SoReg Review (25/26) - Edition 10 - Two For Two

Once again the FA Cup took centre stage last Sunday. It was a mixed bag as far as Southern Region interests go, but two teams safely made it through to Round Two. AFC Portchester and Oxford City will be flying the SoReg flag in the next round.
This weekend the main focus of attention id the League Cup which features some interesting ties. One of the most intriguing is Denham United, top of Division One North and yet to drop a point, taking on high-flying Premier League side Winchester City Flyers.

Results - Sunday 26th October 2025

​Southampton Women 2-1 Beaconsfield Town
The Sirens jumped four places in the table to sit in second place, one point behind the leaders having played two extra games. The game was goalless at the break, but soon after the restart Chloe Ball put the home side in front. With just under twenty minutes to go, Scarlett Kirby helped herself to a debut goal to put Southampton two to the good. Molly Carter then set up a nervy finish when she pulled one back for The Rams with just under ten left.

Reading 2-1 Sholing
Reading moved into fourth spot and maintained a 100% home record. Keren Banduka opened the scoring in the 26th minute, pouncing after Nat Cowell's effort was saved. The roles were reversed in the 56th minute when Banduka set up Cowell to make it 2-0. Ella Wilson pulled a goal back for Sholing in the 81st minute, but they couldn't find an equaliser. Read the match report courtesy of The Tilehurst End.

Woodley United 1-1 Badshot Lea
A first point of the season for both teams as the bottom two fought out a draw that did neither of them any favours. Megan Giles scored her first Woodley goal, Ellie Gill notched the Badshot Lea goal. The draw doesn't really help either team and they still occupy the bottom two spots in the table, Woodley outside the relegation zone on goal difference. Andy Wicks was there to capture the match action.

​Denham United 6-0 Larkspur Rovers
Teams are having a devil of a time trying to stop Denham this season, and it was a case of 6-6-6 for United on Sunday. Six games, six wins and a six-nil victory. Sofia Harris, Rebecca Horwood and Lauren Cox sent Denham into the break three goals to the good. Harris then hit her second, and sixth of the season, before Daisy Baranowski and Annie Hewitt also got their names up in lights. Denham now have a three point gap at the top.

Milton United P-P Abingdon United Development

Oxford City Development 1-3 Slough Town
A third straight home defeat for Oxford even after going in front in this game. They found themselves 2-1 down at the break thanks to Slough goals from Maddi Armstrong and Emma Green. In the second half, Green scored her second and Slough's third, to wrap up the points.

Penn & Tylers Green 5-0 Kidlington Youth
Incredibly, this was Penn's first home league game of the season and only their third overall. This result sees them secure a 100% record and leaves the winless Greens in the drop zone. Ellie Lovelock was the star of the show, hitting four goals to take her season's tally to double-figures. Tara Woodward was also on the mark, to also grab her tenth of the season. Listen to Penn manager Dan Gray's post-match comments and watch all the goals.

Tilehurst Panthers P-P Chesham United Development

​AFC Varsity 0-0 Bemerton Heath Harlequins
A rarity. This was the first goalless draw across all three divisions this season. The result has no effect on either team's league position. Quins in seventh and Varsity one place and three points back, with a game in hand.

Andover New Street 4-0 Shaftesbury
New Street bounced back from last week's home defeat to Guernsey, leapfrogging four teams to take over at the top of the league. For a team with zero points and zero league goals, Shaftesbury put up a solid defence in the first half, only trailing 1-0 at the break, to a last-minute Ruby Allen goal. However, Allen completed her hat-trick in the second half. Charli Wright added the other goal in her first appearance of the season.

Bursledon 2-2 Guernsey
The Green Lionesses maintained their unbeaten start to the season, but were knocked off top spot following this point gained at Toynbee School. Bursledon started the game in fine form, racing into a two goal lead before the quarter-hour. However Calleigh Hedley, with her 16th goal of the season and 40th goal for the club in 21 games, reduced the deficit after 23 minutes. Jess Frampton then equalised in the 78th minute, her first goal of the season.

