Author: Andrew Spiers

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M25 Closure – South Park Away

Please note that the M25 will be closed between junction 10 and 11 from 9pm on Friday 7th March until 6am on Monday 10th March.

This will affect anyone that is trying to the South Park (Reigate) away game on Saturday 8th March.

Full details of the closure and diversion can be found on the Highways Agency website.

One suggested alternative route is via Guildford and Dorking – Google Maps route.

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Match Photos: Billericay – Away

The Moles travelled to Essex to face Premier Division leader Billericay Town in the semi-final of the Velocity Cup.

They had a dream start when they took an early lead with a great finish from Tyler D’Cruz. Billericay quickly equalised and that is how the first half finish. The quality of Billericay showed in the second half and they scored three further goals to finish as 4-1 winners.

A great performance from the Moles against a strong Billericay. They now return to league action on Saturday and travel to South Park (Reigate).

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Introducing: Billericay Town FC

Billericay Town Fc Logo

Following on from their league win against Raynes Park Vale, the Moles have a tough away league cup semi-final against Premier Division leaders Billericay Town FC

Date: Tuesday 4th March 2025
KO: 7.30pm

Who are Billericay Town FC?

Billericay Town Football Club was established in 1880 as Billericay Football Club. Initially, they played in the Romford & District League from 1890 until World War I, also competing in the Mid-Essex League where they won Division Two titles in 1912–13, 1931–32, and 1932–33. The club adopted its current name, Billericay Town, in 1946. In 1966, they became founder members of the Essex Olympian League, winning the league and League Cup double in the 1969–70 and 1970–71 seasons. This success led to their participation in the Essex Senior League from 1971, where they won the title in 1972–73 and again in 1974–75 and 1975–76.

Billericay Town’s success continued with FA Vase wins in 1976 and 1977, and a third title in 1979. They joined the Athenian League in 1977, winning it twice, before moving to the Isthmian League in 1979. The club experienced a period of promotions and relegations within the Isthmian League divisions. In recent years, they won the Isthmian League Premier Division in 2011–12 and again in 2017–18, earning promotions to higher divisions12. The club was taken over by Glenn Tamplin in 2016, leading to significant changes and signings, but he left in 2019. The club is currently owned by a consortium of local businessmen and competes in the Isthmian League Premier Division after being relegated from the National League South in 2021–22.

The Competition So Far

To get to the semi final, Billericay Town have beaten;

3rd Round – Billericay Town 4 – 1 Basildon
4th Round – Billericay Town 3 – 0 Cheshunt
Quarter Final – Billericay Town 1 – 0 Sheppey United

To get to the semi final, the Moles have beaten;

2nd Round – Badshot Lea 1 – 3 Binfield
3rd Round – Dulwich Hamlet 1 – 4 Binfield
4th Round – Harrow Borough 0 – 2 Binfield
Quarter Final – Hastings United 1 – 2 Binfield

The winners will play either Chatham Town or Hendon (who play on the 11th March) at Aveley FC on Wednesday 9th April.

In the league, Billericay Town sit top of the Isthmian League Premier Division whilst the Moles are 15th in the Isthmian League South Central Division.

Tickets

Prices are;

  • Adult – £5
  • Concession – £3
  • Young Adult 12-17 – £1
  • 11 or Under – £1

Tickets can be bought in advance online.

About New Lodge

Address: Billericay Town Football Club, New Lodge, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SA

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Match Photos: Raynes Park Vale – Home

The Moles were looking to bounce back after their heavy defeat to Flackwell Heath in the cup on Tuesday night – Raynes Park Vale were the visitors.

The Moles took the lead in the 18th minute with a goal from Tyler D’Cruz and then doubled the lead in the 33rd minute with another goal from Razhir Smith-Jones. Raynes Park Vale pulled one back in the 70th minute but the Moles held on to finish 2-1 winners.

Photographer Daisy Spiers was there to capture the action.

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Introducing: Raynes Park Vale FC

Raynes Park Vale F.C.

Following the 5-0 defeat to Flackwell Heath in the County Cup, the Moles hope to continue their good league form for the visit of Raynes Park Vale.

Due to the wet weather we have had recently, please keep an eye on our social media channels for any updates on pitch inspections.

Matchday: Saturday 1st March 2025. KO: 3pm

Who are Raynes Park Vale FC?

Raynes Park Vale FC was formed in 1995 following the merger of Raynes Park and Malden Vale (formed 1967). The new merged club joined the Combined Counties Football League. They have participated in national Cup competitions and their best finish was in 1997-98 when they finished fourth. The reserve team won the Combined Counties Reserve League twice, then joined the Suburban League before being disbanded for financial reasons. They rejoined the combined counties reserve league and won the League and Cup double in the 2012-13 season. The reserve league was later disbanded, and they rejoined the Suburban League. Gavin Bolger, a former AFC Wimbledon player, took over as 1st team Manager midway through the 2013-14 season and stepped down following the 2020/21 season. Josh Gallagher was appointed as the new First Team Manager before the start of the 2021/22 season.

