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Match Preview: Thatcham Town FC

Thatcham Town FC

After a two week break, the Moles are back in action with a home game against Thatcham Town FC.

Matchday: Saturday November 11th, 2023
Kickoff: 3 pm

About Thatcham Town FC

Thatcham Town Football Club was founded in 1894, playing friendly matches only for the first two years at “The Marsh” in Thatcham, England. The club joined the Reading Temperance League in 1896 and remained in this league for the next 57 years, winning Division Two in 1905–06 and winning the Reading Town Senior Cup and the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup in 1935-36.

Thatcham became a founder member of the Hellenic League in 1953 and won the Hellenic League Championship and the Premier Division Cup in 1974-75. The club was awarded the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup by default after a dispute between their opponent and the Berks & Bucks FA. Thatcham moved to Waterside Park during the 1992-93 season and under the management of Jim Greenwood, the club went 33 games unbeaten in 1994-95 and won the Wessex League Cup.

In 1995-96, Thatcham won the league title and reached the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. In 2002-03, the club was awarded the FA Community Standard Charter. Thatcham joined the Southern League in 2005-06 and won the Basingstoke Senior Cup in 2008-09. Thatcham won The Basingstoke Senior Cup in 2011 and won the FA Vase in 2018. After eight seasons in the Southern Football League, Thatcham was placed in the Hellenic Football League Premier Division.

Last Time Out

In their last game, the Moles lost 3-0 at home to Badshot Lea whilst Thatcham lost 2-1 to Westfield FC.

Tickets

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

Turnstiles, kitchen and bar open at 1.30pm. Food is available from 2pm.

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £6
  • Under 16: £1

About The Iconic Stadium

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

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

The Iconic Stadium 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.

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

Job Vacancy – Kitchen Cook Role (Paid)

We are seeking a friendly person to work in our lovely new fully equipped Kitchen on match days. As a Kitchen Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking Beef Burgers, Hot Dogs, Pies and Chips whilst also helping to serve hot and cold drinks to supporters.

Working in a small team, we’d ideally like you to have completed the Level 2 Health & Hygiene Certificate but we are happy to help you attain this if you don’t have it.

Job Type: Part -Time 5 Hours 1.30pm to 6.30pm Saturdays
Flexibility to work during the odd week-night fixture would be very helpful but not a showstopper.

Location: Binfield Football Club, The Iconic Stadium, Hill Farm Ln, Binfield, Bracknell RG42 5NR

This is a paid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook a wide range of pre-made items such as Burgers/Hot Dogs/Pies/Chips and Pasties.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment and utensils.
  • Ensure all food is prepared and served in compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

Qualifications:

  • Have some experience as a home cook or as a cook in a restaurant or similar establishment.
  • Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and cooking methods.
  • Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team and under pressure.
  • Food safety and sanitation certification is a plus.

About Us

Binfield FC is a Community Focussed football club who play at the ICONIC Stadium off Hill Farm Lane – our Ground and facilities offer a wonderful backdrop to either play or watch football. Our Adult Men’s 1st Team and Under 23’s play, most Saturdays from August through to April.

Interested?

Please contact Angela if you are interested in applying for this role;

Email: angelaknightley@binfieldfc.com
Mobile: 07958 444479

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November Fixtures

As we move into November, we take a look at the fixtures coming up this month. As always for games at this time of year, they are all subject to the British weather – check on our Twitter / X feed before travelling.

First Team

Sat 11th 3pm – Thatcham – Home @ The Iconic Stadium, Binfield
Sat 18th 3pm – Sutton Common Rovers – Away @ Whyteleafe Sports Centre
Tues 21st 7:45pm – Hungerford Town – Away @ Bulpit Lane (Berks and Bucks Senior Cup)
Sat 25th 3pm – Leatherhead – Home @ The Iconic Stadium, Binfield

U23 Development

Sat 4th 2pm – Goring United – Home @ The Iconic Stadium, Binfield – This game has been postponed
Sat 11th 2pm – Burghfield Reserves – Away @ Civil Service Club #2
Sat 18th 2pm – Tadley Calleva Reserves – Home @ The Iconic Stadium, Binfield

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U23 vs Goring – Home Game – 4th Nov

THIS GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Due to the odd number of teams in the Isthmian South Central, the first team don’t have a game on Saturday 4th November.

However, we have the answer for you to get your football fix as our U23 Development Team have a home game in the TVPL Division 1 against Goring at The Iconic Stadium.

Date: Saturday 4th November
Time: 2pm kickoff

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

Free Entry
Bar Open

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Match Preview: Badshot Lea FC – Home

We meet Badshot Lea FC for the second time this season with a home league game. The previous encounter was a Velocity Trophy away game.

