💬 ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏʏꜱ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ᴏᴜᴛꜱᴛᴀɴᴅɪɴɢ…ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ'ꜱ ꜱᴏ ᴍᴀɴʏ ᴛʜɪɴɢꜱ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ᴘʀᴏᴜᴅ ᴏꜰ@Rosco_Weathers reacts to yesterday's performance as well as maintaining our Step 4 status 🙌#BinfieldFC pic.twitter.com/Siee14nrEH
— Binfield FC (@Binfieldfc) April 22, 2025
Author: Andrew Spiers
Match Report – Leatherhead – Away
For the last time this season, the Moles were on the road – visiting Fetcham Grove to play Leatherhead FC.
In the first half, the Moles had several chances. Ethan Lindo had a one on one with the keeper and went around him but his shot was just wide. Razhir Smith-Jones had a shot which was just wide of the post. The hosts had several chances of their own but most of them were denied by the woodwork. The teams went in at half-time level 0-0.
The Moles broke the deadlock in the 49th minute when Razhir played a 1-2 with Logan Coles before Rechan Espirit fired the ball into the bottom corner. This woke this hosts up and then scored two goals in quick succession – Franzen Jones in the 56th and Barlett-Antwi in the 59th.
The Moles looked like they would keep the score at 2-1 but Leatherhead scored two late goals – a second for Bartlett-Antwi in the 89th minute and then his hat trick in the 93rd minute.
Despite the defeat, the Moles are now safe from relegation as Guernsey lost. We welcome the Green Lions to the Iconic Stadium on Thursday night before we face league champions Farnham Town for the final game of the season on Saturday.
Photos: Daisy Spiers
Guernsey – New Date
The home game against Guernsey has been rearranged for Thursday 24th April KO 7:45pm.
Introducing: Leatherhead FC
Following the postponement of the game against Guernsey on Saturday, the Moles travel on Bank Holiday Monday to Leatherhead FC.
Matchday: Monday 21st April. KO 3pm
Who are Leatherhead FC?
Leatherhead came into being in its’ current form with the merger of Leatherhead Rose and Leatherhead United just after the end of the Second World War. They based themselves at the home of Leatherhead United, Fetcham Grove. This is still there home to this day.
The merger club won the Surrey League four times in a row before moving across to the Metropolitan and District league in 1950.
In the 1970s, they had several runs deep into the FA Cup. In 1974, they beat Colchester in the 2nd round, Brighton in the 3rd round before losing 3-2 away at Leicester City despite being 2-0 up.
They struggled in the early 1980s and were relegated down to Isthmian Division 2. In 2011, they had an extra time win over Dulwich Hamlet to take them back into the Premier Division. They only survived for one season before being relegated back to Division One South. Another promoted via playoffs and relegated places them into the South Central Division.
Last Time Out
The two teams played out a 2-2 draw at the Iconic Stadium just before Christmas with two goals from Rahzir Smith-Jones.
About Fetcham Grove
Address: Guildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9AS
Directions can be found on the Hayes & Yeading website.
Tickets
Adult: £12.00
Concession (Over 65/Student): £8.00
Child (U16): £5.00
Child (U12): £0.00
Guernsey Game Postponed
Sadly due to aircraft issues in Guernsey with Aurigny this morning, Guernsey Football Club are unable to travel to the UK today. Our match has been postponed today accordingly. We’re discussing a rearranged fixture date which will take place in the coming week..
U23 Remaining Fixtures
Looking to extend your football viewing for the season? The Moles U23 have three fixtures remaining in May;
3rd May @ 2pm
Binfield Development U23 vs Penn & Tylers Green U23 @ The Iconic Stadium, Binfield
7th May @ 6.30pm
Reading YMCA Rapid vs Binfield Development U23 @ Padworth Village Hall
10th May @ 2pm
Binfield Development U23 vs Mortimer Reserves @ The Iconic Stadium, Binfield
Come along to watch the next generation of Moles
Match Report – Hayes & Yeading Away
On a warm April Saturday afternoon, the Moles travelled to West London to play promotion chasing Hayes & Yeading. The teams met at the beginning of February when Hayes & Yeading were 1-0 winners.
