SDFA
AFC Varsity 7-2 Bursledon
Varsity went five up in this game before Bursledon pulled a couple of goals back. However, the Dons then had their goalkeeper sent off and Varsity wrapped the game up with two more goals.  Check out the photos and videos from The Terrace Traveller (@TerraceTrav)

Combined Counties Cup Quarter-Final
AFC Portchester 2-0 Eastbourne Borough
Goals from Lola Meyer and Becky Bath saw Portchester through to the Combined Counties Cup semi-final where they'll take on Maidenhead United, who saw off Reading in their quarter-final.

Penn & Tylers Green 1-6 Denham United
Daisy Baranowski and Niamh Cashin had the league leaders 2-0 up early on, but Penn struck back through Tara Woodward. However, an Annie Hewitt goal restored Denham's two goal advantage, and it got better for them when Brogan Moore added number four before half-time. Captain Kayleigh Currivan then got her first of the season to make it five and the scoring was wrapped up by Liana Horwood. Read the BotP match blog (Ruthless, Relentless, Clinical).

​AFC Portchester 3-0 Wycombe Wanderers
Wanderers needed a victory to secure the premier League title. However, goals from Laurie Potvin, Layla Morgan and Kim Fuller saw Portchester clock up a double over the Chairgirls. Wycombe are still favourites to win the league but both Portchester or Winchester can still overhaul them should they win all their games in hand. Wycombe have now completed their campaign and just have to wait it out. Read the match report on the Portchester web site and check out the match photos from Andy Wicks.

Badshot Lea 0-6 Oxford City
City scored six for the second consecutive away game, condemning Badshot Lea to their ninth home league defeat. Ellie White scored two, Reese Ayres, Grace Craven, Emily Harris and Katherine Parsons were also on target for the visitors. The Baggies remain three points adrift at the bottom with two games remaining, one of which is at home to second bottom Woodley United.

Fleet Town 3-2 Beaconsfield Town
After Fleet took a two goal lead through Lily Martin, a Rebecca Tinnelly screamer pulled one back for The Rams in the 30th minute. Fleet then regained their two goal advantage through Imogen Cockerell, before Lexie Sanmarco set up a tense ending with a goal in the 85th minute.

Reading 5-0 Woodley United
Local bragging rights went to Reading thanks largely to a 22-minute hat-trick from Tia Johnson, who opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Johnson added her second on 24 minutes, swiftly followed by Keren Banduka making it three. Johnson then completed her hat-trick in the 34th minute to send the Royals in four up at the break. Immediately after the restart, Mia Parker made it 5-0.

Sholing 2-6 Winchester City Flyers
Emily McDonough fired Winchester in front after just 6 minutes. The lead was doubled after 32 minutes by Chelsie Hay . However, an OG put Sholing back in the running before the break. Shortly after the restart Laura Vokes made it 3-1, only for Danielle O'Leary to get one back for The Boatwomen. Two quickfire goals from Charlie Snelling and Annie Northwood put Flyers in control. Emily McDonough added the icing in the 86th minute. You can listen to the views of Winchester coach Gabriel Heidler here.
Last week Winchester midfielder Kayleigh Tonks sustained seriously knee injury. It's going to be a long, hard recovery for Kayleigh. If you can help support her throughout this process, I know it would be greatly appreciated. Click here to view the GoFundMe site. 

​Abingdon United Development 3-0 Kidlington Youth
Kidlington. missing first choice keeper Emily Murphy, had defender Cloe Woodward between the sticks. They battled hard and held their own until first-half added time when Chloe Forrester scored from the spot. Ellie Owen doubled the lead seconds after the restart and Charlotte Bigmore made the points safe for United. Read the BotP match blog

Ascot United Reserves 1-0 Farnborough
A massive three points for Ascot in their fight for survival. Combined with Kidlington's defeat at Abingdon, United now have a five point gap back to The Greens. With the crunch game against Kidlington coming up in 2 weeks, Ascot now have their fate in their own hands thanks to Nicole Miller's 75th minute strike.

Penn & Tylers Green 6-2 Oxford City Development
Two goals from Megan Fillary saw City lead 2-1 at the break. However, Penn put aside Thursday's disappointment to storm back in the second half. Both Megan Brockwell and top scorer Tara Woodward helped themselves to two goals, Annalise Scott-Green and Rebecca Stopforth added the other two.

Tilehurst Panthers P-P Larkspur Rovers

​AFC Varsity 1-2 Guernsey
Goals from Donna Gallienne and Heidi Dawber secured a winning end to Guernsey's inaugural South Region season, all-but guaranteeing a seventh place finish. Varsity were already safe from the drop but will want something from their final game at Andover in an effort to avoid finishing second from bottom.

Andover New Street 3-1 AFC Stoneham
Andover made it eight without defeat as they gained revenge for their 3-0 defeat at Stoneham Lane earlier in the season. Two more goals for top scorer Freya Twigg and a penalty from captain Keira Smith, gave New Street a three goal lead by half-time. Stoneham did pull a goal back, but the points were already sealed.

Bournemouth Sports Reserves 2-0 Farnham Town
It just wasn't destined to be Farnham's day on the south coast. Goalkeeper Mya Francis-Pownall was injured in the warm-up and, with no keeper on the bench, manager Anya Kinnane took over between the sticks. It was still 0-0 at the break but when Farnham went down to 10, Sports took full advantage, scoring twice through Freya Loren in the 76th and 87th minutes.

Bursledon 1-2 Havant & Waterlooville
Goals from Phoebe Fitzgerald and captain Emma-Jane May secured the points for Havant. Combined with Farnham's defeat at Bournemouth, this result means that The Hawks still have the slimmest chance of winning the league but are reliant on Farnham completely collapsing in their final five outings.

SDFA Quarter-Final
AFC Varsity v Southampton
A tough test for Varsity as they take on Premier League side Southampton. Neither side has anything left to p[lay for in terms of the league, so both can be completely focused on this game. Varsity got to this stage with a resounding 7-2 victory over Bursledon two weeks ago.
Gang Warily Recreation Centre, SO45 1GA

Dorset FA Cup Final
Wimborne Town v Sherborne Town
The Magpies take on The Zebras in a Dorset County Cup Final. Sherborne are currently second in the South West Regional Premier League, so a step higher than Wimborne. They won 2-0 at Wimborne's league-mates, Shaftesbury, in the semi-final after already putting out Dorchester. Wimborne were gifted a first round pass by Sherborne's reserve team before disposing of Poole town on penalties in the semi-final.
Dorset FA County Ground, Poole, BH15 4BF

Reading v Fleet Town
​Only league places and personal pride to play for in this one. Reading could still make a dent in the top three, Fleet could secure a top half finish. This will be their first meeting of the season, with the reverse fixture scheduled on the final weekend. Reading have only suffered one defeat in their last six outings.
Arbour Park, SL2 5AY

Southampton v Badshot Lea
The Sirens will be looking to secure third spot against a Baggies side who need a minimum of four points from their remaining two games to have any chance of staying up. Southampton ran out 7-0 winners at The Operatic Community Ground back in November and were already four ahead when Badshot Lea had Ellie James sent off.
Test Park, SO16 9QZ

​Abingdon United Development v Tilehurst Panthers
United will be looking for a strong finish to the season and a possible third place. Panthers, with five left to play, have an opportunity to climb the table and secure a top half position. This is the reverse fixture to the opening day of the season. Abingdon won that one 7-0. Since that game, Panthers striker Leah Why has an extraordinary record, scoring in all but one of the game sin which Tilehurst have score.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL

Kidlington Youth v Farnborough
The Greens fought hard but lost at Abingdon on Sunday, leaving them five points from safety. They have three games left, including the 6-pointer at Ascot, in which to save their place in the division. Farnborough will be looking for a strong finish and could still make a top three position. This will be the first meeting of the teams this season.
Yarnton Road, OX5 1AT

Penn & Tylers Green P-P Larkspur Rovers

​Andover New Street v AFC Varsity
With three games to play New Street are still mathematically in the title race. However, they would need Farnham to lose all five of their remaining games. Nevertheless, it's been a superb run-in from Andover, who are unbeaten in the league since the shock 2-1 reversal at Shaftesbury in early January. Varsity are safe from the drop, but will want to avenge the 3-1 defeat suffered in the reverse fixture last month.
Foxcotte Park, SP11 0TA

Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Havant & Waterlooville
The Hawks are in the same position as Andover. They can catch Farnham should Town lose every game. Second spot is looking much more likely however, and victory at Bemerton would go a long way to securing this position. This will be the last game for Harlequins, who are safely position in 8th and can't gain a place, even with victory. Havant won the reverse game 4-1.
Barry Jackman Sports Pavilion, RG28 7FS

Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Wimborne Town
These two are locked together on 28 points but Sports have played one game fewer. Sports became the second team to beat Farnham last weekend and will be on a high going into this game, looking to get some Dorset pride back after losing the reverse fixture 3-1 in November.
Chapel Gate, BH23 6BL

Farnham Town v Bursledon
After two defeats in three games, Farnham are still massive favourites to take the title. A point will probably be sufficient, but three would make it 100% certain. The Dons still have four to play and, although safe from the drop, they'll want to add a few more points to get a little further up the table. This will be the first meeting of the teams this season.
Memorial Ground, GU9 7DY

​Denham United v Oxford City
The first final of a double-header at Scours Lane. City, for the second consecutive season, take on a Division One North side in the Chairman's Cup Final. Last season they came undone, losing to a determined Abingdon United Development team. They'll need to be at their best this season as they face newly-promoted Denham United, who are full of confidence and most likely very keen to see how they fare against a side they will share a division with next season.
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY

Wycombe Wanderers v AFC Portchester
Portchy seem to have the edge on Wycombe this season, completing the double over Wanderers last weekend and, in doing so, putting the Chairgirls' champagne on ice for at least another week. With no more league games to play, Wycombe can be fully focused  on this one. They went out of this competition at the quarter-final stage last season, losing 3-1 to Portchester. 
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY

This Sunday was one of those days where I really needed to clone myself. There were too many games that I would have liked to have been at. In the end my mind was made up not by the football, but by my dog keeping me awake half the night. Instead of making the long drive south for either Bournemouth v Farnham or Portchester v Wycombe, I decided to make the much shorter trip to The Northcourt to see how Kidlington Youth fared in their battle to avoid relegation away at Abingdon  United Development.
The situation at the bottom of Division One North before the start of play was that Kidlington sat bottom, two points adrift of Ascot United Reserves, but with a game in hand. The teams are scheduled to meet in a couple of weeks. Kidlington, who were yet to register a point on their travels, lost the reverse fixture with Abingdon by two goals to one. At the time United were to of the league, but Kidlington made them work hard for the points. Courtney Sumner had The Greens in front before Beth Hawtin and Jessica Excell took the points.
To make matters worse for Kidlington, they came into the is game without the services of influential first-choice goalkeeper, Emily Murphy. Defender Cloe Woodward was donning the gloves for the day.
Many thanks to match official Scott Ellis for giving me access to the team sheets prior to kick-off.

