Midweek 26-28 September 2011

FA Vase – Replay
Abingdon Town had to travel to Combined Counties side Feltham, following their 2-2 draw after extra time on Saturday. Following another stalemate in normal time, the Abbots finally won through thanks to goals from Mark Janes and an Anaclet Odihiambo hat-trick. They now face Old Woodstock Town in an all-Hellenic tie in the 1st Round Proper on 22nd October

Premier Division
Binfield went down to an early goal from Matt Hall for the visitors Thame United, but Ian Davies equalised five minutes before the break to ensure a share of the points. Following their win over Highworth on Saturday, Ardley United produced a tremendous performance to outclass Bracknell Town, hitting the net seven times courtesy of Alex Feaver, Matt Brandish, Nick Thorne, Jason Castello and Stuart Bridges with a hat-trick. Harry Swabey managed a consolation for the hapless visitors. Wantage Town looked to have secured a point against the impressive Shortwood United, but Chris Mortlock spoiled the evening with his added-time winner for The Wood.

Division Two East
With no other higher level games taking place this midweek, it gives the Reserve sides with floodlit grounds from Division Two East a chance to take to the stage in the round up. Newbury travelled to Abingdon Town to gain the win with goals from Benton and Doherty, Rolfe replied for Town. A pair of hat-tricks from Vaughan and Whitty plus a singleton from Chamberlain gave Binfield a seven goal tally at Flackwell Heath, Adams, Byrne and Moleski replied for the home side. Two goals from Baxter and one from Blatchord produced a 3-1 victory for Henley Town against visitors Ascot United. Blink and you will miss the goal was probably a fact at Summerleaze. Home side Holyport were in "Seventh Heaven" with a pair each from Roque and Stokes, along with goals from Brennan, Butler and Sharp, with Penn Tylers supplying a "High Five" courtesy of a Ratcliffe hat-trick along with goals from Benning and Cohen. Hunjan and Murray scored one each for Reading Town to achieve a 2-0 home victory over Chinnor. Playing away against Thame, Finchamsptead got themselves a 2-1 victory, moving off the bottom of the Division Two East table with their first win, and points, of the season.

Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy
Shrivenham were a goal to the good at Windsor FC on Monday night before the Combined Counties side floodlights had yet another influence on the outcome of the game. Steve Robertson had given Shrivenham a first half lead in the second round tie before the lighting system failed for the second time this season. The game entered the final 20 minutes when a fuse in the electrical system blew, causing the floodlights on the far side of the ground to fail. After hearing it would take around 20 minutes to restore power, referee Mr. Simon Lee consulted both managers and brought the tie to a premature end. He also confirmed the decision to replay the fixture or award the win to Shrivenham would be in the hands of the competitions officials.

24 September

FA Vase – 2nd Qualifying Round
There were seventeen matches involving Hellenic League teams in this round of the FA Vase. Against Combined Counties sides, Abingdon Town were two up through Any Odihiambo and Mark Janes but were forced to a replay after Feltham scored twice in the closing minutes of the tie. Kidlington were in front against Hanworth Villa, thanks to Jordan Parker and Ryan Curtin but went out after conceding twice in the final ten minutes. Flackwell Heath came through against Windsor, courtesy of strikes from Seldon Grant, Riccardo Cannon and Adam Harman. 
Facing Spartan South Midlands opposition, Bracknell Town were knocked out by a late Hillingdon Borough goal, Thame United were dumped by Hanwell Town, despite strikes from Dan West and Alex McDonald. Reading Town were taken to extra time by Aylesbury United, but sealed the victory thanks to a Ray Spence brace.  Witney Town scored three in extra time to take the tie against Amersham Town in a nine goal thriller. The Blanketmen’s sharp-shooters were Andy Stiles, Sean McKeon and Matt Blenford with two-a-piece. Wokingham & Emmbrook were on the road at Winslow United and were knocked out in extra time.
Against Western League sides, Slimbridge beat Merthyr Town by the odd goal in five, courtesy of Marvin Roberts, Nicky Bryant and Brad Martin. Shortwood United needed extra time to squeeze past Hallen with goals from James Singh and Kevin Slack with two. Winterbourne United were on the road at Hengrove Athletic and came through with a 4-2 victory and Lydney Town travelled to Keynsham Town where Niall Halford scored twice, including a last minute winner. Somerset County League side Ashton & Backwell United entertained Fairford Town and were only just beaten by a late Dan Bailey strike in the second period of extra time. Ascot United faced United Counties League outfit, Buckingham Town and lost a close contest by 1-0.
In all Hellenic ties Carterton were down to Arron Maximen’s second half strike for Shrivenham, but produced a late surge to win the tie when Greg Yates, James Morrison and George Seacole all found the back of the net in the last quarter of an hour. Henley Town’s Chris Ovenden hit the only goal of the game in the 88th minute against Milton United. Newbury and Clanfield played out an eight goal thriller with Clanfield coming through thanks to an own goal, Dan Bishop, Kevin Brooks and the inevitable Lee Keyes who weighed in with two.  On target for the hosts were David Livings with a pair and Ben Wickens.

