SoReg Review (25/26) - Edition 18 - Back Again

​Happy New Year everyone and welcome to the first edition of 2026.
There's an almost full league calendar for the first Sunday on the New year, with the exception of one League Cup tie. All three league leaders are still unbeaten with both Farnham Town in the South and Denham United in the North, defending 100% records. United will definitely keep their record for at least one more week, as they don't have a fixture this coming weekend. Meanwhile, the three winless teams, Woodley United, Kidlington Youth and Shaftesbury, will all be looking for a fresh start in 2026.

Fixtures - Sunday 11th January 2026

​AFC Portchester v Badshot Lea
After their glorious FA Cup run and a couple of postponements, Portchester haven't played a league game since mid-November. The Baggies site three points above the relegation zone, but have played more games than bottom side Woodley. These two have met twice already, both at Wrecclesham. Portchy have won both, 3-0 in the league and 4-0 in the League Cup. Lauren Aitken has already scored three against Badshot Lea this season. 
Wicor Recreation Ground, PO16 9DP

Oxford City v Wycombe Wanderers
These two are also meeting for the third time this season. Wycombe have won both so far, 3-0 in the league and 6-0 in the League Cup, both games at Burnham. City, after two good wins, lost lats time out, 3-1 at Sholing. Wycombe put nine past Beaconsfield in their last game which came on the back of them dropping points for the first time this season with a goalless draw at home to Reading.
Marsh Lane, OX3 0NQ

Reading v Winchester City Flyers
The Royals take to the field again for the first time since their abandoned game at home to Southampton. Here's hoping that Keren Banduka is continuing to recover well. Flyers are currently in second spot and on a run of four straight wins in all competitions, one of which was the 3-1 home victory over Reading in November. That game had an incredible ending with three goals scored after the 88th minute.
Arbour Park, SL2 5AY

Sholing v Beaconsfield Town
The Christmas break probably came at a good time for The Rams, who suffered two heavy defeats in the run-up to the holidays. They'll be looking to replicate the reverse fixture result in which they won 3-1 with two goals from Henna Hussain. Sholing managed to stop a bad run last time out, beating Oxford City 3-1 at The MDS.
The Mortgage Decisions Stadium, SO19 9PW

Southampton v Woodley United
Woodley are still looking for their first win of the season as they make the trip south to face third-placed Southampton. United were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Sholing last time out. Depending on other results, they could possibly get out of the drop zone with a win. The Sirens beat Fleet 5-1 towards the end of November but, last time out, saw their game abandoned after a medical emergency.
Test Park, SO16 9QZ

​Kidlington Youth v Penn & Tylers Green
Three points adrift at the bottom, Kidlington will be looking to get the New Year off to a better start than the way 2025 ended. Penn, however, won last time out and will be looking to make a dent in Denham's lead at the top. The reverse fixture ended in a 5-0 win for Penn, a game that saw Ellie Lovelock score four of the goals.
Yarnton Road, OX5 1AT

Larkspur Rovers v Slough Town
Rovers are currently sitting in third spot, six points off top spot. However, they did lose their last league outing when they went down at home to leaders Denham. Slough have hit a patch of very good form recently, winning four of their last six games. Rovers won the reverse fixture 2-0 back in October.
Lord Halsbury Playing Field, UB5 5FE

Oxford City Development v Chesham United Development
City's last game before the break saw them finally win after losing six on the bounce., including the reverse of this fixture, in which Chesham won 5-1. United lost their last outing 4-2 at Farnborough. Only a single point separates the teams, who have played the same number of games.
Venue: Oxford City Development

Tilehurst Panthers v Farnborough
Two points split Tilehurst in 7th from 9th placed Farnborough, although Borough have played a game fewer. Farnborough won lats time out, beating Chesham 4-2. Panthers were beaten 2-1 at home by Slough Town. This is the first meeting between the teams this season.
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY

​Havant & Waterlooville v Guernsey
After a really good start to the season Guernsey have now lost their last three games, slipping down to 7th spot. Two of these games, however, were against runaway leaders Farnham Town. The Hawks have not played since their 4-1 defeat at Stoneham in mid-November. This will be the first meeting between the teams.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH

AFC Varsity v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
One place and one point separates Sports, in 9th, and Varsity a place below them. However, with the table being so congested, three points for either team could see them jump three places or more. Third placed Wimborne are only 3 points above Sports. The reverse fixture was won 1-0 by Varsity back in September. BotP had the pleasure of being present (Sports Suffer From Kayjà Vu)
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, SO51 6EA

Bursledon v Bemerton Heath Harlequins
After a precious win in Guernsey, Bursledon then lost to Wimborne last time out, leaving them second from bottom. Harlequins have had an up and down season, but are currently sitting in fourth spot. The teams met on the opening day at Western Way, Quins scoring in each half to run out 2-0 winners.
Priory Park, SO32 1SQ

Farnham Town v Wimborne Town
Town are five points clear at the top and are still defending a 100% league record after seven straight wins. However, The Magpies are a team in form, having won their last five games to leave them in third spot, six points adrift o the leaders. The reverse fixture, played in October before Wimborne hit their winning streak, ended in a 7-0 win for Farnham, including a hat-trick for Iesha Swaby.
Memorial Ground, GU9 7DY

Shaftesbury v Andover New Street
Bottom side Shaftesbury are still looking for their first point but did win their last game, a 5-0 county cup defeat of Wimborne's Development team. New Street have suffered a recent small blip and will be looking to get back to winning ways. The reverse fixture ended 4-0 to Andover.
Coppice Street, SP7 8PD

​Abingdon United Development v Fleet Town
Having disposed of Tilehurst Panthers in the last round, Abingdon get a chance to test themselves against Premier League Fleet Town. Fleet got through the last round on penalties after being held 1-1 by Wimborne Town. Both last their last game of 2025, although in Fleet's case, this was back in November.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL