Bottom club Badshot Lea were the visitor to the Iconic Stadium and they were hoping to replicate the Moles Great Escape. In a game of few chances, it finished 1-1 with a goal from Reese Jones Jr.
Author: Andrew Spiers
Introducing: Badshot Lea FC
After the postponement of the County Cup game against Flackwell Heath, we are hoping for a dry(ish) pitch for the visit of Badshot Lea.
Matchday: Saturday 15th February 2025. KO: 3pm
Who are 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.
This Season
The Moles have played Badshot Lea twice already this season, both at Badshot. The first was a 3-1 win in the Velocity Cup with two goals from Mitch Parker and one for Charlie George. The second was a 2-0 league win with goals from Kickie Dzimba and Riley Robinson.
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
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.
Flackwell Heath Game Postponed
Tonights match against Flackwell Heath in the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
The game will now be played on Tuesday 25th February KO 7:45pm.
January Player of the Month
Four goals in January, three of which proved to be match winners, January’s Player of the Month is
Razhir Smith-Jones beating Luke Wayborn and Jack Brewer to the award.
Congratulations Raz
Introducing: 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: Tuesdsay 11th 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 one of the winners of the other quarter finalists;
- Bracknell Town First v Reading FC First
- Hungerford Town FC First v Milton Keynes Dons FC First
- Binfield First v Flackwell Heath FC First
And Beaconsfield Town FC First have already beaten Wycombe Wanderers FC First 4 – 3.
Weather permitting all of the ties will be played on the 11th and 12th February.
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
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.
Binfield Fire U13 – Top of Table Clash
In a top of the table clash, Fire came up against the free scoring league leaders.
Fire showed immense effort and commitment in every challenge and playing with pride for 70 minutes, unfortunately falling to a 2-0 defeat.
A special mention for Isaac covering in goal but the coaches were full of pride for outstanding attitude from each and every team member.
Binfield Fire 0-2 Wokingham Sumas
Fixture Updates
We have now rescheduled some of the postponement matches;
- The home game against Hartley Wintney will now be played on Tuesday 11th Match at 7:45pm at the Iconic Stadium
- The home game against Rayners Lane will now be played on Tuesday 18th March at 7:45pm at the Iconic Stadium.
This means that currently all postponed matches have now been rearranged. Check out the fixtures page for the full list.
Match Photos: Sutton Common Rovers – Away
On a cold and wet Friday night, the Moles travelled to Carshalton to play Sutton Common Rovers in a six pointer. The Moles came away with all of the points that to Razhir Smith-Jones who scored his first senior hat-trick with 2 goals in the first half and a penalty in the second half. The Moles finished 3-1 winners.
Photographer Daisy Spiers travelled to capture the action.
Razhir Smith-Jones – 50 Appearances
Another milestone for the Moles as Razhir Smith-Jones put on the Moles shirt for the 50th time on Tuesday – hopefully many more to come.
Razhir made his debut against the Met Police on 20th January 2024 and scored his first and only goal of that season on 30th March away at Chipstead. However, this season he is on fire with 11 goals in 35 games.
Introducing: Sutton Common Rovers FC
The Moles are back on the road with a trip to Carshalton to play Sutton Common Rovers FC.
Matchday: Friday 7th February. KO 8pm
Who are Sutton Common Rovers FC?
Sutton Common Rovers were founded in 1978 as Inrad F.C and went through several name changes before they settled on their current name. The club started playing Saturday League football in 2004-5 and progressed into the Combined Counties league in 2007. They narrowly missed promotion in their debut session but were promoted to the Premier Division the following year.
After finishing second in the league behind Chertsey Town, they were promoted to Isthmian league in 2021/22. This also coincided with them reaching the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time, losing a reply to Jersey Bulls.
So Far This Season
The Moles have played SCR back in October at the Iconic and came out 2-0 winners with both goals from Kickie Dzimba. The teams have met 8 times in recent seasons with the Moles winning five times, losing twice and with one draw
Sutton Common Rovers currently sit 19th in the league with 22 points and the Moles in 16th place on 28 points.
About War Memorial Sports Ground, Carshalton
Sutton Common Rovers are currently ground sharing with Carshalton Athletic FC.
Address: War Memorial Sports Ground, Colston Avenue, Carshalton SM5 2PW
Tickets
£10 – Std entry
£7 – Concessions
£5 – Young adults
£3 – Teens
Includes a voucher for a £3 SCR BEST BURGER
Match Photos: Hayes & Yeading – H
After the postponement of two home games due to the weather, the Moles welcomed Hayes & Yeading to the Iconic Stadium. On a heavy pitch, the game had few chances and Hayes & Yeading came out 1-0 winners with a goal from Keano Robinson in the 24th minute.
Velocity Cup Semi Final
The draw has been made for the semi-final of the Velocity Cup and the reward for beating Hastings is another tough away trip – this time to Billericay Town.
Billericay play in the Isthmian Premier Division and at the time of writing, sit second in the league behind Dover Athletic on goal difference.
The other semi final will be between Chatham Town and the winner of Leatherhead vs Hendon. The last Quarter Final, between Leatherhead and Hendon, is scheduled for Tuesday 18th February.
Dates and all the details to be confirmed.
Performance Of The Month
The Moles have been awarded January Performance of the Month by the Isthmian League for their win over Premier League side Hastings United in the Quarter Finals of the Velocity Cup.
https://www.isthmian.co.uk/articles/shepherd-neame-performance-of-the-month-january-2025