‘Bluefin Challenge Cup – 1st Round
Cirencester Town 'Dev' found Oxford City Nomads on fire and went out after shipping half a dozen goals. Adam Morris, Pablo Haysham, Jermaine Ferreira and Ben Morris with a hat-trick did the damage for the Nomads, with James Hayward and Mark Ford replying for Ciren.
New College Swindon were too hot to handle for Maidenhead United who shipped five without reply thanks to Nathan Blackford  and Gio Wrona with two a piece and Josh Skeates weighed in with another

Premier Division
Binfield smarting from their midweek defeat bounced back against Wantage Town, scoring four times through Ian and Carl Davies, Danny Wing and James Suarez with Graham Edney managing a solitary reply for the Alfredians. Highworth Town were down to ten men for the whole of the 2nd half but were sunk when Ryan Brooks put Ardley United ahead from the spot in the 68th minute and Troy Bryan scored another soon after. New boys Holyport and Cheltenham Saracens were separated by Lee Jerrum’s first half strike for the Villagers.

One East
Chalfont Wasps were too good for Letcombe, scoring four times with Simon Williams, Mark Holt, Ryan Swales and Michael Wilson netting, Paul Jezzard managed a late consolation for Letcombe. Highmoor Ibis scored twice in the first fifteen minutes through Steve Peacock and Callum Gallimore at Chinnor; Gary Marshall replied very quickly but it was not enough to stop the visitors notching up a 3rd victory in a row. Finchampstead had scored three times through Sam Green, Matt Jones and Stewart Manicom before Jordan Marsh was able to reply very late in the game for Abingdon United. Fellow strugglers Hungerford Town and Didcot Town battled it out to earn a point each. Tom Mahoney put the Centurions ahead in the 1st half but Lewis Noble’s second half equaliser secured a point for the Railwaymen. Penn & Tylers were victors over Woodley Town by the odd goal in five.  Will Gordon gave the visitors an early lead which was cancelled out by Jamie West’s reply. John Donegan put the visitors in front again on the half hour but second half strikes from Rino Sepede and Chris Hurst ensured the victory for the hosts. Leaders, Rayners Lane put on a fine 2nd half display to hammer Lambourn Sports 5-0, with Ryan Upton netting four.

One West
Cricklade Town faced basement outfit Trowbridge Town and were 3-2 down at the break but scored four more in the second period to take the points.  On target for Cricklade were Adam Smith, Craig Shand, Sam Reason and Ben Carter with a hat-trick.  Replying for the visitors were Ian Groves and Jake Sainsbury with two. 
Easington Sports held high flying Tytherington Rocks until midway through the second period but lost out after conceding twice through Adam Massiato and Jack Smyth. 
Hook Norton and Malmesbury Victoria played out a no-score draw whilst the top of the table clash saw Purton lose out to Old Woodstock Town after Danny Bone scored twice in the first period.
Wootton Bassett Town produced a four goal onslaught in the final twenty minutes to win against Headington Amateurs, courtesy of Richie Carter, Sam Packer, Russell Driver and James Turner.