​The visitors started the game brightly and had an early opportunity to open the scoring when Courtney Sumner's excellent 4th minute through all found Amy Busby in behind the Abingdon defence. However, the Greens striker couldn't keep her shot down and didn't trouble Maisie Moore.
Stand-in Kidlington goalkeeper, Cloe Woodward, was called into action in the 10th minute when the lively Chloe Forrester tested her out. A minute later, in an end-to-end start, Courtney Sumner let fly from outside the box, again not troubling Moore. That was countered by Beth Hawtin's low drive whistling inches past Woodward's right-hand upright.
Just past the quarter-hour, Forrester's pace took her in behind the defence again, latching onto an inch-perfect ball. She tried to take the ball around Woodward, but the keeper did enough, staying on her feet and forcing Forrester to screw the shot wide. Neither side had yet managed to establish dominance, but the clear-cut chances did dry up for a while, maybe as both sides took a little breather.
With almost half an hour on the clock, Sumner once more tested Moore, letting fly with a dipping 25-yard volley that bounced just in front of the keeper, who did well to adjust and smother the ball. A few minutes later, Charlotte Bigmore was allowed a clear sight of goal, but could only fire straight into the body of Woodward. That was followed, on 39 minutes, by Kidlington's best chance of the half. Julia Rushmere was sent clear on the right, driving towards goal she got off a low drive that was destined for the far corner before Maisie Moore pulled off an excellent save to keep the scores level.
Into added time and Kidlington, already without their first choice keeper, had a few worrying moments as Woodward went down and required treatment before being able to continue. Seven minutes into added time, with Kidlington int he Abingdon half, the home side sprung a rapid counter-attack. Once again, the pace up front caused problems for Kidlington and, when Forrester went to pull the ball back, she had her legs taken from under her. Penalty! No mistake from Chloe Forrester from the spot. 1-0

HT Abingdon United Development 1 Kidlington Youth 0. The late penalty was somewhat harsh on Kidlington, who had held their own up to that point. They always looked a little vulnerable to the pace that Abingdon have up front, but also posed a few threats of their own.

​Conceding so late in the first half was a kick in the teeth for Kidlington, but worse was to come. Barely seconds after the restart, Chloe Forrester went on another run up the left, drifting pact a couple of challenges before striking a shot off the inside of Woodward's right-hand post. The ball flew back across the goal where Ellie Owen was lurking to smash it hole. 2-0. A double blow for Kidlington. Having stayed on level terms until added time in the first half,. they suddenly find themselves two down less than a minute into the second.
Having said that, Kidlington came out fighting, led by stalwart Courtney Sumner. Her superb effort, from way outside the area, came very close to finding the top corner. Kidlington were convinced that Moore had got a fingertip to it, but the referee was having none of it. If the keeper did touch it, it was a fabulous save. A minute later, Julia Rushmere also tried her luck, as the Greens desperately tried to respond.
Just before the hour, Kidlington were almost caught out when Beth Hawtin got her head to a right-wing corner, sending the ball just wide of the far post. Rushmere then saw her shot, through a sea of legs, well held by Moore before, in the 67th minute, the home side sealed the points. Charlotte Bigmore won the ball in midfield before driving into the right-hand side of the box and hammering a strike in at the near post. 3-0
The Greens continued to look for a reply. Busby sent an effort flashing across the face of goal and a corner from the left came back off the inside of the far post but somehow stayed out before being hacked off the line.
Abingdon almost had the last say when Hawtin played an exquisite ball through the Kidlington defence for Sasha Scott to run in on. However, substitute Elyse Thomas-Collaire did brilliantly to get back to thwart the winger.

FT Abingdon United Development 3 Kidlington Youth 0. A tough one for Kidlington, but the quickfire double either side of half-time was just too much for them to recover from. Abingdon's youthful pace caused Kidlington problems throughout, but they had chances themselves too. The defeat was made doubly troubling by the fact that relegation rivals Ascot United Reserves, beat Farnborough 1-0 to move five points clear. Abingdon, meanwhile, are still in with a shout of second spot and could yet do Kidlington a favour when they take on Ascot in the final game.
Next up for Abingdon is the visit of Tilehurst Panthers next Sunday. Kidlington take on Farnborough at Yarnton Road, in a must win game ahead of the six-pointer at The Racecourse Ground the following Sunday.
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Abingdon United Development: Moore, Marah, Hughes, Bostock, Ives, Godfrey, Excell, Owen, Hawtin(c), Forrester, Scott. Subs: Burke, Bigmore
Kidlington Youth: Woodward, Cotton, Owen, Rodway, Dunbabin(c), Keal, Clements, Busby, J.Rushmere, Sumner, Chewings. Subs: I.Rushmere, Haynes, Thomas-Collaire, Antonen

This Thursday I made the short trip down the M40 to French School Meadow, home of Penn & Tylers Green FC, for a massive Southern Region Division One North clash between Penn and champions-elect Denham United. The visitors, playing their 17th league game of the season, were still protecting a 100% record and, what's more, avoiding defeat on the night would confirm them as league champions. Penn, in fact, were the only team that were still capable of catching them.
The reverse fixture at The Den had been a tight affair in which Penn came from behind twice before eventually succumbing to Liana Horwood penalty. Penn were coming into the game in pretty good form too, with just one defeat in their last nine outings. They'd also put seven past Tilehurst last weekend, with the league's top scorer Tara Woodward adding five more to her very impressive tally.
Thanks to both coaching teams for letting get photos of the teams sheets before the game. Really good to have a chat with United's Andy Moore as well. Thank you for your kind comments about the blog and web sites. Much as I do this as a hobby, it's really good to hear that it is appreciated.

​The opening couple of minutes felt a little cagey, with both sides trying to get the measure of the other. However, five minutes in Niamh Cashin was played into the Penn box. She was forced wide to the left of goal and the home defence closed ranks quickly to block her out. Two minutes later Cashin turn provider, sending in a ball from the left that Brogan Moore met. Unfortunately for United, the strikers timing was slightly out and, although the ball looped over Amy Whale, it clipped the bar an went over for a goal-kick. Two warnings for Penn in quick succession. A minute later, the warnings took further shape. This time the threat came from the right, Rebecca Horwood sent over allow ball that evaded defenders and strikers before finding Daisy Baranowski on the left-hand edge of the box. The winder proceed to curl a delightful strike back across Whale into the far corner. 0-1
Penn's response to going behind was to launch an attack of their own, breaking quickly through Shannon Read up the left. With Zara Butt well out position, Read found Tara Woodward, who took the strike early but couldn't quite find the target. The action switched to the opposite end. Amy Whale's goal-kick was controlled well in midfield by Niamh Cashin, who burst forward, exchange passes with Brogan Moore and slipped her shot past Whale for 0-2. Clinical.
Punished twice in quick succession, Penn could have been phased, but they pushed back themselves and, just four minutes later, they pounced. It was a moment of indecision at the back from Denham that gave Tara Woodward the opportunity she wanted, nipping between goalkeeper and defender to slide the ball into the bottom corner. 1-2
Three goals already and we weren't even halfway through the first period, and the action kept coming. Just on the midway point a Denham corner from the left caused problems for Penn and when a Denham strike seemed to hit a Penn hand, there were big claims for a penalty, which referee Richard Blackwood waved away. 
The turned down appeal just spurred United on. Two minutes later, a back pass left a little short, put Amy Whale in trouble. Annie Hewitt was on it like a shot, dispossessing the keeper before swivelling to send the ball into the empty net. 1-3
Undeterred, Penn were straight back on the offensive . Woodward went clear down the right before sending over a cross was helped on to Shannon Read at the far post. The strike made herself a little space before sending a shot just over Butt's bar. Whale then had to pull out the stops at the other end, saving well from Horwood, before paly switched back again. Rachel Southby latched onto another loose ball inside the Denham half and, seeing the goal unguarded, tried to guide it home. However, Jo Torr was alive to the danger, getting back to hack the ball off the line.
Once again, a let-off at one end sparked a response at the other. Rebecca Horwood, out on the right, lofted a pass over the Penn defence for Brogan Moore to run onto, before slipping a low strike past the advancing Whale. 1-4

HT Penn & Tylers Green 1 Denham United 4. Phew! What a half of football. Despite the lopsided score, this was far from a one-sided game. Penn generated a fair few chances of their own. However, Denham's passing, movement and clinical finishing was just too much for them at times.

