Author: Andrew Spiers

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Match Preview: Hordean FC – Home

Following their 4-1 FA Cup win over Winslow United, the Moles move onto their first league game of the season when they welcome Horndean FC to the Iconic Stadium.

Matchday: Saturday August 9th, 2025
Kickoff: 3pm

About Hordean FC

The club was established in 1887 and only played friendly matches until World War One, after which they joined the Waterlooville & District League. They won the title four times before they joined the Portsmouth League which they also won four times at various levels.

In 1972, they joined Division Four of the Hampshire League and were promoted to Division One by the mid 80s. They joined the Wessex League in 1986 but after finishing bottom of the league in 1994–95, they were relegated back to the Hampshire League, where they remained until rejoining the Wessex League as founder members of the new Division Two in 2004.

In 2010–11 they were promoted to the Premier Division after finishing as runners-up in Division One. The 2022/23 saw the Deans make history with a League & Cup double which saw them promoted as champions to Step 4 for the first time.

Last Season

The Moles and The Dean met three times last season; twice in the league and once in the FA Trophy. In fact, they also met for the first league game of last season where The Dean won 4-0 at the Iconic Stadium.

Just over a month later, back at Five Heads Park, Hordean then beat Binfield 3-0 in the FA Trophy. The Moles finally got a win over the Christmas period when they won the away league match 4-1.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate. We take both cash and cards on the gate.

Turnstiles, kitchen and bar open at 1:30pm. Food is available from 2:30pm.

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £6
  • Under 16: £1

The Iconic Stadium at Hill Farm Lane

Address: The Iconic Stadium, Hill Farm Lane, Binfield RG42 5NR

Getting To The Iconic Stadium

Nearest Railway Station: Bracknell Railway Station is on the South West Railways line between London Waterloo and Reading. It is an eight-minute drive from the railway station to the Iconic Stadium. Alternatively, Bracknell Bus Station is a 2 minute walk from the railway station.

Bus: The nearest bus stop to the ground is on Church Lane and is served by the 151 and 151A Thames Valley Bus service which travels between Bracknell Bus Station and Wokingham Station. More details on the bus route here.

Parking

There are 200 spaces available to park in the ground. In the event that the club car park is full, then additional car parking is available at All Saints Church, Church Hill, Binfield RG42 5NS which is a 10 minute walk from the ground.

Facilities

Hill Farm Lane is a modern non-league football ground with parking on site, disabled access and more including:

  • Licenced bar
  • Tea bar serving hot and cold food
  • Disabled access to pitch side
  • Toilets
  • Standing and seated covered areas to watch the match
  • Card payments taken on the gate, in the bar and at the tea bar.
The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.
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Match Report / Photos – FA Cup – Winslow United

The Moles started their 25/26 campaign with a home tie against Winslow United who played in the Spartan South Midland Premier Division.

They took an early lead when Ethan Lindo put the ball in the back of the net after only 3 minutes. The lead was short lived when Winslow pulled one back almost immediately with a goal from Daniel Woolley. The half finished with two more goals from the Moles; another for Ethan Lindo and a debut goal for Amari Fashanu.

It was looking like there would be no goals in the second half until Ethan got his hat-trick in the final minute of the game.

The Moles now face Marlow away in the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup in two weeks time – date to be confirmed.

Photographer Daisy Spiers was there to capture the action.

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Match Preview: Winslow United FC – Home

The season starts here. The Moles have their first game of the season with an FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round Game against Winslow United FC.

Matchday: Saturday August 2nd, 2025
Kickoff: 3pm

About Winslow United FC

Winslow United play in the Spartan South Midland League Premier Division. They were promoted to the Premier Division in the 2023-24 season after finishing 3rd. Last season, in their first season at step 5 since 1992, they finished 10th.

Last season, in the FA Cup, they lost 3-1 to Longlevens after a replay in the Extra Preliminary Round. Longlevens then went on to play the Moles in the Preliminary Round.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate. We take both cash and cards on the gate.

Turnstiles, kitchen and bar open at 1:30pm. Food is available from 2:30pm.

