The big news this week is the build-up to the challenge facing the last remaining SoReg team in the FA Cup. AFC Portchester are preparing to take on Championship side Ipswich Town in what is probably the biggest game in their history. All being well, BotP will be at The OnSite Group Stadium to follow the action.
Meanwhile in domestic matters, Reading became the first side to both stop Wycombe form scoring and take a point from the leaders, and Oxford City got off to a flyer as they won 6-1 at Beaconsfield. Denham won the big clash in the North, maintaining their 100% record. All three surviving games in the South went the way of the away side, and Farnham progressed in the League Cup.

​Wycombe Wanderers 0-0 Reading
The Royals became the first team to take league points from Wanderers this season, becoming the first team to prevent Wycombe's prolific strike-force from scoring, into the bargain. The Chairgirls remain top of the pile with a two point lead. Reading are now just four points behind second-placed Southampton, with two games in hand.

Badshot Lea P-P Winchester City Flyers

Beaconsfield Town 1-6 Oxford City
What looked like a close game on paper was transformed by City's blistering opening salvo. Lucy White, Yasmin Edwards and an own goal, saw them race to a 3-0 lead within 9 minutes. Henna Hussain did get one back just before the break, as the Rams rallied. However, an early second-half goal from Kate Parsons set them back again. Ellie White and a late second from Yasmin Edwards, rounded off a great day out for The Hoops. Read the BotP match blog here. (Charitable Rams).

Woodley United P-P Sholing

​Chesham United Development 7-2 Kidlington Youth
United rallied from an early setback to score five in the first-half. Bo Edwards and Ruby Slade started the fightback after they went a goal down inside 4 minutes. Then Henrietta Cunnison scored a 10-minute hat-trick either side of the midway point of the first half. Edwards and Oana Filip then added two more early in the second half. Julia Rushmere was on target for Kidlington, who remain anchored to the bottom.

Denham United 3-2 Penn & Tylers Green
United continued their 100% start to the league season with what could be a crucial defeat of Penn & Tylers Green. Sofia Harris gave them the lead, but this was cancelled out by Tara Woodward just before the break. Liana Horwood restored the lead from the spot, only for Woodward to equalise again. Another penalty gave Liana Horwood the chance to earn the points and, although her initial save was saved, she follow in to win it.

Tilehurst Panthers P-P Larkspur Rovers

​Bemerton Heath Harlequins 2-3 Wimborne Town
The Magpies made it four wins on the bounce, scoring three in all four games, with a come-from-behind victory at Harlequins. Imogen Brady put the hosts in front after 20 minutes, only for Georgia Reeks to level the scores 15 minutes later. Ten minutes into the second period, Emilie Regnart gave Town the lead and, just past the hour, Lucy Roberts gave them a 2-goal cushion. Nicola Frier did get one back from Quins, but Wimborne took the points.

Bournemouth Sports Reserves P-P AFC Stoneham

Guernsey 1-4 Bursledon
The Green Lionesses suffered their second home defeat of the season as Bursledon put eight points between themselves and the bottom. The home side found themselves two behind at the break thanks to goals from Nikita Rahman and Isobel Pouncy. Codie le Flem then reduced the deficit only for Isobel Pouncey to add two more to complete her hat-trick.

Shaftesbury 3-4 AFC Varsity
A game that sprang into action in the second half after an Eloise Paine goal had sent Varsity in one up at half-time. Chelsie Johnson and Armiee Akpobire then traded goals to leave the visitors 2-1 up. However, Johnson equalised for Shaftesbury, only for Katie Finn to restore the lead on 66 minutes. Kayleigh Mackay made it 4-2 with 13 minutes to go and, despite Nicola Castle getting another back from the hosts, Varsity took the points back to Hampshire.

​Southampton Women P-P AFC Portchester

Farnham Town 5-1 Ascot United Reserves
Farnham made it to the last eight in the League Cup following a comprehensive defeat of Ascot on Sunday. Maya Adams put the hosts in front after 15 minutes, and they were two to the good by half-time. Top scorer Iesha Swaby scored twice after the break, before Emily Foss made it 5-0. Ascot pulled a goal back near full-time, but it was too little, too late.

​AFC Portchester v Ipswich Town
It's fair to say that this is AFC Portchester's biggest game in their history. The FA Cup Third Round for the first time and they are up against a team from the Championship. Portchy showed their determination, coming from behind against higher-ranked Worthing in Round Two. (Royals Give Worthing The 2nd Half Blues). Ipswich are currently bottom of the Championship, having won once in ten league outings. Last season they went out at the 4th Round stage, losing 3-0 to Manchester City.
​Wicor Recreation Ground, PO16 9DP

​Reading v Southampton
Reading came from a goal down to beat The Sirens 3-1 at Test Park back in September. Theis was Southampton's first defeat of the season. The Sirens have not lost at home since and currently occupy second spot, two points behind Wycombe. Reading also became the first team to take points from the leaders last weekend, drawing 0-0 on the road.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY

Sholing v Oxford City
Following last weekend's 6-1 win at Beaconsfield, City travel to Sholing full of confidence to face a side who have lost their last three games. It's a reverse of the opening day fixture that saw Oxford come from behind twice to finally snatch the points with an 80th minute Ellie White winner.
The Mortgage Decisions Stadium, SO19 9PW

Woodley United v Winchester City Flyers
Winchester have won their last three games in all competitions and have moved up to third spot in the table. Not ideal visitors for a Woodley side who need to kickstart their season and are still looking for their first win. Three points could lift United out of the drop zone, so there's plenty of incentive.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, RG5 3HE

Wycombe Wanderers v Beaconsfield Town
Having dropped points for the first time this season last Sunday, Wycombe will be looking to get back to winning ways in this local derby. Beaconsfield will be desperate not to repeat last Sunday's disastrous opening 10 minutes, in which they found themselves three goals down. They will also be aware that Wycombe won 7-1 at Holloways Park on the opening day of the season.
18i78 Stadium, SL1 8JG

​Farnborough v Chesham United Development
Chesham have won their last two league games, scoring twelve goals in the process. They currently sit in fourth spot, but have played more games than the teams above them. Farnborough, currently 9th, have played just five in the league, six fewer then United.
The Easy As HGV Stadium, Farnborough, GU14 8UD

Larkspur Rovers v Denham United
Denham take their 100% league record to Larkspur, who have a 100% home league record. Something has to give in this one. Rovers will be looking to get some revenge for their 6-0 defeat at The Den earlier in the season. Rovers top scorer, Savana Fearon, has scored in every game since that defeat in October.
Lord Halsbury Playing Field, Priors Farm Lane, Northolt, UB5 5FE

Oxford City Development v Kidlington Youth
Two out of form sides go head to head. Kidlington are still searching for their first league victory of the season. City have lost their last six. They did, however, win 4-2 at Yarnton Road back in September, despite Poppy Ellis seeing red.
Venue: Oxford City Development

Penn & Tylers Green v Abingdon United Development
After losing their last two league games, At Denham and at home to Slough, Penn are looking to restart their season against an Abingdon team that still sit top of the league, albeit having played three more then second-placed Denham. United are unbeaten in their last four in all competitions.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG

Tilehurst Panthers v Slough Town
Third placed Tilehurst have lost just one in their last six. However, that was a 3-2 reversal at Slough, who came back from behind twice to beat Panthers. Town have played four more games than Tilehurst, but they can go level on points with their hosts should they win.
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY

​AFC Stoneham v AFC Varsity
The Purps had won two on the bounce before their last two games were postponed. They still sit in second place, two points adrift of Farnham. Varsity, who won 4-3 at Shaftesbury last time out and currently sit third from bottom, could climb to within two points of Stoneham with a win, in a very congested table. Stoneham have the advantage of a 3-0 win at Hatches Farm back in September.
Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA

Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Bemerton Heath Harlequins
Both of these teams have won one, drawn one and lost one of their last three. However, both could also climb as high as second if results went their way on Sunday. This is their first meeting of the season.
Chapel Gate, East Parley, BH23 6BL

Farnham Town v Guernsey
When Farnham won 6-2 at Victoria Avenue a month ago, they became the first team to beat the Green Lionesses in the league. Since then, Bursledon have also won in Guernsey. Farnham's record is formidable this season. Still defending a 100% record, they've scored 34 goals in their 6 league outings. This match also sees the league's two highest scorers going head to head. Iesha Swaby has 18 in 10 games for Town. Calleigh Hedley has an even better average, with 16 in 8 games.
Memorial Ground, Farnham, GU9 7DY

Havant & Waterlooville v Andover New Street
New Street have hit a mini-blip in their last two games, losing to Stoneham i the league and Larkspur in the League Cup. However, they are still sitting third and only two points off top spot. Havant are two places and three points below them but so have a game in hand. The reverse fixture finished 3-0 to The Hawks and features Chelsie Hay's last goal for the club before her move to Winchester.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH

Wimborne Town v Bursledon
Both teams had excellent away wins in their last outing. Wimborne were 3-2 winners at Bemerton Heath Harlequins, whilst Bursledon won 4-1 at Guernsey. The reverse fixture, in September, was won 4-1 by Bursledon, who came from behind after Sheree Bell-Jack had given The Magpies the lead. Two Rosina Folkes strikes helped The Dons to victory.
​Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU

This Sunday a combination of reasons saw me heading back down the M40 for a return visit to Holloways Park. My first train of thought had been to ensure I picked a game on an artificial pitch. The rain was still coming down hard at lunchtime and I didn't want to risk a long journey only to find the game called off. Secondly, the game between Beaconsfield Town and Oxford City had the potential to be a good game between two teams that were, on paper, quite evenly matched. Thirdly, this weekend was also a big charity weekend for Beaconsfield. Both their men's game on Saturday, and women's on Sunday were focused on the OneCan Food Bank & Trust (www.onecantrust.org.uk). The club had declared that, instead of paying an admission fee, supporters were encouraged to donate tinned food to the trust, helping local families in need during the Christmas period. A fantastic gesture from the club.
My trip down the M40 made me realise that the two service stations I had to pass were Oxford and Beaconsfield. Could this fixture be known as the Service Station Derby?
As always when visiting Holloways Park, it's always great to catch up with Beaconsfield's Press Officer Craig Anderson. Nice to have a chat about women's football in general, and about today's game. Despite being busy on match days, Craig always has time for a chat.
Thankfully the rain, which had been torrential on the journey down, began to ease off prior to kick-off, although the artificial surface was definitely going to be slick and the ball was going to fly off the surface at every bounce.​

