Author: Andrew Spiers

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Introducing: Ascot United FC

Ascot United Fc

After their 9-1 away win in the FA Cup, the Moles return to league action with a bank holiday local derby against Ascot United.

Who are Ascot United FC?

Ascot United Football Club was founded in 1965 and joined the Senior Division of the Reading League in 2001. They won the league in 2006-07 and were promoted to Division One East of the Hellenic League. They made their debut in the FA Vase in the 2010-11 season and played in the FA Cup for the first time in the 2011-12 season.

In 2013-14, they won the Hellenic League Challenge Cup by defeating Ardley United 2-1. Ascot won the Challenge Cup again in the 2018-19 season and were transferred to the Premier Division of the Combined Counties League. They were placed in the Premier Division North of the league in 2021 and became Premier Division North champions in 2022-23, earning promotion.

They completed the double by beating Newport Pagnell 1-0 at Wembley to win the FA Vase.

Head to head record

In the league last season, the Yellaman were 4-0 winners at the Racecourse Ground whilst the game at the Iconic Stadium closer with the Yellaman coming out 3-2 winners. The Moles goals came from Tyler D’Cruz and Jack Matton.

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

The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.

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.

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Relive The FA Cup Goals

If you didn’t make it to Gloucester for the 9-1 over Longlevens AFC, then we have got you covered. You can watch all of the goals below;

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FA Cup – 1st Qualifying Round Draw

Following their 9-1 Preliminary Round win of Longlevens AFC, the Moles were in the draw for the 1st Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.

The Moles have been drawn against Lordswood FC away – they play in Chatham, Kent. They play in the Southern Counties East League Premier Division. They beat Shoreham FC 3-1 to reach the 1st qualifying round – equalling their club record progression in the FA Cup.

The tie will take place on Saturday 31st August. This means that the league game against Guernsey will be postponed.

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Weatherstone Reacts To FA Cup Win

Manager Ross Weatherstone spoke to the Moles media team after the 9-1 win over Longlevens AFC.

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On Fire Moles Progress In The FA Cup

An astonishing performance from the moles to capture a place in the 1st qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup.

The afternoon began very brightly for the moles as target man Tyler D’Cruz headed Binfield into the lead with just six minutes on the clock. We doubled our advantage with a very first goal for Josh McMenemy for the Moles!

Mitchell Parker had an unreal beginning of the afternoon beginning with several showings of the many tricks in his arsenal. Rechan Espirit was the first player of the afternoon to be introduced to a caution after delaying the restart from a Longlevens free kick.

The Moles’ bombardment of pressure continued which added a third and a fourth in quick succession, all before the 40th minute. Tyler scoring the third – securing his brace – Also, Rahzir Smith-Jones adding to his goal tally to add a fourth. Then, Parker decided to show off more of the magic he has, one of which is the wand of a left foot he acquires, which caressed a 35 yard effort into the top right corner from a free kick.

This gave the moles a 5 goal advantage going into the break, which was dream worthy for the Binfield fans in attendance this afternoon after the long journey. They were certainly rewarded for their dedication.

The restart of the second half was met with a quiet opening 15 minutes, however there were some chances for the hosts to possibly grab a goal, however they couldn’t be executed. This early second half pressure made manager Ross Weatherstone decide it was time for some added energy to be introduced to the game to see out the result.

This resulted in Rechan Espirit and Elijas Bagdonavicius being replaced by Connor Jeanes and Duarte Surpanu respectively. Not long after they were introduced, Tyler does what he does best, and scored another. Giving him his first hat trick of the 2024/25 season!

Another double change occurred when hattrick hero Tyler D’Cruz was replaced by Lucas Surpanu and goalscorer Rahzir Smith-Jones left the pitch, in turn of a very inform Charlie George. Longlevens did get a consolation goal from a very well-worked strike from their number 18, Fin Gwillim.

Charlie George produced yet another wonder strike for the Moles this afternoon, after a corner was taken quickly by Parker, and Charlie took it round a defender and sweetly finessed his effort into the far right corner. Just over a minute later, A sensational outside of the foot cross was whipped in by Duarte and was met by Charlie George’s head to give him another goal for his already impressive tally in the 81st and 83rd minute. Again, just two minutes later, Binfield had nine, after a cool, calm and collected finish from undoubtedly man of the match, Mitchell Parker.

This was very soon ended by the referees whistle, which resulted in Binfield’s FA Cup adventure continuing into the 1st Qualifying round!

