Author: Andrew Spiers

Binfield FC

Pre-season Friendlies

The season may have only just finished but we are already starting to plan for next season.

We are pleased to announce the following pre-season friendlies;

Sat 8th July – Bracknell Town FC – Home at Hill Farm Lane, RG42 5NR

Tue 18th (evening) – Reading City FC – Home at Hill Farm Lane, RG42 5NR

Sat 29th July – Virginia Water FC – Away at The Timbers, GU25 4HT

Tue 1st Aug (evening) – Basingstoke Town FC – Home at Hill Farm Lane, RG42 5NR

We will publicise more information about each game nearer the time. We are also finalising the details of a couple more fixtures. Keep an eye on our website and social media platforms for all of the latest updates.

The Binfield FC badge. Photo: Neil Graham.

2023/24 Season Start Dates

The Moles will kick-off the 2023/24 Isthmian South Central League season on the 12th August 2023 and end on the 27th April 2024. If we go one better than this season, then the play off semi-finals are the following week, and play off finals the Bank Holiday weekend.

We are still finalising the details of our pre-seasons friendlies and will be announce the dates and opposition in the coming weeks.

Who are the Moles playing next season?

The FA have just announced the teams that will be playing in the Isthmian League South Central Division for the 2023/24 season. We already knew we wouldn’t be playing Basingstoke Town and Walton & Hersham as they both got promoted. Unfortunately, Bedfont Sports and Tooting & Mitcham were both relegated so they will missing as well.

So next season, we will be travelling to Corinthian Casuals and Hartley Wintney who were both relegated and to our near neighbours Ascot United alongside Bashot Lea, Raynes Park Vale who were promoted. We are also joined by Metropolitan Police who took voluntary relegation.

Marlow and Merstham have both been moved sideways into other Step 4 leagues.

The full team list is;

  • Ascot United
  • Ashford Town (Middx)
  • Badshot Lea
  • Binfield
  • Chertsey Town
  • Chipstead
  • Corinthian Casuals
  • Guernsey
  • Hanworth Villa
  • Hartley Wintney
  • Leatherhead
  • Metropolitan Police
  • Northwood
  • Raynes Park Vale
  • South Park (Reigate)
  • Southall
  • Sutton Common Rovers
  • Thatcham Town
  • Uxbridge
  • Westfield
Binfield FC Junior Tournament. Photo: Rob Mack / Shooting Stars.

Junior Tournament App

For the first time in the tournaments history we are able to provide all participants, coaches and spectators the opportunity to follow their progress online by accessing the tournament app. Please use the QR code below or use the following website address:

www.tournify.uk/live/binfieldfc

Binfield Football Club is happy to offer free Wi-Fi access for the duration of the tournament. By connecting to the free Wi-Fi you agree to the Club’s Guest Wi-Fi Wireless Networking Acceptable Use Policy which can be accessed on the Club’s website www.binfieldfc.com

SSID name – Binfield  External
Password  = Tournament2023

Match Preview: Leatherhead FC – Away

Back in August when the season started, this day seemed a long way away but it is now here. The last game of the season – away at Leatherhead FC.

Matchday: April 22nd, 2023
Kickoff: 3:00 PM

About Leatherhead FC

Leatherhead came into being in its’ current form with the merger of Leatherhead Rose and Leatherhead United just after the end of the Second World War. They based themselves at the home of Leatherhead United, Fetcham Grove. This is still there home to this day.

The merger club won the Surrey League four times in a row before moving across to the Metropolitan and District league in 1950.

In the 1970s, they had several runs deep into the FA Cup. In 1974, they beat Colchester in the 2nd round, Brighton in the 3rd round before losing 3-2 away at Leicester City despite being 2-0 up.

They struggled in the early 1980s and were relegated down to Isthmian Division 2. In 2011, they had an extra time win over Dulwich Hamlet to take them back into the Premier Division. They only survived for one season before being relegated back to Division One South. Another promoted via playoffs and relegated places them into the South Central Division.

Head To Head

The Moles beat Leatherhead at Hill Farm Lane 2-1 back in November with goals coming from Connor Holland and Brad Pagliaroli.

Unfortunately, the playoffs are out of reach for the Moles but there is a chance to finish the season off with a bang. The Moles currently sit 7th on 56 points and Leatherhead are 8th on 56 points.

Tickets

Prices are;

  • Adults: £12
  • Concession: £8
  • Under 16: £5
  • Under 12: Free

About Fetcham Grove

Address: Guildford Rd, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9AS

Binfield FC Junior Tournament. Photo: Rob Mack / Shooting Stars.

Our Club needs you!!  Youth Tournament Volunteers

Every year we hold our youth tournament, this generates money for the club to continue to invest in the club and subsequently your children.  We can not run this without your help and support.  

What can you do to help?  We are asking for two hours of every family’s time over the Friday 12th to Sunday 14th May. Just 2 hours anytime over 3 days! We are happy to accept more! Please can you send your availability to tournament@binfieldfc.com  If you wish to whatsapp, please use 07766 553037. 

