On paper this was going to be a tough game against National League side Maidenhead United. It seemed that way when Maidenhead took the lead after 3 minutes but two goals from cup specialist Mitch Parker ensured that the Moles were in the hat for the next round.
The Moles are back in action just over 48 hours after their 1-0 defeat against Southall FC. This time it is a Berks and Bucks Senior Cup game against National League Side Maidenhead United.
Maidenhead United Football Club, established in October 1870, is one of England’s oldest football clubs with a rich history spanning over 150 years. The club played its first match on December 17, 1870, against Windsor Home Park, and moved to its current home ground, York Road, in February 1871.York Road holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously used ground by the same club in senior football. Maidenhead United was one of the original 15 entrants in the inaugural FA Cup competition in 1871-72, reaching the quarter-finals three times in the 1870s.
The club has played in various leagues throughout its history, including the Southern League, Great Western Suburban League, Spartan League, Corinthian League, and Athenian League1. In 1919, Maidenhead FC merged with Maidenhead Norfolkians to form Maidenhead United, adopting their iconic black and white striped kit that earned them the nickname “The Magpies”. The club experienced success in the mid-20th century, winning the Corinthian League title three times between 1956 and 1963. Currently, Maidenhead United competes in the National League, the fifth tier of English football.
The Moles played the Magpies in a pre-season friendly at the Iconic Stadium with the Magpies running out 7-0 winners.
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;
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 over 100 spaces available to park at the ground.
Before their games over the weekend, various Moles teams took part in a two-minutes silence to remember armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.”
On Saturday, for the game against Southall FC, we were pleased to welcome Stuart Cook and Tony Egby from SCS Limited as guests.
Stuart Cook and Tony Egby from SCS with Moles Chairman Andy Cotton and Vice Chairman Craig Gilbert.
SCS Limited are the new first team shirt sponsor for the season and we were pleased that they visited the ground so that we could thank them in person for their support.
SCS are specialists in Diamond Drilling and you can find out more about them at https://www.scs-ltd.com/
Moles assistant manager Andy Bullett spoke to the Moles Media Team after their 1-0 home defeat to Southall.
We had match mascots from our junior U7s teams (Bees and Ballers) at our recent home game against Southall. The boys enjoyed meeting the players, walking out with the team and playing a game on the pitch at half-time. Some of them got the players to sign their programme at the end of the game.
Thanks for coming down and hope to see you back at the Iconic Stadium soon.
Following the disappointment of the defeat against Uxbridge on Tuesday night, the Moles were hoping to get back to winning ways against visitors Southall.
Unfortunately, in a tight game, it wasn’t to be with Southall coming out 1-0.
Daisy Spiers was there to capture the action.
Binfield U18 Allieds progressed into the next round of the Berks & Bucks FA Youth Midweek county cup with a win over Wallingford & Crowmarsh.
The young Moles were 3-1 up at half time. The first was a corker, 25 yard screamer into top right bins from Adam Wellman, Willem McCarthy and William Braver adding to this . In the 2nd half, Lucas Jacobs came on scoring two and Matt Tweed with a penalty.
Moles assistant Manager Andy Bullet presented Adam Cowley with the October player of the month award.
Following their defeat to Uxbridge on Tuesday, the Moles are hoping to restart their run of good form with a home game against Southall FC.
Southall FC was founded in 1871, making it one of England’s oldest football clubs and they celebrated their 150th anniversary in 2021. They played friendlies for the first 20 years before joining the West London League. Their recent history involve them playing in both the Combined Counties and Spartan South Midland leagues. They were Spartan South Midland Division One champions in 2017–18 before then playing in the Combined Counties Premier division the following season.
The club has quite a role call of former players including Les Ferndinand, Alan Devonshire, Gordon Hill and Justin Fashanu. Given their location in West London, a lot of their players have gone on to play for Brentford, QPR, Fulham amongst other clubs.
The Moles lost 2-1 to Southall in a close game with a goal from Razhir Smith-Jones. ast season, the honours were shared but with very different results. Southall won their home game 8-0 whilst the Moles won their home game 1-0.
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;
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 over 100 spaces available to park at the ground.
Former junior Moles Lewis Hall has received his first call-up to the England national team. Lewis was part of the junior setup at Binfield before being picked up by Chelsea where he broke into the first team in December 2021.
In August 2023, Lewis joined Newcastle United on a season long term and signed a permanent deal with them in July 2024. Lewis has had multiple appearances for England from U15s through to the U21s.
He is in the squad for Nation League games against Greece on 14 November and Republic of Ireland on 17 November.
Congratulations Lewis from everyone at the club.
The Moles made the trip to West London hoping to extend their winning run against Uxbridge. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be with Uxbridge coming out 2-1 winners.
The Moles manager, Ross Weatherstone, has won the Vita Risk Solutions Managers of the Month from the Isthmian League.
The win came on the back of four league victories and a win in the League Cup against Dulwich Hamlet who are one division above the Moles. This followed two heavy defeats at the end of September in which we conceded 7 goals in both games.
Ross was assisted by his management team of Andy Bullett and Keith Pennicott-Bowen.
Congratulations Ross and we look forward to seeing you back in the dugout soon.
Find out more at https://www.isthmian.co.uk/articles/vita-risk-solutions-manager-of-the-month-award-october-2024
The Moles are on a winning run of 6 games – they now travel to Uxbridge FC hoping to continue that run.
Fixture Date: Tuesday 5th November. KO: 7.45pm
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.
The games between Binfield and Uxbridge have always been close. In the last 7 meetings, 5 have been draws and each team taking one win each. The teams have already met this season and the games, at the Iconic Stadium, finished 0-0.
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The Moles kicked off November with a 2-0 win over South Park. Watch the goals below.
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