Author: Andrew Spiers

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Introducing: Flackwell Heath FC

Flackwell Heath Fc

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: Tuesdsay 11th 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 one of the winners of the other quarter finalists;

  • Bracknell Town First v Reading FC First
  • Hungerford Town FC First v Milton Keynes Dons FC First
  • Binfield First v Flackwell Heath FC First

And Beaconsfield Town FC First have already beaten Wycombe Wanderers FC First 4 – 3.

Weather permitting all of the ties will be played on the 11th and 12th February.

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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Watch Razhrs First Senior Hat-trick

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Binfield Fire U13 – Top of Table Clash

In a top of the table clash, Fire came up against the free scoring league leaders.

Fire showed immense effort and commitment in every challenge and playing with pride for 70 minutes, unfortunately falling to a 2-0 defeat.  

A special mention for Isaac covering in goal but the coaches were full of pride for outstanding attitude from each and every team member. 

Binfield Fire 0-2 Wokingham Sumas

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Fixture Updates

We have now rescheduled some of the postponement matches;

  • The home game against Hartley Wintney will now be played on Tuesday 11th Match at 7:45pm at the Iconic Stadium
  • The home game against Rayners Lane will now be played on Tuesday 18th March at 7:45pm at the Iconic Stadium.

This means that currently all postponed matches have now been rearranged. Check out the fixtures page for the full list.

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Match Photos: Sutton Common Rovers – Away

On a cold and wet Friday night, the Moles travelled to Carshalton to play Sutton Common Rovers in a six pointer. The Moles came away with all of the points that to Razhir Smith-Jones who scored his first senior hat-trick with 2 goals in the first half and a penalty in the second half. The Moles finished 3-1 winners.

Photographer Daisy Spiers travelled to capture the action.

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Introducing: Sutton Common Rovers FC

Sutton Common Rovers

The Moles are back on the road with a trip to Carshalton to play Sutton Common Rovers FC.

Matchday: Friday 7th February. KO 8pm

Who are Sutton Common Rovers FC?

Sutton Common Rovers were founded in 1978 as Inrad F.C and went through several name changes before they settled on their current name. The club started playing Saturday League football in 2004-5 and progressed into the Combined Counties league in 2007. They narrowly missed promotion in their debut session but were promoted to the Premier Division the following year.

After finishing second in the league behind Chertsey Town, they were promoted to Isthmian league in 2021/22. This also coincided with them reaching the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time, losing a reply to Jersey Bulls.

So Far This Season

The Moles have played SCR back in October at the Iconic and came out 2-0 winners with both goals from Kickie Dzimba. The teams have met 8 times in recent seasons with the Moles winning five times, losing twice and with one draw

Sutton Common Rovers currently sit 19th in the league with 22 points and the Moles in 16th place on 28 points.

About War Memorial Sports Ground, Carshalton

Sutton Common Rovers are currently ground sharing with Carshalton Athletic FC.

Address: War Memorial Sports Ground, Colston Avenue, Carshalton SM5 2PW

Tickets

£10 – Std entry
£7 – Concessions
£5 – Young adults
£3 – Teens

Includes a voucher for a £3 SCR BEST BURGER

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Velocity Cup Semi Final

The draw has been made for the semi-final of the Velocity Cup and the reward for beating Hastings is another tough away trip – this time to Billericay Town.

Billericay play in the Isthmian Premier Division and at the time of writing, sit second in the league behind Dover Athletic on goal difference.

The other semi final will be between Chatham Town and the winner of Leatherhead vs Hendon. The last Quarter Final, between Leatherhead and Hendon, is scheduled for Tuesday 18th February. 

Dates and all the details to be confirmed.

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Binfield U13 Fire

U13 Binfield Fire Win On The Road Again

Binfield U13 Fire took on one of the newly promoted teams with both teams playing football in great spirits.  In a battle in which both midfields and defences dominated, it was great to see Fire taking a lot of what they’re learning in training into the games.  

In a very close match Fire deservedly run out 2-1 winners for back to back away wins.

Goal scorers. Lama Mudzingwa & Erian Fourie

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Introducing: Hayes & Yeading FC

Hayes & Yeading United Fc

After the disappointment of two home postponements, the Moles are hoping that the weather is kinder for the tie against Hayes & Yeading.

Matchday: Tuesdsay 4th February 2025. KO: 7.45pm

Who are Hayes & Yeading FC?

Hayes & Yeading United Football Club was formed on 18 May 2007 through the merger of Hayes F.C. and Yeading F.C., two Conference South clubs. After a season of consolidation, the newly merged side took many people by surprise in 2008/09 when a late season Conference South record equalling run of 10 consecutive victories saw a play-off place earned. Looking dead and buried at 4-0 down after 50 minutes of the semi-final first leg, only a dreamer would have predicted a place in the final. Dreams do come true though and two late first leg goals and a 4-0 extra time victory in the second leg at Eastleigh saw the final reached. A tight final ensued but Hampton & Richmond Borough were seen off by the odd goal in five and promotion was achieved to the pinnacle of non-league football, the Conference Premier. United more than held their own in the top flight for the first two seasons but with a much reduced budget and 5 years of ground sharing due to the late completion of the Club’s new stadium, United hit the relegation trap-door in April 2012 and again in April 2016 and April 2017 before beginning its life in a new Stadium in 2017/18, losing the promotion play-off semi-final to Cambridge City at season end before a switch to the Isthmian League for 2018/19 saw United romp to the title and promotion with a 16 point advantage at season end. This was followed by two seasons being cancelled part way through due to the Covid-19 pandemic before a completed 2021/22 season saw United finish as runners-up only to fall at the final hurdle with a play-off final defeat. The 2022/23 season saw the Middlesex Senior Cup won for the first time with United just missing out on the play-offs, finishing in 7th position.

Head To Head

We don’t think the two sides have met in a competitive game. However, they did meet in a friendly two season ago where Hayes & Yeading were 3-0 winners. You can read a match report here.

Hartley & Yeading currently sit 9th in the league on 42 points whilst the Moles are in 16th with 28 points.

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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February Fixtures

The Moles go into February with a busy schedule of 7 fixtures including a cup quarter final against Flackwell Heath. As with any game at this time of year, keep an eye on social media and the website for any changes due to the weather.

February 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Binfield vs Hartley Wintney FC

February 4, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
Binfield vs Hayes & Yeading United FC

February 7, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
Sutton Common Rovers vs Binfield

February 11, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
Binfield vs Flackwell Heath

February 15, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Binfield vs Badshot Lea

February 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
Hartley Wintney FC vs Binfield

February 22, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Westfield vs Binfield