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Match Preview: Chipstead FC – Home

After a run of three away games, we now have our first home game of the season – a league game against Chipstead FC.

Matchday: Saturday August 26th, 2023
Kickoff: 3 pm

About Chipstead FC

The club was founded in 1906 when locals formed a team to play workers from the nearby Netherne Hospital. They joined Surrey Intermediate league in 1962, moved up to the Surrey Premier League in 1982 before joining the Combined Counties in 1986.

They won the league title in 1989-90, were twice runners-up before winning the league again in 2006–07 and were promoted to Division One South of the Isthmian League.

Form Guide

In the two league games last season, the away game was a 1-1 draw whilst the home game was a 1-0 win for the Moles.

In their first league game of the season, Chipstead beat Hartley Wintney 6-2. In the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round, they drew 1-1 with Peacehaven & Telscombe before losing the replay 4-1.

Tickets

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concessions: £5
  • Under 16’s: FREE

About Hill Farm Lane

Address: 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:

The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.
  • 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: Ashford Town (Middx) FC – Away

The new season starts exactly as it did last season with an away trip to Ashford Town (Middx) FC.

Matchday: August 12, 2023
Kickoff: 3 pm

About Ashford Town (Middx) FC

The club was established in 1958 as Ashford Albion and joined Division Two of the Hounslow & District League. They were promoted to the Premier Division in 1964 when they adopted they current name.

They joined the Combined Counties in 1990, the same year that they add Middx to their name to avoid confusion with a club in Kent that shared the same name. They finished as runners-up in 1993–94, and won the league the following season. They then went onto win the league three times in a row and again in 1999-2000 when they were promoted to Division 3 of the Isthmian League.

After a promotion to Division 2, they were then moved around several divisions and league before being transferred to the South Central Division of the Isthmian League at the end of the 2017–18 season.

Head To Head

Last season, the Moles won both of the encounters with the Tangerines. In the opening game of last season, the Moles won the away game 1-0 whilst at Hill Farm Lane, the Moles came away as 3-0 winners.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate or in advance via Ticketpass. They take both cash and cards on the gate.

Prices are;

  • Adults £10
  • Concessions £5
  • Under 16 FREE

About The Robert Parker Stadium

Address: Robert Parker Stadium, Short Ln, Stanwell TW19 7BH, United Kingdom

Nearest Station: Ashford, Surrey.

Directions can be found on the Ashford Town website.

Match Preview - Virginia Water

Match Preview: Virginia Water FC – Away

Virginia Water FC

Our pre-season schedule continues with a short trip into Surrey to play Virginia Water in our first away pre-season friendly.

Matchday: Saturday July 29th, 2023
Kickoff: 3 PM

About Virginia Water FC

Virginia Water Football Club was established in the 1919-1920 season and received financial support from the British royal family, starting with King Edward VIII and continuing under King George VI. They initially participated in the Woking & District league and later joined the Surrey Intermediate league and Spartan League. The club’s clubhouse, named after founder member Harry Timbers, was opened in 1969 by Sir Stanley Rous, President of FIFA at the time. In the 1970s, Waters achieved promotion to the Combined Counties League and reached the first round of the FA Vase in 1972. However, they experienced relegations in the 1980s, dropping to the Surrey South Eastern Combination Intermediate League. Their fortunes turned in the 1990s with a victory in the Surrey Intermediate Cup, subsequent promotions, and three Surrey County Premier Cup wins. Waters moved through various leagues, including the Surrey Senior League and Surrey Elite League, and under the management of Ceri Jones, achieved historic successes such as a league and league cup double and promotion to the Hellenic League. They continued their progress by winning the Hellenic Division 1 East and gaining promotion to the Hellenic Premier Division, the highest playing level in the club’s history. They are currently members of the Combined Counties League Premier Division North.

From The Past

The two teams met back in January 2019 in an Hellenic League game. The game finished 1-1 with a below par performance from the Moles. The Moles were managed by current coach Roger Herridge.

About The Timbers

For their league games, Virginia Water FC groundshare with Windsor & Eton FC and play at Stag Meadow, Windsor.

However, this pre-season game is being played at their home ground, The Timbers.

Address: The Timbers, Crown Road, Virginia Water, Surrey, GU25 4HT

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Fraser Thomas signs for Portsmouth

Congratulations to Fraser Thomas one of our successful U14 Tornadoes boys who this week signed two year contract with Portsmouth. All at the club wish him best of luck with this fantastic opportunity. Fraser created and scored some great goals over the past two seasons including this beauty in the successful county cup run last year.

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Pre-season Friendlies

The season may have only just finished but we are already starting to plan for next season.