Matchday: Saturday October 28th, 2023
Kickoff: 3 pm

About Badshot Lea FC

Established in 1904, Badshot Lea Football Club played in local leagues before joining the Surrey Intermediate League, where they won Division One in 1936-37, 1937-38, and 1985-86. After winning the Challenge Cup in 1987-88 and the Invitation Cup in 1989-90, they were relegated to Division Two but won the division in 1992-93. They then moved to Division One East of the Hellenic League in 2003, winning the Supplementary Cup in 2005-06 and being promoted to the Premier Division in 2006-07. They made their debut in the FA Cup in 2014 and were relegated to Division One in 2016-17 but promoted back to the Premier Division the following season. The club was placed in the Premier Division South in 2021 and was runners-up in the division in 2022-23, earning promotion.

Last Time Out

On Tuesday night, the Moles lost 4-0 to local rivals Ascot United. Whilst Badshot Lea continued their Velocity Trophy run with a 3-0 win over Northwood FC.

Tickets

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

Turnstiles, kitchen and bar open at 1.30pm. Food is available from 2pm.

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £6
  • Under 16: £1

About The Iconic Stadium

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

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

The Iconic Stadium 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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Match Preview: Ascot United FC – Away

A big mid-week game as we visit local rivals and FA Vase winners, Ascot United. This game is sure to bring out a big crowd under the floodlights

Matchday: Tuesday October 24th, 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 Games

On Saturday, Ascot United lost 1-0 away to Chipstead whilst the Moles drew 0-0 at Corinthian Casuals FC.

Where do Ascot United FC play?

The Racecourse Ground, Car Park 7 & 8, Off A330 Winkfield Road, Ascot, SL5 7LJ

Note: Ascot United operate a cashless site, therefore all payment throughout the site must be made by card or contactless payments. This includes the gate, bar and café.

Ascot United provide an online matchday programme that can be found on their website.

Ticket prices:

Adult £10
Concession £7 – Students & Over 65’s
U16 £3

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Match Preview: Corinthian Casuals FC – Away

Corinthian-Casuals F.C

As we get towards the end of October, the Moles are on the road hoping to pickup points at Corinthian Casuals FC.

Matchday: Saturday October 21st, 2023
Kickoff: 3 PM

About Corinthian Casuals FC

Corinthian-Casuals was established in 1939 by merging Corinthian and Casuals, and they won the Surrey Senior Cup in 1953-54. They reached the final of the FA Amateur Cup two seasons later and also made it to the semi-finals in the following year. The club reached the first round of the FA Cup in 1965-66, and in the late 1960s and early 1970s, they struggled in the league and were relegated to Division Two. After winning the Spartan League Senior Division, they returned to the Premier Division. The club toured Brazil in 1988-89 and 2001 and switched to the Combined Counties League in 1996. After winning the Surrey Senior Cup in 2010-11, the club was promoted to the Premier Division in 2018 but was relegated at the end of the 2022-23 season.

Current Form

Corinthian Casuals picked up their second win of the season with a 2-1 against Thatcham FC on Saturday. Whilst the Moles suffered a 5-2 home defeat to Hartley Wintney FC.

Where do Corinthian Casuals FC play?

King George’s Field, Queen Mary Road, Hook Rise South, Tolworth, Surrey KT6 7NA

NOTE: King George’s Field is within the extended ULEZ zone. You can check if you vehicle is compliant on the TFL Website.

Ticket prices:

£12 Adults
£8 Concessions (Over 60’s/Disabled/Emergency Services)
£5 Students/Under 18’s
£1 Under-12’s

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Match Preview: Hartley Wintney FC – Home

Hartley Wintney F.C.

Game four of October already and we welcome Hartley Wintney FC to The Iconic Stadium.

Matchday: October 14th, 2023
Kickoff: 3 pm

About Hartley Wintney FC

Hartley Wintney FC was established in 1897 and played in various leagues before becoming founder members of the Home Counties League in 1978, which later became the Combined Counties League. They won three consecutive league titles in the mid-1970s and were league champions in 1982–83. They won the league’s Challenge Trophy twice, in 1987–88 and 1989–90, but went into decline in the late 1990s, finishing second-from-bottom of the league twice. They were relegated to Division One at the end of the 2004–05 season but were promoted back to the Premier Division in 2008 and again in 2012. They won the Premier Division in 2015–16 and the following season, they were able to take promotion to the East Division of the Southern League. In 2018, they won promotion to level seven the Premier South division by winning the promotion play-offs. The club finished bottom of the Premier Division South in 2022–23 and were relegated to the South Central Division of the Isthmian League.

Last Game

The Row lost on Tuesday 1-0 to Badshot Lea whilst The Moles lost 7-2 away to Westfield.

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

About The Iconic Stadium

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

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

The Iconic Stadium 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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Fixture Changes

Due to the FA Trophy progress of South Park causing a conflict with our scheduled home game, the game has been rescheduled as follows;

Original date: 28th October 2023 at 15.00
New date: 5th December at 19.45

With the 28th now being available we have agreed with Badshot Lea to move our fixture originally scheduled for later in the season to the now available date in October.

Original date: 1st April 2024 at 15.00
New date: 28th October 2023 at 15.00