​Having dropped off a bag of tins on my way in, my charity deeds for the day were done. However, it seems that no-one told the Beaconsfield players that charity ended at the entrance, and they proceeded to gift their visitors a three goal lead inside the opening 10 minutes.
The game was under three minutes old when Grace Craven slid a ball between full-back and central defender, to set Ellie White on her way towards goal. The striker was closed down before she could get a strike away, but the loose ball fell into the path of Lucy White who, without breaking stride, deftly set the ball over Liv Sieradzka from the corner of the penalty area. 0-1.
A minute later the visitors were two up, and it was another through ball into the space behind their defence that was the undoing. Ellie White bust clear on the right before sending over the perfect cross to Yasmin Edwards, who stroked the al home from 6 yards. 0-2.
In a breathless start to the game, Beaconsfield immediately tried to hit back. Nicole Nedd's ball across the face of goal found Henna Hussain, but her effort was narrowly wide. That miss proved even more costly three minutes later when Lucy White got free on the right and delivered a dangerous ball across the six-yard box. Ruby Harris, tracking back, tried to clear but was unfortunate to see her sliced effort loop into her own net. Only nine minutes on the clock and Oxford already 0-3 to the good.
To be fair, The Rams did mange to steady the ship a little after this point. Once again the Nedd Hussain partnership almost paid off, with the latter's attempt only narrowly wide of the mark. At the other end, Edwards came close again before, just before the half-hour, Alix Todd's vicious strike came back off the underside of the bar and away to safety. That pretty much summed up Beaconsfield's day so far. Three-nil down but, on another day, they could have been level. I had jokingly said to Craig that it could even end 6-6 today. The way things were going, I was beginning to think I should have placed a bet on it.
Edwards again came close for Oxford, heading just wide from a corner, but for a short period after that, the clear-cut chances dried up.
As we headed towards the break Katie Riddington, who had been quiet by her standards, sent a delightful curling effort skimming over Gerrow's bar, with the keeper beaten. Then, as the Rams pressed to get a foothold, Hussain brushed off a challenge, beat another defender and sent a 20-yarder just over. 
The home side did, however, finally get on the scoresheet with a minute or so remaining. Alix Todd sent over a right-wing corner which was met by Henna Hussain, who headed into the far corner. 1-3

HT Beaconsfield Town 1 Oxford City 3. A blistering start from The Hoops, aided by some generosity from Beaconsfield. Both teams could easily have had a couple more goals, but could that late goal back be a building block for The Rams?

Any hopes that Beaconsfield had about getting back into the game were pretty much shot down as early as the fifth minute of the second half. Yasmin Edwards was quick to pounce on a fumble from Liv Sieradzka, nudging the ball back into the path of Kate Parsons, who drilled the ball into an empty net from the edge of the box. 1-4
Beaconsfield were not about to throw the towel in though, and Hannah Gerrow had to be quick and brave on 54 minutes, throwing herself at the feet of Katie Riddington to make the block. Yasmin Edwards then had a header scrambled off the Beaconsfield line before, with twenty minutes to go, Ellie White got in on the goalscoring act for the visitors. Turing sharply on the edge of the box, she let fly. Sieradzka got to the shot but the wet ball squirmed through her grasp and trickled over the line. 1-5
Despite being comfortably in front, Gerrow was determined to not allow Beaconsfield any glimpse of a way back. With just over ten to go, she was once more called upon to race off her line and throw herself at the feet of an attacker, this timer Freya Harris, to ensure the four goal lead remained intact.
Almost on the stroke of full-time, Henna Hussain was sent clear but delayed a little too long, and was closed down. Then, to add icing to the cake, deep into added time Yasmin Edwards broke clear on the left before driving into the box and calmly sliding the ball past Sieradzka. 1-6

FT Beaconsfield Town 1 Oxford City 6. Tree in each half for City, who were devasting going forward today. They played an attacking line-up from the start, and it paid dividends. Beaconsfield were rocked by the early onslaught but did have chances of their own. The difference was the clinical finishing that Oxford showed. The win lifts The Hoops into seventh spot, just three points behind Beaconsfield with two games in hand.
Coming up next week, Beaconsfield face a very local derby, just down the road at Burnham FC, as they take on leaders Wycombe Wanderers, looking to improve on their opening day defeat to The Chairgirls. City, meanwhile, travel to the cost to face ninth-placed Sholing, who they beat 3-2 in the reverse fixture on the opening day.

Beaconsfield Town: Sieradzka, Haines, Lloyd, R.Harris, Harte, Messitt, F.Harris, Todd(c), Riddington, Hussain, Nedd. Subs: Godfrey, Parkin, Lyon, Haye
Oxford City: Gerrow, Ayers, Bough-French(c), Leach, Wellington-Faissal, Lester, Parsons, Craven, Edwards, E.White, L.White. Subs: Maskell, Davis, Gorman, Walecki, Harris

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​Many games were called off again this weekend but one match that went ahead was AFC Portchester's FA Cup tie with Worthing. BotP had the pleasure of watching the game as the Royals made club history by carrying off a 4-1 defeat of their higher-ranked opponents, in front of a record crowd. Portchester will now face WSL 2 side Ipswich Town in the Round Three.
Across the leagues only two games survived. Oxford City came from behind to defeat Badshot Lea in a ten-goal extravaganza, whilst i the South, Wimborne Town also came from behind to beat Bournemouth. There were League Cup wins for  Larkspur, Reading, Beaconsfield and Winchester City Flyers.

This week's edition is a little sparse and with a slight change of format, due to some business travel and a general lack of time. 
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​Oxford City 7-3 Badshot Lea
An extraordinary game at Marsh Lane where Oxford City and Badshot Lea managed to clock up 10 goals between them. The Baggies took the lead in the 3rd minute before goals from Ellie White, Kate Parsons and Yasmin Edwards, had the Hoops 3-1 up at the break. Back came Badshot Lea, who were level within 10 minutes of the restart. However, Edwards and White both completed hat-tricks to send the Baggies home defeated. Charlotte Keenan with two, and Michelle Quinn, hit the goals for Badshot Lea.

Sholing P-P Southampton Women

Bemerton Heath Harlequins P-P Havant & Waterlooville

Bursledon P-P Shaftesbury

Wimborne Town 3-1 Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Bournemouth took the lead through Lila Charlton as early as the 4th minute. It took Wimborne until the 40th minute before Abigail Buck leveled the scored. Emilie Regnart then scored twice in the second period to give the Magpies their third league win on the bounce.

​Farnham Town P-P Ascot United Reserves

Larkspur Rovers 2-1 Andover New Street
Savana Fearon scored in both halves to take her total to 12 for the season and send Larkspur through to the next round, despite a goal back for New Street from Isabella Turpin. Andover also had Nicole Barnes sent off.

Penn & Tylers Green 1-4 Reading 
The Royals took control of this tie early on. Mia Parker put them ahead in the 5th minute. Keren Banduka made it two after 17 minutes and, four minutes after that, Parker had them three to the good. Tara Woodward pulled one back on the half-hour, but a Rachel Southby red card and a Georgia Hayes goal in the 73rd minute, sealed a victory for the visitors.

Slough Town 0-0(p3-4) Beaconsfield Town
The Rebels put up a great fight against their higher-ranked visitors, holding them to a goalless draw after 90 minutes. However, Rams goalkeeper Liv Sieraszka proved to be the difference, saving the deciding penalty to send Beaconsfield through.

Winchester City Flyers 2-1 Farnborough
Flyers edges past a determined Farnborough side but had to survive a late red card for Shayne Prasad. Chelsie Hay put Winchester in front after 16 minutes but Farnborough were level just past the hour, through top scorer Ellie Stalley. Sian Wylie restored the home side's lead with seven minutes to go, but they were almost immediately reduced to ten after Prasad's 84th minute dismissal. Take a look at the match photos and listen to Gabriel Heidler's comments, courtesy of the Winchester web site.

Wycombe Wanderers H-W AFC Varsity

​AFC Portchester 4-1 Worthing
The Royals produced a superb performance to comfortably see off their higher-ranked opponents. A new stadium record of 332 spectators saw Worthing take the lead against the run of play through Lucy Jellett. They held the lead into first half added time, when Layal Morgan popped up with a leveller. Charmaine True and Becki Bath put Portchy 3-1 up early in the second half, before a second Bath goal sealed the victory. You can watch all of the goals courtesy of the Portchester X feed. You can also read the BotP match blog (Royals Give Worthing The 2nd Half Blues)

​Wycombe Wanderers v Reading
Reading travel to Burnham looking to become the first team to take anything from a league meeting with Wycombe this season. Reading are fresh from a resounding League Cup win at Penn & Tylers Green, although they were beaten in their last league game, at Winchester. Three Wycombe players, Kayla Potter, Chloe Melton and Jess Watkins are in double figures for the season already.
i8i78 Stadium, SL1 8JG

Badshot Lea v Winchester City Flyers
With Southampton not having a league match this weekend, Winchester could go second with a win in this game. The Baggies were beaten at Oxford last Sunday, in a crazy 10-goal game. However, they've scored three times in both of their last two games. City won the reverse fixture 4-1 back in September.
Operatix Community Ground, GU10 4PF

Beaconsfield Town v Oxford City
City make the short trip down the M40 still looking for their first away win of the season. However, The Rams are on a run of four straight wins in all competitions. They too can leapfrog Southampton with a win. 
Holloways Park, HP9 2SE

Woodley United v Sholing
Two out of form sides going head to head. No win in four for Sholing, no win in the league for Woodley. Woodley could lift themselves off the bottom with a win, depending on Badshot Lea's result. Sholing will want a repeat of the reverse fixture, which they won 5-1 back in early September.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, RG5 3HE

​Chesham United Development v Kidlington Youth
The Greens travel to Chiltern Hills Academy still searching for their first win of the season. Conversely, Chesham's first win of the season came in the reverse fixture, when they won 5-1 at Yarnton Road
Chiltern Hills Academy, HP5 2RG

Denham United v Penn & Tylers Green
Penn return to league action after a run of cup games, and it's a tough one as they travel to The Den to face a Denham side still defending a 100% league record. United are four points adrift of Abingdon, at the top, but have four game sin hand on the leaders. Penn have played just four in the league and will be looking to climb the table with their games in hand.
The Den, UB9 4DW

Tilehurst Panthers v Larkspur Rovers
There's only one place and three points between third-placed Panthers and Larkspur. However, Rovers have a game in hand on their Sunday hosts. Both teams have in-form strikers in their ranks. Savana Fearon has already scored 12 in 8 games for Rovers, whilst Leah Why has 10 in 7 games for Tilehurst.
Scours Lane, RG30 6AY

​Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Wimborne Town
The Magpies go into this one full of confidence after three wins on the spin. Quins, however, have won both of their two home league outings this season and have taken seven points from the last nine available. Harlequins also won 6-3 at Wimborne in September despite being two down inside 12 minutes.
Shrewton Recreation Ground, SP3 4JU