Midweek

AM Print & Copy Floodlit Cup
Three ties were played and all produced an identical score line of 5-2! On Tuesday evening Cirencester Town Dev went out of the Competition to Premier Division side Cheltenham Saracens after taking the lead for a brief spell in the first half. Saracens opened the scoring after 15 minutes through Jamie Hammond but Cirencester struck back with two goals in three minutes as George Williams equalised in the 35th minute and Jamie Dunn put the One WEST side ahead after 38 minutes. The lead was short lived as Iain Sercombe levelled for Saracens two minutes later and Simon Slender then put the visitor’s ahead on the stroke of half time. Saracen’s proved to be the stronger side in the second period, adding two further goals through a 57th minute own goal and Lorcan Sheehan struck number five a few minutes from time.
Thatcham Town were three up at the break against a changed Highworth Town side. Sam Hamilton got the first in the 13th minute and the lead was doubled by Shaun Thorp in the 28th minute. Jemel Johnson made it 3-0 with the first of his two goals a minute from the break. Although the Worthians improved in the second period, it was too late to save the tie. Charlie Grabe pulled one back in the 48th minute with Tony Joyce adding a second on the hour Johnson knicked his second for Thatcham two minutes before. Chris Gerrard made it a five timer for Thatcham with a 70th minute strike.
It was the Ben Moses show at Court Place Farm as the prolific Nomads striker hit a four timer with two goals in each half. Moses netted the first after just seven minutes with Ashley Mitchell levelling for the Satsuma’s after 35 minutes. Three minutes later Moses made it 2-1 which became 2-2 just before the break when Neil Hanson restored parity.
A fine second half display saw Ben Moses score in the 49th minute for his hat trick and James Dobson made it 4-2 with 15 minutes to play. Moses capped his display with a fifth goal in the last minute.

Premier Division
Eight matches were played in the Premier Division on Tuesday evening. Flackwell Heath gave Ardley United a real trouncing, hitting five without reply and leading 2-0 at the break through Harry Pritchard with goals in the 6th and 26th minutes. The goal spree continued after the break as first Riccardo Cannon, 65th minute, then, Seldon Grant, 73rd minute and finally Adam Harman, 87th minute made it a night to forget for Kevin Brock’s team.
Abingdon Town were worthy winners over Fairford Town after Adi Odihiambo hit a first-half brace. Holyport were 3-0 up at the break against Ascot United with two from Dan Rapley in the 19th and 30th minutes whilst Jamie Handscomb netted his first in the 36th minute. Handscomb went on to make it 4-0 in the 73rd minute before Ascot United were able to pull a couple back with efforts from Jon Bennett and Zac Spencer, but these goals were too late to affect the result.
Reading Town saw off Binfield, thanks to a first half pair from Ray Spence. Ian Davies managed a consolation goal for the Moles after 80 minutes and a last minute goal piled on the misery for the Moles.
Slimbridge were ahead after only a minute with a goal from Rob Hine against Shortwood United, but the Wood proved to be too strong on the night scoring four. James Singh equalised after 16 minutes and also netted the fourth goal in the 84th minute. In between Kevin Slack scored in the 27th minute to put ‘Wood’ ahead and Alton Axton netted a penalty awarded after 65 minutes.
Thame United went a goal down after 26 minutes as James Lewis struck for Shrivenham but then scored three times as first Nick Bennion levelled three minutes later and Dan West put Thame ahead in the 34th minute. Five minutes from the break Alex Stewart made the points safe.
Wantage Town went into the break a goal down after Ryan Curtin scored for Kidlington five minutes before half time. Second half goals from Graham Edney five minutes after the break and Niall Hodgkins four minutes from time ensured a home victory.
Witney Town lost out to Henley Town after conceding a last minute penalty in a five goal thriller. New signing Sean McKeon from Clanfield put the Blanketmen into an early lead after just three minutes but Martin Abery levelled six minutes before the break. Tranell Richardson put Henley in front eight minutes into the second period and Andy Younie looked to have saved a point for the hosts with his 80th minute equaliser, but Chris Dean hit the winner from a disputed penalty in last minute that saw Witney manager Duncan Colwell reported by the match referee after the final whistle.