Here are the age group timings to help you decide your availability

Saturday 13th May  Sunday 14th May  
Under 7’s Mixed  – AM  Under 8’s Mixed – AM 
Under 9’s Mixed -AM  Under 10’s Mixed – AM  
Under 11’s Mixed – PM Under 12’s Mixed – PM  
Under 13’s Mixed – PM  Under 10’s Girls only – PM  
 Under 12’s Girls only – PM  

1. Your name,  

2. Your contact number 

3. Childs name 

4 Child’s team/age group 

5. Day you can help and preferred time 

6. Preferred job, bbq, car park, litter pick after, or a float  

Match Preview: Marlow FC – Home

The season is drawing to a close and it is time for the last home game of the season with the visit of Marlow FC to Hill Farm Lane.

Matchday: Tuesday 18th April, 2023
Kickoff: 7:45 pm

About Marlow FC

Marlow FC was formed at a meeting at the Compleat Angler Hotel on 22 November 1870. In 1871-72, they competed in the FA Cup losing 2-0 to Maidenhead in the first round. In 1881–82, they reached the FA Cup semi-finals, losing 5–0 to Old Etonians.

In more recent history, the club were in the Isthmian League’s Premier Division until being relegated at the end of the 1994–95 season. Two seasons later they were relegated again. In 2004 they were moved across to Division One West of the Southern League, and were later transferred to Division One Central. In 2011–12 the club finished bottom of this league and were relegated to the Premier Division of the Hellenic League which they won at the first attempt.

They earnt promotion back to Division One Central of the Southern League. They were moved around the leagues a few times before ending up in their current league at the end of the 2017–18.

Head To Head

The Moles have beaten Marlow twice this season, both in September and in different cup competitions. They won 4-0 in the FA Trophy at Marlow before beating them 3-0 in the Velocity Trophy two weeks later at Hill Farm Lane. This seasons league fixture back in January finished 2-2.

Last season, the teams drew 1-1 at Hill Farm Lane whilst Marlow won the reverse fixture 3-0.

The Moles last game was a 1-0 win against Chipstead FC. Whilst Marlow drew 1-1 at home to Uxbridge. Marlow sit in 3rd place on 64 points whilst the Moles have dropped down to 7th place on 56 points.

Tickets

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

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £5
  • Under 16: £1

About Hill Farm Lane

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 over 100 spaces available to park at the ground.

The Binfield FC badge. Photo: Neil Graham.

Match Preview: Chipstead FC – Home

With last weeks home game against Marlow postponed due to the bad weather, the Moles are hoping for fine weather in the run up to their game with Chipstead FC at Hill Farm Lane.

Matchday: Saturday 15th April, 2023
Kickoff: 3:00 pm

About Chipstead FC

The club was founded in 1906 when locals formed a team to play workers from the nearby Netherne Hospital. They joined Surrey Intermediate league in 1962, moved up to the Surrey Premier League in 1982 before joining the Combined Counties in 1986.

They won the league title in 1989-90, were twice runners-up before winning the league again in 2006–07 and were promoted to Division One South of the Isthmian League.

Head To Head

The away game at the NRT Stadium back in December ended in a 1-1 draw. Last season, the Chipstead beat the Moles 2-1 at Hill Farm Lane whilst the away fixture finished 2-2.

On Easter Monday, Chipstead drew 1-1 with Tooting & Mitcham whilst the Moles game against Marlow FC was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. After those games, Chipstead sit 10th in league whilst Binfield sit in 7th.

Tickets

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

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £5
  • Under 16: £1

About Hill Farm Lane

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 over 100 spaces available to park at the ground.

Binfield FC

Match Preview: Marlow FC – Home

This game has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The game will now be played on 18th April at 7:45pm.

The games come thick and fast over Easter with the second game in three days. This time the Moles welcome Marlow to Hill Farm Lane.

Matchday: Monday 10th April, 2023
Kickoff: 3 pm

About Marlow FC

Marlow FC was formed at a meeting at the Compleat Angler Hotel on 22 November 1870. In 1871-72, they competed in the FA Cup losing 2-0 to Maidenhead in the first round. In 1881–82, they reached the FA Cup semi-finals, losing 5–0 to Old Etonians.

In more recent history, the club were in the Isthmian League’s Premier Division until being relegated at the end of the 1994–95 season. Two seasons later they were relegated again. In 2004 they were moved across to Division One West of the Southern League, and were later transferred to Division One Central. In 2011–12 the club finished bottom of this league and were relegated to the Premier Division of the Hellenic League which they won at the first attempt.

They earnt promotion back to Division One Central of the Southern League. They were moved around the leagues a few times before ending up in their current league at the end of the 2017–18.

Head To Head

The Moles have beaten Marlow twice this season, both in September and in different cup competitions. They won 4-0 in the FA Trophy at Marlow before beating them 3-0 in the Velocity Trophy two weeks later at Hill Farm Lane. This seasons league fixture back in January finished 2-2.

Last season, the teams drew 1-1 at Hill Farm Lane whilst Marlow won the reverse fixture 3-0.