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £6
  • Under 16: £1

The Iconic Stadium at Hill Farm Lane

Address: The Iconic Stadium, Hill Farm Lane, Binfield RG42 5NR

Getting To The Iconic Stadium

Nearest Railway Station: Bracknell Railway Station is on the South West Railways line between London Waterloo and Reading. It is an eight-minute drive from the railway station to the Iconic Stadium. Alternatively, Bracknell Bus Station is a 2 minute walk from the railway station.

Bus: The nearest bus stop to the ground is on Church Lane and is served by the 151 and 151A Thames Valley Bus service which travels between Bracknell Bus Station and Wokingham Station. More details on the bus route here.

Parking

There are 200 spaces available to park in the ground. In the event that the club car park is full, then additional car parking is available at All Saints Church, Church Hill, Binfield RG42 5NS which is a 10 minute walk from the ground.

Facilities

Hill Farm Lane is a modern non-league football ground with parking on site, disabled access and more including:

  • Licenced bar
  • Tea bar serving hot and cold food
  • Disabled access to pitch side
  • Toilets
  • Standing and seated covered areas to watch the match
  • Card payments taken on the gate, in the bar and at the tea bar.
The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.
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Island Games Gold Medalist

Moles players CJ Fubler and Brighton Morrison were part the Bermuda U23 side which won gold medal at the 2025 Island Games in the Orkney Island.

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Image Credit: Bernews Sports – https://bernews.com/category/sports

In the group stage, Bermuda drew 2-2 with Ynys Mon and beat the Western Isles 2-0 to top their group. They then beat Jersey 3-2 despite being 1-0 down at half-time. In the final, they beat Ynys Mon 3-1.

The Bermudan women’s side completed the double as they beat the Isle of Man on penalties.

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Fixtures Released

The fixture have been released for the first team who will be playing in the Isthmian League South Central Division next season.

The season kicks off the same as last season with a home tie against Horndean on August 9th, we play local rivals Ascot away on Tuesday 12th August and at home on 11th November and finish the season away against Bognor Regis Town on April 25th.

The full fixture list is;

Sat Aug 9 – Horndean H
Tue Aug 12 – Ascot United A
Sat Aug 23 – Southall A
Mon Aug 25 – Hartley Wintney H
Sat Aug 30 – Moneyfields H FA Cup
Sat Sep 13 – South Park A
Tue Sep 16 – Metropolitan Police A
Sat Sep 20 – Leatherhead H
Sat Sep 27 – Hendon A
Sat Oct 4 – Westfield H
Sat Oct 11 – Hayes & Yeading United A
Tue Oct 14 – Metropolitan Police H
Sat Oct 18 – Fareham Town H
Sat Oct 25 – Hanworth Villa A
Sat Nov 1 – Egham Town H
Sat Nov 8 – Raynes Park Vale A
Tue Nov 11 – Ascot United H
Sat Nov 15 – Kingstonian A
Sat Nov 22 – Bognor Regis Town H
Sat Nov 29 – Horndean A
Sat Dec 6 – Littlehampton Town A
Sat Dec 13 – AFC Portchester H
Sat Dec 20 – Moneyfields A
Sat Dec 27 – Bedfont Sports H
Sat Jan 3 – Hartley Wintney A
Sat Jan 10 – Harrow Borough H
Sat Jan 17 – Leatherhead A
Sat Jan 24 – Hayes & Yeading United H
Sat Jan 31 – Westfield A
Sat Feb 7 – Hendon H
Sat Feb 14 – Fareham Town A
Sat Feb 21 – Hanworth Villa H
Sat Feb 28 – Egham Town A
Sat Mar 7 – Raynes Park Vale H
Sat Mar 14 – AFC Portchester A
Sat Mar 21 – Littlehampton Town H
Sat Mar 28 – Harrow Borough A
Sat Apr 4 – Southall H
Mon Apr 6 – Bedfont Sports A
Sat Apr 11 – South Park H
Sat Apr 18 – Kingstonian H
Sat Apr 25 – Bognor Regis Town A

Fixtures are subject to change.

