Author: Andrew Spiers

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Introducing: Raynes Park Vale FC

Raynes Park Vale F.C.

Following the 5-0 defeat to Flackwell Heath in the County Cup, the Moles hope to continue their good league form for the visit of Raynes Park Vale.

Due to the wet weather we have had recently, please keep an eye on our social media channels for any updates on pitch inspections.

Matchday: Saturday 1st March 2025. KO: 3pm

Who are Raynes Park Vale FC?

Raynes Park Vale FC was formed in 1995 following the merger of Raynes Park and Malden Vale (formed 1967). The new merged club joined the Combined Counties Football League. They have participated in national Cup competitions and their best finish was in 1997-98 when they finished fourth. The reserve team won the Combined Counties Reserve League twice, then joined the Suburban League before being disbanded for financial reasons. They rejoined the combined counties reserve league and won the League and Cup double in the 2012-13 season. The reserve league was later disbanded, and they rejoined the Suburban League. Gavin Bolger, a former AFC Wimbledon player, took over as 1st team Manager midway through the 2013-14 season and stepped down following the 2020/21 season. Josh Gallagher was appointed as the new First Team Manager before the start of the 2021/22 season.

Head To Head

Earlier this season, away at Grand Drive, the Moles were 2-0 down at half time before making a comeback and finishing 4-2 winners. Goals from Luke Wayborn, Daniel Lewis, Jamie Hilton and Mitchell Parker. Last season, RPV won the home game 4-0 whilst the return fixture at The Iconic Stadium ended 0-0.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate. Please note that we are a cashless stadium. Only card  and contactless payment are accepted on the gate, for food and in the bar.

Prices are;

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

About Hill Farm Lane

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

The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.

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.

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.

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.

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Match Photos: Flackwell Heath – H

The Moles played the first of two cups games in a week. This one was the Berks & Bucks FA Senior Cup quarter final against Flackwell Heath which, due to the poor weather, was played at The SB Stadium – home of Bracknell Town FC.

The Moles run up against a strong Flackwell Heath side who ran out 5-0 winners. They will now travel to Beaconsfield for the semi final.

Next Tuesday, the Moles will face Billericay away in the Velocity Cup semi-final.

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March Fixtures

The Moles have a busy fixture list in March with 8 games including Velocity Trophy semi final.

As with any fixtures at this time of year, keep an eye on socials and the website for any postponements.

March 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Binfield vs Raynes Park Vale

March 4, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
Velocity Trophy
Billericay Town FC vs Binfield

March 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
South Park vs Binfield

March 11, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Binfield vs Hartley Wintney FC

March 15, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Rayners Lane FC vs Binfield

March 18, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Binfield vs Rayners Lane FC

March 21, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Binfield vs Ashford Town (Middx)

March 29, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Met Police vs Binfield

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Venue Change: Flackwell Heath

Due to the recent weather and the fact that both clubs pitches are not playable, tonights Berks and Bucks Senior Cup fixture against Flackwell Heath has been switched to The SB Stadium – home of Bracknell Town.

The address is Bottom Meadow, Sandhurst GU47 9AE.

Directions and car parking information can be found on the Bracknell Town website – https://www.bracknelltownfc.com/how-to-find-us/

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Watch Rechan’s Goal Against Hartley Wintney

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U23 – March Fixtures

The Moles U23 Development side have a busy month – 5 games including 3 home games;

Sat 01 Mar 2025 @ 14:00
Goring United v Binfield Development U23 – Gardiner Recreation Ground

Sat 08 Mar 2025 @ 14:00
Binfield Development U23 v Westwood Wanderers Reserves – The Iconic Stadium, Binfield

Sat 15 Mar 2025 @ 14:00
Binfield Development U23 v Burghfield Reserves – The Iconic Stadium, Binfield

Sat 22 Mar 2025 @ 14:00
Penn & Tylers Green U23 v Binfield Development U23 – French School Meadow

Sat 29 Mar 2025 @ 14:00
Binfield Development u23 v Maidenhead Town – The Iconic Stadium, Binfield

Get down and watch the U23 Moles in action. See if you can spot a future first team player – we currently have two past U23 players in the first team squad.