Hayes & Yeading took the lead in the 10th minute when the Moles defence failed to deal with the ball and Tyler Hayles lobbed Moles keeper CJ. The Moles equalised two minutes later when Pennicott-Bowen’s long throw goes through everyone and Smith-Jones was there to put the pressure on the back post with the last touch coming off a Hayes player and into the back on the net.
United took the lead again just five minutes later when they were awarded a penalty for handball which was converted by Tayer Hayles. They were awarded another penalty in the 36th minute when CJ was judged to have brought down a United player. CJ saved the initial shot from Kaylen Hinds and then pulled off a superb save to prevent Herson Alves scoring on the rebound.
There were further opportunities for both teams but that is how the first half finished. United leading 2-1.
United extended their lead in the 57th minute when Kaylen Hinds made up for his penalty miss. The Moles pulled one back immediately when Esprit got caught but Monty continued the run and drives to the byline. Lindo’s shot is initially blocked but after a scramble Brady is there to finish his own move. The first goal for Monty for the senior team.
The excitement continued in the 78th minute when Logan Coles picked up the ball and drove at the Hayes defence. His shot hit the inside of the bar but comes out to Lindo who puts it into an empty net. United had the final say when they scored the winner in the 83rd minute with a goal from George Sippets.
Final Score: Hayes & Yeading 4 – Binfield 3
Overall a great performance from the Moles against a team vying for promotion through the playoffs. Despite going two goals down, they never gave up and came close to snatching a point.
They welcome Guernsey to the Iconic Stadium next Saturday 18th KO 2pm.
Photos: Daisy Spiers
U18 Player of the Month – March
U18 Player of the Month for March went to Zach Pascoe.
Zach is one of our U16 an exciting winger with blistering speed who has taken his chance in the last two months to push for a starting place and backed this up with his performances.
Well done Zach.
Allieds U18s Win In Subsidiary Cup
On Friday night the Allieds won 2-1 in the Subsidiary Cup in front of a very good crowd. It was a great experience for the squad as we had 8 x U16 making their first step into Allieds and in total 10 x U16 playing.
The game was comfortable for the team as Eversley sat back in a block for the first half not creating and looking to catch us on break. We deservedly went ahead with an excellent strike from George Creech and 5 minutes later grabbed another taking us in 2 nil at halftime.
2nd half pretty much matched the 1st half missing a couple of clear chances to kill the game off. It all changed on 75 mins when we conceded a penalty which made the last 15 mins tense. Eversley won a 2nd penalty but that was overulled by the lino.
It was a deserved the win and for coaches, a great chance to see the next generation of the Allieds coming through… future looks good.
Football In Berkshire Awards
The Football In Berkshire awards are a great celebration of non-league football in Berkshire and their award ceremony is a fantastic end to the season. Traditionally the Moles have done well at the awards winning for our Soccer School, website and manager of the year for Rosco and the great escape.
The nominations are open for this years awards and there are 18 categories that you can vote in. You can find the full list here.
If you are stuck for ideas on who to vote for, here are some suggestions;
Player of the Season
It’s 18 goals and counting this season for Razhir Smith-Jones, featuring in almost every game for the Moles – does he get your nomination for Player of the Season?
Young Player of the Season
In his breakthrough season, CJ has produced some incredible save including multiple penalty saves but more importantly, has grown so much as the Moles No. 1
Vote Here to nominate CJ: https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/berkshire-football-awards-home/young-player-of-the-season-male-berkshire-football-awards/
Physio of the Season
Sal been by the by the team’s side through the whole season: matchdays, training and days in-between but most importantly a huge character in the dressing room
Vote Here: https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/berkshire-football-awards-home/physio-of-the-season/
Best Photographer
Daisy Spiers has followed the team home and away this season, capturing the moments both on and off the pitch with her favourite captured here.
