The Moles clocked up their first home win of the season and their second in a row with a close fought 1-0 win over league high-flyers Southall.
Photographer Daisy Spiers was there to capture all of the action.
Author: Andrew Spiers
Match Preview: Southall FC – Home
After The Moles first win of the season, they face a tough challenge against 2nd place Southall at the Iconic Stadium.
Matchday: Saturday 27th January 2024
Kickoff: 3pm
About Southall FC
Southall FC was founded in 1871, making it one of England’s oldest football clubs and they celebrated their 150th anniversary in 2021. They played friendlies for the first 20 years before joining the West London League. Their recent history involve them playing in both the Combined Counties and Spartan South Midland leagues. They were Spartan South Midland Division One champions in 2017–18 before then playing in the Combined Counties Premier division the following season.
The club has quite a role call of former players including Les Ferdinand, Alan Devonshire, Gordon Hill and Justin Fashanu. Given their location in West London, a lot of their players have gone on to play for Brentford, QPR, Fulham amongst other clubs.
Head To Head Record
Earlier this season, The Moles were at the end of an 8-1 defeat away at Southall’s temporary home of Burnham FC.
Last Saturday, the Moles beat the Met Police FC 2-1 whilst Southall beat Sutton Common Rovers 1-0.
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.
Club Statement: Tyler D’Cruz
Binfield FC Statement following game at Met Police yesterday.
The football club is relieved to report that our player Tyler D’Cruz is now safe and comfortable in Hospital this morning after his very nasty coming together with a enclosure perimeter late in the game during our Isthmian League match with the Met Police yesterday.
Binfield Football Club would like to place on record our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to our amazing 1st Team Physio Salil Das, and Coaches Andy Bullet and Keith Bowen whom together with our friends at Met Police helped us look after Tyler whilst we waited for Emergency Services to arrive. We would like to put on record our huge thanks and gratitude to Megan Partington and Ian Griffith from the Met Police medical team who’s care, tenacity and professionalism made the ultimate difference to there being a positive outcome. The club would also like to put on record our massive thanks to Debbie Bull from Met Police who coordinated and communicated with Emergency Services during an extraordinary difficult time – we shall always be grateful for her leadership. To the Met Police Stewards Team who went above and beyond and of course, the wonderful Paramedics that eventually arrived – we salute you all!!!
The events of yesterday will stay with all of us for a very long time. The togetherness, exceptional humanity and professionalism displayed by both clubs will bind us together forever.
Thank you – we are truly grateful.
Andy Cotton
Chairman @ Binfield Football Club
Match Photos: Met Police FC – Away
The team came away from Imber Court with their first league win of the season – a hard fought 2-1 win over the Met Police FC.
Photographer Daisy Spiers was there to capture all of the action.
New Date: Uxbridge FC – Home
Following the postponement of the 9th Jan away fixture against Uxbridge FC, a new date has been arranged for the fixture;
Original date: Tue Jan 9th 2023 at 7.45pm
New date: Tue Feb 13th 2024 at 7:45pm
New Date: South Park FC – Home
Following the postponement of the 16th Jan away fixture against South Park FC, a new date has been arranged for the fixture;
Original date: Tue Jan 16th 2023 at 7.45pm
New date: Tue Mar 5th 2024 at 7:45pm
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
Video Highlights: U23 vs Newbury
Our U23’s development side ran out 4-2 winners this afternoon against Newbury Town in the Thames Valley Premier League Division One.
There was a hat trick for Sam Applegarth and a goal from Reagan Artman. Check out all of the Moles goal below.
Match Preview: South Park FC – Home
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.
Match Photos: U23s vs Newbury
With the first team playing on Friday night, photographer Andrew Spiers took the opportunity to photograph the U23 Development team against Newbury in the Thames Valley Premier League Division One. The Moles finished 4-2 winners.
More Match Photos: Ascot United – Home
We were visited for the Ascot game by photographer Robert Mac who was kind enough to share some great photos with us.
Photos: Ascot United – Home
For the home game against Ascot United, photographer Daisy Spiers decided to capture the atmosphere of a Friday Night game with her mobile phone.
New Date: Hanworth Villa FC – Away
Following the postponement of the 6th Jan away fixture against Hanworth Villa FC, a new date has been arranged for the fixture;
Original date: Sat Jan 6th 2023 at 3pm
New date: Tue Feb 6th 2024 at 7:45pm
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
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.
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.
