2nd half winner.  In the all-Hellenic ties Ardley United were three down at the break against Reading Town, courtesy of Ray Spence with a pair and Graham Lewis. A late Stuart Bridges reply was not enough to turn the fortunes of the hosts.  Fairford Town succumbed to an early Jimmy Potts goal for Winterbourne United.  Flackwell Heath edged past Clanfield after Jamie Tripp and Lee Thompson were on target with 2nd half efforts.  Lydney Town lost by the odd goal in three against Premier Division Shortwood United, in a tie which saw Chris Mortlock hit a brace for the Wood and Adam Price reply for Lydney from the penalty spot.  Old Woodstock Town were the second Division One West side to secure a place in the 2nd Round after a rare old tussle with Abingdon Town winning by the odd goal in seven.

Bluefin Challenge Cup Round Up
New College Swindon faced Premier Division  Wokingham & Emmbrook and conceded three without reply, Gary Sargeant netted a pair and Danny Horscroft scoring the other.

Premier Division
Cheltenham Saracens had lost their match with Holyport by half time after Matt Rolfe opened Port’s account and Lewis Driver hit two more for a 3-0 win.  Kidlington were 2-0 down to goals from Josh Sapsed and Jon Bennett for Ascot United, but clawed their way back to earn a point when Lewis Coyle scored and Ryan Curtin equalised early in the 2nd half.
Shrivenham swept past basement outfit Bracknell Town thanks to a Blaine Fitzgerald pair either side of the break and a late Arron Maximen effort.
Thame United lost an exciting encounter with Oxford City Nomads by the odd goal in seven.  Thame went two up thanks to Alex Stewart and Luke Ricketts, but Nomads got into their stride and replied with four through Jermaine Ferreira, Pablo Haysham, James Dobson and Tony Booker before James Keeble scored for the hosts.

One West
Brimscombe & Thrupp lost by the only goal of the game against Wootton Bassett Town after Alex Green slotted home just before the break.  Easington Sports took the lead through Shaun Lambourne after half an hour against Malmesbury Victoria, Paul Baines equalised shortly after but Pete Moulder hit the winner for the home side midway through the second period.  Headington Amateurs went ahead through the inevitable Luke Cuff against Purton but had to settle for a point when Marcus Hall equalised just before the break.  Hook Norton scored three without reply against table proppers Trowbridge Town.  On target for Hooky were Jonny Da Silva and Danny Poole with an own goal making the total.  Tytherington Rocks had an unassailable lead at the break courtesy of Mark Hughes, Justin Bishop and Toby Colbourne against Cricklade Town and Matt Povey’s late reply was not enough to affect the outcome.

One East
Chinnor were behind to an early Harry Halls effort for Hungerford Town Reserves but won 2-1 after Stuart Braun equalised and then Ian Braun hit what proved to be the winner after half an hour. Finchampstead showed their credentials with a with a fine 5-2 win over division leaders, Rayners Lane in a game which saw Kylo Atkinson hit a hat-trick in the first twenty minutes following Lawrence Yaku’s early strike for the Lane, Gavin Rolls added to Finches’ total, Shane O’Neill pulled one back and Sam Green closed the scoring for the hosts after 76 minutes. 
Highmoor Ibis made it six wins in a row beating Woodley Town 2-1. Aaron Baker opened for the hosts just after the break, John Donegan then equalised but Anthony Alleyne hit the winning goal.  Lambourn Sports went down to an early Russell Benham effort for Thatcham Town, but came back strongly to eventually win 3-1 thanks to strikes from Ady Mooney, Rich Guy and Matt Pedder.
Letcombe took a two goal cushion into the break after Paul Jezzard grabbed a brace against Didcot Town, Lee Newport got one back in the 2nd half but the hosts held on for the win. Milton United lost to Abingdon United after Aaron Andrews and then Jamie Munday hit the target with 2nd half efforts.  Newbury won 3-2 and made it six wins out of six in a close encounter with Maidenhead United. Carl Jenner put the hosts in front early in the proceedings, Jack Banks equalised just before the break, Ishmail Kamaria then put the visitors into the lead briefly before Jeff Kalejaiye equalised for the home side and finally Craig Hill hit the winner two minutes from time. 
Penn & Tylers Green were soon behind to the high flying Chalfont Wasps after Simon Williams opened the scoring, but goals from Jamie West, Rino Sepede and Liam Ratcliffe ensured an excellent 3-1 win for Penn.