Bournemouth Sports Reserves v AFC Stoneham
Despite currently sitting fourth, Sports are yet to register a win at Chapel Gate in any competition this season. Stoneham come into the game with some confidence, having won their last two league games and also have the advantage of a 2-1 home defeat of Sports on the opening day, in the reverse fixture.
Chapel Gate, BH23 6BL

Guernsey v Bursledon
The Dons travel to the Channel Islands sitting just one place above the drop zone, but with a five point buffer. The Green Lionesses have started SoReg life well, suffering just one league defeat so far. These two sides drew 2-2 in the reverse fixture. Bursledon are yet to register a maximum on the road this season.
Victoria Avenue, GY2 4BB

Shaftesbury v AFC Varsity
Still looking for their first league points, Shaftesbury did at least manage to take the lead in their last game, before succumbing to Bournemouth Sports. Varsity let a two goal lead slip at Wimborne last time out and will be looking for their first league win since the end of September. They did beat Shaftesbury 3-0 on the opening day.
Coppice Street, SP7 8PD

​Abingdon United Development v Fleet Town
Current Division One North leaders, Abingdon, will be looking forward to testing themselves against Premier League opposition. United beat Tilehurst 2-0 to get to this stage. Fleet were 4-3 winners in their penalty shootout with Wimborne, after drawing 1-1 in normal time.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL

Southampton Women v AFC Portchester
A proper Southampton/Portsmouth south coast derby. Southampton have only lost one in their last seven across all competitions, a run that includes the 2-2 home draw with Portchester in the league. Portchy will, no doubt, still be buzzing after their FA Cup victory over Worthing. However, they may have one eye on the visit of Ipswich Town in two weeks.
Test Park Sports Ground, SO16 9QZ

Farnham Town v Ascot United Reserves
Taking a break from their 100% league record, Farnham turn their attention to the League Cup and a meeting with an Ascot side who have not played in almost a month. That was a morale boosting 3-1 win at Oxford City, their first league win of the season. United's defence will need to be on their guard against Farnham's Iesha Swaby, who has already hit 18 goals this season.
Memorial Ground, GU9 7DY

​This Sunday, in much need of relaxation after my daughter's team out us all through the wringer on Saturday (before eventually winning a penalty shootout), I was pleased to find that the postponed FA Cup match between AFC Portchester and Worthing was going ahead. Having already purchased a ticket for the postponed game, I set off down the A34 for my first ever trip to The OnSite Group Stadium.
The second round FA Cup game was a big one for both teams. For Worthing, struggling i the National League Division One South-West, it was the opportunity to progress into Round Three for the second consecutive season. For Portchester, a division below Worthing in The Southern Region Premier, it was a chance to make history and get to the 3rd round for the first time.
Despite being bottom of their league with only one win, Worthing have been in good FA Cup form. They have already put out two fellow Division One South-West teams, beating Abingdon United 4-1 and winning 2-1 at Maidenhead United.
Portchester have already played three cup games. They began by edging out Havant & Waterlooville, 3-2 on the road. They then went goal crazy at home to Weymouth, hitting 19 goals without reply. In the First Round they defeated South-West Premier side Gloucester City 6-2 at home. 

It was surprising to see Worthing appear in their all red kit. Whilst Portchester's orange shirts and black shorts didn't create an exact colour clash, the shirts were sufficiently similar to cause confusion. However, the referee didn't seem to be to worried, and we were soon under way with Worthing kicking towards the sea end, and with the slight slope in their favour, in the first half.

​There was an initial period of jousting in which Worthing saw plenty of the ball in their own half, but didn't pose any threats going forward. Portchester swung a couple of earlier free-kicks into the Worthing box, but these were dealt with by the visitors defence. However, it was noticeable that the vast majority of the game was being played between the halfway line and Worthing penalty area.
However, as happens on many occasions in football, the home side fell behind against the run of play and to Worthing's first real foray into Portchester territory. Jasmine Smith did the early damage, breaking free and driving towards the left edge of the penalty area, before firing across the face of goal to provide Lucy Jellett with the relatively simple task of slamming the ball past the exposed Shannon Betteridge. 0-1.
Undeterred, Portchester immediately went on the hunt for an equaliser. There minutes after going behind, Layla Morgan came close when she volleyed narrowly wide. A minute after that Becki Bath came close to making it double-figures for her in the cup, also shooing just wide of Ella Hunkin's post. The same Portchy player then swung in a free-kick from the right flank that evaded everyone before Hunkin got down well at the far post to deal with it.
When, midway through the half, Gemma Hillier saw her volley bravely blocked and Hunkin, once again, thwarted a close-range effort, Portchester must have been staring to wonder what they needed to do to score.
That said and despite being a goal down, Portchester were not being threatened by Worthing, who were defending brilliantly but not posing much threat at the other end. It had the feeling that it was just a matter of time until the home side broke through.
The second half of the first period was much quieter when it came to goal attempts. Portchester were still probing, but Worthing stood firm at the back, and the home side were beginning to run out of ideas to break them down. That was until deep into added time, when Sarah Butterworth broke a tackle to get free on the left. Her cross found Charmaine True, who was closed down quickly. The chance looked to have gone, but True laid the ball off the Layla Morgan who side-stepped her marker before drilling the ball low to Hunkin's right and into the bottom corner. 1-1.

HT AFC Portchester 1 Worthing 1. A half of football played almost exclusively in the Worthing. However, after scoring on the counter early one, the visitors defended just like their nickname, The Lions. Portchester kept plugging away and finally got a deserved equaliser in added time.

​There was a plenty of conferring going on between the officials and the Worthing bench as the players left the pitch at the break. The conversation topic became clear when Worthing appeared for the second half wearing Portchester's pale blue change shirts. Obviously, the officials felt the colour clash was affecting the game in some way.
The kit may have changed, but the pattern of the game remained the same. Portchester, now attacking the sea end goal and backed by their vociferous Arancione support's club behind the goal, set about their visitors with a renewed vigour.
Five minutes after the restart they played in Sarah Butterworth on the left again. Her first time cross was half-cleared by a Worthing defender, but only into the path of Charmaine True, who returned it straight past Hunkin, into the bottom corner. 2-1. The home side were now on a roll. Only a further three minutes had passed before they extended their lead. Once again the danger for Worthing came down Portchy's left. Butterworth, their chief tormentor, sent free by another clinical through ball. Her low ball across the six-yard box was perfect for Becki Bath to finish with ease. 3-1
Once again, credit to Worthing for not letting their heads go down. The two quick goals could easily have seen them fold, but they dug in and stemmed the flow of orange, for a while at least. Hunkin, who had already made a number of very good stops, was called into action again just past the hour, when Portchy captain and midfield controller, Gemma Hillier, latched onto an errant clearance before firing goalward, only for Hunkin to make another good stop.

The Ground
The OnSite Group Stadium or Wicor Recreation round is situated a stone's throw from the coast of Portsmouth Harbour, around 6 miles to the North-West of Portsmouth. There's ample parking available, but note that charges do apply, even on Sundays. Access to the ground is through a turnstile just off the main car park. 
The stadium is a great example of a traditional style non-league ground. None of these out of the box, pre-built and lifted into place stands here. This ground has grown organically and it's brilliant. Upon entry, immediately to your right is the snack bar and entrance to the clubhouse, which runs along abut a third of one side. Just pas the club house and players entrance to the pitch, is a small covered seating area. The remainder of this side of the ground is taken up by a covered standing area. At the far end of the ground, the goal is backed by a large advertising hoarding. On the opposite side to the clubhouse there are two further covered seating stands, either side of the non-symmetrical dugouts (the home one is noticeably larger than the away one). Finally, to the left as you enter, behind the goal of what is known as the sea end (according to the stadium announcer), is the Arancione Supporters Club shop. The only gripe I have about this stadium is that it is too far away for me to visit more often.


Ground Number: 472
Att: 332 (new stadium record for women's football)
Entrance: £5.00
Programme: Online

The weather got the better of many games at the weekend, with seven games being postpones, including BotP's original game at AFC Portchester. However, all of the Premier League fixtures were played. There were wins for both the top and bottom club. Wycombe continued their 100% start and Badshot Lea finally took all three points. The West Brom supporter in me couldn't resist the blog title. In the North Abingdon ended Slough's recent winning run and extended their lead at the top. In the South, Shaftesbury are still searching for a point, but did manage to get themselves on the score sheet against Bournemouth Sports Reserves.

Combined Counties Trophy
CB Hounslow & Abbotts 0-0 (p4-3) Penn & Tylers Green
Penn bowed out of the Combined Counties trophy on penalties after a goalless draw at Green Lane.

​Sholing 1-3 Badshot Lea
A first win of the season for The Baggies as they lifted themselves off the foot of the table and out of the drop zone. The Baggies lost 4-1 at home to Sholing earlier in the season, but goals from Ellie Gill, Alyssa Hall and Charlotte Traxler finally gave them the three points. Sophie Lee grabbed the consolation for Sholing.

Southampton Women 5-1 Fleet Town
The Sirens came back from a goal down after 13 minutes. Chloe Tedman levelled the scores just past the midway point of the first-half. Eight minutes into the second period, Izzy Crooks put the hosts in front, and they never looked back. Just past the hour Chloe Ball extended the lead and two minutes later Olivia Glover made it 4-1. Eva Coulter rounded off the scoring with 6 minutes remaining. x.com/SotonWomensFC/status/1993062771941048628?s=20Lloyd Stevens captured some great shots of the game (@stevenssportshots on Instagram)

Winchester City Flyers 3-1 Reading FC Community Trust
Flyers won 3-1 at home for the second week running and, once again, there were late goals involved. Laura Vokes put Winchester in front after half an hour, and it stayed that way until the 87th minute. That's when Kayleigh Tonks looked to have sewn up the points. However, on the stroke of full-time Nat Cowell pulled a goal back foe Reading. Annie Northwood made certain of the win, seven minutes into added time. Read the match report on the Winchester web site and listen to City coach Gabriel Heidler's post-match thoughts.

Wycombe Wanderers 6-1 Woodley United
Jess Watkins put Wycombe ahead in this game, only for Shannon Hobson to equalise for Woodley in the 21st minute. However a second Watkins goal had the league leaders 2-1 up at the break. Kayla Potter made it 3-1 after 56 minutes, and Anisha Hill added a fourth with 22 minutes remaining. Potter's second came eight minutes later, before Jess Watkins completed her hat-trick with an 87th minute penalty. Watch all of the Wycombe goals.