​It was unlikely that the second half would like up to the breathless action of the first, but it did start with another goal. Only five minutes had passed after the restart when Denham went close again, this time denied by a brilliant goal-line clearance from Holly Wyncoll. however, there was nothing the defender, or anyone else could do, when Kayleigh Currivan lashed the loose ball home from the edge of the box. 1-5 and cue big Denham celebrations for their captain, grabbing her first goal after missing half of the season through injury.
Once again, Penn tried to respond. Butt had to be strong to punch away a left-wing corner a few minutes later, before her defence managed to fully clear the danger. Amy Whale was then called into action again, diving full-length to push away Annie Hewitt's drive. Brogan Moore then had another effort flash just wide of Whale's right-hand post.
Aside from these opportunities, much of the second half was being played out in the midfield area. Penn were plugging away, trying to get a foothold back in the game, but with a four goal lead, Denham were seemingly content to hold them at bay. Megan Brockwell made sure that Zara Butt was still paying attention, letting rip from way out, but the keeper was well positioned to make a comfortable stop. Apart from that, the Denham defence was holding very firm. Tara Woodward, as ever, was buzzing around the back-line, but was being well marshalled by a strong Denham defence.
With five minutes remaining, Denham struck again. Cashin did really well down the left before setting up substitute Liana Horwood to volley in the sixth. 1-6. Two minutes later, it looked as if it had got worse for Penn when Cashin got in on the right, slotting home from a narrow angle. However, with the ball back on the centre spot and following consultation with the assistant, the referee signalled that a Denham player had got a slight touch on the ball before it crossed the line, from an offside position. Goal chalked off. Not that it really mattered at this point.
Soon afterwards the referee blew to end the game and signal wild celebrations from the newly crowned Division One North Champions.

FT Penn & Tylers Green 1 Denham United 6. Congratulations to Denham, who are champions with there games remaining and are still defending their 100% record. Thanks to Penn for contributing to a great game of football. On the night, they fell short because they came up against an exceptional team who were bang on form, especially in the first half. Penn are a very good team themselves and, with their games in hand, will almost certainly finish as runners-up for the third season on the bounce.
Penn are back in league action on Sunday as they welcome Oxford City Development to French School Meadow. Denham have a week off before they face Premier League Oxford City in the Chairman's Cup Final at Scours Lane on the 26th.
Finally, a shout out to referee Richard Blackwood who, in my opinion, handled the game brilliantly. I think it's fair to say that both Denham and Penn have players who are not shy about making their point to the referee should they be in disagreement. Blackwood calmly explained his decisions at all points, usually with a smile on his face. His communication with the players, I am sure, is very much appreciated, even if they don't always agree with his logic. 

Penn & Tylers Green: Whale, Harnby(c), Mackay, Baden, Wyncoll, Troth, Brockwell, Thompson, Woodward, Southby, Read. Subs: Woods, Coughtrey, Ludgate-Williams, Stopforth, Lockey
Denham United: Z.Butt, Cox, A.Butt, Rragami, Torr, R.Horwood, Baranowski, Cashin, Hewitt, Morre, Currivan(c). Subs: Fletcher, L.Horwood, Harris, Potter, Keary

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Farnborough 0-3 Denham United
Goalless at the break, Denham took control in the second half, even after losing Lauren Cox to the sin-bin. Chelsea-Rose Keary opened the scoring. Back on the pitch, Lauren Cox them doubled the advantage before Daisy Baranowski sealed the points. That makes it 16 from 16 for Denham now. Four more games to compete the perfect league season.

​AFC Portchester 1-1 Reading
In a game that saw plenty of chances at both ends, both goals came within a two minute spell midway through the first half. Georgia Hayes put the visitors ahead after 21 minutes, but a penalty for handball was put away by Becky Bath two minutes later. The result means that Portchester must beat Wycombe at home on Saturday to maintain their slim title hopes.

Badshot Lea 0-5 Winchester City Flyers
Flyers maintained second place and the slimmest of title hopes with a resounding win at The Baggies. The returning Shayne Prasad opened the scoring after 12 minutes. Somewhat inevitably Chelsie Hay added two more goal to her impressive tally. Sian Wylie and a last minute Annie Northwood goal completed the scoring. Check out Emma Pearmine's post-match thoughts.

Woodley United 0-1 Southampton
A 50th minute Julia Pietrzyk goal, on her first start for the Sirens, capped off a POTM performance. Southampton maintain their hold on third place, although some of the teams below them do have games in hand. Woodley stay three points above the drop zone and it's increasingly looking like the game at Badshot Lea on May 10th will be a relegation shootout.

​Larkspur Rovers 2-1 Farnborough
Two goals in six second half minutes sealed the points for Larkspur, keeping them in second spot. Top scorer Savana Fearon got their first after 65 minutes with Calleigh Wright adding a second in the 71st minute.

Slough Town 1-4 Chesham United Development
Amber Saunders  gave Slough an early lead, but Wede Akpata levelled just before half-time. Bo Edwards, five minutes past the hour had Chesham 2-1 in front. However, the game was not made completely safe until Oana Filip scored in the 89th minute and Bo Edwards added a fourth two minutes into added time. 

Tilehurst Panthers 1-7 Penn & Tylers Green
Tara Woodward scored five of Penn's seven goals at the weekend making it 29 for the season. Molly Woods and captain Rachael Harnby added the other two goals. Penn remain a point behind Larkspur with three games in hand on Rovers going into Thursday's massive clash with Denham.

​AFC Varsity 2-2 Wimborne Town
Goals from Lucy Roberts and Sheree Bell-Jack, her 12th of a productive season, gave Wimborne a point in their penultimate game of the season.

Havant & Waterlooville 2-2 AFC Stoneham
A draw in this game was the perfect result for leaders Farnham, who now just need to win next weekend for the title. Emma-Jane May hit her thirteenth of the season, from the spot with Evie Griffiths also scoring foe The Hawks.

Shaftesbury 0-9 Farnham Town
Farnham responded to losing their 100% record with a resounding nine-goal haul at Shaftesbury. Top scorer Iesha Swaby led the way, notching four more goals including a 14-minute first half hattrick. Echo Barrett, Francesca Thornton and Lilly-May Varney were also on the score sheet. Emilie Miller grabbed her first goal for the club, from the spot and then manager Anya Kinnane subbed herself on and added the ninth a minute from time. You can listen to Anya Kinnane's thoughts and watch all of the goals courtesy of Farnham's X feed.

​Denham United 1-1 (4-2p) Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Emma Whall put Bournemouth one up after just 8 minutes. However, a swift response from United saw Brogan Moore level the scores. Both teams created some chances in the second period, but were unable to break the deadlock. Denham goalkeeper Zara Butt made two saves from the spot to help United thorough to face Oxford City in the final.

Sholing 2-6 Oxford City
City progressed to the Chairman's Cup Final for the second consecutive season with a comprehensive victory at Sholing, despite goals from Sophie Lee and Siena Millen for the Boatwomen. Emily Harris bagged another two for Oxford, backed up by strikes from Grace Craven, Yasmin Edwards, Willie Walecki and Ellie White.

SDFA
AFC Varsity v Bursledon
Whilst neither Varsity or The Dons have had the league season they would have liked, they are both safe from the drop and can focus on this SDFA Cup encounter. Both league encounters have ended in home wins, 2-1 for Varsity and 6-0 for Bursledon.
Romsey Town FC, SO51 8GJ

CCLC 
AFC Portchester v Eastbourne Borough
A small matter of a Combined Counties of a  Quarter-Final to warm Portchy up for the game of the season on Sunday. Eastbourne currently top Division 1 South of the London & South East Regional League and have yet to be beaten in the league. A 5-0 win at Hastings United got them through to this stage.
Wicor Recreation Ground, PO16 9DP

Penn & Tylers Green v Denham United
Denham make the short trip up to Penn to take on the only tea that can still pip them to the title. A point will do for United but, of course, they'll want to win the game and preserve their 100% record. Penn lost the reverse fixture 3-2 but came from behind twice before eventually going down to a Liana Horwood penalty. No doubt that this is going to be a cracker.
French School Meadow, HP10 8LG

​AFC Portchester v Wycombe Wanderers
A massive game in the title race. A win for Wycombe seals the deal. A win for Portchester would leave it in Portchy's hands, and would also allow some hope for Winchester, depending upon their result at Sholing. Portchester won at Wycombe in mid-March at Adams Park and remain the only team to have beaten Wycombe in the league on their own patch.
Wicor Recreation Ground, PO16 9DP

Badshot Lea v Oxford City
Bottom side Badshot Lea are rapidly running out of games in which to find the points they need to escape the drop zone. They go into this match three points adrift of Woodley but with a significantly worse goal difference. City reached their second consecutive Chairman's Cup Final on Sunday, and go into this game full of confidence, unbeaten in their last four. They also won the reverse fixture 7-3 back in November.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF

Fleet Town v Beaconsfield Town
It's only been a couple of weeks since the reverse fixture to this encounter. That was an entertaining and ultimately close game, ending in a 4-3 win for The Rams, who led 4-1 at the break and held on after a fine second half effort from Fleet. Although there's nothing hanging on the result of this game, it promises to be far from an end of season dead-rubber encounter.
Crookham Road, GU51 5FA

Reading v Woodley United
A local derby, even though Reading currently play in Slough. The reverse fixture was handed to The Royals as an away win. However, Woodley won't be handing the points over too easily in this one. They need another win, at least, to secure their Premier League status. Reading, with five games left, will still have ambitions of a top three finish.
Arbour Park, SL2 5AY

Sholing v Winchester City Flyers
Flyers need to win this game and hope that Portchester do them a favour by beating Wycombe. That would leave them with an outside chance of overhauling the leaders in their remining two games. The reverse fixture ended 4-0 to Winchester, who were three up by half time. Sholing are still not mathematically safe, but it would take a minor miracle for both Woodley and Badshot Lea to catch them now.
The Mortgage Decisions Stadium, SO19 9PW