17-19 October

Premier Division
Ardley United won comprehensively against the highly fancied Shortwood United, scoring three without reply thanks to Adam Garner, Carl Standen and Ryan Brooks from the spot. Ascot United went behind to strikes from Steve Robertson and Michael Silvanus for Shrivenham but clawed their way back, eventually winning thanks to Paul McGrotty, Phil Cousins and the inevitable Jon Bennett.
Flackwell Heath showed their pedigree with a fine win over fellow title contenders, Binfield. Hitting the target for the Heathens were Adam Harman, Riccardo Cannon and Harry Pritchard with an own goal making the total, and replying with a consolation spot kick for the moles was Carl Davies. Holyport were beaten by Abingdon Town after Mark Janes scored the only goal of the game midway through the first period. Reading Town took the lead through Phillip John against Highworth Town, but late goals from Tyler Sheppard and then TJ Bohane secured the points for the Worthians. Thame United were already behind to strikes either side of the break from Lewis Coyle and Zac McEachran for Kidlington before Alex Stewart grabbed one back, but it was too late in the day to save the game.
Wantage Town and Fairford Town shared the points and half-a-dozen goals in an entertaining encounter which saw the visitors take a two goal lead through Joe Dorey and Charlie Grabe. The Alfredians then got one back through Richard Claydon, but Steve Hall quickly restored the goal difference, before a late surge saw Scott Dewar and Claydon with his second, save a point for the hosts. Wokingham & Emmbrook scored twice in the second period through Gary Sargeant and Sam Whiting, but a late reply from goalkeeper Dave Lyons was not quite enough to start a comeback for the visitors. Oxford City Nomads bagged TEN against a demoralised Bracknell Town, with Conor McDonagh hitting a five-timer, Jermaine Ferreira weighing in with a brace and James Dobson, Steve

15 October

Premier Division
Abingdon Town faced a resurgent Reading Town and were unable to contain them, shipping four without reply thanks to a Ray Spence hat-trick and one from Phillip John. Bracknell Town were given a drubbing by current leaders Flackwell Heath, conceding eight.  Riccardo Cannon with a late brace and Lee Thompson with a hat-trick were the main scorers with Danny Jordan, Harry Pritchard and Adam Harman adding to the score. Tom Barrett managed a wonder strike for the hapless home side shortly before the final whistle.  Cheltenham Saracens were two-up at the break thanks through a Troy Wood pair against Ascot United, Jon Bennett got one back for the Yellamen, but Lorcan Sheehan made the result safe for Saracens from the penalty spot.
Strugglers Fairford Town lost an entertaining encounter with Ardley United by the odd goal in five. Fairford scored through Nathan Gambling and Dan Bailey and for the victors, Scott Bridges and Andy Stidder plus an own goal. Highworth Town won a close encounter with Wantage Town in a game which saw the Worthians take a two goal lead in a minute through Ryan Thomas and TJ Bohane just after the break, both sides were reduced to nine men, the Alfredian’s pulled a goal back direct from a Richard Claydon free kick and the hosts hung on to the lead despite seven minutes of added time being played! Kidlington were leading at the break thanks to a Ryan Curtin brace with Steve Ryan getting a reply in between for Wokingham & Emmbrook.  Ashley Mitchell equalised thirty minutes into the 2nd half and Gary Sargeant hit the Satsuma’s winner shortly after. In-form Shortwood United took a 2nd half lead through Kevin Slack against Holyport, but the Villagers snatched an unlikely point when Jamie Handscomb equalised in added time to bring the Wood’s ten game winning streak to an end. Shrivenham took the points against Witney Town, scoring twice in the second period through Arron Maximen and Steve Robertson.  Thame United succumbed to high flying Binfield after conceding three times without reply with Carl Davies, Nick Bateman and Jack Tallentire netting. This win puts the Moles second place in the divisional table behind the rampant Heathens.