​Havant & Waterlooville 1-2 Farnborough
Goals from Kelly Rutledge and Ellie Stalley saw Farnborough through to the second round of the League Cup. Jodie Burchell scored for The Hawks, but it was not enough. Farnborough now face a trip to Bursledon in Round Two.

​AFC Portchester 6-2 Gloucester City
A Rebecca Bath hat-trick helped Portchester to book a place in the Second Round of the FA Cup. Sarah Butterworth helped herself to two goal and two assists, with Sophie Bell also getting on the scoresheet for Portchy, her first of the season. Amanda Reimer had earlier levelled things at 1-1 for Gloucester but, by the time Sachi Kaneko-Grun scored for City, Portchester were already well in front. Portchester now face a home tie with National League South-East side Worthing in Round Two.

Bowers & Pitsea 3-2 Wimborne Town
The Magpies gave their higher-ranked opposition a big fright in this First Round tie. Ruby Kilden edged the hosts in front after 39 minutes, but Eillie Chaffe levelled it just before the break. Kilden then put Bowers back in front after 88 minutes, only for Emilie Regnart to get Wimborne level again four minutes into added time. Penalties were looming before Olivia Harris popped up in the 96th minute to break Town hearts.
Bowers have been drawn at home to Sutton United in Round Two.

Farnham Town 0-8 Leyton Orient
After seven wins on the bounce, Farnham were brought back to earth by their higher-placed visitors. Orient took the lead through Lucy Porter's 7th minute strike. Sammy Rowland added a second midway through the half. The killer blows were struck right on the stroke of half-time, first through Kallie Balfour and then Wiktoria Fronc, making it 0-4. Soon after the restart Porter hit her second. Sammy Rowland then added two more to claim a hat-trick before Porter also sealed her hat-trick with a 77th minute goal. Leyton Orient's reward is a home tie with AFC Bournemouth.

Oxford City 4-2 Sherborne Town
City's first appearance in the First Round for 15 years got off to a great start when Yasmin Edwards put them ahead in the 2nd minute. Kate Parsons doubled the lead on 20 minutes, but Sherborne immediately hit back through Immy Miller. Ellie White, crucially, restored the two goa lead in first-half added time. Charlotte Harmer then pulled Town back into it after 76 minutes, before Amy Leach sealed the win in the 95th minute.
A massive game awaits The Hoops in Round Two, as they welcome National League South-West Swindon Town to Marsh Lane.

Winchester City Flyers 0-4 Gwalia United
Despite the eventual score line, Flyers more than held their own against higher-placed opposition, especially in the first half. However, they failed to take their opportunities and trailed to  Tia Asker goal at the break. United took until the 73rd minute to get a second goal, when Ellie-Mai Sandford netted. The final two goals, from Manon Pearce and Eliza Collie, both came in added time. Read the Gwalia United match report here and get the Winchester point of view here. You can also hear Emma Pearmine's post-match comments.
Gwalia will travel to Plymouth Argyle in Round Two.

Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 (p6-7) Bridgwater United
Penalty heartbreak for Wanderers after holding National League Bridgwater to aa draw in normal time. The Chairgirls went ahead through Jess Watkins, in the 26th minute. Abbie Carslake got United level eight minutes later, which is how the score stayed. Bridgwater then edged the shootout 7-6 to earn a home tie with Royston Town. Listen to the post-match comments from Bridgewater's Steve Perkins. You can also watch the excellent Bridgewater match day video.

