The Moles return to Imber Court to play Met Police for what will be an emotional visit after the events of last season.
Date: Saturday 29th March 2025
KO: 3pm
The Metropolitan Police football club was established in 1919 and initially played friendlies before joining Division One East of the Spartan League in 1928. They won their division in their first season, and after league reorganisation, the club won the Premier Division title in the 1929-30 season. The club has won multiple titles and cups, including the Surrey Senior Cup, London Senior Cup, and League Cup. In 2010-11, they won Division One South, earning promotion to the Premier Division. The club has made several appearances in the FA Cup first round, with the most recent being in the 2018-19 season. They were transferred to the Premier South division of the Southern League in 2017-18 as part of the restructuring of the non-League pyramid.
The Moles travelled in mid January to Imber Court to play the Met Police without a win. The Moles took their first win thanks to goals from Ben Stallard and Tyler D’Cruz which become the start of the Moles Great Escape.
But it was the events in the last 10 minutes of the game that will live forever in the history of both clubs. Vying for the ball, Tyler D’Cruz fell and hit his head on the perimeter fencing. The outstanding assistance and teamwork from members of both clubs ensured that Tyler is still playing football for the Moles this season.
Address: Imber Court, Ember Ln, Molesey, Esher KT8 0BU
The Moles travelled to Woking to play Westfield hoping to break their three game losing run. The game didn’t start well when, after 9 minutes, Westfield broke down the pitch after a Moles attack and scored.
Mitch Parker could have scored after 25 minutes only to have one of his trademark free kicks was saved by Westfield keeper Lewis Gallifent. The Moles did equalise after 40 minutes when Ethan Lindo brilliantly controlled the ball and beat the Westfield keeper.
Westfield regained the lead 15 minutes into the second half when a free kick was played into the box and was pushed away by the Binfield keeper, but only to fall to Adebiyi, who lobs it over the keeper and into the back of the net. Substitute Dan Lewis drew the game level when he scored from close distant. In the final minutes, Moles keeper CJ pulled off a number of saves to ensure that the game finished 2-2.
The Moles now travel to Ember Court on Saturday to play the Met Police hoping to build on this draw and move up the table.
The U16 Tornadoes moved to within a point of the EBFA Div 1 title with a 5-0 win over Cookham at Kings Academy on Saturday. It wasn’t all plain sailing as Cookham made the brighter start forcing a succession of corners which were well defended by Binfield to keep the score at 0-0. Midway through the first half the home side started to find their rhythm with Riley Plant finishing a great team goal. The move started with a perfectly weighted first time ball from Evan out to fullback Freddie and four passes later found Riley bombing in at back post to side foot home.
A crazy three minutes followed with Riley adding a second as he was first to react and follow in a shot from the edge of the box then completing his hat trick with another composed finish. Three goals in as many minutes – there cannot have been a faster hat trick ever for the Moles it’s just a shame the Veo wasn’t up to capture the footage and precise timings.
The second half proved a bit stop start as the tempo slowed. Having missed a series of chances to extend the lead the Tornadoes eventually found a 4th from Lucas Jacobs before Mitch Woozley rounded things off with a 5th from the edge of the box.
Attention now turns to next week away to FAB at Bisham Abbey where a point will secure the title.
Maidenhead United 2-4 Binfield Fire
Fire were quick out the blocks and playing some lovely passes with plenty of attacking intent, creating lots of chances from through balls and corners. We took the lead when Alex whipped in a corner which Yuvi headed against the upright, as Maidenhead cleared it fell to Max whose shot dropped to Erian who scored from just inside the box.
Against the run of play Maidenhead broke forward and their forward skilfully dribbled through before equalising just before half time.
Fire again were controlling the game with plenty of shots coming before Maidenhead broke away to score against the run of play to take the lead. This spurred Fire on and went straight on the attack and with Erian laying the ball off for Ben to curl a first time shot round the keeper.