One West
Cirencester Town 'Dev' had Conor Teague to thank for a well-earned victory over Wootton Bassett Town when he hit the target with the only goal of the game well into the second period. Malmesbury Victoria were overrun by Headington Amateurs, despite a Mark Field pair for the hosts. Jay Hill, Ollie Zaja and Luke Cuff also with a pair, did the damage for the visitors. New College Swindon were unable to contain Cricklade Town and were two down in a minute early in the first half through Alex Povey and Ben Carter. Dan Hall’s late goal made certain that the College would not get anything from the game. Winterbourne United took the lead through Ben Walker against 2nd placed Tytherington Rocks, but then conceded five times through Jason Wood, Jack Smyth, Tim Baker and Stuart Nelson with two spot kicks, before a late rally saw Daryl Smith and Kieran Williams attempt to close the gap but without success in this eight goal thriller.

One East Review
County Cup commitments reduced the One East program to a single fixture with Rayners Lane taking advantage and beating Abingdon United Reserves. Lane went behind to a Ryan Macer effort, after 38 minutes but an own goal and a Lawrence Yaku brace were enough to take the points for the Lane which put them top of the division ahead of Chalfont Wasps

GFA Challenge Trophy
Wins on the day saw Brimscombe & Thrupp through comfortably against Rockleaze Rangers, Slimbridge edged past Ellwood and Gloucester City 'Dev' who were easy winners over Yate Town Reserves.  Lydney Town were overwhelmed at Shirehampton.

Oxfordshire Senior Cup
Several Hellenic sides progressed into the next round, Chinnor scraped past Garsington in a five goal thriller, Henley Town won comfortably against Clanfield, Hook Norton needed extra time to win at Marston Saints, Oxford City Nomads kept a clean sheet at Slade Farm United and Old Woodstock Town were too good for Carterton. Going out was Easington Sports who lost a five goal thriller against local rivals Adderbury Park.

Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup
Hellenic sides fared well in this competition in which Thatcham Town Reserves came through easily at Ashridge Park, Letcombe needed extra time to beat Crowmarsh Gifford, Hungerford Town Reserves squeezed past Finchampstead, Highmoor Ibis were easy victors over AFC Aldermaston, Lambourn Sports cruised past Woodley Town, Didcot Town Reserves just won at Westwood United and Chalfont Wasps nicked the tie at Winslow United. Going out were Maidenhead United Reserves who found Didcot Casuals too much on the day, Reading Town Reserves lost narrowly at Harwell International and Penn & Tylers Green were knocked out in extra time at Slough Heating.

11-12 October

Premier Division
Binfield scored twice with a goal in each half from James Suarez and Ryan Millward in their victory over Witney Town.
Ardley United went behind to an early Carl Griffiths goal against Cheltenham Saracens, but were soon in front after Ryan Brooks and Scott Bridges both hit the target before the break. The second half saw plenty of action but no further scoring, leaving the hosts with the points.
Bracknell Town were brought down to earth after their first victory of the season on Saturday when late goals from Steve Robertson with a pair and Blaine Fitzgerald ensured the win for Shrivenham.
Flackwell Heath moved to the top of the table following a fine win over Abingdon Town. Mark Janes gave the visitors an early lead but goals from Danny Jordan, Riccardo Cannon and Lee Thompson with two, made it five wins in a row for the Heathens. Slimbridge scored three times in the first half an hour to win the game against Kidlington, courtesy of Carl Nash, Freddie Ward and Jamie Martin.
Thame United were too strong for Fairford Town, hitting the target four times thanks to Aaron Rogers, Sam Cowan, Alex Stewart and Dan West 79, with James Keller managing a late consolation for the visitors.
Wantage Town were already three-up against Henley Town, through Tom Rowe and Jack Bailey with a brace before Gary Smith found the net for the visitors but this came too late in the game to affect the outcome.

AM Print & Copy Floodlit Cup
Maidenhead United went ahead through Devante McCain and Marcus Mealing against New College Swindon. Gio Wrona managed to get one back but it was not enough to start a comeback for the visitors.
Reading Town went through to the next round following a comfortable win over Wootton Bassett Town with goals from Richard Witt, Graham Lewis and Jamie Piercy.
Oxford City Nomads thumped Abingdon United, hitting seven without reply thanks to Conor McDonagh with a first half hat-trick, scoring in the 19th, 38th, and 45th minutes. Albi Skendi hit a brace and goals from Tony Booker and Jermaine Ferreira closed the scoring.

