The U18 Moles take their first steps in the FA Youth Cup. They play Didcot in the Preliminary Round which will take place on Thursday 5th September 7.30pm at the Iconic Stadium.
Adults -£5
Concession – £3
U16 – £1
Bar and tea bar open. Gates open 6.30pm
Venue – Binfield FC, The Iconic Stadium, Hill Farm Lane, Binfield, RG42 5NR
The Moles now move onto the 1st qualifying round of the FA Cup. Following their 9-1 win over Longlevens AFC, they now travel to Kent to face Lordswood AFC.
The club was established in 1968. They initially joined the Rochester and District League and were promoted in successive seasons to the Premier Division. In 1982 the club moved up to Division Two of the Western Section of the Kent County League. A third-place finish in their first season in the division saw them promoted to Division One. In 1984–85 the club were Division One runners-up, earning promotion to the Premier Division of the Western Section.
Lordswood were Premier Division runners-up in 1986–87 and were promoted to the Senior Division. They were subsequently Senior Division runners-up in 1989–90. Although the club finished bottom of the Senior Division in 1991–92, league reorganisation and a merger of the Eastern and Western sections saw them placed in the Premier Division of the league the following season. They were Premier Division runners-up in 1994–95, before moving up to the Kent League in 1996.
In 2004–05 Lordswood finished bottom of the Kent League. This was repeated in 2009–10, but there was no relegation in either season. In 2013 the league was renamed the Southern Counties East League, and following the addition of a second division in 2016, the club became members of the league’s Premier Division. They finished the 2021–22 season in the relegation zone, but were reprieved due to vacancies in divisions above.
The first qualifying round is the furthest the club has progressed in the FA Cup – a feat they previously achieved in 2001–02 and 2005–06. This season, they beat Erith & Belvedere 1-0 in the Extra Preliminary round and Shoreham 3-1 in the Preliminary round – both games were at home.
In the league, they currently sit second in the Southern Counties East Football League with three wins and one defeat.
Lordswood is a suburb of Chatham and the football club play at Martyn Grove, North Dane Way, Chatham, Kent ME5 8YE.
If you are not travelling to Kent to watch the Moles 1st team in the FA Cup, then first shame on you but secondly, why not come down to the Iconic Stadium to watch our U23 Development team in a pre-season friendly against Wokingham Town.
The game will be on Saturday 31st August with a 2pm kick off and the bar will be open.
After a ten day break, the Moles were back in league action with the Forest Road Derby against Ascot United. The Yellaman ran out as 3-1 winners.
Photographer Daisy Spiers was there to capture the action.
Binfield U23’s are looking for another coach to join their coaching team for the upcoming season.
After a successful couple of seasons in the Thames Valley Premier league, this young exciting squad are looking for more progress this year. The aim is to develop each player to allow them to fulfil their potential and go through the levels.
Applicant will ideally hold coaching qualifications or have experience in mens football.
If you’re interested please email matthumphrey@hotmail.com for further details.
The Moles U23 Development team are looking for opponents for a friendly at the Iconic Stadium, Binfield on Saturday 31st August.
If you are interested, please contact the Team Manager Andy Harvey on 07854 942559
Andrew.harvey@deanfieldhomes.co.uk
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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
The away fixture against Farnham Town has been re-arranged due to their involvement in the early rounds of the FA Trophy.
The game, which was due to be played on Saturday 24th August, will now be played on Tuesday 24th September at 19:45.
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;
Prior to the FA Cup game against Longlevens AFC, manager Ross Weatherstone was back on BBC Radio London previewing the game;
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jf6pxj – Listen from 53 minutes
After the 9-1 win, Ross gave an update on the game and our opponents for the next round;
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jf6s16 – Listen from 56 minutes
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.
Dangerous and illegal behaviour has no place in our game. Football has come together to toughen measures addressing fan behaviour at matches.
Manager Ross Weatherstone spoke to the Moles media team after the 9-1 win over Longlevens AFC.
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.
The Moles made the long trip (thanks M4) to Gloucester to play Longlevens AFC in the FA Cup Preliminary Round.
The Moles came out 9-1 winners with goals from Tyler D’Cruz x 3, Mitchell Parker x 2, Charlie George x 2, Josh McMenemy, Razhir Smith-Jones.
Daisy Spiers was on-hand to capture the action.
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