​Abingdon United Development v Kidlington Youth
Kidlington remain two points adrift of Ascot at the bottom, although they do have a game in hand. Abingdon won the reverse fixture 2-1 and still have an outside chance of finishing second. Kidlington are yet to pick up a point on their travels.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL

Ascot United Reserves v Farnborough
With six games remaining, Farnborough can still make a dent in the top three should they win them all. Ascot, meanwhile, are only two points above the drop zone and will be looking to get a few more points on the board before the relegation six-pointer with Kidlington. Farnborough won the reverse game 2-1 after coming from a goal down and winning it in the 94th minute.
The Racecourse Ground, SL5 7LJ

Penn & Tylers Green v Oxford City Development
If Penn win on Thursday, they will still be in with a shout of the title in this game. If they have lost or drawn, then they are just playing for second spot. This is the first meeting with City, who they also play on the first Sunday of May. City, for their part, are not mathematically clear of danger, but have a seven point gap over bottom side Kidlington, albeit having played four more games.
French School Meadow, HP10 8LG

Tilehurst Panthers v Larkspur Rovers
Rovers are hanging on to second spot at the moment, a point ahead of Penn who have three games in hand. Whatever happens in the remaining two games, it's fair to say it's been a good season for Larkspur. Tilehurst are safe from the drop and, with five to play, could yet make an impression on the top half. They'll want to put right the 3-1 defeat suffered at Larkspur.
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY

​AFC Varsity v Guernsey
Guernsey will be looking to avenge the 4-1 defeat inflicted on the by Varsity when they visited the island in March. Neither side has anything more than personal pride to pay for, although both have the opportunity to improve their league position. This will be the Green Lionesses last game of the season. Varsity will have one more to play.
Romsey Town FC, SO51 8GJ

Andover New Street v AFC Stoneham
After ending Farnham's 100% record, New Street are still able to catch the leaders, in theory. However, in reality they'll be more focussed on overhauling Stoneham and Havant to take the runners-up spot. Stoneham are currently third, level on points with The Hawks, who have played a game fewer. The Purps took the reverse fixture 3-0 back in November.
Foxcotte Park, SP11 0TA

Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Farnham Town
Farnham go into this game knowing that a victory will see them crowned champions. They also have the knowledge that they beat Sports 3-1 at The mem only a couple of weeks ago. However, the following week, Sports beat Stoneham at Chapel Gate and have not lost at home since early February.
Chapel Gate, BH23 6BL

Bursledon v Havant & Waterlooville
The Hawks will be hoping that Bournemouth do them a favour on Sunday, allowing them to close the gap on Farnham with a win. They can still overhaul Farnham's points tally, but require Town to lose all of their remaining matches. The reverse fixture with The Dons was a thrilling 4-3 home win for Havant back in October.
Priory Park, SO32 1SQ

​AFC Portchester 1-2 Southampton
Portchy opened up well in this game but found themselves two down before the break after Liv Glover and Chloe Ball got on the score sheet. They did finally get a goal back through Becky Bath in the 82nd minute, but The Sirens held firm for a hard-earned three points. Portchester now need to win all of their remaining games and hope that Wycombe drop points in their final league fixture.

Badshot Lea 0-5 Wycombe Wanderers
They weren't to know, but defeat for Portchy and Flyers, combined with their win was going to make it a very good day for The Chairgirls. Jess Watkins put them on their way from the spot before Cat Beaver had them two in front before half-time. Chloe Melton then made it three and Beaver was on the mark again to make it 4-0. Melton added her second and Wycombe's fifth. Watch all the goals on the Wycombe X feed and check out the match photos from Andy Wicks.

Oxford City 1-0 Winchester City Flyers
Emily Harris scored the only goal of this tight contest midway through the second half. The result leaves Winchester still in second spot, but now any kind of result for Wycombe in their final game will leave them uncatchable by Flyers.

Woodley United 2-1 Sholing
A second win of the season for Woodley sees them put clear space between themselves and Badshot Lea in the drop zone. United took the lead through Zara Nurcellari in the 26th minute. However, Danielle O'Leary had the Boatwomen on equal terms at the break. Two minutes into the second half Amelie Mayani put United back in front, securing a vital three points.

​Kidlington Youth 2-2 Larkspur Rovers
The Greens edged a point closer to safety with this draw, leaving them two points adrift of Ascot with a game in hand. Amy Busby and Courtney Sumner scored for Kidlington, and it could have been even better for them had Savana Fearon not scored her second goal of the game two minutes into added time.

​Bournemouth Sports Reserves 3-2 AFC Stoneham
Stoneham missed the chance to go back to second spot after falling to defeat at Chapel Gate. Freya Loren scored the first for Sports after just 8 minutes. Emma Whall added their second ten minutes before the break. Morgan Hill scored their third goal just before the hour.

Bursledon 4-0 Shaftesbury
The Dons went back above Varsity into 9th spot with this win. With five still to play, they could hope for a mid-table finish. They could also have a big say in the title race with games against Havant, Stoneham and two against Farnham, yet to come.

Farnham Town 1-3 Andover New Street
League game number 13 proved to be unlucky for Farnham as they finally lost their 100% record at the hands of Andover New Street, who took the lead just before the half-hour mark when Keira Smith's corner was deflected in for an own goal. Rachael Manley levelled the scores after 35 minutes and it stayed that way until the break. Andover went back in front after 80 minutes through Summer Williams, sewing the game up a minute before time through Keira Smith. Watch the goals from the Farnham X feed.

Wimborne Town 2-1 Guernsey
Guernsey caption Candice Bougourd hammered the Green Lionesses ahead with a superb free-kick. However, Amiya Williams equalised after 41 minutes. Lucy Roberts scored the winner for The Magpies in the 82nd minute.

​Farnborough v Denham United
After Farnham lost their 100% league record, Denham continue to pursue their perfect league season at Farnborough on Thursday evening. Farnborough can mathematically still pip them to the title, but they would need to win every game and hope that United lose their last five. The sides have yet to meet this season. 
The Easy As HGV Stadium, GU14 8UD

​AFC Portchester v Reading
Portchy's defeat last weekend has left them in the position of having to win all of their remaining games to have any chance of catching Wycombe. They begin the quest with a first league meeting with Reading this season. The teams did meet in the League Cup last month when a Sarah Butterworth goal saw Portchester progress to the final (Final. Finally)
Wicor Recreation Ground, PO16 9DP

Badshot Lea v Winchester City Flyers
Flyers won the reverse fixture 4-1 back in September and will need a similar result if they wish to maintain any kind of pressure on Wycombe. However, The Baggies are now fighting for their Premier-League lives, three points adrift at the bottom and running out of games.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF

Woodley United v Southampton
United's 2-1 defeat of Sholing last Sunday saw them move three points clear of Badshot Lea with a game in hand. With a visit to Wrecclesham still to come, they'll be looking to extend that gap before that 6-pointer. The Sirens put a big dent in Portchester's title aspirations last Sunday, winning 2-1 at the OnSite Group Stadium. They won the reverse fixture 4-2 in January, coming from behind twice to earn the points.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, ​RG5 3HE

​Larkspur Rovers v Farnborough
Rovers are still hanging on to second spot but with Penn only a point back with three in hand, they need to continue winning if they won't to hold on. Farnborough will also be looking to finish as high as possible. Depending on their result on Thursday evening, they could even still have a mathematical chance of top spot, albeit it very slim. The reverse fixture, just 2 weeks back, ended in a 1-1 draw.
Lord Halsbury Playing Field, UB5 5FE

Slough Town v Chesham United Development
League position and local pride to play for in this one. Three points currently separate 5th placed Chesham from their 7th placed hosts. They drew 1-1 at Chiltern Hills in September. Slough levelled the game with 99th minute Megan Duffy goal.
Arbour Park, SL2 5AY

Tilehurst Panthers v Penn & Tylers Green
If Denham win on Thursday evening, anything less than a victory for Penn in this game would mean that United would be crowned champions. Either way, Penn will be looking to gain as many points as possible. They are looking odds-on to be runners-up for a second consecutive season. They won the reverse fixture 5-3 thanks largely to a Tara Woodward hat-trick.
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY

​AFC Varsity v Wimborne Town
Although Farnham showed they were beatable last weekend, they are still looking very likely to win the league. Wimborne are one of the chasing pack who could still finish second and are only three points off that position now. Varsity are still second from bottom, but are safe from the drop.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, SO51 6EA

Havant & Waterlooville v AFC Stoneham
Second versus third, with the teams level on points and only a two goal difference giving Havant the edge. They have, however, played one game fewer. Both are six points adrift of Farnham, so only a win will do for either team. The Hawks still have to play Farnham, so they'll want to stay in touch to possibly set up a shootout.  Stoneham won the reverse fixture 4-1 back in November.
Westleigh Park, PO9 5TH

Shaftesbury v Farnham Town
Bottom versus top and these two have not yet met this season after their previous fixture was postponed. A win for Farnham would effectively put Stoneham out of the title race, leaving Havant & Waterlooville as the only challengers. To put the scale of Shaftesbury's task in perspective, three Farnham players have scored more goals individually than Shaftesbury have managed in total this season.
Coppice Street, SP7 8PD

​Denham United v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Still in pursuit of the perfect league campaign, Denham also have a chance to make a cup final. However, they'll have to get past the challenge of a Bournemouth side who have lost only one of their last six and put Denham's closest league rivals, Havant, out at the last stage.
The Den, Oxford Road, Denham, UB9 4DW

Sholing v Oxford City
City, last season's beaten finalists, look to give themselves another pop at the cup. First of all they'll need to get past a Sholing side who they have already met twice in the league. Both games ended in home wins, 3-2 to Sholing on the opening day and 3-1 to City in December. Recent form is fairly similar with both sides having won two of their last six. However, Oxford had a good victory over Winchester on Sunday, whereas Sholing lost to Woodley.
The Mortgage Decisions Stadium, SO19 9PW

​Badshot Lea 0-7 Reading
Reading scored seven in under 30 second half minutes after this game was goalless at the break. Five minutes after the restart Tyra Wilson opened the scoring. Three minutes later Kezia Banduka made it two. Nat Cowell got the third after 68 minutes before Ava Broke-Smith, Bella Rowden and two from Tia Johnson, all within 6 minutes, rounded off the scoring.