​Denham United P-P Tilehurst Panthers

Kidlington Youth P-P Ascot United Reserves

Larkspur Rovers P-P Farnborough

Penn & Tylers Green P-P Chesham United Development

Slough Town 1-2 Abingdon United Development
United ended Slough's four game winning streak and extended their lead at the top. However, they had to come from behind, and left it very late to grab the points. Nadine Roberts gave The Rebels a 40th minute lead with a well taken volley. It looked as if Slough were going to make it five on the bounce until two late goals, in the 86th and 97th minute, from April England and Isabel Hughes, snatched the points.

​AFC Stoneham 3-0 Andover New Street
Back to back wins for Stoneham, who jump up to second in the table. After an even and goalless first hour, three goals in 17 minutes settled the game. Abbie Awdas started it on the hour, followed seven minutes later by Emma Simpson. Zoe Bache added the third on 77 minutes.

Bursledon P-P Havant & Waterlooville

Guernsey P-P Bemerton Heath Harlequins

Shaftesbury 1-4 Bournemouth Sports Reserves
A seventh defeat for Shaftesbury but they did finally add a number to the For column. In fact, they took the lead in this game, through Melissa Colston in the 31st minute. Sports got back on level terms before the break, through Matilda Pitcher. Soon after the restart Charlotte Kerr put Bournemouth in front. Emily Phillips gave them a two goal advantage on 74 minutes, and Olivia Palmer rounded off the scoring with a minute to go. 

Wimborne Town 3-2 AFC Varsity
The Magpies came from two goals down to gain their first home points of the season. Kayleigh Mackay had Varsity in front after 32 minutes, a lead they held into half-time. Shortly after the break Gurinder Rayat made it 2-0 to the visitors. However, Grace Batsford pulled one back almost immediately before Daisy Preston, on 75 minutes, and Georgia Mitton, on 85, secured the comeback win for Town.

​AFC Portchester P-P Worthing

Oxford City 0-3 Swindon Town
A record attendance at the MGroup Stadium witnessed a brave fight from City against an excellent Swindon Town side who play in a division above The Hoops. Captain and top scorer Annie Colston was chief tormenter, scoring a hat-trick to ensure Swindon progressed to Round Three. You can read the BotP match blog here (Annie Gets It Done). Watch Colston's penalty and the excellent third goal. You can also view the fantastic match day video from Swindon Town's YouTube channel.

​Oxford City v Badshot Lea
Whilst City were putting up a brave, but ultimately fruitless, fight in the FA Cup, Badshot Lea were winning for the first time this season, 3-1 at Sholing. This will be their first meeting this season. Last season City beat The Baggies 6-1 in this fixture, having been five goals up by half-time.
Marsh Lane, OX3 0NQ

Sholing v Southampton Women
A cross city derby as the high-flying Sirens pay a visit to a spluttering Sholing team. The home side have not won in any competition since a 4-1 victory at Badshot Lea in October, a run of five consecutive defeats. This run includes a 3-1 home defeat to Southampton in the League Cup. With Wycombe in League Cup action, a win for Southampton would put them top of the table.
The Mortgage Decisions Stadium, SO19 9PW

​Chesham United Development v Denham United
Neither of these teams played last weekend. Denham lost some ground on Abingdon and are now four points off top spot, but with four games in hand. Chesham are currently in seventh spot, but a win could lift them as high as fourth. However, for that to happen, they'll need to banish thoughts of the reverse fixture, which Denham won 8-0 back in October.
Chiltern Hills Academy, HP5 2RG

Tilehurst Panthers v Kidlington Youth
Two more teams who had a rest last weekend. Panthers are currently in third spot, seven points adrift of the leaders but with three games in hand. Kidlington are currently propping up the table, three points from safety and with an inferior goal difference that, effectively, makes it four points required to escape the drop zone. A first meeting this season, but there were goals galore between these sides last term. A total of 17 goals scored in two games, both won by Tilehurst.
Scours Lane, Tilehurst, RG30 6AY

​Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Havant & Waterlooville
Separated by two places, Havant are only above Harlequins on goal difference. Quins have only played two home league games so far. However, they have won both of them and are yet to concede a goal. A win for either team would see them go level on points with second-placed AFC Stoneham.
Western Way, Salisbury, SP2 9DR

Bursledon v Shaftesbury
The current bottom two go head-to-head. Shaftesbury are still without a point this season, but they did finally get o the score sheet last weekend and, for a short time, were leading against Bournemouth Sports Reserves. The Dons drew last time out, also against Bournemouth. They have not yet met this season after the reverse fixture was postponed a few weeks back.
Priory Park, SO32 1SQ

Wimborne Town v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
The Magpies came from two goals down to finally register a home win last weekend. Sports also came from behind to win 4-1 at Shaftesbury. A first meeting this season. However, both Dorset derbies last season ended in away wins. Sports won 2-1 in this fixture, whilst Wimborne won 3-1 at Chapel Gate.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, BH21 2FU

​Farnham Town v Ascot United Reserves
A tough draw for Ascot as they make the short journey to Division One South leaders Farnham. Town have a 100% league record and have clocked up 34 goals in their 6 games so far. Due to postponements and byes, Ascot have only played two games since early September. They won at Oxford City Development last time out, but that was almost a month ago.
Memorial Ground, GU9 7DY

Larkspur Rovers v Andover New Street
Larkspur 100% at home in the league, but they did go out of the county cup at home to Farnham Town. New Street's form has been a little up and down recently, but they are still sitting in a very respectable third spot in their league.
Lord Halsbury Memorial Playing Fields, UB5 5FE

Penn & Tylers Green v Reading 
It's one cup game after another, and one big name after another, for Penn in recent weeks. Their last three games have all been cup encounters and this will be the third out of four that they have faced higher-ranked opposition. Reading lost at Winchester last weekend. However, previously to that they put eleven past Kidlington in the previous round of the League Cup.
French School Meadow, HP10 8LG

Slough Town v Beaconsfield Town
A very local derby as Beaconsfield make the short trip to Arbour Park to face a Slough team that, until last weekend, had been on a great run of form. The Rams themselves have also been on a good run, winning their last three in all competitions. They played each other twice last season, Beaconsfield winning both games without conceding, on their way to the Division One North title.
Arbour Park, SL2 5AY

Winchester City Flyers v Farnborough
Flyers have won their last two home games by a 3-1 score line. Farnborough are unbeaten in their last five in all competitions, a run that includes two away victories in previous League Cup rounds.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO23 7SU

Wycombe Wanderers v AFC Varsity
Wanderers have a 100% home record and their only defeats, in ay competition this season, have come in penalty shootouts. They put six past Oxford City in the previous round and another six past Woodley in their last league outing. Varsity progressed via a bye in the last round. They have already knocked Premier League leet out of the county cup.
18i78 Stadium, SL1 8JG

AFC Portchester v Worthing​
Re-arranged after last week's postponement. If you purchased a ticket last week, I believe it is still valid for this game.
Worthing travel along the coast hoping to avoid an orange banana skin. Although Worthing play in the step above Portchester, there's only four places between them. Portchester currently occupy fifth place in the Southern Region Premier. Worthing are bottom of the National League Division One South West. Worthing have gone five without a win in all competitions. Their last victory came at Maidenhead in the previous round, which they won 2-1 win two goals in second-half added time.
Wicor Recreation Ground, PO16 9DP

Once again the weather took a hand in my plans this weekend. I had originally purchased a ticket for AFC Portchester v Worthing but, when that was called off early on Sunday morning, it was an easy decision to switch my plans to Oxford City v Swindon Town. City's MGroup Stadium was playing host to two Women's FA Cup matches on Sunday. I the early kick-off Oxford United beat Luton Town 3-1. I'm not a native to the Oxford area, but I've been here long enough to know the significance of an Oxford - Swindon game. So much so that, even if the two Oxford teams were in the same division, matches against Swindon would still the more important derby.
Add to that, the fact that it was a cup tie where the lower-ranked team was at home, and there was the making of a classic game. There was no doubt that City started the game as underdogs. Their Southern region Premier League form had been patchy by their standards but they already created history by winning three cup ties to reach the second round. Their opponents, from the Women's National Division One South-West, came into the game in about as good a run of form as any team could have. Second in the league with a game in hand and defending an eight game 100% record, this would be game 18 in all competitions. The previous 17 had all ended in Swindon wins. An incredible record. Their last outing prior to this match was a county cup game in which they had scored 19 unanswered goals. Captain and top-scorer, Annie Colston, had already helped herself to 19 goals in 15 matches.
That was the size of the task facing The Hoops.

​In front of what turned out to be a record-breaking stadium attendance for a women's game (757), Swindon did what any visiting team would want to do in this situation, they went on the attack and didn't give the home crown the opportunity to get behind their team. Even the City drummer was quiet as the visitors immediately took control of the game. They had their first opportunity inside the opening 30 seconds and continued to keep City penned into their own half.
Only six minutes had elapsed when Elise Clayton drove into the box and was clipped as she shaped to shoot. Penalty!
Annie Colston stepped up, sending the ball past Hannah Gerrow to register her 20th goal of the season. 0-1.
Following the goal, Swindon continued to pile the pressure onto the City defensive lines. Gerrow and her defence, led by captain Billie Bough-French, also had a little help from the woodwork in the 12th minute, when a long-range effort crashed off the bar. Oxford were not being allowed out of their own half with Ellie White and Emily Harris also having to drop back to assist their beleaguered midfield. Having said that, City were still hanging in there.
Just past the midway stage in the half Swindon must have wondered what else they needed to do to increase their lead. Gerrow bravely threw herself into a sea of boots to block from Colston, then her defence blocked two more goal bound efforts on the line, before the ball dropped to Elise Clayton, who saw her strike crash back off the bar again.
The problem for City was, with White and Harris dropping deeper, they had no real out ball. Every time they broke down a Swindon attack, they could only clear their lines and wait for the next onslaught. So, just after the half-hour, it was no great surprise when Town finally doubled their lead. Yest another ball into the box was not completely dealt with and, when it broke loose, who was on the end of it? Annie Colston. Slamming the ball past Gerrow for 0-2.
A two goal advantage meant that Swindon could now relax a little. Gerrow was having a very busy day between the City sticks, but was making save after save. She was beaten by a 37th minute Libby Davies effort, but the flag had already gone up.
City finally threatened Hannah Cox's goal in the 41st minute when Emily Harris latched onto some defensive indecision, before seeing her effort deflected wide of the mark.

HT Oxford City 0 Swindon Town 2. A half of attack versus defence, as City were kept penned in their own half for the vast majority of the 45 minutes. Credit to Oxford though, they dug in and defended very well, never letting their energy levels drop even though they spent a lot of time chasing shadows.