With the bit between their teeth Fire continued to attack through the middle where the spaces were opening, and Erian followed in his own shot which came off the post to give us a deserved lead.
As Maidenhead pushed for an equaliser with Evelyn controlling midfield and the defence pushing forward the ball was played through to Erian, who superbly completed his hat trick, leaving the goalkeeper stranded.
The coaching team were again proud of the efforts and attitudes of the players.
Hattrick hero Erian
After a run of three defeats, the Moles travel to Woking hoping to turn things around against Westfield FC.
Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025
KO: 7.45pm
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.
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.
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Address: Woking Park, Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9BA
It was Friday Night Football at the Iconic Stadium as the Moles welcomed Ashford Town (Middx). The game was important for both teams as the Moles wanted to create space between themselves and the bottom four whilst the Tangerines were trying to get out of the relegation zone.
After a dry week, the rain started as the match started which seemed to set the tone for the game. There were few chances for the Moles in the first half. Ashford had a couple of chances including a save from CJ which kept out a shot from Vorster and somehow missing an open goal.
The deadlock was broken at the end of the first half when Ashford took the lead as Arnold put the ball in the back of the net after the ball had been ricocheting around the box and the Moles failed to decisively clear.
In the 60th minute, the Moles brought on Brighton Morrison and Jamie Hilton to replace Razhir Smith-Jones and Rechan Espirit. The change seemed to work when the Moles scored from a cross from Brighton on the right hand side. However, the goal was given offside for reasons that I can’t explain until I see the video footage.
Ashford prevented the Moles from any further attacking opportunities and the game finished 1-0 to Ashford which lifted them out of the relegation zone.
The Moles travel to Woking on Tuesday night to play Westfield.
The Moles U18s Allied team responded well to last week’s disappointing result and with the 2-1 win last night against Wokingham Town U18s, they are still in title race, although they need a couple of results elsewhere to bring it down to our last game of season v Reading City.
The team went 1 nil up a few mins before half time with Adam Cowley who followed up on a Matt Tweed shot. They went back out in the 2nd half and extended their lead through Ellis Smith – a strike from outside of box. They should have been 3 up soon after but they hit the bar.
The game changed when they gifted a goal to Wokingham which made the last 25 minutes hard work with the team missing an open goal and a Will Braver clearance off of the line.
The team move onto the Subsidiary Cup of 4 games at the Iconic Stadium on Thursday 27th which will see the appearance of some of the U16s in preparation for next season.
Binfield U9 Colts boys team are looking for players for next season.
The team will be playing 7v7 games in the EBFA Div 2 with match days on Saturdays. Training will be Monday night 6-7pm.
They are looking for Goalkeeper, Defender or Attacker.
Contact Darren on inter2007darren@yahoo.co.uk for more details.
Friday night football is back at the Iconic Stadium. The visitors this time are Ashford Town (Middx).
Matchday: Friday 21st March 2025. KO: 7.45pm
The club was established in 1958 as Ashford Albion and joined Division Two of the Hounslow & District League. They were promoted to the Premier Division in 1964 when they adopted they current name.
They joined the Combined Counties in 1990, the same year that they add Middx to their name to avoid confusion with a club in Kent that shared the same name. They finished as runners-up in 1993–94, and won the league the following season. They then went onto win the league three times in a row and again in 1999-2000 when they were promoted to Division 3 of the Isthmian League.
After a promotion to Division 2, they were then moved around several divisions and league before being transferred to the South Central Division of the Isthmian League at the end of the 2017–18 season.
The head to head record between the two clubs are fairly even. The Moles have won 4, The Tangerines 3 with 1 draw. Earlier this season, the away game saw Ashford take a 3-0 lead in at half time before Razhir Smith-Jones pulled one back for the game to finish 3-1 to Ashford.
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.
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Address: The Iconic Stadium, Hill Farm Lane, Binfield RG42 5NR
Hill Farm Lane is a modern non-league football ground with parking on site, disabled access and more including:
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.