We are pleased to announce the following pre-season friendlies;

Sat 8th July – Bracknell Town FC – Home at Hill Farm Lane, RG42 5NR

Tue 18th (evening) – Reading City FC – Home at Hill Farm Lane, RG42 5NR

Sat 29th July – Virginia Water FC – Away at The Timbers, GU25 4HT

Tue 1st Aug (evening) – Basingstoke Town FC – Home at Hill Farm Lane, RG42 5NR

We will publicise more information about each game nearer the time. We are also finalising the details of a couple more fixtures. Keep an eye on our website and social media platforms for all of the latest updates.

The Binfield FC badge. Photo: Neil Graham.

2023/24 Season Start Dates

The Moles will kick-off the 2023/24 Isthmian South Central League season on the 12th August 2023 and end on the 27th April 2024. If we go one better than this season, then the play off semi-finals are the following week, and play off finals the Bank Holiday weekend.

We are still finalising the details of our pre-seasons friendlies and will be announce the dates and opposition in the coming weeks.

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Who are the Moles playing next season?

The FA have just announced the teams that will be playing in the Isthmian League South Central Division for the 2023/24 season. We already knew we wouldn’t be playing Basingstoke Town and Walton & Hersham as they both got promoted. Unfortunately, Bedfont Sports and Tooting & Mitcham were both relegated so they will missing as well.

So next season, we will be travelling to Corinthian Casuals and Hartley Wintney who were both relegated and to our near neighbours Ascot United alongside Bashot Lea, Raynes Park Vale who were promoted. We are also joined by Metropolitan Police who took voluntary relegation.

Marlow and Merstham have both been moved sideways into other Step 4 leagues.

The full team list is;

  • Ascot United
  • Ashford Town (Middx)
  • Badshot Lea
  • Binfield
  • Chertsey Town
  • Chipstead
  • Corinthian Casuals
  • Guernsey
  • Hanworth Villa
  • Hartley Wintney
  • Leatherhead
  • Metropolitan Police
  • Northwood
  • Raynes Park Vale
  • South Park (Reigate)
  • Southall
  • Sutton Common Rovers
  • Thatcham Town
  • Uxbridge
  • Westfield
Binfield FC Junior Tournament. Photo: Rob Mack / Shooting Stars.

Junior Tournament App

For the first time in the tournaments history we are able to provide all participants, coaches and spectators the opportunity to follow their progress online by accessing the tournament app. Please use the QR code below or use the following website address:

www.tournify.uk/live/binfieldfc

Binfield Football Club is happy to offer free Wi-Fi access for the duration of the tournament. By connecting to the free Wi-Fi you agree to the Club’s Guest Wi-Fi Wireless Networking Acceptable Use Policy which can be accessed on the Club’s website www.binfieldfc.com

SSID name – Binfield  External
Password  = Tournament2023

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Match Preview: Leatherhead FC – Away

Back in August when the season started, this day seemed a long way away but it is now here. The last game of the season – away at Leatherhead FC.

Matchday: April 22nd, 2023
Kickoff: 3:00 PM

About Leatherhead FC

Leatherhead came into being in its’ current form with the merger of Leatherhead Rose and Leatherhead United just after the end of the Second World War. They based themselves at the home of Leatherhead United, Fetcham Grove. This is still there home to this day.

The merger club won the Surrey League four times in a row before moving across to the Metropolitan and District league in 1950.

In the 1970s, they had several runs deep into the FA Cup. In 1974, they beat Colchester in the 2nd round, Brighton in the 3rd round before losing 3-2 away at Leicester City despite being 2-0 up.

They struggled in the early 1980s and were relegated down to Isthmian Division 2. In 2011, they had an extra time win over Dulwich Hamlet to take them back into the Premier Division. They only survived for one season before being relegated back to Division One South. Another promoted via playoffs and relegated places them into the South Central Division.

Head To Head

The Moles beat Leatherhead at Hill Farm Lane 2-1 back in November with goals coming from Connor Holland and Brad Pagliaroli.

Unfortunately, the playoffs are out of reach for the Moles but there is a chance to finish the season off with a bang. The Moles currently sit 7th on 56 points and Leatherhead are 8th on 56 points.

Tickets

Prices are;

  • Adults: £12
  • Concession: £8
  • Under 16: £5
  • Under 12: Free

About Fetcham Grove

Address: Guildford Rd, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9AS

Binfield FC Junior Tournament. Photo: Rob Mack / Shooting Stars.

Our Club needs you!!  Youth Tournament Volunteers

Every year we hold our youth tournament, this generates money for the club to continue to invest in the club and subsequently your children.  We can not run this without your help and support.  

What can you do to help?  We are asking for two hours of every family’s time over the Friday 12th to Sunday 14th May. Just 2 hours anytime over 3 days! We are happy to accept more! Please can you send your availability to tournament@binfieldfc.com  If you wish to whatsapp, please use 07766 553037. 