17 September

FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round
Thame United had a terrific result against Southern Premier high-flyers, Brackley Town who play their football two divisions higher in the pyramid. Two 2nd half efforts, from Mitchell Meredith, with a penalty in the 65th minute was doubled by Aaron Rogers in the 89th minute. A great result and an excellent pay day for Thame United.

Premier Division
A 4-3 Ardley United win knocked Oxford City Nomads off top spot. In an exciting encounter, Nomads were three up at the break through, Conor McDonagh who netted in the 5th & 22nd minutes and Adam Morris made it 3-0 just before the 30th minute. It was totally different in the second half that belonged to Ryan Brooks who scored four including a 72nd minute penalty to secure an Ardley win.   
Basement side Bracknell Town went down to a goal in each half from Wantage Town’s Scott Dewar and Tom Butler. Cheltenham Saracens also went down to a goal in each half against Binfield, thanks to Mark Bateman and Ryan Millward.
Fairford Town lost out to a rejuvenated Ascot United. On target for the Town was Jack Williams, but taking the points for the Yellamen were Lee Woozley, Jon Bennett and Ian Brooks.
Flackwell Heath were three up through Adam Harman, Harry Pritchard and Riccardo Cannon before Shane Davis replied for Shrivenham in the 83rd minute though too late for a comeback.
Henley Town took the lead into the break with a 26th minute goal from Alex Allen against Slimbridge, but lost out to second half strikes from Marvin Roberts who levelled in the 72nd minute, Jamie Martin netted the winner a minute from time.
Holyport were a goal behind in the first minute as Shortwood United’s James Baldwin netted. James Flint equalised in the 27th minute. Alton Axton’s 69th minute effort proved to be the winner for the Wood.
Reading Town hit three without reply against Kidlington, thanks to Ray Spence in the first half  and Mark Bartley with a second half brace.
Witney Town went down to the only goal of the game in the 40th minute from Dan Hilder for Highworth Town who now occupy the top spot in the Premier Division.

One West
Brimscombe & Thrupp made it five wins in a row after beating New College Swindon by 2-1.  New College took an early lead through Nathan Blackford, but Mike Beckingham equalised on half-time and Chris Underwood scored the winner with five minutes left on the clock.  Cirencester Town 'Dev' were soon ahead courtesy of a George Williams effort after three minutes against Cricklade Town, but the visitors took the win thanks to an own goal and second half strikes from Alex Povey and Ben Carter.  Hook Norton went behind to a Matt Bown penalty going into the break against Wootton Bassett Town, but rescued a point after a James Robbins equaliser in the 57th minute.  Lydney Town registered their first league win of the season with goals in each half from Adam Price and Niall Halford against Easington Sports.  Malmesbury Victoria were quickly behind to a Nick McCrae header for Purton, but equalised through Paul Baines at the break.  However, with a draw on the cards, James Richards hit a late winner for the visitors.  Old Woodstock Town took the lead going into the break through Gavin Kidd against Clanfield, but the visitors came out stronger in the second half, taking the points thanks to a Lee Keyes pair and a last minute strike from Eddie Everett.  Tytherington Rocks were cruising to an easy win over Headington Amateurs, courtesy of goals from Justin Bishop, Andy Criddle, Jason Wood, Toby Colbourne and Tony Bennett but a second half comeback which saw a Shaun Jacobs hat-trick and a late Ollie Zaja effort nearly upset the applecart in this nine goal thriller.  Winterbourne United were too strong for basement outfit Trowbridge Town who were four down courtesy of Ben Dowdell with two, James Mainstone and Dave Herbert, before Dean Coles was able to grab a consolation goal.

One East
County cup ties saw the league program reduced to two games. Finchampstead took an early lead through Dan Willis against Woodley Town, but John Donegan grabbed an equaliser just before the break with Brett Rann hitting the winner shortly after to secure the points for Woodley.
High flying Rayners Lane found Chinnor a handful and had to share the points following a 0-0 draw.

15 September

FA Vase Replay
Followings Sunday's 2-2 draw Wokingham & Emmbrook made no mistake in their replayed FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round tie. The Satsuma's went through beating Hook Norton 2-0 with goals from Duffelen and Whiting. They now travel to Winslow on 24th September for the 2nd Qualifying Round.