8 October

Premier Division
Abingdon Town went ahead against Thame United when Anaclet Odhiambo converted a penalty in the 35th minute but Matt Hall equalised just after the break to ensure a share of the points. Cheltenham Saracens took the lead in the 65th minute through Mike Rhodes against in-form Flackwell Heath, but quick replies from Danny Jordan and Lee Thompson were enough to take the points for the Heathens. Fairford Town went ahead just after the break through Charlie Grabe but had to settle for a point when Jamie Martin equalised for Slimbridge ten minutes later. Shortwood United made it ten wins in a row at Henley Town to maintain their position as leaders, but they had to wait until midway through the 2nd half before the breakthrough came from Tim Haddock, then Chris Mortlock sealed it with a 74th minute strike. Highworth Town took an early 2-0 lead thanks to TJ Bohane and Dan Hilder against Oxford City Nomads, but the visitors pulled one back through Conor McDonagh in the 70th minute and then grabbed a point when Pablo Haysham scored with the last kick of the game. Holyport were stunned by basement side Bracknell Town who recorded their first league win of the season. Dan Sleet and Gary Newson had given the Robins a two goal cushion before Matt Rolfe was able to reply for the Villagers but Harry Swabey secured the victory with an effort in the final moments of the game.  Shrivenham were overrun by visitors Binfield, conceding six times thanks to Danny Wing, Carl and Ian Davies, Callum Whitty and James Suarez with a pair late in the proceedings. Witney Town were unable to contain Reading Town, conceding four without reply. On target for the visitors were Ray Spence and Philip John with a hat-trick.

One West
Brimscombe & Thrupp lost out to Old Woodstock Town. Danny Bone put the visitors in front early in the 2nd half, Gary Proberts equalised soon after but Bone with his second and Dan Green with an 85th minute goal settled it for the league leaders. Strugglers, Carterton and Lydney Town shared four goals and a valuable point each at Kilkenny Lane in the first of the ‘Ground Hop matches. Jamie McDonagh gave the home side a comfortable lead when he netted twice in five minutes early in the 1st half, but Sam Elliott got one back just before the break and Stuart Liddington equalised just after. Clanfield took a first half lead through Dan Bishop against Tytherington Rocks, but an 86th minute equaliser from Tim Baker rescued a point for the visitors. Headington Amateurs were turned over by Cirencester Town 'Dev' when Ollie Pitt opened the scoring from the spot late in the 22nd half and George Williams doubled the score with a last minute strike.

One East
Chinnor faced high flying Thatcham Town, but quick goals from Mark Jones and then Luke Fisher proved to be enough for the hosts to take an unlikely scalp.  Finchampstead were too strong for lowly Didcot Town Reserves, with Chris Hollis netting a pair either side of the break and Dan Williams grabbing another midway through the second period.  Highmoor Ibis moved up into 4th place after their fifth win in a row, knocking Rayners Lane off the top of the table in the process. Jordan Brown struck twice for the hosts midway through the second period and Lawrence Yaku’s reply came too late for the former league leaders. In front of a bumper crowd of 221, Lambourn Sports went behind to local rivals Newbury courtesy of a first half brace from Jeff Kalejaiye. Terry Wood got one back after 83 minutes but it proved to be too late to mount a comeback. Letcombe went behind to an early Ashley Watson goal for Maidenhead United Reserves, but earned a point when Lyle Gifford hit his equaliser just after the break.
Milton United were no match for new league leaders Chalfont Wasps who scored four times through Matt Skinner, Steve Rogers, new signing Alex Feaver from Ardley United and Dan Willment, with Ben Taylor and Matt Shelton completing the scoring with goals for the Men from the Heights. Penn & Tylers Green were stunned by bottom club Hungerford Town Reserves who took a commanding lead early in the first half through John Mahoney and Harry Goodger. Rino Sepede’s 57th minute reply was not enough to stop the Centurian’s winning their first league game of the season. Woodley Town had a Jordan Sawyer hat-trick to thank for their victory over Abingdon United Reserves.