Beaconsfield Town 1-1 AFC Portchester
Portchester took the lead in this game in the 72nd minute, through Kim Fuller. They were seconds away from claiming all three points when a brave header from Henna Hussain looped in the snatch a point for The Rams. Listen to Rams manager Brian Harris's post-match comments.

Southampton 2-3 Winchester City Flyers
Saffi Rae topped a PotM performance with a first goal for Flyers after 44 minutes. However, Eliska Lynn levelled for The Sirens before the half-time whistle. Emily Wernham then put the visitors back in front just after the restart, only for Liv Glover to equalise again. Charlie Snelling popped up with the winner for City in the 74th minute.

Woodley United 0-5 Wycombe Wanderers
Wanderers returned to winning ways in the league, scoring five without reply, even without the services of top scorer Kayla Potter. Jess Watkins closed the gap on Potter, making it 24 for the season with a brace. Chloe Melton grabbed her 22nd of the season with Emma Kern and Anisha Hill adding the other two goals. Watch the goals courtesy of Wycombe's X feed - 0 and take a look at the match photos from Andy Wicks.

​Larkspur Rovers 0-1 Penn & Tylers Green
Penn left it late, but an Annalise Scott-Green goal took the points lifting Penn above Rovers into second spot on goal difference.

Tilehurst Panthers 1-6 Denham United
Denham are now just five league games away from completing a perfect season after victory number 15 at Scours Lane. Annie Hewitt and Niamh Cashin both grabbed braces with Jem Potter and Sofia Harris adding the other two goals. Eve Rhind hit a late consolation for Panthers. Read the Denham match report on Instagram.

​AFC Varsity 1-3 Andover New Street
Brooke Suddaby scored her first New Street goal since the move from Wimborne Town. Freya Twigg added her 14th of a very productive season and Zoe Ridley made it six goals in nine games, as New Street returned to winning ways after three straight draws. Varsity remain third from bottom, but are mathematically safe from the drop zone.

Bemerton Heath Harlequins 2-3 Guernsey
After a goalless first half Harlequins took the lead just past the hour mark through Imogen Brady. However, Ruby Smith equalised four minutes later, and Donna Gallienne put the Green Lionesses in front on 73 minutes. Brady thought she had snatched a point for Quins with a 90th minute leveller, only for Ruby Smith to grab a dramatic winner four minutes into added time.
Watch the whole game on Guernsey YouTube 

Farnham Town 3-1 Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Liberty Dieppe scored twice, her first goals since the dual registration signing from Maidenhead United, Iesha Swaby made it 27 for the season, and Francesca Thornton took over in goal, as Farnham continued their 100% record. That's now 12 from 12 and a six point lead with four games in hand. Emma Whall hit her second of the season just past the hour, but it was only a consolation for Sports. Watch the goals on the Farnham X feed.

Shaftesbury 0-5 Havant & Waterlooville
The Hawks pushed themselves into second spot with a five-star performance at Coppice Lane. Emma-Jane May led the way with a hat-trick. Evie Griffiths and Isobel Humphrey added the other two goals.

Wimborne Town 0-0 AFC Stoneham
The Purps dropped league points for the first time in March, conceding second place to Havant in the process. This was Wimborne's third straight draw and second 0-0 in three games. Stoneham now have four away games to finish the season, including a trip to Westleigh Park. Safe in midtable, The Magpies have a Dorset County Cup Final date with Sherborne to look forward to at the end of the month.

​AFC Portchester v Southampton
Despite dropping points to Beaconsfield's late equaliser last weekend, Portchester still have their title hopes in their own hands. Win every remaining game and win the league. Of course, it's not that simple. First step is to try to overcome a Southampton side who they have already drawn 2-2 with in the reverse fixture. The Sirens have drawn four of their last five games, but went down 3-2 to Winchester City last Sunday.
Wicor Recreation Ground, PO16 9DP

Badshot Lea v Wycombe Wanderers
After their League Cup Final victory, Wanderers also returned to winning ways in the league last weekend. Their 5-0 win at Woodley, even without top scorer Kayla Potter, saw them maintain their 8 point lead. However, both Winchester and Portchester could overtake them, in theory, with their games in hand. The Baggies are still rooted to the bottom, but are only there on goal difference. They need to stay in contention to set up a big final day with second bottom Woodley United.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF

Fleet Town v Reading
Two teams safely positioned in mid-table. Reading are two places and ten points above Fleet, also with a game in hand. Reading can still make inroads into the top three, especially with four of their last six being at home. They could also have a big say in the title, with two games against Portchester still to come.
Crookham Road, GU51 5FA

Oxford City v Winchester City Flyers
Flyers beat City 3-0 in the reverse fixture earlier this month. After winning their last three in the league, Winchester are still in  a position to challenge Wycombe at the top. All they can do is try to win every game. City are safe from the drop, but will be looking to finish the season as high as they can. Of course, they've also got a county cup final and Chairman's Cup semi-final to look forward to.
Marsh Lane, OX3 0NQ

Woodley United v Sholing
Still just above the drop zone on goal difference, Woodley will want to avenge their 5-1 defeat in the reverse fixture on the opening day. Sholing are not completely safe themselves, having an 8-point advantage as it stands, but having played one more than Woodley. Defeat on Sunday would drag them back into danger.
​UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, ​RG5 3HE

​Abingdon United Development v Tilehurst Panthers
Neither team has too much to play for, although Abingdon could still book themselves a top three finish, even if the title is out of reach. The reverse fixture was played on the opening day with Abingdon returning from Scours Lane with the points after a 7-0 victory.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL

Ascot United Reserves v Farnborough
Farnborough, with eight still to play, could still affect the top three come the end of the season. Ascot remain just three points above the drop zone, but have played two more than Kidlington, who are yet to visit The Racecourse. Farnborough won the reverse fixture 2-1 thanks to a very late Ellie Stalley winner.
The Racecourse Ground, SL5 7LJ

Kidlington Youth v Larkspur Rovers
The reverse fixture to the opening day. Larkspur won that one 4-1, an early signal to how the season was going to go for both sides. Rovers, who lost second spot last Sunday, have had a very successful season, leading the chasing pack for much of it. Kidlington, conversely, have struggled and remain bottom, three points adrift of Ascot, with two games in hand.
​Yarnton Road, OX5 1AT

​Bournemouth Sports Reserves v AFC Stoneham
Stoneham's 0-0 draw at Wimborne last weekend saw then lose second spot to Havant.  With The Hawks not in action, the Purps have the opportunity to go back above them with any kind of result at Chapel Gate. Sports could also climb the tightly congested mid-table should they reverse the 2-1 defeat suffered a Stoneham Lane on the opening Day.
Chapel Gate, BH23 6BL

Bursledon v Shaftesbury
The bottom two go head to head. However, The Dons are 12 points above the dotted line and have two in hand on Shaftesbury. This is the first meeting in the league this season. However, Shaftesbury will want to put aside their heavy Chairman's Cup defeat at the hands of The Dons back in February, in which Issy Pouncy hit a double hat-trick and Rosina Folkes scored four.
Priory Park, SO32 1SQ

Farnham Town v Andover New Street
Last weekend's victory made it twelve games without a blemish for Farnham. New Street climbed to fourth with their win at AFC Varsity, and will have their sights set on a top three finish. The teams are yet to meet this season, with Andover due to host Farnham on the last day.
Memorial Ground, GU9 7DY


Wimborne Town v Guernsey
The islanders have won two on the bounce now and have climbed back up to sixth after suffering a bad run over the winter. Wimborne sit one place and one point above them, but have played a game more. On the opening day The Magpies were the first to visit Guernsey, losing 7-5 in an extraordinary start to the season. Calleigh Hedley scored six that day and is still Guernsey's top scorer despite not playing since November.
​Wyatt Homes Stadium, BH21 2FU

Winchester City Flyers 4-2 Farnborough
A Chelsie Hay hat-trick put a dominant Winchester side three up before the half-hour was up. However, Farnborough stuck with it and managed to pull a goal back just before the break through Eliza Andrews. The Division One North side took advantage of playing down the slope in the second half and, despite conceding a fourth through Charlie Snelling's strike, gave Flyers plenty to worry about. Poppy Hawken got another back for Farnborough but that turned out to be a consolation. Read about the game in the BotP match blog (Back To Back Winners).

​Beaconsfield Town 4-3 Fleet Town
Fleet rocked The Rams by taking an early lead through Lily Martin, but then found themselves 4-1 down by half-time. Rebecca Tinnelly hit a brace, her first goals for the club with Katie Riddington also scoring twice. Fleet fought back with Lily Martin, again, and Layla Drury hitting the target, but couldn't find a way to level the game up. Watch the goals courtesy of Beaconsfield's YouTube channel.

​Abingdon United Development 2-1 Oxford City Development
Goals from Beth Hawtin and Sasha Scott were enough to earn all three points for Abingdon, wo moved to within two points of second placed Larkspur Rovers. A consolation from Francesca Raymond-Barker did nothing to ease City's concerns as they remain third from bottom, having played more games than the teams below them.