AM Print & Copy Floodlit Cup
The 1st Round ties played on Monday & Tuesday evening saw Milton United lose to Wootton Bassett Town when two goals in the final minute saw the game lurch one way and then the other. On target for the men from the Heights was Nathan Brown, and with two penalties from the victors, Matt Bown. Fairford Town sailed through against Clanfield, hitting three without reply from Lee Gratton, Dan Bailey and Lee Sims.
Premier Division Henley Town were given a real drubbing by Rayners Lane, shipping five without reply whilst Kidlington came comfortably through after Lewis Coyle hit a late hat-trick against Thame United, following strikes from Danny Leggett and Luke Holden. Calvin Evans and Ollie Gomersall replied for Thame.

Premier Division
Binfield thought they had taken the points against Holyport when James Suarez hit the second of his brace in the final minute to put the Moles ahead but Ryan Britnell still found time to score the equalizer in the final moments for the Villagers to follow Jamie Handscomb's earlier effort.
Ardley United were two down at the break thanks to a Chris Hutton brace for Reading Town, but Stuart Bridges and a last minute equaliser from Andy Stidder, rescued a point for the hosts. Ascot United ended their five game losing streak with a fine win over Witney Town. Hitting the target for the Yellamen were Shane Cooper-Clark, Jon Bennett and Lee Boon, replying for the Blanketmen was Alfie Saunders. Highworth Town took a two goal cushion into the break against Abingdon Town, courtesy of Dan Hilder and Tyler Sheppard, but had to endure a tense late period when Corey Forbes reduced the deficit directly from a free kick to give the Abbots a life-line, but it came too late to affect the result.
Shortwood United were victors over struggling Bracknell Town, scoring five without reply, courtesy of Alton Axton, James Coates, Chris Mortlock, James Singh and Kevin Slack. Slimbridge were cruising to victory after Karl Nash and Marvin Roberts had put them in front, despite a goal in between from Conor McDonagh for Oxford City Nomads. A disastrous final two minutes for the 'Swans' saw first Mike Bahara equalize and then Jermaine Ferreira score the winner for an unlikely win. Wantage Town and Cheltenham Saracens shared six goals and the points in an entertaining encounter. Lorcan Sheehan gave Saracen's a 30th minute lead, but Danny Keen levelled five minutes from the break. Gavin Jones put Wantage ahead in the 63rd minute Sheehan got his second of the evening in the 86th minute to square the match at 2-2. Jake Rowe quickly put the Alfredians back in front but an unfortunate last minute own goal ensured a point went back to Cheltenham with Saracen's way.

10 September

FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round

Another season sees the start, and finish, for Hellenic clubs in the FA Vase.
Facing opposition from the Toolstation League Cheltenham Saracens lost 4-1 to Melksham Town, despite Lorcan Sheehan’s late reply. Fairford Town were at Radstock Town and came through after Lee Gratton hit the only goal of the tie before the break. Slimbridge, netted the only goal after four minutes courtesy of Karl Nash against Portishead Town.
Against Molten Spartan South Midlands sides were Newbury away at Holmer Green, winning an exciting nine goal thriller in extra time. On target for the Berkshire side were Jamie Green, David Livings, Kalief Madden and Jeff Kalejaiye with two, including that all important winner. Kidlington had a three goal lead through a Luke Holden pair and Danny Clarke before Buckingham Athletic were able to get one back but it was not enough to change the outcome.  Reading Town, went through after Ray Spence hit the winner in the 26th minute against Harefield United but Holyport who were at Winslow United were two down within 10 minutes. Carl Reeves pulled one back just before the break but it was not enough to start a comeback.
Thame United faced Combined Counties opposition and easily beat Staines Lammas by 4-1 thanks to an Alex Stewart hat-trick and a Nick Rhodes strike. Oxford City Nomads shipped three without reply at Windsor and also departed the competition.
In the only all-Hellenic clash Shortwood United cruised past Wootton Bassett Town, scoring four without reply with Joe Tustain, Tim Haddock, Kevin Slack and Paul Baxter netting.

