Match Preview: Marlow FC- Away

After a couple of league games, the Moles are back in FA Cup action with a First Qualifying Round tie away against Marlow FC.

Matchday: Saturday 16th August. KO 3pm

Who are 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. In 2023–24 they beat Leatherhead 3–1 to earn promotion to the Premier Division South of the Southern League. In 2024–25 Marlow finished bottom of the Premier Division South and were relegated to Division One Central.

Head To Head

Over the past few years, the clubs have met 10 times – Marlow with 5 wins, Binfield with 3 wins and 2 draws. The latest meeting was a pre-season friendly just a month ago when the Moles were 4-1 winners.

In the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup, the Moles were 4-1 winners over Winslow United. Marlow had a bye.