Vote for Daisy Here: https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/berkshire-football-awards-home/best-individual-photo-or-media-berkshire-football-awards/
Goal of the Season
Does Mitch Parker sensational free kick on our record breaking FA Cup trip to Longlevens earn a nomination for Goal of the Season?
Individual Event of the Season
We’ve had plenty to choose from this year but, is our historic Isthmian League cup Quarter Final victory against Hastings worthy of a nomination?
Party On The Pitch
We are pleased to announce that this years Binfield Party On The Pitch will be held at Binfield Football Club. This is a a joint fundraising event held each year to help raise funds for 1st Binfield Air Scouts and Binfield Football Club.
The event will taken place on Saturday 21st June between 4pm and 10pm. There will be live music, children’s entertainer, fun and games stalls, licensed bar, BBQ, curry stall, tea tent, bouncy castle, inflatable assault course and more.
Tickets will cost £11/adult, £7/child/senior, under 3’s go free (ticket required) and parking is £5 per space.
If you want to bring your own alcohol it is £15 in advance or £20 payable on the day.
Please note that this will be a mostly cashless event.
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/partyonthepitch.
To keep up to date with announcement, like the event FB page at https://www.facebook.com/partyonthepitchbinfield
Vote For Your Player Of The Season
With only four games left this season, the vote is now open for the Supporters Player of the Season.
Will this years winner follow in the footsteps of last years winner Killian Barrett who left the Moles to join Sheffield Wednesday.
Just click on the button below to vote for your favourite player. The winner will be announced in the annual Player Awards which will take place after the Farnham game on the 26th April.
Introducing: Hayes & Yeading FC
Only four games left in the season and they don’t get any easier. The Moles travel to playoff chasing Hayes & Yeading FC.
Matchday: Saturday 12th April. KO 3pm
Who are Hayes & Yeading FC?
Hayes & Yeading United Football Club was established on May 18, 2007, through the merger of Hayes F.C. and Yeading F.C., both of which had been competing in the Conference South. The club’s badge incorporates the Middlesex crest and colors from both predecessor teams, along with the motto “Porro Simul,” meaning “forward together” in Latin. In their inaugural season (2007–08), they finished 13th in the Conference South and reached the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. The following season (2008–09) proved more successful as they secured a playoff spot, ultimately winning promotion to the Conference National after defeating Hampton & Richmond in the final.
The club’s early years in the higher league were marked by fluctuating performances. They turned fully professional in the 2010–11 season, reaching the final of the Middlesex Senior Cup and competing in the FA Cup against League 1 side Wycombe Wanderers. However, they faced challenges in subsequent seasons, including relegation back to the Conference South after a poor showing in the 2011–12 season. Despite a brief reprieve from relegation due to Hereford United’s expulsion, Hayes & Yeading continued to struggle, finishing low in league standings and experiencing repeated early exits from cup competitions. The club’s fortunes shifted in the 2017–18 season when they won their first title as a merged entity, topping 100 league goals and securing victory in the Isthmian League South Central Division. The club was relegated back to the South Central Division at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Last Time Out
The Moles faced Hayes & Yeading back in February and Hayes were 1-0 winners with a goal from Keano Robinson in the 24th minute.
On Saturday, the Moles lost 1-0 to Moneyfields whilst Hayes & Yeading beat league champions 2-1. Hayes & Yeading sit 5th in the league on 66 points whilst the Moles are in 15th place on 43 points.
About The SkyEx Stadium
Address: The SkyEx Community Stadium, Beaconsfield Road, Beaconsfield Rd, Hayes UB4 0SL
Directions can be found on the Hayes & Yeading website.
Tickets
Adults – £12.00
Senior Citizens (age 60+) and Students (age 16 – 22) (with valid student id) – £7.00
Juniors (ages 5 to 15) – £4.00
Under 5’s – FREE