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Fixtures - Sunday 2nd November 2025

​Oxford City Development v Abingdon United Development
After three straight home defeats, City will be looking to get back to winning ways with the visit of second placed Abingdon. United lost last time out, going down 1-0 at Chesham. However, a win on Sunday could put them level with leaders Denham. A win for City would see them draw level on points with their visitors.
Venue: Oxford City Women & Girls Development

Tilehurst Panthers v Kidlington Youth
Kidlington are still looking for their first win of the season and are currently in the relegation zone on goal difference. Panthers have started well, winning four of their opening five games, and are sitting third. This fixture, last season, ended 7-1 to Panthers with Georgia Hayes grabbing a hat-trick for Tilehurst. The reverse fixture ended 6-3 to Panthers. So, no shortage of goals when these two meet.
Rivermoor Stadium, Scours Lane, RG30 6AY

​Andover New Street v AFC Stoneham
The new league leaders welcome fifth placed AFC Stoneham to town on Sunday in the League Cup. Stoneham currently sit in fifth place, but it's a very congested table and The Purps are only three points back, with two games in hand. They have not yet met in the league this season. Stoneham received a bye at this stage last season, going out to Havant in Round Two.
Foxcotte Park, Andover, SP11 0TA

Badshot Lea v AFC Portchester
The Baggies finally picked up their first league point last weekend. Now they have the tough task of taking on Portchester i the League Cup. Portchy won 3-0 at The Operatix earlier in the season, with second half goals from Gemma Hillier and brace from Lauren Aitken. The Baggies fell at this stage last season, losing 5-3 to Fleet. Portchy made it to he semi-final, where they lost to eventual winners Ascot United.
Operatix Community Ground, Wrecclesham, GU10 4PF

Beaconsfield Town v Chesham United Development
Something of a local derby between Premier League Rams and Division One North Chesham. Whilst the Rams to lost to Southampton at the weekend, United had their game postponed. Beaconsfield did the double over United on their way to the league title last season, being awarded the points in the away game and winning 4-1 at home.
Holloways Park, Beaconsfield, HP9 2SE

Denham United v Winchester City Flyers
This could be a fascinating tie. Denham have been flying in the league tis season, especially at home. They'll relish the challenge of Premier League Winchester coming to The Den. United only went out of the FA Cup on penalties at another Premier League team. Oxford City, after a 3-3 draw. Flyers have also been in good form, winning every league game since their opening day defeat at Portchester.
The Den, UB9 4DW

Farnham Town H-W Bemerton Heath Harlequins

Fleet Town v Wimborne Town
On their way to promotion last season, Fleet did the double over Wimborne, winning 5-0 at the Wyatt Homes Stadium and 4-1 at home. Last season in the League Cup, The Magpies fell at the first hurdle against Premier League Portchester. Fleet made it to he Quarter-Final before losing 4-0 to Sholing.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA

Penn & Tylers Green v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Both of these sides went out quite early on in last year's competition. Sports were beaten 6-3 at home by Milton United in Round One. Penn made it to the second round before succumbing to Premier League team Wycombe Wanderers. 
French School Meadow, HP10 8LG

Shaftesbury v Larkspur Rovers
Some light relief for Shaftesbury as they step away from their league woes. Their only goals so far this season have come in cup games, three against Dorchester and one against Wimborne, both in the FA Cup. Rovers have had a pretty good start to their league campaign, winning three and losing two of the opening five.
Coppice Street, SP7 8PD

Sholing v Southampton Women
Last season's beaten semi-finalists Sholing, who lost 3-1 to Winchester, take on The Sirens in a south coast derby. They've already met at Test Park in the league this season. Southampton came out on top that day, winning 3-1 after trailing at the break.
The Mortgage Decisions Stadium, SO19 9PW

Slough Town v Woodley United
Woodley make the short trip across the A4 after picking up their first league point last Sunday. Last season both teams went out of this competition to the eventual winner, Ascot United. Woodley were beaten in Round One whilst Slough conceded their second round meeting, after beating QK Southampton in the first round.
Arbour Park, Slough, SL2 5AY

Wycombe Wanderers v Oxford City
A tough task for City as they travel to a Wanderers side riding high in the league with a 100% record. They met in the second game of the season with The Chairgirls coming out victorious by 3-0. In lats season's competition, City went out to Sholing in the first round. Wycombe made it to the quarter-final stage before losing to AFC Portchester.
18i78 Stadium, Burnham, SL1 8JG