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Looking to play U23 football?

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Binfield U23s are holding two open training sessions on 16th and 23rd July. If you would like to attend, register your interest with team manager Andy Harvey at andrewjamesharvey@outlook.com.

Binfield U23s play in the TVPL Division One. All home games are played at the Iconic Stadium. The team is part of our pathway with the chance to progress to the first team at Step 4.

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Island Games International Callups

Following on from the trio of international call-ups for the Bermuda senior team, we now have two players called up for the Bermuda U23 side. Both Coleridge “CJ” Fubler and Brighton Morrison will be taking part in the Island Games in the Orkney Islands between 12th and 18th July.

Bermuda have been drawn in a group with Ynys Mon and the Western Island. Teams in the other groups come from nations such as Norway, Malta, Scotland and the Channel Islands.

You can follow coverage of the games via https://www.orkney2025.com/ and http://youtube.com/@Orkney2025

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FA Cup(s) Draw

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The draw has been made for the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup and the Moles have been drawn home against Winslow United – the tie will be played on the weekend of Saturday 2nd August. Winslow United play in the league Spartan South Midlands Premier Division.

The winner of that game will be away to Marlow on Saturday 16th August.

In the FA Trophy, the Moles will travel to East Grinstead Town, who play in the Isthmian League South East Division, in the First Round Qualifying on Saturday 6th September.

In the FA Youth Cup, the young Moles travel to Ardley United in the Preliminary Round with the game being played w/c 1st September.

Confirmation of the date / time of the fixtures will be released in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our socials and website.

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Happy 60th Birthday Mr Chairman

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Wow, the big man is 60!!

We all just wanted to wish the BIG man, the Boss, the Guvnor, our Chairman Andy the best of birthdays.

Andy celebrates his 60th Birthday today and I think you’ll all agree with me that he doesn’t look a day over 59 !!

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Always busy with the club, whether that be welcoming visitors to the ground with his massive smile, prepping the pitches ahead of fixtures or working on the behind The scenes stuff ! The club simply couldn’t function without you !

So, we all hope you enjoy your Birthday trip away from Binfield FC and have a fantastic time with your family and loved ones. You deserve the break and we hope you are well and truly spoilt!!

Wishing you all the best from Binfield FC

P.s. Don’t worry, no one will touch the pitches whilst you are away 😁

Craig Gilbert, Vice Chairman

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Season Start Date

FA Cup

We now know our season start date for the 1st team

We will play in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup on Saturday 2 August 2025.

We will find out our opponent next Friday 4th July.

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Pre-Season Friendlies

The club are pleased to announce the dates of the pre-season friendlies as Ross and his management team prepare for the new season;

9th July – Burnham FC – Away @ The 1878 Stadium, SL1 8JG
11th July – Woodley United FC – Home @ Kings Academy, RG42 4FS
12th July – Eversley & California FC – Away @ Bob Schofield Way, RG27 0NS
17th July – Woking FC XI – Away @ Woking Academy
19th July – Brockenhurst FC – Away @ Meadans Skoda Arena, SO42 7RE
22nd July – Marlow FC – Away @ Alfred Davis Memorial Ground, SL7 3ED
26th July – Hadley FC – Away @ Brickfield Lane, EN5 3LD
29th July – Wokingham Town – Home @ Kings Academy, RG42 4FS

Please note that the two ‘home’ games are being played at Kings Academy, RG42 4FS. This is due to the pitch maintenance work that is taking place at the Iconic Stadium.

FiB Awards

Football In Berkshire Awards

Last night was the annual Football In Berkshire awards, with 19 awards it was a true celebration of everything non-league football in Berkshire.

The Moles were shortlisted in four categories; Best Website, Best Photography – Daisy Spiers, Best Physio – Salil Das and Best Young Player (Male) – CJ Fubler.

We came away with a win for best website – the second year that we have won it. Congratulations to all of the nominees, it was no mean feat to be shortlisted.

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Club photographer Daisy Spiers being interview by FiB Awards host Paul Watson.