​The second half began in much the same way as the first. Swindon were immediately on the front foot and, within two minutes, Sarah King came close to adding to their tally. Colston then almost grabbed a hat-trick when her sharp turn and shot saw the ball whistle over Gerrow's bar.
The difference in the second half was that, when City did manage to break down a Swindon attack, they were beginning to hold onto the ball a little longer, giving their defence a breather before the next wave. Gerrow was still having to work hard in goal though, getting down well to save from a Davies header just before the hour.
Oxford looked much livelier up front in this half, Emily Harris taking a more central role with Ellie White dropping deeper and Yasmin Edwards coming on to add some more pace.
Harris looked the most likely to cause damage and only a brilliantly timed Lacey Liggett tackle prevented her getting a shot off just past the hour. A few minutes later Liggett was again called into action, making another timely interception to break down a City attack. Harris then brought the best out of Hannah Cox after winning a race with her marker and getting off a shot from a tight angle.
City were certainly giving their visitors something to think about in the latter stages, but couldn't quite find the illusive goal that may have changed the complexion of the game. Of course, they were still open to the power of the Swindon strike force too, and that was the case in he 85th minute. Annie Colston controlled a ball in from the right, on the edge of the box. Juggled it into position and then unleashed a volley, low past Gerrow's right-hand. 0-3 and a hat-trick for Colston.
City were beaten, but they did almost have the final say when Yasmin Edwards burst down the right and sent of a cross that deceived Cox and came back off the bar.

FT Oxford City 0 Swindon Town 3. Swindon deservedly Round Three and, in all honesty, could easily have doubled their goal tally. However, Oxford can be proud of their performance. They battled for the entire game. Never gave up and even gave Swindon something to think about in the second half. As a neutral it would have been good to see them score a consolation, but it was not to be. Swindon are a very good team. Solid at the back, fluid across the middle and lethal up front.
If you want to catch either of these team in action in the coming week, you can. Oxford City are back at the MGroup Stadium on Sunday as they welcome Badshot Lea in a a league fixture. Swindon have a massive fixture at The County Ground as they take on current unbeaten league leaders, Moneyfields.

Oxford City: 13.Gerrow, 2.Ayers, 3.Leach, 7.Parsons, 8.Lester, 10.Harris, 11.E.Whit, 15.Gorman, 16.Graven, 18.O'Leary, 19. Bough-French(c). Subs: 13.Maskell, 4.Tayman, 5.Wellington-Faissal, 6.Davis, 9.Walecki, 12.Edwards, 14.L.White
Swindon Town: 1.Cox, 2.Sherwood, 5.Osbourne, 9.Colston(c), 11.Diaz-Butcher, 13.Liggett, 15.Waylen, 17.King, 18.Davies, 22.Clayton, 24.Holden. Subs: 33.Hannam, 7.Beck-Esson, 8.MacDonald, 14.Wilson, 16.St.Claire, 20.Russell-Cartwright, 26.Haynes

Ground Number: Re-Visit
Att: 757
Entrance: £7.00
Programme: N/A - Team sheet available

BotP was at The Charters Community Stadium on Sunday, watching Winchester City Flyers come from a goal down to beat Southampton. That result, combined with Beaconsfield's defeat of Sholing saw The Rams take over second spot in the Premier League. In Division One North, Abingdon went back to the top with a draw at home to Farnborough. Slough won for the fourth game in a row. In the South, Stoneham got back to winning ways at home to Havant, but Farnham stay top of the pile. Across the County Cups five SoReg sides made it through, including both finalists in last season's Oxfordshire FA Cup, Oxford City and Kidlington Youth.
Good luck to the two remaining SoReg teams, AFC Portchester and Oxford City, as they prepare for historic Second Round ties in this season's Women's FA Cup.

​Combined Counties Cup
Penn & Tylers Green 1-3 QPR Development
Amber Cattell's goal was not enough to prevent battling Penn falling to defeat in the Combined Counties Cup at the hands of a strong QPR side. Listen to Dan Gray's post-match thoughts.

​Beaconsfield Town 3-1 Sholing
Goals from Henna Hussain and Katie Riddington had The Rams 2-0 up at the break. Sophie Lee's tenth of the season, just after the hour, got Sholing back into the game. However, a second Henna Hussain goal on 71 minutes was enough to guarantee the three points. Watch the home goals on the Beaconsfield YouTube channel.
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Fleet Town 2-4 AFC Portchester
Portchester moved to within a point of leaders Wycombe courtesy of a commanding first half performance. Sarah Butterworth scored two in the opening quarter of an hour. Rebecca Bath, just past the half-hour and Charmaine True on the stroke of half-time, rounded off  great first 45 minutes. Two Keira Simpson goals for Fleet were not enough to prevent Town from slipping to a third league defeat at home.

Winchester City Flyers 3-1 Southampton Women
The definition of a game of two halves. An Izzy Crooks screamer gave dominant Southampton a 1-0 lead at the break. However, Flyers woke up during the interval and finally got back on level terms through Lydia Moulding on 76 minutes. Two late firecrackers from Chelsie Hay and Shayne Prasad, won it for Winchester. BotP had the pleasure to witness the game. Read the match blog here (Flyers Ignore Sirens Call). You can also listen Emma Pearmine's post-match comment and read the Winchester match report.

​Abingdon United Development 1-1 Farnborough
Honours even at The Northgate, but the point was enough for Abingdon to regain their place at the top of the league. It's now three without defeat for Farnborough, thanks to Ellie Stalley's eleventh goal of the season. April England, with her sixth, was the United scorer.

Chesham United Development 5-1 Oxford City Development
City's woes continued at Chiltern Hills as they fell to their sixth straight defeat. The damage was done early in the second half, although Bo Edwards scored for Chesham as early as the 8th minute. After the half-time break, Wede Akpata, Henrietta Cunnison and Marcia Itani added three more inside the opening 10 minutes. Cunnison then added her second after 71 minutes. Megan Fillary hit the consolation for City.

Slough Town 3-2 Tilehurst Panthers
Town are now one of the form clubs in the Southern Region. This was their fourth on the bounce and sees them move up to fifth in the table. They did it the hard way though, coming from a goal down after Abbie Why put Panthers in front after 10 minutes. Emma Green levelled the sores in the 36th minute. However, Leah Why put Tilehurst back in the driving seat on the hour. The lead lasted 9 minutes before Megan Duffy equalised, leaving Madeleine Armstrong to score the winner in the 78th minute.

​AFC Stoneham 4-1 Havant & Waterlooville
Without a win in any competition since late September, Stoneham got back on the horse with a big win over The Hawks. Two goals from Mia House and one each from Lucy Bicknell and Scarlet Darnton, were enough or the Purps to take all three points and leapfrog their opponents in the table. Emily Wernham scored Havant's consolation.

AFC Varsity P-P Guernsey

Bournemouth Sports Reserves 1-1 Bursledon
Bursledon remain just one place outside the relegation zone, even after a good point at Bournemouth. Sports are still yet to win at Chapel Gate, even though Matilda Pitcher's goal gave them a point.

​MK Dons 14-1 Woodley United
Woodley held The Don at bay for 20 minutes, but were then hit by a barrage of goals from the National League aside.
Amelie Sarll, Favour Omenazu and Cheyanna Norman scored three in five minutes. Mollie Knox and Alex O'Neill then had the hosts five to the good before Woodley pulled a goal back in first-half added time. In the second half both Sydney Wootton and Maddie Pollard hit hat-tricks, Amanda Chimbima grabbed a brace and Ruby Bishop-Jones scored her first Dons goal. As always, Andy Wicks was there to capture the action for us.

Penn & Tylers Green 0-2 Maidenhead United
A second cup match against higher-ranked opposition within three days for Penn. Once again they battled hard but couldn't quite match their visitors. Alex Dover in the first-half and Isabella Stockton soon after the break, helped Maidenhead to progress. This despite Myah Baksh picking up a second yellow in the 56th minute. Listen to Sean Hillier's post-match interview.

Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 (6-7p) Abingdon United
The Chairgirls underlined their promotion credentials with a solid display against National League opposition. Jessica Watkins had put Wycombe in front after Kayla Potter was brought down in the box. However, Erin Hartigan levelled for United just past the hour. A nail-biting shootout ensued, which Abingdon won 7-6.

Kidlington Youth 5-2 North Leigh
Last year's beaten finalists, Kidlington, progressed to the next round and gained a welcome boost following a tough start to the season. Courtney Sumner claimed a hat-trick with Kiera Isaac and Julia Rushmere adding the other two goals. North Leigh's goals were scored by Cherniel Wright and Sherleigha Wright.

Launton 0-3 Oxford City
City warmed up for their huge FA Cup game on Sunday with a solid win at Thames Valley side Launton. Ellie White opened the scoring after only four minutes. Lucy White doubled the advantage eight minutes later. They had to wait until the 87th minute to comepletely seal the deal, when Katherine Parsons got on the score sheet.

Abbey Meads 0-1 Bemerton Heath Harlequins
Wiltshire Premier side Abbey Meads put aside the one league difference between the teams, holding firm against last season's champions. However, shortly after half-time, Charlotte Eastman put Harlequins in front. A lead they managed to hang onto.

Clapton Community 1-4 Denham United
Maria Mendonca put Clapton in front in this game, but it didn't dent the confidence of a buoyant Denham side. They bounced back with goals from Liana Horwood, Niamh Cashin, Daisy Baranowski and Chelsea-Rose Keary, to progress. Watch the highlights on the Clapton CFC YouTube channel and listen

Larkspur Rovers 1-4 Farnham Town
Rachael Manley put Farnham in front after 20 minutes, only for Larkspur top-scorer, Savana Fearon, to level it on the half-hour. All-square at the break, Iesha Swaby had Town in front shortly after the restart. Two Francesca Thornton goals, on 65 and 85 minutes, saw Farnham through.

Ashford Town 5-0 Badshot Lea
Town took a firm hold on this game inside the opening half-hour. Chanel Morris started it with a goal after only 2 minutes. Ellie Nitsche made it two on 14 minutes and, three minutes later, Zu Wojtaszewska added a third. Just on the half-hour Abigail Carpenter made it 4-0 to Ashford. The scoring slowed in the second half but there was still time for Ellie Nitsche to add her second and Ashford's fifth.