Head To Head

Earlier this season, away at Grand Drive, the Moles were 2-0 down at half time before making a comeback and finishing 4-2 winners. Goals from Luke Wayborn, Daniel Lewis, Jamie Hilton and Mitchell Parker. Last season, RPV won the home game 4-0 whilst the return fixture at The Iconic Stadium ended 0-0.

Tickets

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.

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 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.

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.

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Match Photos: Flackwell Heath – H

The Moles played the first of two cups games in a week. This one was the Berks & Bucks FA Senior Cup quarter final against Flackwell Heath which, due to the poor weather, was played at The SB Stadium – home of Bracknell Town FC.

The Moles run up against a strong Flackwell Heath side who ran out 5-0 winners. They will now travel to Beaconsfield for the semi final.

Next Tuesday, the Moles will face Billericay away in the Velocity Cup semi-final.

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March Fixtures

The Moles have a busy fixture list in March with 8 games including Velocity Trophy semi final.

As with any fixtures at this time of year, keep an eye on socials and the website for any postponements.

March 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Binfield vs Raynes Park Vale

March 4, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
Velocity Trophy
Billericay Town FC vs Binfield

March 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
South Park vs Binfield

March 11, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Binfield vs Hartley Wintney FC

March 15, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Rayners Lane FC vs Binfield

March 18, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
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Binfield vs Rayners Lane FC

March 21, 2025 @ 7:45 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Binfield vs Ashford Town (Middx)

March 29, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One
Met Police vs Binfield

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Venue Change: Flackwell Heath

Due to the recent weather and the fact that both clubs pitches are not playable, tonights Berks and Bucks Senior Cup fixture against Flackwell Heath has been switched to The SB Stadium – home of Bracknell Town.

The address is Bottom Meadow, Sandhurst GU47 9AE.

Directions and car parking information can be found on the Bracknell Town website – https://www.bracknelltownfc.com/how-to-find-us/

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Watch Rechan’s Goal Against Hartley Wintney

U23 Team Photo

U23 – March Fixtures

The Moles U23 Development side have a busy month – 5 games including 3 home games;

Sat 01 Mar 2025 @ 14:00
Goring United v Binfield Development U23 – Gardiner Recreation Ground

Sat 08 Mar 2025 @ 14:00
Binfield Development U23 v Westwood Wanderers Reserves – The Iconic Stadium, Binfield

Sat 15 Mar 2025 @ 14:00
Binfield Development U23 v Burghfield Reserves – The Iconic Stadium, Binfield

Sat 22 Mar 2025 @ 14:00
Penn & Tylers Green U23 v Binfield Development U23 – French School Meadow

Sat 29 Mar 2025 @ 14:00
Binfield Development u23 v Maidenhead Town – The Iconic Stadium, Binfield

Get down and watch the U23 Moles in action. See if you can spot a future first team player – we currently have two past U23 players in the first team squad.

Sam Bartlett

Welcome Sam

He’s already been at the club for a couple of weeks and made an immediate impact but we thought it was about time we gave Sam an official welcome.

Sam Bartlett joins us from Hartley Wintney and already has 3 assists in a couple of games.

Sam Bartlett
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Introducing: Flackwell Heath FC

Flackwell Heath Fc

The Moles are back in cup action with a Berks & Bucks County Cup quarter final against Flackwell Heath – a team we are familiar with from our Hellenic Days.

Matchday: Tuesday 25th February 2025. KO: 7.45pm

Who are Flackwell Heath FC?

Flackwell Heath Football Club was founded in 1907 and initially competed in the High Wycombe and District League, where they enjoyed significant success, winning the league and the High Wycombe Senior Challenge Cup twelve times each. In 1950, they progressed to Division Two of the Great Western Combination, winning it at the first attempt and earning promotion to Division One, later renamed the Premier Division. The club secured league titles in 1957–58 and 1962–63 before the league dissolved in 1964, forcing them to return to the High Wycombe and District League. Further success followed in 1974–75 with victories in the Reading Senior Cup and the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup. Their upward trajectory continued in 1976 when they moved to the Hellenic League, gaining promotion to the Premier Division in their first season. They later joined the Athenian League in 1982, but after its dissolution in 1984, they transitioned to the Isthmian League, moving through its divisions until structural changes in 2006 placed them in Division One North.

After finishing bottom in 2006–07, Flackwell Heath were relegated to the Hellenic League Premier Division, where they won the title in 2014–15 but declined promotion due to travel costs. The following season, they claimed the Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy. In 2021, the club moved to the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division before being transferred again to the Combined Counties League Premier Division North. Their most recent success came in the 2023–24 season when they won the Premier Division North, earning promotion to Division One Central of the Southern League.

Cup Run So Far

To get to the quarter finals, Flackwell beat Didcot Town 3-1 in the 3rd round and Aylesbuy United 2-0 in the 4th round. Whilst the Moles, beat Maidenhead United 2-1 in the 3rd round and Aylesbury Vale Dynamos 2-1 in the 4th round.

The winner will play Beaconsfield Town away. The other semi-final will be played between Bracknell Town and MK Dons. The semi-finals are scheduled to be played on Tuesday 11th March.

Tickets

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.

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 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.

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.