Many thanks to Longlevens AFC for their hospitality this afternoon, and we would like to wish them the very best for the season ahead.

Matt Browning Electrical

New Sponsor: Matt Browning Electrical

Binfield FC are pleased to welcome Matt Browning Electrical as a new sponsor.

Matt Browning Electrical

Based in the village, they are an electrical contractor providing quality electrical design, installation, and maintenance services to a wide range of clients. 

Talking about the sponsorship, Matt stated “As a local electrical contracting business we are pleased to support Binfield FC. Having seen the great work the club does at a junior level, I wish the whole club a successful season.”

Marketing & Communications Director, Andrew Spiers added “As a community club, we are keen to build links to local businesses such as Matt Browning Electrical Contractors. We thank them for their sponsorship and look forward to welcome Matt and his team to the Iconic Stadium”

To find out more about Matt Browning Electrical Contractors, please click on the image below;

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Introducing: Longlevens AFC

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Following on from our 3-1 win over Wokingham Town in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round, the Moles now face an away trip to face Longlevens AFC.

Who are Longlevens AFC?

The club was established in 1954 and joined Division Four of the North Gloucestershire League. In 1968 they moved up to the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League. The club were Division One champions in 2008–09, and after a third-place finish in 2010–11 they were promoted to the Gloucestershire County League.

Longlevens were Gloucestershire County League champions in 2012–13. The following season saw them win the League Cup and retain the league title, resulting in promotion to Division One West of the Hellenic League. They went on to win Division One West in 2014–15, earning promotion to the Premier Division.

How did Longlevens AFC do in the Extra Preliminary Round?

Longlevens AFC were drawn at home against Winslow United of the Spartan South Midland League. The first game finished 1-1.

In the replay, it looked like Winslow were going through to play the Moles but Longlevens equalised late in the game before scoring two more in extra time to finish 3-1 winners.

Longlevens AFC reached the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Cup in 2021-22 where they lost 3-1 to Gloucester City. The Moles have gone one step further and made it to the 3rd qualifying round in 2022-23 where they lost 3-5 to Beckenham Town.

Where do Longlevens AFC play?

Longlevens is a suburb of Gloucester and the football club play at Saw Mills End, Corinium Avenue, Gloucester GL4 3DG.

Haven’t we played Longlevens AFC before?

Before the Moles were promoted to Step 4, they played in the Hellenic Premier league against Longlevens. The last time we played was in the Covid hit 2020/21 season where the away fixture was a 1-1 draw.

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Development U23s Opening League Fixture

We now have the opening league fixture for our Development U23 side. The team play in the Thames Valley Premier League Division One who have released the fixtures for the opening round of games.

The young Moles will play home against Wokingham Town FC on Saturday 7th September at 2pm. Wokingham Town are new to this league having previously played in the Suburban League. The game will be played at the Iconic Stadium, Binfield.

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We will publish a full list of fixtures as soon as we have them from the league.

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Ross Weatherstone Discusses Player Development

Below is an extract from Ross Weatherstone’s programme notes from the home game against Horndean FC;

“I feel immensely proud that the Club has been able to provide a football platform for all players and staff to progress up the football ladder. Seeing Killian Barrett sign his 1st Professional Contract at Sheffield Wednesday FC, having been pivotal to our Great Escape last season, is proof that you never know who is watching, so it’s important to enjoy playing the game and always put your talent to work come KO. I have worked with Killian since he was 16 years old, it’s not always been a smooth road for him, between us both its when we’ve hit the bumps, our biggest learning and progressions have taken place, Killian has got the rewards of exactly what his talent deserves, the real hard work now begins for him and I know everyone at the club will be watching with supporting eyes to see how he progresses.

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That is now 2 professional footballers made in 6 months, with Jack Matton signing for Wycombe Wanderers FC and Killian to Sheffield Wednesday FC, I am looking forward to see who is next in line. I look forward to putting match shirts up of both players in the club house, next to an already outstanding group such as Lewis Hall at Newcastle United FC.”

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Velocity Cup Draw

The Velocity Cup draw has been made and the Moles will be playing Badshot Lea away in the 2nd round. As soon as we have details of the match date, we will publish on the website and our social media channels.

The Moles played Badshot Lea in the 1st round of the trophy last season with Badshot finishing 6-0 winners. The Baggies made it through to the quarter finals of the cup before losing on penalties to Hashtag United.

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