Combined Counties Trophy
CB Hounslow & Abbotts v Penn & Tylers Green
After losing out in the Combined Counties Cup, Penn get to fight again in the Trophy. Their opponents on Thursday play in the Greater London Division 1 South and are currently propping up the table having won once in eight. Penn have faced consecutive games against higher-ranked opposition and will now find themselves to be the favourites in this game.
Green Lane, Hounslow, TW4 6DH

​Sholing v Badshot Lea
The Baggies are still in search of that illusive first win and travel to the coast in the knowledge that their sole point so far also came on their travels. However, Sholing won 4-1 at The Operatix back in October, which was also their last win in any competition. They'll be keen to get more points on the board to pull themselves clear of the drop zone.
The Mortgage Decisions Stadium, SO19 9PW

Southampton Women v Fleet Town
Four points separate The Sirens, in third, from Fleet in sixth. Both teams lost on Sunday, Southampton at Winchester and Fleet at home to Portchester, and will be looking to get back to winning form. They met at Crookham Road on the opening day where a double from Chloe Ball helped Southampton to a 4-2 victory.
Test Park, SO16 9QZ

Winchester City Flyers v Reading FC Community Trust
Flyers will be looking to continue their form from the second half on Sunday, where they scored three times to see off Southampton. Reading will still be buzzing from their doble-figure League Cup win over Kidlington two weeks ago. This will be their first meeting this season. However, Reading may still be smarting from the 8-0 defeat they suffered in this fixture last season.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO23 7SU

Wycombe Wanderers v Woodley United
A very tough ask for Woodley, who are still in search of a first win and are only off the bottom on goal difference. Meanwhile, Wycombe are holding on to their 100% league record and are averaging over five goals per game. They are yet to meet this season, but last term Wycombe won this fixture 5-1.
18i78 Stadium, SL1 8JG

​Denham United v Tilehurst Panthers
United lost top spot at the weekend, but are only a point adrift of Abingdon with three games in hand. They are also yet to drop a point this season, having won six of six. Panthers are six points behind Denham but only one place lower in the table. This will be their first meeting this season.
The Den, UB9 4DW

Kidlington Youth v Ascot United Reserves
Something of a basement six-pointer as 11th placed Kidlington take on 10th placed Ascot. Three points separate the teams, but Ascot have played two fewer games than the Greens. Kidlington had a morale-boosting cup win at the weekend. Can they take it forward into the league? Although they have no met this season, Ascot will be encouraged by their 2-1 win at Exeter park last season.
Yarnton Road, OX5 1AT

Larkspur Rovers v Farnborough
Two of the newly promoted clubs in the league, who are yet to meet this season. Both have had reasonably good starts and are more than holding their own so far. Farnborough are unbeaten in four across all competitions, including two very good away wins in the League Cup. Rovers are defending a 100% home league record.
Lord Halsbury Memorial Playing Fields, UB5 5FE

Penn & Tylers Green v Chesham United Development
Penn's home defeat to Slough in early November, ended their 100% start to the season. However, with their games in hand, they could still be pressing the top of the table once caught up. Chesham's season has been a bit of a roller-coaster so far with win following defeat. This is the reverse of the opening day fixture in which Penn ran out winners by four goals to one.
French School Meadow, HP10 8LG

Slough Town v Abingdon United Development
Abingdon's draw that the weekend saw them take over top spot again. However, they face a difficult trip to Arbour Park to match up to the league's form team. Slough have won their last four in all competitions. This is their first meeting of the season. However, this fixture last year saw Slough run out 3-2 winners after being 2-1 down at half-time.
Arbour Park, SL2 5AY

​AFC Stoneham v Andover New Street
Third versus second and, with the leaders not playing, a chance for the gap to be closed or, in New Street's case, a chance to go top. The teams met in the League Cup a few weeks back. Andover came out on top that day, winning 3-1
Stoneham Lane Football Complex, SO16 2PA

Bursledon v Havant & Waterlooville
The Dons currently sit just two points above the relegation zone but have played two more games then Wimborne, the team immediately below them. The Hawks are five points off the leaders, in fourth place, having played two extra games. The teams met in the reverse fixture back in October. Havant edged a seven goal thriller in that game.
Priory Park, SO32 1SQ

Guernsey P-P Bemerton Heath Harlequins

Shaftesbury v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
A first league meeting between these two sides. Shaftesbury are in desperate need of a kick-start to their campaign, having lost all six so far without scoring. Bournemouth have a much better record on the road than back at Chapel Gate. Nine of their eleven points have come on their travels.
Coppice Street, SP7 8PD

Wimborne Town v AFC Varsity
The Magpies are looking to break their home duck and drag themselves clear of the drop zone. Varsity are five points better off, but have played two additional games. A victory for Town would drag their visitors back into the mire.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, BH21 2FU

​AFC Portchester v Worthing
Worthing travel along the coast hoping to avoid an orange banana skin. Although Worthing play in the step above Portchester, there's only three places between them. Portchester currently occupy fourth place in the Southern Region Premier. Worthing are bottom of the National League Division One South West. Worthing have gone five without a win in all competitions. Their last victory came at Maidenhead in the previous round, which they won 2-1 win two goals in second-half added time.
Wicor Recreation Ground, PO16 9DP

Oxford City v Swindon Town
Oxford versus Swindon is a big game in any context, but this one is massive. The Hoops will be testing themselves against their higher-ranked neighbours. Swindon come to Marsh Lane in second place in the National League Division One South West. They are a point behind Moneyfields with a games in hand, having won all of their 8 league outings so far. Captain Annabelle Coulston has already notched 19 goals in 15 games. It's going to be a tough test for City, but there'll no doubt be a big home crowd behind them.
Marsh Lane, OX3 0NQ

This Sunday I was torn between two games. Larkspur Rovers v Farnham Town or Winchester City Flyers v Southampton Women's. A quick X poll ended all-square so I decided on the toss of a coin. Heads for Flyers, tails for Rovers. Heads it was. No doubt I will get to Larkspur and Farnham at some point this season but, for now, it was the A34 for me.
Of course, I've been to Hillier Way a number of times before and seen Flyers play there and away from home, but I've never seen Southampton Women's play, either at home or away. In my eyes The Sirens are women's football royalty. They've won the FA Cup on no fewer than 8 occasions. To put this in context with the men's games, that's the same number of cup wins as Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs. Admittedly, these were the early days of the competition but, nevertheless, Southampton dominated. They played in 10 of the first 11 finals, winning eight. Only Arsenal, with fourteen, have won more.
The current day Southampton team were coming into this game sitting second in the Premier League table, a point off leaders Wycombe but having played two more games than The Chairgirls. Flyers started the day in sixth spot, five points adrift of The Sirens but with two games in hand. They were also coming into the game on the back of a very narrow defeat to Wycombe last weekend. A game in which they led 2-0 before succumbing to a second-half fightback from Wanderers. Southampton were unbeaten in their last four league outings and yet to lose on their travels.

Whilst putting the notes together for this blog, it was very hard not to focus on the match officials rather than the game itself. I try not to criticise referees and assistants. It's a hard enough job to do and most of us would not put ourselves into that position. However, let's just say that the quality of the game yesterday was affected by the officials. Having said that, everyone has an off day, players, coaches, and officials. 

​Southampton started the game in a lively fashion and seemed to have the upper hand in the opening minutes. However, it was Winchester who came the closest early one when Shayne Prasad's 5th minute cross-shot was came back off the Southampton crossbar. The ball fell to Chelsie Hay, who looked odds-on to score before seeing her shot deflected wide for a corner.
That effort aside, it was the visitors who were looking the more likely to open the scoring. Both Scarlett Kirby and Ashleigh Mills came close, the latter forcing a good save from Ellie Parker. Then on 10 minutes, only a superb, last-ditch tackle from Lydia Moulding prevented Kirby from getting a shot off from no more than 12 yards. 
Southampton kept pressing and, 15 minutes in, they got their reward. Izzy Crooks took aim from 25 yards out and sent a screamer into the top corner. Parker got fingertips to it, but nothing was keeping that one out. 0-1
The pattern of play continued for the next 10 minutes or so. Southampton looking more likely to increase their lead rather than concede an equaliser.
Winchester did begin to look a little more fluid after the half-hour mark however. Amy Smith replaced Annie Northwood, who had not got a lot of change out of a solid Sirens defence, with Chelsie Hay moving into the central striking position. This change helped the home side to generate a few more half-chances, but Etheridge was unduly worried until deep into added time when Charlie Snelling got on the end of a ball into the 6-yard area, only for her to plant her header within reach of the keeper, who held on well.

HT Winchester City Flyers 0 Southampton Women 1. A deserved lead for The Sirens at the break and an excellent strike to put them ahead. Flyers seemingly a little sluggish and that yard or two off the pace.

​The second half looked like a different prospect straight away. Within three minutes the home side could, and probably should, have been back on level terms. Chelsie Hay controlled a cross well, creating herself a shooting chance inside the penalty area, but with the goal at her mercy, she struck the shot wide of the post. Just a few minutes later Hay turned provider, slipping the ball through to Kayleigh Tonks only for her shot to fly straight into the arms of Leah Etheridge.
Just after the hour, with the home side now well on top in terms of possession, Sian Wylie cut in from the right and launched an effort at goal, only for Etheridge to pull off an excellent save, throwing herself to her right and holding onto the ball.
The home side continued to knock at the door. Snelling headed a corner over the bar and Moulding came close, putting a header wide of the mark. Just when it was starting to look like 'one of those days' for Winchester, they got a break. A corner from the right was spilled by Etheridge and Lydia Moulding was there to nudge the ball over the line. A scrappy goal, but they all count. 1-1
The equaliser sparked a response from Southampton and, six minutes later, they came within a fingertip of re-taking the lead. It was goal scorer Izzy Crooks again, unleashing a free-kick that looked to be dipping over Parker, until the home stopper got that all important fingertip to the ball, sending it crashing against the bar and away to safety. A great save that proved to be something of a turning point. Two minutes later Southampton found themselves down to 10 when Ella Wright was sin-binned after being cautioned. There minutes on from that, Winchester took the lead for the first time through Chelsie Hay's piledriver. 2-1.
That knocked the stuffing out of Southampton. To their credit, they tried to respond, but a player light and time running out, they were really up against it. There was, however, plenty of added time to come. So much so that it was the 97th minute when Shayne Prasad unleashed another rocket to seal the three points. 3-1

FT Winchester City Flyers 3 Southampton Women 1. Two very well matched teams but Winchester's second half performance earned them the three points. They stay in fifth spot but close the gap on the teams above them, to the point that winning their games in hand on the three immediately above them, would have them clear in second spot. Southampton drop to third place after Beaconsfield beat Sholing 3-1 to leapfrog them.
Next weekend Winchester are at home again as they welcome Reading to town. The Royals have only played four league games so far and have only lost once, so they'll no doubt pose another tough test for Flyers.

