Author: Andrew Spiers

The Binfield FC badge. Photo: Neil Graham.

Match Preview: Met Police FC – Away

Three weeks into January and the Moles have only played one game so far. Hopefully, the weather gods are kinder for this away trip to play Met Police FC

About Metropolitan Police FC

The Metropolitan Police football club was established in 1919 and initially played friendlies before joining Division One East of the Spartan League in 1928. They won their division in their first season, and after league reorganisation, the club won the Premier Division title in the 1929-30 season. The club has won multiple titles and cups, including the Surrey Senior Cup, London Senior Cup, and League Cup. In 2010-11, they won Division One South, earning promotion to the Premier Division. The club has made several appearances in the FA Cup first round, with the most recent being in the 2018-19 season. They were transferred to the Premier South division of the Southern League in 2017-18 as part of the restructuring of the non-League pyramid. Despite finishing eighth in the Premier Division South in 2022–23, the club were voluntarily relegated to the South Central Division of the Isthmian League.

Last Time Out

In their only game of 2024, the Moles lost a close local derby to Ascot United 3-2. So far this year, the Met Police have played four games; 1W, 1D and 2L. Their latest being a 4-0 defeat away to Marlow FC.

Where do Met Police FC play?

The Met Police FC play at Imber Court Sports Club, East Molesey.

The full address is Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 0BT

The ground is just outside the new ULEZ area so you may enter the zone depending on the route you take. There is a charge of £12.50 for non-compliant vehicles accessing the area. You can check your vehicles compliance by visiting  https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/

Tickets

Adults – £10
Concessions – £6
U18s – £2
U11s – FREE

Cash Only (At The Gate & Around The Ground)
Parking – FREE
Dogs – Allowed

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Match Preview: South Park FC – Home

South Park FC

This game has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. Keep an eye on the website and our social media for the new date.

Following the close defeat to Ascot United, the Moles are quickly back in action as they welcome South Park FC to the Iconic Stadium.

Matchday: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Kickoff: 7.45pm

About South Park (Reigate) FC

South Park Football Club was founded in 1897 and initially played on a sports field between Crescent and Church Roads. In 1925, the club formed a partnership with the local cricket club to create the South Park Sports Association, which aimed to improve athletic facilities for both clubs and the community. The association purchased land on Whitehall Lane, which became the permanent home of the club and was renamed “King George’s Field” in 1935. The club went through some tough times during and after World War II but rebounded with the help of donations and improved facilities, including a clubhouse and showers.

In 2001, the club merged with Reigate Town Football Club and renamed itself South Park & Reigate Town Football Club until 2003. The club has since undergone many renovations, gained promotion to higher divisions, and achieved success in various cup competitions. In recent years, the club has had several changes in management, including Harrison Williams taking charge in February 2022, and most recently, the club has renamed itself South Park Reigate in July 2022 to enhance its profile locally and in the wider football community. football pyramid before being promoted to Division One of the Combined Counties League in 2002-03. The club were Combined Counties Premier Division North champions in 2021–22, earning promotion to the Isthmian League.

Head To Head Record

Last season, both teams won their home games. The Moles winning 4-2 at the Iconic Stadium whilst they lost 3-1 away at South Park.

Last Friday, the Moles lost a close game to Ascot United 3-2 whilst South Park drew 1-1 at home to Uxbridge.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate. We take both cash and cards on the gate.

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £5
  • Under 16: £1

The Iconic Stadium at Hill Farm Lane

Address: The Iconic Stadium, Hill Farm Lane, Binfield RG42 5NR

Getting To The Iconic Stadium

Nearest Railway Station: Bracknell Railway Station is on the South West Railways line between London Waterloo and Reading. It is an eight-minute drive from the railway station to the Iconic Stadium. Alternatively, Bracknell Bus Station is a 2 minute walk from the railway station.

Bus: The nearest bus stop to the ground is on Church Lane and is served by the 151 and 151A Thames Valley Bus service which travels between Bracknell Bus Station and Wokingham Station. More details on the bus route here.

Parking

There are 200 spaces available to park in the ground. In the event that the club car park is full, then additional car parking is available at All Saints Church, Church Hill, Binfield RG42 5NS which is a 10 minute walk from the ground.