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.
Binfield U13 Fire 3-3 Berks County Pythons
Fire started on the front foot with some really good through balls played from Ben, Erian and Yuvi with the upright stopping us taking an early lead.
Against the run off play, Berks County beat the offside trap to score the opener before quickly adding two more goals. Fire responded straight from kick off with the ball going out to Alex who played to Erian to pull a goal back before half time.
Into the second half it was one way traffic with attempt after attempt resulting in Erian picking up his second goal from close range. Berks County countered and nearly restored a 2 goal lead before Max superbly cleared off the line. With Max and Alfie battling away for every ball it was only a matter of time before we scored again, with the goal coming in the final minute and Erian completing his hat-trick sliding in at the back post.
The coaching team were happy with battling qualities recovering from 3 down to secure the draw
After the 4-0 defeat to Hartley Wintney on Tuesday night, the Moles travelled to Bedfont to play Rayners Lane hoping to restart their winning ways. Unfortunately, today was not the day for that.
The Moles were 4-0 down within 30 minutes and Ethan Lindo pulled one back for them to go in 4-1 down at half-time. The Moles management team shuffled the pack at the break and introduced Riley Robinson and Malachi Henry. For a while, it seemed that this might turn around fortunes when Tyler D’Cruz scored a goal in the 65 minute. However, that was the best of the second half and in the 85th minute Rayners Lane put the game to bed with a 5th goal for the game to finish 5-2.
The Moles welcome Ashford Town (Middx) to the Iconic Stadium on Friday for a game which will be important for the visitors as they try and avoid relegation.
Photos: Daisy Spiers
The Allieds endured a frustrating evening, drawing 3-3 against Burnham U18s. The game began ominously for the Allieds, conceding a goal within the first two minutes. However, they showed resilience and determination, clawing their way back into the contest. Dan Snow and Matt Tweed scored crucial goals in the final five minutes of the first half, turning the tide of the game but a missed penalty meant that they went in 2-1 at the break.
The second half saw the Allieds struggle to maintain their momentum. They gifted their opponents an equaliser at the start of the half, undoing their hard work from the first half. Despite this setback, Lucas Jacobs restored the Allieds’ lead, making it 3-2. With just minutes left, the Allieds switched off during a short corner, allowing their opponents to level the score once more, ending the match in a 3-3 draw.
The draw feels like a significant setback for the Allieds, particularly given their title aspirations. Despite the disappointment, the Allieds demonstrated their ability to fight back from adversity, a trait that will be crucial in their upcoming fixtures.
Despite the draw, the Allieds remain top of the league albeit that the teams below have games in hand.
The Moles have only 10 game left this season and two of them are against Rayners Lane FC. The first being the away game.
Note: This fixtures is being played at Bedfont Sports FC
Date: Tuesday 14th March 2025
KO: 7.45pm
Rayners Lane Football Club, founded in 1933, has a rich history of navigating through various football leagues. Initially joining the Spartan League in the 1960s, the club experienced periods of transition, including a brief return in the 1970s where they reached the Second Round of the FA Vase. After joining the Hellenic Football League Division One in 1978 and winning the league in 1981-82, they faced challenges like relegation in 1994 due to floodlight issues. The club moved through several leagues, including the Middlesex and Chiltonian Leagues. In recent years, they’ve seen significant success under managers like David Fox, Ben Hanley, and Warren Gaddy, winning their first Middlesex Premier Cup in 2023 and securing promotions to Step 5 and Step 4 in consecutive seasons.
Last game out, Rayners Lane lost 2-0 to Hanworth Villa. Whilst the Moles had a 3-3 draw against South Park (Reigate).
Rayners Lane sit 13th in the league on 42 points whilst the Moles are just behind in 15th place on 39 points.
Address: Bedfont Sports Club, Bedfont Sports Recreation Ground, Hatton Road, Bedfont, Middlesex, TW14 9QT
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