Winchester City Flyers: Parker, Snelling, Moulding, Vokes, Whitlock(c), Tonks, Warhurst, Prasad, Wylie, Hay, Northwood. Subs: Powell-Rowland, Smith, Sayler, Chalk, Byway
Southampton Women: 1.Etheridge, 5.Mear(c), 6.Mills, 8.Davies, 9.Ball, 10.Wright, 11.Glover, 14.Kirby, 15.Crooks, 18.Lynn, 32.Tedman. Subs: 7.Soares, 16.Wilson, 17.Conti, 22.Coulter, 23.Thomas-Hardman

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Penn & Tylers Green's defeat to Slough Town means that the only teams with a 100% league record are the three current leaders, Wycombe Wanderers, Denham United and Farnham Town. Wycombe came from two down to find a way to win at Winchester, Denham didn't play after their game against Milton was postponed, and Farnham ended Guernsey's unbeaten start with a victory on the island. For the stattos out there. Denham lead the way in the goalscoring stakes with an average of 6.6. goals per league game. Both Wycombe and Farnham are averaging 5.6 per game.

​AFC Portchester 2-1 Sholing
Sholing fell to a third straight defeat in all competitions, after taking the lead in this game. Ella Wilson put the leaders in front after just 13 minutes. However, Sophie Bell struck the equaliser 11 minutes later and, shortly after the half-hour, Charmaine True gave Portchester the lead, which they held for the remainder of the game. Portchester sit in fourth spot, three points off second with a game in hand.

Badshot Lea 0-7 Southampton Women
The winless Baggies held Southampton at bay for 34 minutes but still found themselves two goals down by the break, thanks to a Scarlett Kirby brace. Shortly after the restart Izzy Crooks made it three and five minutes after that Lucy Mear made it four from the spot. Three goals in six minutes, just after the hour, completed the scoring. Chloe Ball added two and Eva Coulter also getting in on the act. The Sirens remain a point behind Wycombe.

Oxford City 2-2 Fleet Town
An early Layla Drury goal saw Fleet take a one goal lead into the break. This lead was doubled in the 77th minute, giving Town the hope that all three points were heading back to Hampshire. However, Kate Parson got City back in it before Ellie White completed the comeback to earn The Hoops a point.

Woodley United 0-6 Beaconsfield Town
United remain winless and only off the bottom on goal difference after another defeat. The Rams lifted themselves into third spot thanks to two goals from Freya Harris, two from Evie Bloxham-Phillips and one each from Katie Riddington and Alix Todd. You can watch the highlights on the Beaconsfield YouTube channel and check out the always excellent match photos from Andy Wicks.

Winchester City Flyers 2-3 Wycombe Wanderers
Chelsie Hay had the Flyers off to a flier, scoring twice in two minutes to give the home side a 2-0 advantage after only 17 minutes. Wanderers made wholesale changes inside the first half hour and, just before the hour mark, they paid dividends when Kayla Potter pulled one back. Then one of the first-half substitutes, Meira Ashby, took control, scoring twice to send The Chairgirls home with the points. Watch the highlights on the Wycombe YouTube channel.

​Larkspur Rovers 3-1 Chesham United Development
Savana Fearon's ninth of the season put Rovers ahead in the tenth minute. Shenice Dyer then made it two before the break. Ruby Slade gave Chesham some hope, reducing the deficit after 70 minutes. However, Fearon hit double figures for the season four minutes later, sealing the three points for Larkspur.

Oxford City Development 1-3 Ascot United Reserves
City's run of consecutive home defeats was stretched to five games following this reversal. Olivia Day scored for Oxford but they were undone by three Ascot goals.

Penn & Tylers Green 0-1 Slough Town
A third win on the bounce in all competitions for Slough and a kind of revenger for the 2-1 county cup defeat at Penn last month. Daisy Skinner scored the all important goal two minutes before the interval, bursting Penn's 100% league record in the process.
Photographer Sinead Thompson captured some of the action.

​AFC Stoneham 1-3 Wimborne Town
A first home defeat of the season for Stoneham and a first league point of any kind for The Magpies. Brooke Suddaby got the first for Town after 20 minutes. Ellie Chaffe made it two before the interval. Five minutes from time, Emilie Regnart scored for the third match in a row.

Bemerton Heath Harlequins 3-0 Shaftesbury
The struggle goes on for Shaftesbury who are still to score in the league and remain rooted to the bottom after their sixth straight reversal. The visitors almost made it to half-time on level terms but them conceded twice, through Imogen Brady and Charlotte Eastman, inside the final six minutes of the half. Brady added her second and Bemerton's third just before the hour.

Bournemouth Sports Reserves 0-1 Andover New Street
Sports remain winless at home after going down to a Freya Twigg goal on Sunday. Andover continue to pressure leaders Farnham, staying two points behind, although having played two more games.

Guernsey 2-6 Farnham Town
Three goals in the opening 13 minutes gave the Green Lionesses a mountain to climb. Emily Foss, Maya Adams and Iesha Swaby giving Farnham a healthy lead which they held until the break. Scarlett Kenneally pulled one back from Guernsey but two Rachael Manley goals had Town 5-1 in front with a quarter of an hour remaining. Rochelle Mullen then headed one back for Guernsey before Francesca Thornton rounded off the scoring deep into added time. Read the Guernsey match report and take a look at the match highlights on the Farnham YouTube channel.

Havant & Waterlooville 1-1 AFC Varsity
A good away point for varsity at Havant, who moved up to third spot after Guernsey's defeat to Farnham. The Hawks goal was courtesy of Ruby Harris-Pritt's first strike of the season. Kayleigh Mackay's sixth of the season earned a point for the visitors.

​Abingdon United Development 2-0 Tilehurst Panthers
Goals from April England and Olivia Ward sent Abingdon through to the third round of the league Cup where they'll face Premier League Fleet Town at The Northcourt.

Bursledon 1-5 Farnborough
Farnborough booked themselves a trip to Winchester City Flyers in Round Three after a comprehensive defeat of The Dons. Poppy Hawkin put them in front, but that was cancelled out by Rosina Folkes just after half-time. However,  Borough top scorer Ellie Stalley and Eliza Andrews both helped themselves to two goals apiece in the second half. 

Reading 11-1 Kidlington Youth
Nat Cowell put Reading ahead after 15 minutes but when Kidlington equalised a minute later through Abi Haynes, there was no sign of what was to come. That all changed just past the hour. Cowell scored two more inside two minutes to claim her hat-trick, then Keren Banduka popped up two minutes later to make it 4-1 at the break. Poppy Whitburn added the fifth a minute after the restart before Nat Cowell added her fourth. Jasmine King, another from Whitburn, one each from Lucy Bolitho and Ellie Manners and a second from Keren Banduka, completed a big win for The Royals. Read the match report courtesy of The Tilehurst End.

Combined Counties Cup
Penn & Tylers Green v QPR Development
Both teams went out at this stage last season. Penn were beaten by Beaconsfield in a feisty encounter whilst QPR went out to Ascot United. The winners of this tie will take on either Haringey Borough or London Bees in the Third Round
​French School Meadow, HP10 8LG

​Beaconsfield Town v Sholing
The Rams went into third spot with their big win at Woodley on Sunday, whilst Sholing were edged out by the odd goal in three at Portchester. With Wycombe not in league action, a win for Beaconsfield would take them level on points at the top, depending upon Southampton's result at Winchester.
Holloways Park, Beaconsfield, HP9 2SE

Fleet Town v AFC Portchester
Only a point separates Fleet, in fifth, from Portchester, in fourth. However, Town have played one more than Sunday's visitors.  Portchester are yet to lose on the road in the league. The teams last faced each other in the league back in April 2024 when Portchester, on their way to promotion from Division One South, won 3-1 at Crookham Road.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA

Winchester City Flyers v Southampton Women
After three consecutive league victories, Flyers were defeated by Wycombe at the weekend, after being two goals up early on. The Sirens made it four league outings without defeat with a comprehensive 7-0 win at Badshot Lea. Five points currently separate the sides. However, Winchester have two game sin hand on their high-flying visitors.
​Hiller Way, Winchester SO23 7SU

​Abingdon United Development v Farnborough
Both teams made progress in the League Cup last weekend. Abingdon defeating Tilehurst at home and Farnborough recording an excellent 5-1 win at Bursledon. They've already met in the league. Abingdon recorded a 4-0 victory at the Easy As HGV Stadium back in October.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL

Chesham United Development v Oxford City Development
An away game may come as some relief to City, and will at least break their current run of five home defeats on the bounce. They still sit in fifth spot but have already played half of their league games. A win for Chesham would move them to within three points of their visitors, with a game in hand.
Chiltern Hills Academy, HP5 2RG

Slough Town v Tilehurst Panthers
Confidence will be high in the Slough camp after their excellent 1-0 win at Penn last weekend. They'll be looking to register a first home league win on the back of it. Panthers, despite going out of the League Cup at Abingdon on Sunday, are unbeaten in the league since their opening day defeat, also against Abingdon.
​Arbour Park, Slough, SL2 5AY

​AFC Stoneham v Havant & Waterlooville
The Purps slipped to sixth after their first home defeat of the season on Sunday. They sit three points adrift of third placed Havant, but with a game in hand. The Hawks are defending a 100% away record and have the knowledge that they won 1-0 at this venue last season.
Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA

AFC Varsity v Guernsey
The Green Lionesses are back on the road (or should that be in the air) after suffering their first home defeat to Farnham on Sunday. Varsity, who also lost their last home game to Farnham, earned a very good 1-1 draw at Havant last weekend.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, Romey. SO51 6EA

Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Bursledon
Sports have won three of four on the road, including a 2-0 win at Bursledon in September. However, they have yet to win at Chapel Gate. Bursledon, meanwhile, have struggled on their travels, losing both away games so far.
Chapel Gate, ​BH23 6BL.

​MK Dons v Woodley United
Woodley face a very tough test as they travel to Buckinghamshire to take on Women's National League South-East side MK Dons. United got through on the basis of a home walkover from Tilehurst Panthers, whereas MK Dons won 1-0 at home to Chesham United. However, that was MK's only win in their last nine outings in all competitions.

Penn & Tylers Green v Maidenhead United
A second tough cup clash inside a few days for Penn. Follwoing Thursday's Combined Counties clash with QPR Development, they will welcome National League Division One outfit Maidenhead Town to French School Meadow on Sunday. The Magpies are currently mid-table with 9 points from 8 outings.

Wycombe Wanderers v Abingdon United
This could be the tie of the round. Wycombe, who have aspirations to follow Abingdon into the National League, get a chance to test out their credentials. United are currently in top half of Division One South West after their 2-1 win at Worthing last weekend. It's been three years since these two faced each other in the league. Abingdon won 2-0 that day, on their way to the league title.


Kidlington Youth v North Leigh
It's been a tough season for Kidlington so far. Winless in the league and thumped by Reading in the League Cup last weekend. A tie against a team two divisions below them could be a good or bad thing at this point. North Leigh, who saw off Longford Park in the last round, currently sit third from bottom of Thames Valley Division Two, but do have games in hand on the majority of their rivals.