Facilities

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.
The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.
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Match Preview: Ascot FC – Home

After three postponements due to the weather, hopefully this will be the first fixture of 2024 for the Moles. The visitors to the Iconic Stadium are local rivals Ascot United.

Matchday: Friday January 12th, 2023
Kickoff: 7:45 pm

About 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 also won the FA Vase beating Newport Pagnell 1-0 at Wembley Stadium.

Last Time Out

The Moles haven’t played a game since their 9-0 defeat to Chertsey on the 30th December. Ascot have played two games this year; beating Badshot Lea 3-1 and losing 5-1 to Thatcham.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate. We take both cash and cards on the gate.

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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Binfield FC New Signing: Jack Matton

Binfield FC are pleased to announce the signing of defender Jack Matton who joins us on dual registration from Woking FC and is available to play in tonight’s Isthmian League match against Uxbridge FC.

The 6’3 commanding centre-back has played most of his football for Woking FC’s U23s this season and joins the Moles to help gain experience in senior football and break into the first team at Woking FC.

Binfield first team manager Ross Weatherstone spoke on the signing of Matton. He said that “I’ve watched Jack play a number of times and from what I’ve seen, I think he can add to the defensive department nicely. I’m looking forward to working with him and reporting back to Woking FC with his progress.”

Welcome to the Moles, Jack.

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Match Preview: Uxbridge FC – Home

Uxbridge FC

This game has been postponed due to the recent weather. Please watch our social media channels and website for the date of the rearranged fixture.

After two postponements due to the weather, hopefully this will be the first fixture of 2024 for the Moles.

Matchday: Tuesday January 9th, 2023
Kickoff: 7:45 pm

About Uxbridge FC

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.

League Table

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate. We take both cash and cards on the gate.

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.

Squad update

Three New Signings

Binfield FC are pleased to announce three new signings;

Tyler D’Cruz joins on dual registration from Reading City. He joined Reading City during the 2020/21 Season and was their top goalscorer for the past two consecutive seasons. He previously played for The Moles back in 2015 and scored on his debut.

Goalkeeper Killian Barrett joins from Woodley United. Killian moved to the UK from Ireland back in 2020 to join Hartley Wintney and made his senior debut for them in August 2022.

Defender Abraham Henao Enamorado joins from Langley FC. He has step 4 experience having previously played for Hartley Wintney, Ashford Town and Tooting and Mitcham FC.

All three players are available for our next game which is scheduled to be at home against Uxbridge on the 9th January.

Keep an eye on the website for interviews with all of the players over the coming weeks.

Liam Campbell has decided to leave the club to pursue other footballing opportunities. Liam has made 19 appearances for The Moles this season and we wish him well.

The Binfield FC badge. Photo: Neil Graham.

Match Preview: Hanworth Villa FC – Away

Hanworth Villa FC

This game has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Keep an eye on the website and social media for the new date.

Following the postponement of our New Years Day game, the Moles hope to get their year off to a winning start with a trip to Hanworth Villa FC.

About Hanworth Villa FC

Hanworth Villa FC were founded in 1976. They played in various West London leagues, making their way up the football pyramid before being promoted to Division One of the Combined Counties League in 2002-03. The club were Combined Counties Premier Division North champions in 2021–22, earning promotion to the Isthmian League.

You may notice a familiar name on the team sheet – Sam Merson. Sam is the son of former Arsenal legend Paul Merson who played two games for the club in 2019.

Last Time Out

Whilst the Moles game on New Years Day was postponed, Hanworth lost 1-0 to the Metropolitan Police at Home.

Where do Hanworth Villa play?

Hanworth Villa play at Rectory Meadow, Hanworth. The full address is Rectory Meadow, Park Road (off Hounslow Road),Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 6PN.

The ground is within the new ULEZ area, there is a charge of £12.50 for non-compliant vehicles accessing the area. You can check your vehicles compliance by visiting  https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/

According to the club website, “the most difficult part of the journey is probably the last 400 yards once you have entered Park Road”. For full directions, visit the Hanworth Villa Find Us page.

Tickets

Admission to games can be either cash or credit card on the turnstile.

  • Adults – £10
  • Concessions – £7 (Over 65)
  • Under 21s/Students (ID required) – £5
  • Under 16s (free if accompanied by a paying adult) – £1