5 October

A.M. Print & Copy Floodlit Cup 2nd Round
Binfield went through to the next round comfortably, scoring four without reply against Hook Norton, courtesy of Callum Whitty, Carl Davies and Ian Davies with a pair.
Highmoor Ibis did really well to get past Premier opposition in Shrivenham. Aaron Baker, Shane Small-King, Jordan Brown and Mark Stargatt had all netted before Arron Maximen was able to reply for the visitors.
Abingdon Town and Thatcham Town were drawing after extra time, courtesy of goals from Brad Chalmers and Anaclet Odihiambo for the home side and the Marks Hughes and Green for the visitors, but the penalty shoot-out went in favour of Thatcham who claimed their second Premier scalp in this competition.
Ardley United went behind to a Danny Jordan penalty against Flackwell Heath but Jason Costello soon replied. However James and then Harry Pritchard ensured the victory for the Heathens.
Ascot United were behind to a Lewis Driver pair for Holyport, but Jon Bennett gave them a lifeline in the 63rd minute. However Jamie Handscomb settled the nerves for the Villagers with his 65th minute effort to ensure their passage to the next round.
Carterton were overwhelmed by Shortwood United, conceding five without reply from Kevin Slack Chris Mortlock and Joe Tustain with a hat-trick.
Didcot Town were no match for visitors Kidlington, shipping half a dozen goals courtesy of Danny Clarke and Danny Legget with Lewis Coyle and Ryan Curtin chipping in with two-a-piece.
Rayners Lane knocked out Premier outfit Bracknell Town after Paul Leslie and Lawrence Yaku goals in the first period.
Slimbridge succumbed to Fairford Town after Nathan Gambling converted a penalty mid-way through the first half.
The Wantage Town and Hungerford Town game was only settled in the penalty shoot-out in which the Alfredians were the victors.
Lydney Town had Sam Elliott to thank for their win over Malmesbury Victoria when he scored the only goal of the game in the 33rd minute.
Cheltenham Saracens were three up against Newbury through a Lorcan Sheehan brace and Sam Mason when the visitors managed to get back into the game with efforts from Craig Hill and Jeff Kalejaiye. However a Carl Griffiths last minute effort made the victory certain for Saracens.

Bluefin Insurance Brokers Challenge Cup 1st Round
Thame United went through to the next round after Stuart Barr scored the only goal of the game in the first period against Penn & Tylers Green.

Premier Division
Reading Town were soon behind to a Conor McDonagh strike after ten minutes against Oxford City Nomads, and when James Dobson doubled the score line with his spot kick just before the break, the hosts were in serious trouble. Phillip John pulled one back for the home side shortly after the re-start but it was not enough to start a comeback and so the Nomads move into 4th place in the table.

1 October

FA Cup – 2nd Qualifying Round
Thame United faced a local derby against Oxford City who currently occupy 2nd place in the Southern League Premier Division and led at the break following a John Steadman penalty, 2nd half strikes from Lee Steele, Felipe Barcelos and Darren Pond took the visitors into the next round to end the Hellenic challenge for this season.