Launton v Oxford City
Thames Valley Division Three North leaders Launton will be looking to bridge a four division gap as they welcome Oxford City to Launton Playing Fields. Winning has become a habit for the home side, who have a 100% record in all competitions so far this season. City should have the experience to negotiate this tie, but it is still a banana skin in waiting.

Abbey Meads v Bemerton Heath Harlequins
Since losing their opening league match, Wiltshire Senior League Abbey Meads have won 7 on the bounce in all competitions, scoring 46 and conceding just 3. So, confidence should be sky high. Harlequins were promoted from the Wiltshire League last season but did not meet Abbey Meads, who were only formed in the Summer. They too are in pretty good form and have not conceded a goal since defeat to Andover on early October.

Clapton Community v Denham United
Two sides who compete at the same level in different leagues. Clapton, currently third in Division One North of the South-East Region taking on Southern Region Division On North leaders, Denham United. United are still defending a 100% league record and only went out of the League Cup by the odd goal to Premier League Winchester. Clapton have won their last four in all competitions

Larkspur Rovers v Farnham Town
With four wins from six league games, Larkspur can consider themselves to have started life in the Southern Region League very well. However, Farnham's league record of played six, won six, trumps Rovers. It will be interesting to see how this North versus South clash pans out.

Ashford Town v Badshot Lea
Middlesex based Ashford Town are currently ninth in the London & South East Premier League having taken 9 points from their opening 10 games. Badshot Lea, it has to be said, are not having a great season so far. Across 11 games in all competitions they have won one, drawn one and lost nine so far.

Greetings from sunny Ludwigshafen. This week's edition comes to you from the banks of the Rhine, and I'm missing out on a beer to get this typed up.
The weekend was largely dominated by the League Cup where the only 'cupset' was provided by Slough Town, who saw of Premier League Woodley by a goal to nil. Only two league games took place. Abingdon United Development inflicted another home defat on Oxford City Development whilst AFC Varsity and Farnham Town scored 10 second half goals between them with the visitors running out 8-4 winners.

Oxford City Development 0-3 Abingdon United Development
After a surprise defeat to Chesham, Abingdon got back to winning ways, inflicting Oxford's fourth straight home defeat in the process. April England, Beth Hawtin and Jessica Exell were on the mark for United.

Tilehurst Panthers P-P Kidlington Youth

​AFC Varsity 4-8 Farnham Town
Farnham made it five wins from five league games in an extraordinary game at Hatches Farm. An Iesha Swaby goal, cancelled out by Sofia Ryan had the sides level at the break. Then both teams went goal crazy. Kayleigh Mackay put AFC in front but that was quickly levelled by Nicole Leys. Swaby then grabbed a second to put Town ahead. Sofia Ryan and Emily Foss then exchanged goals to leave it a 3-4, before Mackay equalised again. Then Town took control with four goals in 10 minutes. Rebecca Price scoring twice, Rachael Manley once, and Iesha Swaby securing yet another hat-trick. Watch the Town goals on their X feed.

​Andover New Street 3-1 AFC Stoneham
New Street progressed in the League Cup with a hard-earned victory over Stoneham. The teams swapped goals early on through Violet Alen for the hosts and Stoneham's Scarlet Darnton. However, despite a penalty miss, goals from Keira Smith and Zoe Ridley secured the win for New Street.

Badshot Lea 0-4 AFC Portchester
Two goals in each half eased Portchester through to the next round. Sophie Bell got them off to a great start in the 6th minute. Charmaine True added a second before the half-hour. Then Layla Morgan on 57 and Lauren Aitken on 78, rounded off the scoring.

Beaconsfield Town 6-1 Chesham United Development
Comprehensive from The Rams. An early Freya Harris goal got them started. Evie Bloxham-Phillips and Henna Hussain them made it 3-0. Shortly after the break Ruby Slade pulled a goal back, but Hussain added her second to restore the three goal lead. Katie Riddington added a fifth before Bloxham-Phillips notched her second to make it six.

Denham United 2-3 Winchester City Flyers
Flyers took control of this game before the break. Chelsie Hay on 18 minutes, Shayne Prasad three minutes later and Hay again, just after half and hour, had the visitors three to the good at half-time. United came out fighting in the second half but there was only 10 minutes left when Sofia Harris reduced the deficit. Liana Horwood got a second with a minute to go, but Denham just fell short. Read the match rep[ort courtesy of the Winchester web site.

Fleet Town 1-1 (p4-3) Wimborne Town
Goals from Fleet's Layla Drury and Wimborne's Emilie Regnart, had the sides level at half-time. It stayed that way throughout the second period, sending the game into penalties, which the Premier League outfit won 4-3.

Penn & Tylers Green 1-1 (p3-1) Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Olivia Palmer had Sports in the driving seat at half-time. However, Tara Woodward levelled the scores and took the gamed to penalties. Penn came through the shootout by 3-1.

Shaftesbury 1-3 Larkspur Rovers
Rovers led 1-0 at the break through Savana Fearon's seventh of the season. The lead was increased just before the hour by Polina Avramova before Rebecca Roberts gave the home side hope three minutes past the hour. That was extinguished in the 71st minute when Fearon added here second of the game to send Larkspur through.

Sholing 1-3 Southampton Women
Sirens new signing, Olivia Glover, announced herself with the opening goal of this game in the 40th minute. Scarlett Kirby made it 2-0 on the stroke of half-time. When Kathryn Littleboy pulled one back on 89 minutes, Sholing had hope. However, Glover was on the mark again in the fourth minute of added time.

Slough Town 1-0 Woodley United
Woodley were sent crashing out of the League Cup by Division One North Slough Town and, just to make it worse, it was former Woodley player Sajunae Turner who scored the winning goal for The Rebels. Andy Wicks was on hand to capture the match action.

Wycombe Wanderers 6-0 Oxford City
The BotP match of the day saw Wanderers display their top of the table credentials. Goals from Ellen Wardlaw, direct from a corner, Jordanne Hoesli-Atkins, from the spot, Kayla Potter and Chloe Melton saw The Chairgirls go off 4-0 up at the break. Another penalty, dispatched by Ailish Carolan and Chloe Melton's second, wrapped up the scoring. Read the match blog here (Dominant Wanderers Sink City). You can also watch some the action on the Wycombe X feed.

Farnham Town H-W Bemerton Heath Harlequins

AFC Varsity H-W Nursling & Shirley

Milton United A-W Ascot United Reserves

​AFC Portchester v Sholing
Just once place and two points separates 7th placed Portchester from their visitors, one spot below them. However, Portchester have two games in hand. This is a repeat of the final game of last season when Portchester were 2-1 winners. Portchy also won the reverse fixture by the same score.
Venue: AFC Portchester Womens

Badshot Lea v Southampton Women
The Baggies remain bottom of the league after their draw with Woodley in their last league outing. The Sirens sit second, a point behind Wycombe and two clear of Winchester. However, they have played more games than their closest rivals. This will be only their second away league game but they are defending a 100% record on the road.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF

Oxford City v Fleet Town
The Hoops will be looking to bounce back to form after their League Cup defeat to Wycombe on Sunday. Fleet, meanwhile, edged past Wimborne on penalties after a 1-1 draw. They've already won twice on the road, but City won their only other home league game.
Marsh Lane, OX3 0NQ

Woodley United v Beaconsfield Town
United picked up their first point in their last league game. They've only played three prior to this one and will be looking to get their season going. The Rams have been up and down so far, winning three and losing three of their opening six games.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, RG5 3HE

​Larkspur Rovers v Chesham United Development
A mid-table battle as sixth takes on seventh. Rovers have a two point advantage on their visitors and have played three fewer games. Chesham won their last league game, 1-0 at Abingdon. However, Larkspur won the reverse fixture 5-2 back in early September.
Venue: Larkspur Rovers Ladies

Oxford City Development v Ascot United Reserves
City have already played 10 league games this season. Ascot have played three and are yet to win. This will be City's fifth home league game on the bounce. They have lost the last four, including last Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Abingdon. Ascot have only played one game since their home defeat to the same team in mid-September.
Venue: Oxford City Women & Girls Development

Penn & Tylers Green v Slough Town
Slough travel to Penn in the knowledge that their away form is better than their home form. In fact, all of their six points have come away from Arbor Park. Penn have only played three league games, but they are defending a 100% record. The teams met in the county cup a few weeks back, Penn edging it 2-1 at French School Meadow
French School Meadow, HP10 8LG

​AFC Stoneham v Wimborne Town
The Magpies make the trip to Stoneham still looking for their first point of the season, with four games played. Stoneham have a 100% home league record but have lost three of their last four in all competitions, including a 3-1 League Cup exit at Andover last weekend.
Stoneham Lane Football Complex, S)16 2PA

Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury are another team looking for their first point, and their first league goal. This will only be the second home league game of the season form Quins, who won their only other home game.
Western Way, Salisbury, SP2 9DR

Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Andover New Street
With third placed Guernsey taking on leaders Farnham Town, Andover will see this one as an opportunity to either consolidate second or even return to the top. Sports have been far more productive on their travels this season and are yet to take all three points at home.
Chapel Gate, BH23 6BL

Guernsey v Farnham Town
Third facing up to the leaders. Farnham take their 100% league record to the Channel Islands hoping to bounce back from their FA Cup defeat last weekend. Guernsey have not yet been beaten on their own turf and have shred 22 goals in three matches at home. As Farnham have already scored 19 in their three away games, expect goals in this one.
Victoria Avenue, Guernsey, GY2 4BB

Havant & Waterlooville v AFC Varsity
The Hawks occupy fourth spot currently, three points adrift of the leaders but having played a game more. Both sides went out of the League Cup at home last weekend. Varsity lost 8-4 at home to Farnham whilst Havant were beaten 2-1 by Farnborough. Havant won the corresponding fixture 6-0 last season.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH

​Abingdon United Development v Tilehurst Panthers
A repeat of the opening league game of the season, which took place at Scours Lane. Tilehurst will want to forget that one though, going down 7-0. On the plus side, they've won every league outing since that day.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL 

Bursledon v Farnborough
Farnborough won at Havant to progress to this round whereas Bursledon received a bye in Round One.  either have been in sparkling leaguer form, so a cup run could be exactly what's needed.
Priory Park, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1SQ

Reading v Kidlington Youth
With just a single point in the league, Kidlington could probably do without a visit to a Premier League side in the cup. They'll need to be on their game against a Reading side who won their last outing, 2-1 against Sholing, and put up an excellent fight against National League Ascot in the County Cup, eventually bowing out to a 1-0 score line.
Arbour Park, SL2 5AY