Ascot United Reserves P-P Penn & Tylers Green

Farnborough 1-1 Larkspur Rovers
Rovers retained second spot after sharing the spoils with Farnborough. Savana Fearon scored her 20th goal of the season for Larkspur. Ana Pitts capped a POTM performance with a long-range effort for Borough.

Tilehurst Panthers 3-1 Kidlington Youth
Leah Why made it 17 goals for the season by scoring twice in the final 5 minutes of the first half. Eve Rhind added a third for Panthers just past the hour. The three points should be enough to make Panthers safe for another season, whilst Kidlington remain three points adrift at the bottom despite Julia Rushmere's goal, although they do have two games in hand on Ascot.

​Andover New Street 1-1 Wimborne Town
A mid-table contest between two well-matched sides separated by just a point. The closeness was reflected in the score, as both had to make do with a hard-earned point. Olivia Payne struck for New Street whilst Grace Batsford was on the mark for The Magpies.

Bemerton Heath Harlequins 0-0 Bournemouth Sports Reserves
These two shared the points for the second time this season. Neither could manage to break the deadlock as defences came out on top. The teams are also locked together on points, safe in md-table.

Farnham Town 5-0 AFC Varsity
It's now eleven wins from eleven in the league for Farnham. Rachael Manley scored twice, making it double-figures for the season. Further goals came from Rebecca Price, Iesha Swaby and Francesca Thornton. Varsity, who are as good as safe, now have three consecutive home games to look forward to. Watch the highlights on the Farnham X Feed.

Guernsey 2-1 Havant & Waterlooville
In their last home game, The Green Lionesses won for the first time in three and guaranteed their place in the league next season. Candice Bougourd and Heidi Dawber were the Guernsey scorers.  Phoebe Fitzgerald scored a first of the season for The Hawks.

Shaftesbury 1-3 AFC Stoneham
A thin on the ground Stoneham squad, hit by injuries, climbed to second in the table with a hard-earned win at Shaftesbury. Goals from Abbie Awdas and Scarlet Darnton, aided by an OG, was enough for the Purps. Chelsie Johnson's 75th minute goal was a consolation for Shaftesbury who continue to scrap away in every game despite their predicament at the bottom.

​Reading 0-1 AFC Portchester
An early goal from Sarah Butterworth proved to be enough to send Portchester through to the final, where they will face Wycombe Wanderers. The visitors certainly held sway in the first half, with goalkeeper Shannon Betteridge hardly troubled. However, Reading threw everything at Portchy in the second half and will be disappointed not to have scored themselves. Read the match report from The Tilehurst End and check out the BotP match blog (Final. Finally).

Winchester City Flyers 2-3 Wycombe Wanderers
Goals from Laura Hennessey, Chloe Melton and a first of the season for Bobby Lynch, had Wanderers three up. Flyers responded with two late Chelsie Hay goals (that's now 15 in the last four matches), but it was too late for them to complete the comeback. Listen to Winchester manager Emma Pearmine's post-match thoughts, view Andy Wick's match photos, and take a look at Gary Marsh's match action photos. Wanderers will face AFC Portchester in the final at Reading City on April 26th.

​Badshot Lea 0-1 Sholing
The Boatwomen edged through this quarter-final tie with a Kezia Holmes goal after only two minutes. They'll now face Oxford City at home in the semi-final on April 12th.

Bursledon 4-9 Denham United
Denham booked a semi-final date with Bournemouth Sports Reserves in an extraordinary game at Priory Park. The visitors cruised to a 3-0 lead through Niamh Cashin, Lauren Cox and Annie Hewitt, before being pegged back to 3-2 by half-time. However, United showed their form again in the second half. Another Cashin goal and a second-half hat-trick for Annie Hewitt, taking her total to four for the game, plus strikes from Daisy Baranowski and Alketa Rragami, sent them through.

Woodley United 1-3 Oxford City
City gained some revenge for the home league defeat to Woodley by knocking them out of the Chairman's Cup. Yasmin Edwards scored twice for the Hoops. Sumayah Zayadi was on the mark for United for the second game running. City will now travel to Sholing in the semi-final.

​Badshot Lea v Reading
The Baggies are running out of games in which to pull themselves clear of the drop zone. On Sunday they welcome a City side who beat them 7-3 earlier in the season, with hat-tricks from both Ellie White and Yasmin Edwards. The Baggies have lost all five home games so far this season. They'll be hoping to correct this statistic sooner rather than later.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF

Beaconsfield Town v AFC Portchester
The Rams won 2-1 at Portchester earlier in the season but will need to be at their best to repeat the feat, against a Portchy side who have not lost in the league since that game back in September. A win for the visitors would take them above their hosts and keep them in pole position of the chasing pack.
Holloways Park, HP9 2SE

Southampton v Winchester City Flyers
Both sides will be looking for three points to keep them in touch with Wycombe, as the race for the title heats up. Flyers beat Southampton 3-1 in the reverse fixture after being a goal down early on. Three goals in the final 14 minutes turned the game around.
Test Park, SO16 9QZ

Woodley United v Wycombe Wanderers
With only one win in their last four league outings, Wycombe have suffered something of a mini-blip recently. They'll want to get back to winning ways on Sunday, and will be buoyed by the knowledge of a 6-1 win in the reverse fixture. However, Woodley are battling for survival at the bottom and will not make it easy for The Chairgirls.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, ​RG5 3HE

​Larkspur Rovers v Penn & Tylers Green
Rovers hung on to second place despite only drawing at the weekend. They are, however, 11 points adrift of Denham, who also have a game in hand. Penn are two places and three points shy of Larkspur, but also have two games in hand. Both are probably now playing for second spot barring any late collapse from Denham. This is their first meeting of the season.
Lord Halsbury Playing Field, UB5 5FE

Tilehurst Panthers v Denham United
Panthers conceded the reverse fixture back in November. Now, safe from the threat of relegation, can they finally end Denham's 100% record, which now stretches to 14 games? United will surely be looking at completing a full season without dropping a point. Only six more to go. Can they do it?
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY

​AFC Varsity v Andover New Street
Varsity are 15 points clear of the drop zone, so as good as safe. Andover are firmly sitting in a mid-table, but could still make a dent on a top three finish with a run of results. They have yet to meet this season, with the reverse game scheduled for the end of April.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, SO51 6EA

Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Guernsey
Two more side with no relegation worries and no chance of troubling the leaders.. Currently separated by two points, Guernsey could make that gap up, and more, with their game in hand. Harlequins won 2-1 in the Channel Islands at the start of the year, thanks to a last minute Hollie Keating strike.
Barry Jackman Sports Pavilion, RG28 7FS

Farnham Town v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Title favourites and, as yet, still boating maximum points, Farnham look to make it 12 straight wins as Bournemouth come to The Mem. The sides have not yet met this season. Sports have taken seven pints from the last nine available and have proven themselves good travellers this season, win five wins already under their belts away from Chapel Gate. Farnham, however, have conceded just four goals at home so far and will be determined to maintain their 100% record.
Memorial Ground,  GU9 7DY

Shaftesbury v Havant & Waterlooville
The Hawks are probably now only playing for second spot, barring a complete disaster for Farnham. They travel to Dorset looking to bounce back from defeat in Guernsey last weekend. Shaftesbury must be resigned to bottom place, but will want to add to their points tally in their final five games. They lost 8-0 at Westleigh Park in the reverse fixture.
Coppice Street, SP7 8PD

Wimborne Town v AFC Stoneham
Second placed Stoneham trail Farnham b just four points. However, they have played four additional games to the leaders. All they can do is try to keep winning and hope that Farnham collapse. The Magpies are currently fourth, six points behind Sunday's visitors but having played a game more. They did, however, win 3-1 at Stoneham Lane in November.
​Wyatt Homes Stadium, BH21 2FU

​A lively start from the visitors was rewarded as early as the seventh minute when their full press forced an error inside the Reading half. The ball broke into the path of Sarah Butterworth, who swept a right-foot shot past Sophie Butler. 0-1.
Reading were finding it difficult to get a foothold on the game and were grateful to their keeper in the 10th minute April Hill sent in an effort on target that goalkeeper did well to save. Shannon Betteridge, in the Portchy goal, was little more than a spectator at this point, and she would have had the ideal view of Charmaine True's inch-perfect through ball that sent Hill clear again, but this time the shot went wide of the target.
On the midway point of the half, more pressing from Portchester harried Keren Banduka into giving the ball straight to True, who could only fire straight at Butler. The visitors were well on top at this point, still pressing high up the park and constantly forcing misplaced passes from the home team.
As half-time approached, Portchester were awarded a free-kick in a fairly central position, some 35 yards out. Distance was no object to Kim Fuller, who let rip, bringing a fine save from Sophie Butler. A minute into added time, Fuller was again on target with another free-kick. This time it went straight to Butler.

HT Reading 0 AFC Portchester 1. Dominance in terms of possession from Portchester, but would they come to regret only taking a one goal lead into the break.