Bluefin Challenge Cup – 1st Round
Abingdon Town went ahead through Mark Janes against Didcot Town Reserves but Lewis Noble equalised just before the break, however Charlie Bough settled the result with his 52nd minute winner for the home side. The tie between Bracknell Town and Hook Norton was settled as early as the 36th minute by which time Ben Knight with a hat-trick and Gary Newson were on the score sheet for the Robins and Jamie Wyatt had converted a penalty for Hooky. Chalfont Wasps lost a close encounter with Fairford Town after new signing Charlie Grabe hit the only goal of the game late in the second period. Chinnor were rolled over by Cheltenham Saracens after conceding five times without replying, through Jamie Hammond, Adam Loveridge, Sam Mason and Carl Griffiths with two.  Cricklade Town took the lead late in the 2nd half Sam Reason against Letcombe, but two quick goals from Lyle Gifford and Pete Horswell for the visitors was enough to settle the outcome. Easington Sports and Old Woodstock Town shared ten goals in normal time with the hosts coming through by 6-5 in the penalty shoot-out. On target for Sports were Pete Moulder and Stuart Haynes with two-a-piece and Shaun Lambourne, and for the visitors, Danny Bone, Gavin Kidd, Dan Monk and Ed Gilkes with two. Headington Amateurs were on form against Premier opposition Henley Town, winning by 4-2. Liam Morbey gave the ”As” an early lead but Martin Abery soon equalised, however a Luke Cuff hat-trick in the 2nd half separated the two sides, despite Craig Sinclair’s last gasp effort for the visitors. Lydney Town went into the break one down to Hungerford Town Dev, but a 2nd half come back which saw strikes from Jarred Liddington and Dan Bishop which was enough to secure the result. Milton United lost out to Shrivenham by the odd goal in three. Ben Taylor was on target for the hosts but scoring the all-important goals for the visitors were Kevin Tate and Chris Cox. Newbury went through against Brimscombe & Thrupp thanks to a Darren Jones first half penalty and a Ben Wickens effort just after the break. Purton were knocked out by Carterton after conceding an early goal. Rayners Lane were three up through Lawrence Yaku, Paul Leslie and Ryan Upton before Steve Olphert and Dan Dixon were able to reply for Clanfield, but it was enough to take the tie. Reading Town took the lead through Graham Lewis early in the 1st half against Abingdon United but were surprisingly knocked out after conceding twice, courtesy of Nick Bayliss and Joe Parker. Tytherington Rocks and Wootton Bassett Town went to extra time and penalties before Bassett eventually won. Matt Bown gave the visitors a first half advantage, but Justin Bishop equalised late in the second period. Bishop scored again in the second period of extra time but Bown levelled it soon after with his second of the afternoon to take the tie to penalties. Bassett won the shoot-out 6-5.

Premier Division
Ardley United took the lead early in the first half through Ben Thomas against new boys Holyport but a disastrous ten minute period late in the 2nd half saw Callum Coull and Jamie Handscomb with two each and Lewis Driver all net for the Villagers to grab an unlikely win. High flyers, Binfield scored twice in the 2nd half through Ian and Carl Davies to take the game against Kidlington, making it four losses on the trot for the visitors. In a nip and tuck game which could have gone either way Highworth Town lost out to Flackwell Heath when Riccardo Cannon hit the target with the only goal of the game five minutes from time. Premier Division leaders Shortwood United faced a strong Oxford City Nomads side but came through to make it nine straight wins, thanks to goals from Jake Parrott, Tim Haddock and Joe Tustain, with Pablo Haysham managing a consolation effort for Nomads. Slimbridge were down to Ashley Mitchell’s opener for Wokingham & Emmbrook, but gradually got the upper hand through Micky Bryant, Alex Higgs, Carl Nash and Marvin Roberts. Sam Wyatt scored a second for the Satsuma’s but it was too late to affect the outcome.  Witney Town needed an own goal to take the lead at half-time against Ascot United. Lee Boon equalised just after the break but when a share of the points looked the most likely outcome, Andy Styles from the spot and Matty Blenford in the final moments ensured the victory for the Blanketmen.

One West
Bottom club Trowbridge Town whose match was in doubt up until Thursday after mindless vandalism on the pitch through treatment of weed killer to parts of the playing surface, conceded half a dozen times to visitors Malmesbury Vic’s with Paul Baines and James McCarthy each netting a pair with Ed Wilkins and Mark Field also weighing in.
Winterbourne United looked to have lost against Cirencester Town 'Dev', who lost their skipper for two acts of mindless stupidity before half time. Ollie Pitt scored twice in the 2nd half for Cirencester, but Sam Vile and Ben Walker from the spot rescued a point for the Bourne with ten minutes left to play.

One East
Rich Guy gave Lambourn Sports an early lead at Finchampstead, but Matt Jones soon equalised. Sports then went on to dominate proceedings, scoring another four times through Ady Mooney, two from Danny Langford and one from Liam Griffin to take the win and the points. Highmoor-Ibis notched up their fourth win in a row with a creditable victory over Maidenhead United, courtesy of an Aaron Baker brace and a last minute effort from Mark Stargatt. Woodley Town were no match for Thatcham Town who move into 3rd place after hitting four without reply, courtesy of Gareth Brown, Gianluca Riccio and Shaun Thorp with a pair.