Premier Division

Abingdon Town were too good for Henley Town, hitting four without reply thanks to Corey Forbes with a brace, Mark Janes and Any Odhiambo. Lowly Ascot United were two down to Highworth Town by the break through Ritchie Saunders and Steve Yeardley, but rallied well in the final quarter of the game netting through Shane Cooper-Clark but the Worthians held on for the win and the points. Early season relegation candidates Bracknell Town were four down at the break to high flying Binfield, courtesy of Ian Davies, Carl Withers and James Suarez with a pair. A late goal from Ben Knight was not enough to change the outcome. Form side Flackwell Heath were held to a 2-2 draw by Witney Town. Adam Paget put the Heathens in front early on but Andy Younie equalised just before the break. Andy Styles put the Blanketmen in front for a brief moment before Dean Harper equalised.  Shrivenham took the lead after a minute through Steve Robertson against Ardley United but Troy Bryan rescued a point with his equaliser in the second period.

One West

Carterton lost at home by the odd goal in three to New College Swindon. Nathan Blackford put the visitors in front early on but George Seacole equalised on half-time.  However Gio Wrona put the result beyond the hosts with his 74th minute winner.  Clanfield lost by the odd goal in five to Purton.  Lee Keyes put the hosts in front in the 2nd minute but the lead was short lived as Ritchie Crocker equalised in the 8th minute. Scott Campbell put the visitors ahead two minutes from the break and Marcus Hall then added to the visitors’ score ten minutes into the second half. Aaron Rogers managed a second goal for the Robins in the 80th minute but Purton took the points.
Cricklade Town went down to a two goal defeat by leaders Old Woodstock Town. A goal in each half, Danny Bone in the 32nd minute, and Matt Smith in the 75th minute, doing the damage.
Headington Amateurs took a second half lead through Luke Cuff in the 50th minute, against new boys Brimscombe & Thrupp, but were undone by a Mike Beckingham strike after 61 minutes and an unfortunate own goal.  Malmesbury Victoria went ahead in the 12th minute through Paul Baines but Winterbourne United’s Jimmy Potts levelled a minute later. James Mainstone put Winterbourne ahead after half an hour and two second half goals from Ben Dowdell sealed the win. Bottom club Trowbridge Town were beaten by the odd goal in three by Easington Sports. Russell Howard put the Sports ahead after 28 minutes with Ian Groves equalising James Hastie netted the winner with ten minutes left on the clock.

One East

Abingdon United Reserves won an exciting encounter by the odd goal in five against Letcombe.  Lyle Gifford put the visitors ahead but the hosts had a ten minute purple patch in the second half which saw goals from Jordan Marsh with two and Jamie Mundy.  Adam Pendell’s last minute reply came too late to mount a comeback. 

Strugglers Didcot Town Reserves took the lead against high flying Rayners Lane through Cameron Lagan but the Lane then got into their stride, netting four times through Lee Gardner, Paul Leslie and Lawrence Yaku before Lee Newport was able to get one back in the closing moments of the game.  Finchampstead were three down to league leaders Chalfont Wasps before a final five minute flourish which saw the Finches score twice and the Wasps once.  On target for the Wasps were Simon Williams and Fred Tripp with two-a-piece and for the Finches, Dom Jones and Marc Brown. 

Highmoor Ibis recorded their second win of the season in beating Milton United by the odd goal in five.  Aaron Baker and Jamal Ford-Small gave Highmoor a two goal half-time cushion but the visitors fought back with replies from Dan Oatway and Warren McCabe.  However Stevie Peacock popped up with three minutes to go to hit the winner for the hosts. 

Lambourn Sports and Maidenhead United failed to hit the net in an exciting game which saw everything except goals. 

Thatcham Town took a half-time lead against Penn & Tylers Green through Tom Willoughby but Sam Walters equalised midway through the second period. However two goals in ten minutes from Russell Benham settled the outcome in Town’s favour. 

Woodley Town were comfortable 3-1 winners over Chinnor, thanks to strikes from Laith Aldoori, Brett Rann and Craig Hiscock, with Stuart Braun hitting a consolation for the visitors.