​Portchester began the second half where they left off in the first. Within a minute, Sophie Bell called Butler into action again, but the keeper held on well to the strike. Reading, however, did mange to stem the flow of the Portchester attacks and, as the game wore on, they spent more and more time inside the visitor's half, but still without testing Betteridge. In fact, the home side were saved from going two down on the hour when substitute Isabella Rowden produced a superb last ditch tackle to thwart Charmaine True. That tackle fired up the home side a little more and, a few minutes later, Jasmine king finally called Betteridge into action. The shot went straight at the keeper, but at least she had to make the stop.
Portchester were still a threat when they got forward. Millie Bradbury was inches away from connecting a diving header to Butterworth's tempting cross. That was on 70 minutes. One minute later, Reading generated their best opportunity so far and it came from a  route one ball that beat the Portchester defence, allowing Tia Johnson a clear strike at goal, only for Betteridge to make a good stop. Much more promising from reading and, for the first time in the game, Portchester were beginning to look a little more vulnerable. The early pressing that had given them the goal, and created a few other chances, was not so noticeable, which was allowing Reading to get forward much more. With 15 minutes left to play Rowden, who had earlier made the exceptional tackle, decided to have a go at the other end. Stepping onto a ball near halfway and drifting past a couple of challenges, before sending an absolute screamer narrowly wide of Betteridge's right-hand post.
The home team were really giving it a go in this second half, but the Portchester defence was standing firm and, when they did manage to break, they still looked dangerous. None more so than in the 83rd minute when Butler did brilliantly to parry Butterworth's initial effort and Bradbury put the rebound wide of the post. Three minutes later, Butler made another good stop after Bradbury broke clear, before bravely diving at the striker's feet to thwart the follow-up. However, Butler took a nasty knock in the incident and, after fairly lengthy treatment, was replaced in goal by Bethan Poole. Good to see and hear applause from both sets of supporters as the stricken keeper walked off.
Despite the home side having an outfield player in goal, they kept the ball away from their goal and continued to look for a late leveller, all to no avail, as Portchy held on to progress to the final.

FT Reading 0 AFC Portchester 1. A much improved second-half from Reading. However, they weren't able to find the illusive equaliser. Portchester continued to look dangerous on the break and defended solidly for the majority of the game. After losing at this stage in the previous two years. Portchester finally got over the line to set up a meeting with Wycombe Wanderers in the final, after the Chairgirls won 3-2 at Winchester in the other semi. The final will take place at Scours Lane (Reading City FC) on Sunday April 26 at 3pm.
Before that, both teams are back in league action next weekend. Reading make the trip to bottom side Badshot Lea who they beat 4-1 at home on the opening day. Portchester, meanwhile, travel to Holloways Park to take on Beaconsfield, who came from a goal down to win 2-1 at Portchester in September.
Wishing Sophie Butler a swift recovery.

Reading: 1.Butler, 3.Whitburn, 4.Kez.Banduka, 5.Thompson, 6.Poole, 9.Cowell, 11.Parker(c), 17.Tong, 18.Johnson, 20.Bolitho, 22.King. Subs: 2.Rowden, 7.Manners, 14.Ker.Banduka, 19.Wilson, 21.Hayes
AFC Portchester: 13.Betteridge, 2.Bell, 4.Smith, 5.Potvin, 6.Marshall, 7.Butterworth, 9.True, 10.Hillier(c), 11.Fuller, 12.Hill, 22Barron-Clark. Subs: Saunders, Stroem, Riley, Bradbury, Aitken


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This Thursday BotP took the trip South to Whitchurch United's Longmeadow Stadium for the North Hants Divisional Football Association (NHDFA) Sunday Women's Cup Final. A competition that is fast becoming a bit of a go to for me. I was at the 2023/24 final when Fleet Town defeated Andover New Street, then a Hampshire County League Division Two side, 2-1 (Fleet Usher In First NHDFA Cup Win). I was also at one of this season's semi-finals as Winchester progressed to final by beating New Street on their own patch (New Street Knocked Out By Haymaker). ON the back of that win, Winchester were to take on Division One North side, Farnborough, in this evening's final, after Farnborough put out Aldershot Town in the semi.
Despite being one league apart, the teams had already met this season, in the League Cup back in November. Chelsie Hay gave Flyers an early lead that day. However, Ellie Stalley in her last game for the club, levelled the scores just past the hour. Sian Wylie scored what turned out to be the winner on 83 minutes before, a minute later, Winchester's Shayne Prasad picked up a second yellow. 
Speaking of Shayne Prasad. As I entered the stadium, the first sight I had was of a distraught looking player leaving the warm-ups after clearly feeling an injury. That caused a last minute change for Flyers, with Emily Wernham stepping into the starting XI, and the unfortunate Prasad missing out completely.
Many thanks to the match officials for giving me the opportunity to get a photo of the team sheets just prior to kick-off.

​Winchester had the slope in their favour for the first half and, after a first few minutes of sparring, began to use that to their advantage. Their first major opportunity came in the 11th minute when Emily McDonough was sent clear. However, Beth Bye was very quick off her line to make an excellent and brave block at the feet of the winger. Two minutes later, however, there was nothing that Bye could do as Charlie Snelling's through ball sent Winchester top scorer Chelsie Hay on her way. With ten goals in her last two games, the Flyers hot-shot was not going to miss the opportunity, firing the ball low past the keeper into the far corner. 1-0
City continued to press Farnborough back and, just before the midway point, Hay had the ball in the net again, but the whistle had gone for an offside flag. 
Despite their continued effort, Farnborough were finding it difficult to prevent Winchester from dominating the game. When Borough got the ball, they were unable to keep it for long, as City closed them down and forced stary passes at every opportunity. Eventually, the pressure from Winchester told again. After a delay for an injury to a Farnborough player, Emma Whitlock swung in a corner from the left. It dropped into a bunch of players, but first to react was Chelsie Hay, who tapped the ball home from two yards out. 2-0. I initially thought this was an own goal. However, it was credited to Hay and, if you watch the video captured by The Terrace Traveller (@TerraceTrav) you'll see that it was definitely a clever little flick from Hay that put the ball away. 
Farnborough had no time to recover from going two down. A minute after the restart Hay picked the ball up some 30-plus yards out on the right. Seeing Bye off her line, she sent a perfect long-range lob over the stranded keeper. 3-0. That made it thirteen goals in less than 2 and a half games for the Winchester striker.
Three up and cruising, Winchester were looking to completely kill the game off before half-time. Charlie Snelling had a golden opportunity to make it four, but put her shot over the bar. Then Laura Vokes saw her near-post corner come back off the woodwork. However, there were still signs that Farnborough were not yet beaten. With six minutes to go before the break, Laura Quinn-Low was millimetres from getting a toe to a looped cross into the Winchester box. 
At the other end, Beth Bye was down well to save from Emily Wernham's snapshot. Then, with a minute left on the clock, Farnborough did get a goal back. Quinn-Low did well on the right, sending a ball into the feet of Eliza Andrews. She turned and got off a shot which took a deflection off Sharna Capel-Watson on its way into the net. 3-1

HT Winchester City Flyers 3 Farnborough 1. A tough half for Farnborough, who had to work extremely hard just to stay in the game. However, as a neutral, it was pleasing to see them grab a goal back just before the break, and give them a lift for the second half.

​Maybe it was the late goal. Maybe it was the psychological advantage of playing down the slope. Maybe just a resolve to give it a bit of a go. Whatever the case, Farnborough seemed to have a renewed vigour when the second half got under way.
They had Winchester on the back foot early in the half. So much so that Lily Dalton, who only came on at half-time, was forced into last ditch tackle in the area, that saw her, unfortunately, leave the field with an injury only seven minutes after coming on. 
Farnborough's early efforts could have forced some teams to sit back and defend their two goal lead. However, the Premier League outfit were having none of that. Just past the hour they broke forward. The ball was slipped into Charlie Snelling just outside the box. Some very nifty footwork created an opening and she finished with a perfectly placed low effort into the bottom left-hand corner of Bye's goal. 4-1.
That took the wind out of Farnborough sails and, a few minutes later, Annie Northwood latched onto Hay's quick throw-in, but her radar was slightly off and she put the ball into the side-netting.
Both sides were making a few changes but when Farnborough brought on Poppy Hawkin, who had scored the decisive goal at Slough last Sunday, there was suddenly more noise from the Farnborough following, of which there were quite a few. Hawkin's introduction certainly added more life to Farnborough but it was Winchester who generated the next big opportunity when Hay was played in again on 75 minutes. As Bye came out the striker sent a lob over her from 20 yards this time, but her aim was slightly off and the ball went of the mark.
Five minutes later, Farnborough had another goal back when Poppy Hawkin was sent clear of the City defence before arrowing her finish past Parker. 4-2
With only ten minutes plus added time to go, the two-goal margin was still fairly comfortable for Winchester. However, aside from one more Hay strike that went wide, they found themselves being pushed back by Farnborough who, to their immense credit, had their higher-ranked opponents looking forward to the final whistle. Winchester were by no means hanging on, but I am sure they didn't find the final 5-10 minutes too comfortable.

FT Winchester City Flyers 4 Farnborough 2. Congratulations to Flyers, who retain the NHDFA Cup trophy. They were the better team over the 90 minutes, but great credit must go to Farnborough too. They were under the cosh for much of the first half, but rallied to put on a very good show in the second half. They had a very good and confident Winchester team, penned back at times.
Flyers have a very short window to enjoy their victory. On Sunday they have the not-so-small task of taking on league-leaders Wycombe Wanderers in the League Cup semi-final at The Charters Community Stadium. Meanwhile, Farnborough have a home league date with second placed Larkspur Rovers. 

Winchester City Flyers: 1.Parker, 3.Vokes, 6.Warhurst, 5.Moulding, 2.Capel-Watson, 12.Hughes, 15.Whitlock(c), 4.Snelling, 8.Hay, 10.Wernham, 20.McDonough. Subs: 9.Northwood, 17.Powell-Rowland, 19.Dalton, 16.Byway
Farnborough: 19.Bye, 2.May(c), 7.Margilewska, 8.Quinn-Low, 9.Parsons, 10.Andrews, 14.Woodger, 15.Jones, 16.Rutledge, 20.Way, 26.Hurwood. Subs: 3.Gibbs, 5.McCoy, 12.Hawkin, 17.O'Donnell, 21.Stride

​Oxford City 2-2 Southampton
A hard-earned point for City and a fourth consecutive league draw for The Sirens. Danielle Kjaer got the visitors off to a great start, scoring the opener after 9 minutes. However, a Yasmin Edwards double on 20 and 33 minutes had the hosting Hoops in front. Eliska Lynn pulled the Sirens back level five minutes before the break, and that's the way it stayed. Read the match report on the Southampton web site.