Sam Bartlett

Welcome Sam

He’s already been at the club for a couple of weeks and made an immediate impact but we thought it was about time we gave Sam an official welcome.

Sam Bartlett joins us from Hartley Wintney and already has 3 assists in a couple of games.

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Introducing: Flackwell Heath FC

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The Moles are back in cup action with a Berks & Bucks County Cup quarter final against Flackwell Heath – a team we are familiar with from our Hellenic Days.

Matchday: Tuesday 25th February 2025. KO: 7.45pm

Who are Flackwell Heath FC?

Flackwell Heath Football Club was founded in 1907 and initially competed in the High Wycombe and District League, where they enjoyed significant success, winning the league and the High Wycombe Senior Challenge Cup twelve times each. In 1950, they progressed to Division Two of the Great Western Combination, winning it at the first attempt and earning promotion to Division One, later renamed the Premier Division. The club secured league titles in 1957–58 and 1962–63 before the league dissolved in 1964, forcing them to return to the High Wycombe and District League. Further success followed in 1974–75 with victories in the Reading Senior Cup and the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup. Their upward trajectory continued in 1976 when they moved to the Hellenic League, gaining promotion to the Premier Division in their first season. They later joined the Athenian League in 1982, but after its dissolution in 1984, they transitioned to the Isthmian League, moving through its divisions until structural changes in 2006 placed them in Division One North.

After finishing bottom in 2006–07, Flackwell Heath were relegated to the Hellenic League Premier Division, where they won the title in 2014–15 but declined promotion due to travel costs. The following season, they claimed the Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy. In 2021, the club moved to the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division before being transferred again to the Combined Counties League Premier Division North. Their most recent success came in the 2023–24 season when they won the Premier Division North, earning promotion to Division One Central of the Southern League.

Cup Run So Far

To get to the quarter finals, Flackwell beat Didcot Town 3-1 in the 3rd round and Aylesbuy United 2-0 in the 4th round. Whilst the Moles, beat Maidenhead United 2-1 in the 3rd round and Aylesbury Vale Dynamos 2-1 in the 4th round.

The winner will play Beaconsfield Town away. The other semi-final will be played between Bracknell Town and MK Dons. The semi-finals are scheduled to be played on Tuesday 11th March.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate. Please note that we are a cashless stadium. Only card  and contactless payment are accepted on the gate, for food and in the bar.

Prices are;

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

About Hill Farm Lane

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

The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.

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.

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.

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.

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Binfield Junior Football 5 a-side Tournament 2025

Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June, 2025

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We are pleased to invite you to participate in the annual Binfield Football Club Junior Tournament, 2025. Unfortunately due to the EBFA season being extended by a week we are unable to host on the normal second weekend of May slot so for this year only the event will be held over the weekend of Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June.

Applications will be processed on a “first come, first served” basis. The closing date for applications will be Friday, 25th April 2025.

This year we are also expanding the number of entries available for the girls only age groups which are all being run on Sunday 1st June.

All age groups will operate as a 5-a-side tournament and will be open to boys and girls teams in the age groups U7 through U13 (mixed sex teams also welcome). This year our girls only age groups are U8, U10 & U12.

Entry Fee: £50 per team Maximum squad size 8 players.

