The Moles went into this Velocity Cup tie on the back of three wins. The question was could they extend this run against a side from the league above.
In the end, the result was not in doubt. The Moles were a stronger side and came out 4-1 winners. Goals from Mitch Parker x 2, Razhir Smith-Jones and Connor Jeanes.
Photos from the night;
Watch the goals from the 2-0 win against Badshot Lea
After a run of 3 wins in the league, the Moles have the distraction of a Velocity Cup game against Isthmian League Premier Division side Dulwich Hamlet FC.
Fixture Date: Tuesday 15th October. KO: 7.45pm
Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, formed in 1893 by Lorraine ‘Pa’ Wilson, was a founding member of the Dulwich League in 1899, winning its inaugural championship. They later joined both the Isthmian League and Spartan League, achieving their first Isthmian League title in 1919–20, alongside an FA Amateur Cup victory. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Dulwich enjoyed significant success, winning three FA Amateur Cups and multiple Isthmian League titles. Their post-war achievements included a fourth league title in 1948–49, although the club faced relegations in later decades, bouncing between divisions.
In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Dulwich saw mixed fortunes, with relegations, promotions, and several near misses in the promotion play-offs. The club returned to the Premier Division in 2012–13 and continued to challenge for promotion. In 2017–18, they achieved a notable promotion to the National League South after winning the play-off final. However, the 2022–23 season saw Dulwich Hamlet relegated back to the Isthmian League Premier Division.
Dulwich currently sit 5th in the Isthmian Premier Division. On Saturday they beat Hasting United 3-0 in front of a crowd of 3,334.
Address: Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, East Dulwich, London SE22 8BD.
With two wins in the less than a week, the Moles were hoping to extend their winning run with an away game against Badshot Lea. The Moles with a goal in the first half from Kickie Dzimba and one in the second from Riley Robinson – the Moles were 2-0 winners and extend their winning run to 3 games.
Photographer Daisy Spiers captured the action.
The opener for Jamie Hilton
And then 90 minutes later, the winner from Ethan Gold.
The draw has been made for the 3rd round of the Berks & Bucks FA Men’s Senior Cup. The Moles have been drawn at home to National League side Maidenhead United. The tie will be played on Tuesday 12th November.
This will be a tough tie for the Moles as the two teams met in pre-season with The Magpies running out 7-0 winners.
We expect a big crowd so come down and cheer on the Moles. Final ticket information will be released nearer to the fixture.
The Moles have had a winning start to October with back to back wins against Sutton Common Rovers and Guernsey. The Moles hope to continue that run against Badshot Lea who we have beaten once this season: 3-1 in the Velocity Cup.
Fixture Date: Saturday 12th October. KO: 3pm
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.
Last season in the league, Badshot beat the Moles 3-0 at the Iconic Stadium whilst in the reverse fixture (played in Slough due to the bad weather), the Moles won 5-2 which contributed to the Great Escape.
Badshot Lea FC play at the Operatix Community Ground. The address is Westfield Lane (Entrance off Riverdale), Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4PF.
Entrance off Riverdale. Do not rely 100% on Sat Nav as Westfield Lane is a dead end and there is no vehicle access to the ground.
Following their winning start to October, the Moles travel to Guernsey in the hope of continuing their winning run.
Matchday: Wednesday 9th October. KO 7:45pm
Guernsey Football Association has existed for nearly 130 years but Guernsey FC only joined the England Football Period in 2011. They were the first team from the Channel Islands to join a mainland league – Jersey and then the Isle of Man have since followed suit.
They initially joined the Combined Counties Football League Division One which they won in their first season and gained promotion to the Premier League. After only one season in this division, they were promoted to Isthmian League Division One South. They have played at this level since – losing out in the playoffs in the 2013–14 season.
In the corresponding tie last season, the game was a thrilling 3-3 with the Moles coming back from Guernsey taking a quick 2 goal lead.
Overall the Moles have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats against the Green Lions.
This could be the Moles last ever visit to Footes Lane as Guernsey are due to move into a new stadium in 2025.
Address: Foote’s Ln, Guernsey GY6, Guernsey
Adults – £12
U16s – £5
Due to ground renovation work, the date and venue for the away league game against Ashford Town has been changed.
The game will be now be played at The Reg Madgwick Stadium (home of Cobham FC) on Friday 20th December at 7:45pm.
Address: Leg o Mutton, Downside Bridge Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3EP
As voted for by you, Binfield’s Player of the Month for September is Rahzir Smith-Jones.
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