The Moles last game was a 4-3 defeat away at Uxbridge. Whilst Marlow lost 3-1 away to South Park (Reigate). Marlow sit in 3rd place on 63 points whilst the Moles have dropped down to 7th place on 53 points.

Tickets

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

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £5
  • Under 16: £1

About Hill Farm Lane

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 over 100 spaces available to park at the ground.

Match Preview: Uxbridge FC – Away

Uxbridge FC

With only four games left, the Moles are now unbeaten in three and are on the road with a trip to Uxbridge FC

Matchday: Saturday 8th April, 2023
Kickoff: 3 pm

About Uxbridge FC

Uxbridge FC were founded in 1871, celebrated their 150th anniversary last year and are one of the oldest clubs in the South of England. During the history of the club, they have played in a number of different leagues including the Corinthian, Athenian and then the Isthmian League which they joined in 1982.

The club finished second in Division Two South in 1984–85 and gained promotion to Division One, where they remained for twenty years. In the 2004–05 season, the club moved from the Isthmian league to the Southern league. They started in the Eastern division before being switched to the Central Division. In the 2018-19, they were moved again, this time to their current league Isthmian League Division One South Central.

Head to Head

Earlier in the season, the Moles beat Uxbridge 2-1 with goals from James Beauchamp and Conor Lynch. Last season, both games between the clubs ended in a draw. The game away at the Honeycroft finished 2-2 whilst the game at Hill Farm Lane was a goalless draw.

On Tuesday, the Moles drew with Northwood 0-0 whilst Uxbridge lost 2-1 away to South Park (Reigate) FC. The Moles currently sit in 6th place on 53 points whilst Uxbridge are 14th on 40 points.

Tickets

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £5
  • Under 16: Free

About Honeycroft

Address: Horton Road, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 8HX

Match Preview: Northwood FC – Home

Northwood FC

This is the game that was originally due to be played on Saturday 1st April.

With the Moles on a two game winning run, they hope to take this good form into April with a home game against Northwood FC.

Matchday: Tuesday 4th April, 2023
Kickoff: 7:45 pm

About Northwood FC

A team was formed in Northwood back in 1899 but Northwood FC in its current form is believed to have been founded in 1926. Their initial history is unclear but they joined the Harrow & Wembley League in 1931 where they won an impressive six titles in a row prior to World War 2 and three more titles after the war. They spent the 1950s and 1960 playing mainly junior-level football.

The club joined the Isthmian League in 1992 via spells in the Hellenic and Spartan Leagues. This was one of their most successful periods which lead them gaining promotion to Step 3 and the Premier Division. They were then switched to the Southern League Premier Division but after relegation were moved back to the Isthmian League Division One North. Another switch back to the Southern League before they were moved back again to their current league – Isthmian League South Central.

Head To Head Record

The Moles last played Northwood just a month ago which ended in a 0-0 draw. Last season, it was the away team that came away with the honours. The Moles coming away with a 3-0 victory away but then losing 1-0 in the reverse fixture at Hill Farm Lane.

The Moles beat South Park 4-2 on Tuesday whilst Northwood beat Westfield 2-1. Northwood sit in 4th place, whilst the Moles in 5th having just moved into the playoff places with the win against South Park.

Tickets

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

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £5
  • Under 16: £1

About Hill Farm Lane

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 over 100 spaces available to park at the ground.

Match Preview: South Park FC – Home

South Park FC

After getting their push for promotion back on track, the Moles welcome South Park FC to Hill Farm Lane for the last game in March.

Matchday: Tuesday 28th March
Kickoff: 7.45pm

About South Park (Reigate) FC

South Park Football Club was founded in 1897 and initially played on a sports field between Crescent and Church Roads. In 1925, the club formed a partnership with the local cricket club to create the South Park Sports Association, which aimed to improve athletic facilities for both clubs and the community. The association purchased land on Whitehall Lane, which became the permanent home of the club and was renamed “King George’s Field” in 1935. The club went through some tough times during and after World War II but rebounded with the help of donations and improved facilities, including a clubhouse and showers.

In 2001, the club merged with Reigate Town Football Club and renamed itself South Park & Reigate Town Football Club until 2003. The club has since undergone many renovations, gained promotion to higher divisions, and achieved success in various cup competitions. In recent years, the club has had several changes in management, including Harrison Williams taking charge in February 2022, and most recently, the club has renamed itself South Park Reigate in July 2022 to enhance its profile locally and in the wider football community. football pyramid before being promoted to Division One of the Combined Counties League in 2002-03. The club were Combined Counties Premier Division North champions in 2021–22, earning promotion to the Isthmian League.

Head To Head Record

Last season, the corresponding fixture finished 2-1 to the Moles whilst the away game was a 2-2 draw. This season, the Moles lost the away game 3-1 back in October.

On Saturday, the Moles won 2-0 away at Merstham FC whilst South Park won 1-0 at home to Ashford Town. The Moles currently sit in 7th place on 49 points whilst South Park are 9th on 45 points.

Tickets

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

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £5
  • Under 16: £1

About Hill Farm Lane

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 over 100 spaces available to park at the ground.