Following on from the Moles exit from the FA Cup, they have two more cup competitions this week. The first up is the Velocity Cup tie away to Badshot Lea.
Fixture Date: Tuesday 3rd September. KO: 19:45
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.
Didn’t we play Badshot Lea in this competition last season?
Funny you should ask. Yes, the Moles faced Badshot Lea in the early rounds of this competition last season. The Moles put out a team of youngsters and triallists. However, Badshot Lea were too strong and ran out 6-0 winners.
In the league, Badshot beat the Moles 3-0 at the Iconic Stadium whilst in the reverse fixture (played in Slough due to the bad weather), the Moles won 5-2 which contributed to the Great Escape.
Where do Badshot Lea FC play?
Badshot Lea FC play at the Operatix Community Ground. The address is Westfield Lane (Entrance off Riverdale), Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4PF.
Entrance off Riverdale. Do not rely 100% on Sat Nav as Westfield Lane is a dead end and there is no vehicle access to the ground.
