Martin Joyce Trophy

Wokingham Town FC’s first competitive match for more than 20 years, against Binfield in the FA Cup, will also see a battle for silverware of a different kind.

The Martin Joyce Memorial Trophy, currently held by Binfield, has been up for grabs wherever the two teams play each other.

Martin Joyce Trophy

Martin played for both sides and captained Binfield in the 1960s before being killed in a Wokingham road traffic accident in 1967.

The game is especially poignant for Wokingham Town president Mark Ashwell. His wife, Sue, was Martin’s niece.

Sue’s father John Green donated The Martin Joyce Trophy in the late 70s and it’s tradition has endured for all these years

Mark will present the trophy to the winning side on Saturday afternoon

As well as seeking to progress in this year’s FA Cup, Wokingham Town FC will be looking for revenge for the 2-0 win that Binfield inflicted on the Sumas at Lowther Road in the same competition last season.

That match attracted what was a record crowd of 604 for the Emmbrook venue.

Previous Encounters

Football In Berkshire has reported a previous meeting between the two teams in the Martin Joyce Trophy. In 2016, Wokingham were 3-2 winners. The Moles goals coming from Sean Moore.

Back in 2013, the Moles were 3-1 winners as reported by Get Reading with goals coming from a brace from Carl Davies and Josh Pearson.