7 September

MIDWEEK Round Up from the League Office

FA Cup Preliminary Round Replays

It was not a great evening for the Hellenic sides looking to progress in this year's FA Cup.

Binfield lost their match at Slough Town on Sunday but acquitted themselves admirably with Ian Davies netting for the Moles.

In Tuesday evening's replays Ardley United went out by the odd goal in three after going a goal down in the first minute against Wembley, Andy Stidder kept Ardley in the game, for a short while.
Shortwood United were already four down to Bishop Sutton before Kevin Slack managed a late reply for the Wood. Abingdon Town lost a close encounter with Didcot Town, going down by the odd goal in five in Extra Time. Anacalet Odihiambo scored in each half but a 98th minute goal put 'The Abbot's' out.

Thame United became the second Hellenic representative in the 1st Qualifying Round but needed penalties to take the tie. Thame went in front with a 43rd minute goal from Aaron Rogers but Newport Pagnell levelled in the 84th minute. Extra time brought no further goals and Thame won the penalty shoot out 4-2.

Premier Midweek Round Up
Oxford City Nomads lead the Premier Division after a 4-1 win against Ascot United who went ahead just after the break when Jon Bennett netted in the 48th minute. Nomads came back very strongly with four goals in the last 27 minutes to take the points. Kynan Isaac netted first in the 63rd minute, five minutes later Conor McDonagh made the score 2-1. Ben Moses added the third in the 77th and James Dobson netted the fourth with eight minutes left.

Highworth Town suffered an unexpected reverse at the hands of Henley Town, who scored four without reply. Henley led 2-0 at the break with goals from Martin Abery, 12th minute, and Alex Allen in the 16th. Paolo Cicero made it 3-0 in the first minute of the second half and then netted his second on the hour.

Holyport won by the odd goal in five against improving Fairford Town. Steve Deverall put the Villagers ahead in the 13th minute but Joe Dorey equalised in the 24th minute. Jamie Handscomb netted in each half to give Holyport a 3-1 advantage before Dan Bailey netted in the 88th minute for the Gloucestershire visitors.

Kidlington lost to early front runners Flackwell Heath who scored through Dean Harper, 16th minute, Harry Pritchard doubled the lead in the 22nd minute. Dan Legatt pulled a goal back for 'Kiddy' just before the break and the points were made safe for the 'Heathens' when Danny Jordan scored from the spot in the 61st minute.

Witney Town produced a late flurry of goals in a match that for the first 70 minutes looked to be heading for a 0-0 score line. Andy Younie netted in the 73rd and 76th minutes to put the 'Blanketmen' 2-0 up against Shrivenham. Carl Evans found the target in the 80th minute to make Witney easy winners. The match was viewed by over 20 Hellenic League Assessor's as part of the FA Assessor Development Program, their presence had little affect on match referee Ian Douglas who did not issue a single card throughout the match.
In Wednesday evenings other fixture Cheltenham Saracens took the lead through Joe Donaghue in the 22nd minute against Slimbridge. The second half saw strikes from Michael Bryant in the 58th minute to level matters and the winner came from Lewis Wilton in the 72nd minute to ensure the points went to the Swans.

3 September 2011

FA Cup Preliminary Round
There were four games against Southern League opposition, Abingdon Town faced Didcot Town and shared four goals and face a replay, with Lance Williams and Daryl Harris scoring for the Abbots.  Fairford Town hosted Cinderford Town and went out losing 3-1, despite Ash Taylor’s effort.  Newbury were on the road at Sholing and were on the end of a 9-1 mauling with Jeff Kalejaiye hitting the consolation goal.  Wantage Town played Abingdon United and lost a closely fought contest by the odd goal in three, despite taking an early lead through Rich Claydon.  There were two games against Western League opposition, Shortwood United drew one each with Bishops Sutton and Slimbridge lost out to Cadbury Heath in a close 2-1 encounter with Paul Carter finding the net for the Swans.  Thame United took an early lead through Dan West against Newport Pagnell Town of the United Counties League but face a replay after a late equaliser from Dom Corless. Ardley were away to Wembley United of the Combined Counties League who accounted for Ascot United in the FA Cup opener of the season. Ardley went ahead through Ryan Brooks but the hosts equalised in injury time to force the replay. The all Hellenic clash between Wokingham & Emmbrook and Kidlington saw the Satsuma’s go through comfortably after hitting three without reply.

