Introducing: Maidenhead United FC

Maidenhead United

The Moles are back in action just over 48 hours after their 1-0 defeat against Southall FC. This time it is a Berks and Bucks Senior Cup game against National League Side Maidenhead United.

Who are Maidenhead United FC?

Maidenhead United Football Club, established in October 1870, is one of England’s oldest football clubs with a rich history spanning over 150 years. The club played its first match on December 17, 1870, against Windsor Home Park, and moved to its current home ground, York Road, in February 1871.York Road holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously used ground by the same club in senior football. Maidenhead United was one of the original 15 entrants in the inaugural FA Cup competition in 1871-72, reaching the quarter-finals three times in the 1870s.

 The club has played in various leagues throughout its history, including the Southern League, Great Western Suburban League, Spartan League, Corinthian League, and Athenian League1. In 1919, Maidenhead FC merged with Maidenhead Norfolkians to form Maidenhead United, adopting their iconic black and white striped kit that earned them the nickname “The Magpies”. The club experienced success in the mid-20th century, winning the Corinthian League title three times between 1956 and 1963. Currently, Maidenhead United competes in the National League, the fifth tier of English football.

Head to head record

The Moles played the Magpies in a pre-season friendly at the Iconic Stadium with the Magpies running out 7-0 winners.

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 over 100 spaces available to park at the ground.