We were pleased to welcome our U12 Redhawks team as mascot for the game against the Met Police. We hoped you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again at the Iconic Stadium.
Author: Andrew Spiers
Thanks From Tyler D’Cruz
Almost a year ago to the day on January 20th 2024 during the league fixture between Met Police and Binfield FC, Tyler D’Cruz suffered a serious head injury which required urgent medical attention. As soon as the incident occurred he was attended to by an incredible team of medical personnel from both Binfield and Met Police, the level of care went far beyond the match and way into the night. If these people hadn’t done what they did that day, Tyler wouldn’t be able to be here for this moment.
During the recent visit of the Met Police to the Iconic Stadium, Tyler was reunited with Salil Das from Binfield and Megan Partington from Met Police, the physios from both teams who led his medical care and presented them with a token of his and the whole clubs appreciation.
Match Photos: Met Police – H
The Met Police visited for a key home game for both sides. Both teams failed to take an opportunity in the first half with Tyler D’Cruz sent off in the 38th minute when he received his second yellow card.
The Moles broke the deadlock in the 71st minute when Razhir Smith-Jones bundled the ball over the line.
Photographer Daisy Spiers was there to capture the action.
December’s Moment of the Month
Last Night CJ picked up December’s Moment of the Month Award at training.
The newly named trophy was awarded for CJ’s outstanding double save to earn us a point against Kingstonian.
Berks & Bucks County Cup – Quarter Final
We will host Flackwell Heath in the Quarter Final of the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup on Tues 11th Feb with a 19:45 KO.
Introducing: Met Police FC
Following on from their win against Aylesbury Vale Dynamos and progression in the County Cup, the Moles are back in league action against the Met Police FC.
Matchday: Saturday 18th January 2025. KO: 3pm
Who are Met Polic FC?
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. Despite finishing eighth in the Premier Division South in 2022–23, the club were voluntarily relegated to the South Central Division of the Isthmian League.
Head To Head
Last season, The Moles got their first win of the season against the Met Police when they won 2-1 away at Imber Court. This win was the start of the great escape.
Over the last two seasons, the Moles have won 2 games, Met Police have won 1 with 1 draw.
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.
Kitchen Vacancy
We’re looking for new people to expand our clubhouse kitchen rota on first team matchdays. This is an opportunity for anyone interested to join a wonderful team of people that help make our matchdays happen behind the scenes.
This role would be working as part of a rotation of cooking and/or serving refreshments to supporters during games and cooking/serving players and officials food after the match. We will need a minimum of 2 people in the kitchen per match day to carry out cooking/serving of food for our wonderful fans, players and visitors.
The rotation will be in effect for any Binfield FC first team home game, weekends and midweek games, but if you have a preference we’re always flexible. Life comes first!
If you or anyone you know would be interested please contact us to discuss further and answer any questions you may have. We can also happily give you a walkthrough in person at a home game if you’d like to see the kitchen in action.
COYM!
Match Photos: Aylesbury Vale Dynamos – H
The Moles faced Aylesbury Vale Dynamos in the last 16 of the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup with a Quarter Final tie against Flackwell Heath awaiting the winners.
The Moles took the lead with a Conner Jeanes goal before Ethan Gold was sent off just before half-time. Vale equalised half way through the second half before Razhir Smith-Jones sealed it for the Moles.
Introducing: Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC
After the disappointment of the New Years Day defeat and the postponement against Hayes, the Moles take on Aylesbury Vale Dynamos in the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup.
Matchday: Tuesday 14th January 2025. KO: 7:45pm
Who are Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC?
The club originated in the 1930s as Negretti and Zambra, serving as a works team for the Negretti and Zambra company in London. Following the company’s relocation to Aylesbury in 1949, the club joined the Aylesbury & District League in 1954 after the establishment of sports facilities. As time progressed, the club transitioned to the Wycombe & District League and eventually reached Division One of the Chiltonian League in 1988, finishing as runners-up in 1989–90, which led to their promotion to the Premier Division. The club achieved notable success during this period, including winning the Wycombe Senior Cup in 1995 and securing runner-up positions in both their initial Premier Division season and again in 1996–97.