Saturday 31st May (am)

U07 Boys (mixed) (5-a-side) 20 places
U09 Boys (mixed) (5-a-side) 20 places

Saturday 31st May (pm)

U08 Boys (mixed) (5-a-side) 20 places
U10 Boys (mixed) (5-a-side) 20 places

Sunday 1st June (am)

U11 Boys (mixed) (5-a-side) 15 places
U13 Boys (mixed) (5-a-side) 15 places
U8 Girls (girls only) (5-a-side) 10 places

Sunday 1st June (pm)

U12 Boys (mixed) (5-a-side) 20 places
U10 Girls (girls only) (5-a-side) 10 places
U12 Girls (girls only) (5-a-side) 10 places

Online entry for the Tournament can be made as follows, you will need a PayPal account to make payment:

Online – Entry & payment via link; www.tournify.uk/live/binfieldfc or use the QR code below:

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Your place will only be confirmed once the payment process is completed AND you have received an email confirming that your payment has been received. Previous tournaments were over-subscribed so it is advisable to complete your online registration and make your payment as soon as possible. The deadline for entries is Friday 25th April 2025.

Start times and rules of the tournament will be provided following acceptance of your entry, but please note that our annual competitions start at 9:00am on both days.

We look forward to welcoming you and thank you in advance, for continuing to support our Binfield Junior Football Tournament.

Email address for any enquiries: Tournament@binfieldfc.com

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Entry Process

To clarify, a place may be reserved at any time, however, it will only be confirmed once full payment has been received.

Entries will be based on a ‘first come – first served’ basis, with fully paid entries taking priority over unpaid reserved teams.

Refunds will be given if a replacement team can be found in the event that a confirmed team needs to cancel, or if Binfield Football Club cancels the event.

Format and Goals

Subject to the number of teams that register, we aim for teams in each age group, with the exception of U7’s, to play 8 games in 2 phases (each game being 8 mins in duration). The U7 Boys will play, subject to the number of teams registered, 4 games (each game being 12 mins in duration).

Goals will be either 8’ x 4’(U7’s only) or 12’ x 6’ (all other age groups).

Car Parking

Car parking will be available in one of our car parks which are a 2 – 5 minute walk to the pitches. Disabled parking for blue badge holders will be available in the clubhouse car park with wheelchair access to the pitches. Please allow plenty of time to park your car as the narrow lanes close to the club do get extremely busy at the tournament registration times.

Car parking will be £5 to include a program and free access to the Binfield Junior Tournament app.

Timings

Please be aware that your age group may need to register from 08:30 and start games at 09:00, or may finish at 17:30/18:0

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Introducing: Westfield FC

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The Moles are a run of three games unbeaten. They will hope to continue that form with a trip to Woking to play Westfield FC.

Date: Saturday 22nd February 2025
KO: 3.00pm

Who are Westfield FC?

Westfield FC play in the Westfield area of Woking, Surrey. They were founded in 1953 as Westfields Boys Club. The club played in the Combined Counties from 1980 until 2018 when they were promoted to the Isthmian League South Central Division One.

In their first season, they finished fifth and qualified for the end of the seasons play-offs. They lost in the play-off semi-final 2-1 to our neighbours Bracknell Town. After the two seasons abandoned due to Covid, they finished 16th in the league last season.

Head to head record

The Moles don’t have a good record against Westfield with only one win in seven meetings. They lost 7-2 on their visit to Woking Park last season.

Tickets

Prices are;

  • Adults £10
  • Concessions £5 (Over 65 – Students with ID)
  • U16 £3
  • U12 FREE

About Woking Park

Address: Woking Park, Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9BA

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“The Boys Were Fantastic Today”

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Match Photos: Hartley Wintney – A

The Moles were on the road with a tough midweek tie against promotion chasing Hartley Wintney. The Moles took an early lead with a shot from outside the box from Rechan Espirit. They could have had several more in the first half with a couple of shots hitting the post.

In the second half, Hartley thought they had scored but the officials ruled that the ball hadn’t crossed the line. The Moles sealed the win in the final minute when Ethan Lindo was fouled in the box and Razhir Smith-Jones converted the penalty.

The Moles jumped Southall in the table and are now 11 points above the relegation zone. They travel to Woking on Saturday to play Westfield – a team that are only 6 points and 3 positions above the Moles.

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