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Yesterday's opener against Badshot Lea 👏#BinfieldFC | #BINBDL pic.twitter.com/tlN54V9J1b
Author: Andrew Spiers
Match Mascots: Badshot Lea
U7 Binfield Ballers were the match mascots for the home game against Badshot Lea. They had their photos taken with the players and then walked out with the teams.
We hope you enjoyed your day and look forward to seeing you back at the Iconic Stadium.
Introducing: Hartley Wintney FC
This is a game that was originally scheduled back in December. Hopefully, we will have better weather this time.
Date: Tuesday 18th February 2025
KO: 7.30pm
Who are Hartley Wintney FC?
Hartley Wintney FC was established in 1897 and played in various leagues before becoming founder members of the Home Counties League in 1978, which later became the Combined Counties League. They won three consecutive league titles in the mid-1970s and were league champions in 1982–83. They won the league’s Challenge Trophy twice, in 1987–88 and 1989–90, but went into decline in the late 1990s, finishing second-from-bottom of the league twice. They were relegated to Division One at the end of the 2004–05 season but were promoted back to the Premier Division in 2008 and again in 2012. They won the Premier Division in 2015–16 and the following season, they were able to take promotion to the East Division of the Southern League. In 2018, they won promotion to level seven the Premier South division by winning the promotion play-offs.
There are a number of ex-Moles in the Hartley squad including Liam Gavin, George Winser and Conor Lynch.
Head to head record
Last season, the honours were even with each team winning the away game. Hartley won the game at the Iconic Stadium 5-2 whilst the Moles won the return leg 4-1.
Tickets
Prices are;
- Adult – £12
- Concession – £8
- U18 – £3
- Printed Programme – £2.50
About The Memorial Playing Fields
Address: The Memorial Fields, Green Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hants RG27 8DL
Binfield Fire U13 – A Battling Defeat
Binfield Fire 1-2 Reading City FC
In a fiesty game Binfield continue to show that they are learning and growing week by week.
Even an unstoppable strike from Oscar from 25 yards today wasn’t enough for Fire as the slipped to a defeat to the hands of Reading City.
The coaching team again are extremely proud of the attitudes and efforts of each and every member of the team.
Match Photos: Badshot Lea – H
Bottom club Badshot Lea were the visitor to the Iconic Stadium and they were hoping to replicate the Moles Great Escape. In a game of few chances, it finished 1-1 with a goal from Reese Jones Jr.
Introducing: Badshot Lea FC
After the postponement of the County Cup game against Flackwell Heath, we are hoping for a dry(ish) pitch for the visit of Badshot Lea.
Matchday: Saturday 15th February 2025. KO: 3pm
Who are Badshot Lea FC?
Established in 1904, Badshot Lea Football Club played in local leagues before joining the Surrey Intermediate League, where they won Division One in 1936-37, 1937-38, and 1985-86. After winning the Challenge Cup in 1987-88 and the Invitation Cup in 1989-90, they were relegated to Division Two but won the division in 1992-93. They then moved to Division One East of the Hellenic League in 2003, winning the Supplementary Cup in 2005-06 and being promoted to the Premier Division in 2006-07. They made their debut in the FA Cup in 2014 and were relegated to Division One in 2016-17 but promoted back to the Premier Division the following season. The club was placed in the Premier Division South in 2021 and was runners-up in the division in 2022-23, earning promotion.
This Season
The Moles have played Badshot Lea twice already this season, both at Badshot. The first was a 3-1 win in the Velocity Cup with two goals from Mitch Parker and one for Charlie George. The second was a 2-0 league win with goals from Kickie Dzimba and Riley Robinson.
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
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.
Flackwell Heath Game Postponed
Tonights match against Flackwell Heath in the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
The game will now be played on Tuesday 25th February KO 7:45pm.
January Player of the Month
Four goals in January, three of which proved to be match winners, January’s Player of the Month is
Razhir Smith-Jones beating Luke Wayborn and Jack Brewer to the award.
Congratulations Raz
Introducing: 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
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.
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
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.
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.