In 2000, after a league merger, the club opted to join Division One of the Spartan South Midlands League and merged with Belgrave F.C., adopting the name Haywood United. The club continued to progress, finishing as runners-up in Division Two during the 2001–02 season and winning the Division One title in 2003–04, which earned them promotion to the Premier Division. Renamed Aylesbury in 2005, they won the Premier Division title in their first season and later qualified for promotion play-offs in 2014–15. However, after a challenging 2018–19 season that resulted in relegation due to regulatory issues, they merged with Bedgrove Dynamos and became Aylesbury Vale Dynamos.
Cup Run So Far
In the first round of the cup, Aylesbury Vale Dynamos beat Abingdon United 2-1 away. In the 2nd round, they beat Newport Pagnell away 1-0 and in the 3rd round, they beat Marlow at home 2-1.
In the 3rd round, the Moles beat Maidenhead United 2-1 at home.
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 over 100 spaces available to park at the ground.
Photos: Moneyfields Away
The Moles travelled down the A3 to play Moneyfields FC. A bad day at the Moles meant that the Moles lost 5-0.
The Moles will hope to bounce back on Tuesday when they welcome Aylesbury Vale Dynamos to the Iconic Stadium for a Berks & Bucks FA Senior Cup game.
December’s Player of the Month
Jack Brewer takes home December’s Player of the Month for his brilliant defensive display since coming into the side. He beats goal machine Rahzir Smith-Jones and Tyler D’Cruz to the award.
Fixture Updates
Due to the recent wet and cold weather, we have had to rearrange some of our upcoming fixures.
The Berks and Bucks FA Senior Cup tie against Aylesbury Vale Dynamos will now be played at the Iconic Stadium on Tuesday 14th January.
Which means that the away game against Hartley Wintney has now been moved to Tuesday 18th February.
We would like to thank both clubs, the Isthmian League and the County FA for their assistance in rearranging these fixtures.
Introducing: Moneyfields FC
After two postponements, the Moles travel down the A3 to play league newcomers Moneyfields FC.
Mathday: Saturday 11th January 2025. KO: 3pm
Who are Moneyfields FC?
The club began as Portsmouth Civil Service in the Portsmouth Saturday League in 1987, achieving significant success early on. In 1990–91, they won the Portsmouth Senior Cup and the Saturday League Premier Division, earning promotion to Division Three of the Hampshire League. The club continued its impressive run by winning the Portsmouth Senior Cup, Hampshire Intermediate Cup, and Division Three title the following season, securing promotion to Division Two. In 1992–93, they won Division Two, earning a third successive promotion to Division One of the Hampshire League, and in 1994, the club was renamed Moneyfields.
The club’s success continued with the Division One championship in 1996–97 and subsequent promotion to the Wessex League. They became members of Division One when the league merged with the Hampshire League in 2004, with the division being renamed the Premier Division in 2005. Moneyfields won the Portsmouth Senior Cup in 2012–132 and were Premier Division runners-up in 2016–17, earning promotion to the Southern League. After fluctuating between divisions and winning multiple Portsmouth Senior Cups, the club voluntarily relegated to the Wessex League Premier Division in 2021. Their persistence paid off in the 2023–24 season when they won the Premier Division title, securing promotion to the Isthmian League’s South Central Division.
Head To Head
We believe that this will be the first time the two clubs have played each other. In their last game out on New Years Day, the Moles lost 1-0 to local rivals Ascot. Moneyfields beat Ashford Town 5-1.
Where do Moneyfields FC play?
John Jenkins Stadium, Moneyfield Avenue, Baffins, Portsmouth, PO3 6LA
Both card and cash payments are accepted for entry at the turnstiles – but please note that, once inside, the John Jenkins Stadium is a CASHLESS stadium.
Ticket prices:
Adults: £10
Concessions: £6 [65+]
12-17s: £2 (ID must be shown if requested, if not then entry is £6).
Under-12s: Free with Paying Adult
Match Postponed: Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
Unfortunately as many would’ve expected the weather has got the better of us and tonight’s Berks and Bucks FA Senior Cup tie against Aylesbury Vale Dynamos has been postponed.
Keep an eye on the website and social media for the rearranged fixture.