Winchester City Flyers 12-1 Woodley United
Sumayah Zayadi put Woodley in front after only 3 minutes. However, that just woke up the Winchester machine ands, in particular striker Chelsie Hay. Top scorer Hay equalised after 18 minutes before goals from Charlie Snelling, Shayne Prasad and another Hay strike, put Flyers 4-1 up at the break. Soon after the restart Snelling hit her second and then completed her hat-trick just before the hour. On the hour Chelsie Hay completed her hat-trick and proceeded to go on the rampage, adding four more with a 9 minute spell, taking her personal tally to seven for the match. Prasad then rounded off the dozen with a minute to go. You can view both Shayne Prasad goals here and check out the match photos from the Winchester web site. You can also view all seven Chelsie Hay goals.

Wycombe Wanderers 0-1 AFC Portchester
Cat, meet pigeon. A single Charmaine True strike was enough for Portchester to inflict a first home defeat of the season on Wanderers. The victory means that both Portchester and second placed Winchester City Flyers can now catch Wycombe should they win their games in hand. Having said that, The Chairgirls still have an eight point gap at the top. True's goal, however, has certainly breathed some life back into the title race. Check out the match photos courtesy of Andy Wicks.

​Abingdon United Development 3-0 Larkspur Rovers
A first league defeat in five for Rovers, but they remain in second place. Abingdon chalked up their first league maximum since the end of November thanks to two goals from April England and another from Beth Hawtin. Larkspur can now be caught by Penn, with their game in hand. However, Pen and Rovers still have to meet twice.

Ascot United Reserves 1-6 Denham United
United went twelve points clear with this victory which also increased the relegation worries for Ascot. Both Niamh Cashin and Brogan Moore each added two more goals to their season's tally. Annie Hewitt and Jemima Potter also got onto the scoresheet. Denham are now six games away from completing the perfect league campaign.

Oxford City Development A-A Penn & Tylers Green
Penn were two goals up in this game, thanks to Holly Wyncoll, before the match was abandoned due to a neck injury to an Oxford player. Best wishes go to the player in question. Hoping for a swift and full recovery.

Slough Town 0-2 Farnborough
An unfortunate own goal and a composed Poppy Hawkin finish gave Farnborough all three points at Arbour Park. Borough could now climb as high as second should they win their games in hand. Slough now have just one game remaining, but are safely positioned in mid-table.

​AFC Stoneham 4-2 Bemerton Heath Harlequins
Hollie Keating and Ellie Hayward helped Harlequins into a 2-1 lead at the break. However Stoneham were not to be denied, coming back to take all three points. Two goals each rom Aimee Gritt and captain Mia Flood, sealed the deal for The Purps.

AFC Varsity 2-1 Bursledon
Gurinder Rayat scored a goal in each half to give Varsity the points and lift them up to eighth in the table, above Guernsey and Bursledon. Take a look at the winning goal courtesy of The Terrace Traveller (@TerraceTrav) 

Farnham Town P-P Shaftesbury

Wimborne Town 0-0 Andover New Street
There's little to separate these teams in the league table and that proved to be the case on the pitch too. Both are very safe from any worries, but could still have an effect on the top three, especially New Street, who still have two games against the league leaders to come. First of all, though, the reverse fixture of this game awaits the teams next weekend.

​Badshot Lea 2-1 Tilehurst Panthers
The Baggies found some welcome relief from the league woes and booked themselves a meeting with Sholing in the net round of The Chairman's Cup. After a goalless first half, Gemma Luke opened the scoring on 49 minutes. However, Panthers were soon level through top scorer Leah Why. Holly Montgomery sealed victory for Badshot Lea with five minutes remaining.

Bournemouth Sports Reserves 1-1 (p4-2) Havant & Waterlooville
Sports, who have struggled to win at home in the league, took the lead in this game through Morgan Hill's 28th minute strike. However, Jodie Burchell levelled things for The Hawks. Sports went on to win 4-2 in the penalty shootout.

Kidlington Youth 0-1 Sholing
The Greens showed more of the fight that earned them a league point last weekend, but were ultimately defeated by Sophie Lee's 69th minute winner. Sholing now face a trip to Badshot Lea in the next round.

Winchester City Flyers v Farnborough
A tough assignment for Division One North Farnborough as they face up to a Flyers side who have been scoring goals for fun recently. BotP was at the semi-final between Andover New Street and Winchester last month (New Street Knocked Out By A Haymaker) in which Chelsie Hay hit a hat-trick. The Flyers striker scored seven last weekend, to emphasise her current form. Farnborough, however, have won four on the bounce in all competitions and will no doubt be up for the challenge. All being well, BotP will be there to witness the game.
Longmeadow (Whitchurch United), ​RG28 7RB

​Beaconsfield Town v Fleet Town
Something of a mid-table battle between two sides who have not met each other yet this season. It's fair to say that both have been inconsistent and will be looking to finish strongly in preparation for the next term. The Rams are still only a couple of points off third spot.
​Holloways Park, HP9 2SE

​Abingdon United Development v Oxford City Development
City are probably looking to take at least three more points from their remaining three games in order to guarantee survival. United are secure in mid-table but could still push for as top three finish. Abingdon won the reverse fixture 3-0 with goals from April England, Beth Hawtin and Jessica Exell.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL

Ascot United Reserves v Penn & Tylers Green
Penn won't have given up the title chase, but it's looking increasingly like they are playing for second spot. Ascot are only three points above Kidlington, at the bottom, and have played three more games. The reverse fixture was awarded as a home win to Penn.
The Racecourse Ground, SL5 7LJ

Farnborough v Larkspur Rovers
Borough could still make a dent in the top three with their games in hand. They'll be looking to begin reeling in second placed Larkspur on Sunday. However, first they have the NHDFA Cup Final against Winchester to look forward to on Thursday. This is their first meeting with Larkspur, who trail leaders Denham by eight points.
Westleigh Park, PO9 5TH

Tilehurst Panthers v Kidlington Youth
A first meeting of the season between these two. Panthers sit in eighth, ten points above the Greens. Like Oxford, Tilehurst will feel that one more win would see them safe, especially if it came at the hands of a team currently below them. A win for Kidlington could take them level with Ascot.
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY

​Andover New Street v Wimborne Town
After their 0-0 draw at Wimborne last Sunday, these two face up again. separated by a point, but with Andover having two games in hand. The home side have a good defensive record at home, so this one is likely to also be quite a tight encounter, although Town average almost 3 goals per game on their travels.
Foxcotte Park, SP11 0TA

Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Since beating Stoneham to go second, Bemerton have only taken one point from their last five league outings. Sports, somewhat conversely, have won their last three in all competitions and sit just above Bemerton on goal difference. The reverse fixture ended in a 2-2 draw with all four goals coming in the opening 28 minutes.
Barry Jackman Sports Pavilion, RG28 7FS
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Farnham Town v AFC Varsity
With ten wins from ten games, Farnham lead the division by three points and have four games in hand on second placed Havant. Varsity's defeat of Bursledon last weekend lifted them well clear of trouble. The reverse fixture saw 12 goals scored, ten of which came in a manic 32-minute spell in the second half, as Farnham won 8-4.
Memorial Ground, GU9 7DY

Guernsey v Havant & Waterlooville
The Hawks are still on the tail of Farnham but, with games running out and Town showing no signs of weakness, it's beginning to look like a race for second place. Guernsey's form has dipped in the latter part of the season, after a good start. However, they are safe from any trouble. The reverse fixture ended in a 0-0 draw.
Victoria Avenue, Guernsey GY2 4BB

Shaftesbury v AFC Stoneham
Stoneham are another side who will not be giving up the chase of Farnham until it's mathematically impossible. They make the trip to Shaftesbury who, twelve points adrift at the bottom, have only pride to play for in reality. The reverse fixture, played at the start of this month, ended in an 8-1 Purps victory.
Coppice Street, SP7 8PD

​Reading v AFC Portchester
Oddly, given how late in the season we now are, these two have yet to meet. Portchy come into the game fresh from inflicting Wycombe's first home defeat of the season. However, you have to remember that Reading also drew at Wycombe and beat the league leaders at home. Both will be keen to get to a cup final and the chance to add some silverware.
Arbour Park, SL2 5AY

Winchester City Flyers v Wycombe Wanderers
A third meeting of the season between these two teams. Wycombe have the upper hand in the league, having done the double over Flyers. However, the Chairgirls come into the game on the back of a home defeat to Portchester, whist Winchester were smashing in a dozen against Woodley.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO23 7SU

​Badshot Lea v Sholing
The teams have already met twice in the league this season, with both encounters ending in away wins. The Baggies won 3-1 at Sholing in November, their only three-pointer of the season so far. Sholing had a morale-boosting win against Reading at the weekend, a win that put them eight points clear of the Baggies.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF

Bursledon v Denham United
A tough ask for The Dons, up against a Denham side that is still defending a 100% league record. Bursledon are relatively safe from danger in the league, so can concentrate fully on this competition. 
Priory Park, SO32 1SQ

Woodley United v Oxford City
United's only league victory of the season came at Oxford back in February (Super Stalley's Goal Statistics Make Woodley So Vivacious). However, they'll need to shake off Sunday's heavy defeat to Winchester before taking on City again. Oxford earned a creditable draw at Southampton on Sunday and are still fighting on two cup fronts, this competition and the Oxfordshire FA Women's Cup.
​UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, ​RG5 3HE