Premier Division
With four straight wins, table toppers Flackwell Heath were stunned by Ian Ward’s late winner for Highworth Town. Henley Town went behind to a first half strike from Jamie Piercy against Reading Town but shared the points when Chris Dean equalised from the spot just after the break. Shrivenham were well beaten by high fliers Oxford City Nomads. Steve Robertson and Josh Parsons from a penalty scored for Shrivenham, but their goals were not enough to counter a hat-trick from the irrepressible Pablo Haysham, a penalty from James Dobson and an own goal. Witney Town were on the end of a 4-1 defeat by new boys Holyport. Stuart Butler put the Villagers into the lead at the break but John Rixon replied early in the second period. However, strikes from Jamie Handscomb, Lewis Driver and Graham Stokes put the result beyond doubt.

One East
Abingdon United went down to the only goal of the game from Adrian Mooney for Lambourn Sports. Chinnor faced 2nd placed Rayners Lane and won a closely fought encounter after James Keeble hit the winner early in the second half.
Basement boys Didcot Town won their first game of the season by the odd goal in five against Letcombe. Paul Bedwell and Lee Newport put the Railwaymen into the lead, Lyle Gifford replied for the visitors only to see Rhys Griffiths add another for the hosts. Adam Pendell hit another for the visitors but it was not enough to affect the result. Highmoor-Ibis did really well to overturn leaders Chalfont Wasps. Heroes for new-boys Highmoor were Ian Griffiths, Aaron Leach and Aaron Baker with Karol Derewenko replying for the Wasps.  Maidenhead United were soon behind to Hungerford Town after Yousef Bamba and Harry Halls had found the target for the visitors. However in an exciting comeback, Marcus Mealing hit a hat-trick and Nathan Lishman hit a pair to take the game for the hosts. Thatcham Town lost by the odd goal in five to visitors, Finchampstead.  Woodley Town were already four down to Penn & Tylers Green, courtesy of Sam Walters, Reno Sepede, Jack Dean and Wayne Booth before Laith Aldoori was able to reply in the final moments of the game.

One West
Cirencester Town handed out a spanking to Malmesbury Victoria, hitting four without reply, courtesy of Jamie Dunn with two, Ollie Pitt and George Williams. Easington Sports lost out to Brimscombe & Thrupp when Matt Blythe with a brace and Ben Jones found the net for the visitors. Pete Moulder’s late reply was not enough to affect the outcome.  Headington Amateurs were two down through James Baker and Ben Carter to second placed Cricklade Town before scoring five times thanks to Sam Webb, Shaun Jacobs, Aftab Hafiz, Jack Hayhurst and Luke Cuff. Adam Brooks scored another for Crick late in the game but it was too late to turn the game.  Lydney Town were unable to contain early favourites Wootton Bassett Town, conceding twice courtesy of Sam Collier and Ethan Delaney. New College Swindon shared four goals and the points with Hook Norton. On target for the College was Gio Wrona with a brace and for Hooky, Jamie Wyatt and James Robbins. Unbeaten Old Woodstock Town proved to be too strong for basement side Trowbridge Town handing out a real thrashing scoring nine without reply.  Lining up for the turkey-shoot were Murray Nicholls with two, Chris Gilks with a hat-trick, Liam Godden, Dan Green, Marley Joseph and Tom Roberts also netted. Leaders Tytherington Rocks went ahead through Jason Wood against Purton but were mugged in a ten minute flurry at the end of the encounter which saw Marcus Hall score twice from the spot and Scott Campbell added another to give the visitors an unlikely win.  Winterbourne United ran out easy winners over Carterton, courtesy of an own goal and strikes from Sam Vile, James Mainstone, Ben Dowdell and Matt Plant.  Lewis Brownhill hit a consolation for the hapless visitors.