Here are the age group timings to help you decide your availability

Saturday 13th May  Sunday 14th May  
Under 7’s Mixed  – AM  Under 8’s Mixed – AM 
Under 9’s Mixed -AM  Under 10’s Mixed – AM  
Under 11’s Mixed – PM Under 12’s Mixed – PM  
Under 13’s Mixed – PM  Under 10’s Girls only – PM  
 Under 12’s Girls only – PM  

1. Your name,  

2. Your contact number 

3. Childs name 

4 Child’s team/age group 

5. Day you can help and preferred time 

6. Preferred job, bbq, car park, litter pick after, or a float  

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Match Preview: Marlow FC – Home

The season is drawing to a close and it is time for the last home game of the season with the visit of Marlow FC to Hill Farm Lane.

Matchday: Tuesday 18th April, 2023
Kickoff: 7:45 pm

About Marlow FC

Marlow FC was formed at a meeting at the Compleat Angler Hotel on 22 November 1870. In 1871-72, they competed in the FA Cup losing 2-0 to Maidenhead in the first round. In 1881–82, they reached the FA Cup semi-finals, losing 5–0 to Old Etonians.

In more recent history, the club were in the Isthmian League’s Premier Division until being relegated at the end of the 1994–95 season. Two seasons later they were relegated again. In 2004 they were moved across to Division One West of the Southern League, and were later transferred to Division One Central. In 2011–12 the club finished bottom of this league and were relegated to the Premier Division of the Hellenic League which they won at the first attempt.

They earnt promotion back to Division One Central of the Southern League. They were moved around the leagues a few times before ending up in their current league at the end of the 2017–18.

Head To Head

The Moles have beaten Marlow twice this season, both in September and in different cup competitions. They won 4-0 in the FA Trophy at Marlow before beating them 3-0 in the Velocity Trophy two weeks later at Hill Farm Lane. This seasons league fixture back in January finished 2-2.

Last season, the teams drew 1-1 at Hill Farm Lane whilst Marlow won the reverse fixture 3-0.

The Moles last game was a 1-0 win against Chipstead FC. Whilst Marlow drew 1-1 at home to Uxbridge. Marlow sit in 3rd place on 64 points whilst the Moles have dropped down to 7th place on 56 points.

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 Hill Farm Lane

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.

The Binfield FC badge. Photo: Neil Graham.

Match Preview: Chipstead FC – Home

With last weeks home game against Marlow postponed due to the bad weather, the Moles are hoping for fine weather in the run up to their game with Chipstead FC at Hill Farm Lane.

Matchday: Saturday 15th April, 2023
Kickoff: 3:00 pm

About Chipstead FC

The club was founded in 1906 when locals formed a team to play workers from the nearby Netherne Hospital. They joined Surrey Intermediate league in 1962, moved up to the Surrey Premier League in 1982 before joining the Combined Counties in 1986.

They won the league title in 1989-90, were twice runners-up before winning the league again in 2006–07 and were promoted to Division One South of the Isthmian League.

Head To Head

The away game at the NRT Stadium back in December ended in a 1-1 draw. Last season, the Chipstead beat the Moles 2-1 at Hill Farm Lane whilst the away fixture finished 2-2.

On Easter Monday, Chipstead drew 1-1 with Tooting & Mitcham whilst the Moles game against Marlow FC was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. After those games, Chipstead sit 10th in league whilst Binfield sit in 7th.

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 Hill Farm Lane

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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Match Preview: Marlow FC – Home

This game has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The game will now be played on 18th April at 7:45pm.

The games come thick and fast over Easter with the second game in three days. This time the Moles welcome Marlow to Hill Farm Lane.

Matchday: Monday 10th April, 2023
Kickoff: 3 pm

About Marlow FC

Marlow FC was formed at a meeting at the Compleat Angler Hotel on 22 November 1870. In 1871-72, they competed in the FA Cup losing 2-0 to Maidenhead in the first round. In 1881–82, they reached the FA Cup semi-finals, losing 5–0 to Old Etonians.

In more recent history, the club were in the Isthmian League’s Premier Division until being relegated at the end of the 1994–95 season. Two seasons later they were relegated again. In 2004 they were moved across to Division One West of the Southern League, and were later transferred to Division One Central. In 2011–12 the club finished bottom of this league and were relegated to the Premier Division of the Hellenic League which they won at the first attempt.

They earnt promotion back to Division One Central of the Southern League. They were moved around the leagues a few times before ending up in their current league at the end of the 2017–18.

Head To Head

The Moles have beaten Marlow twice this season, both in September and in different cup competitions. They won 4-0 in the FA Trophy at Marlow before beating them 3-0 in the Velocity Trophy two weeks later at Hill Farm Lane. This seasons league fixture back in January finished 2-2.

Last season, the teams drew 1-1 at Hill Farm Lane whilst Marlow won the reverse fixture 3-0.

The Moles last game was a 4-3 defeat away at Uxbridge. Whilst Marlow lost 3-1 away to South Park (Reigate). Marlow sit in 3rd place on 63 points whilst the Moles have dropped down to 7th place on 53 points.

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 Hill Farm Lane

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.