After the disappointment of two home postponements, the Moles are hoping that the weather is kinder for the tie against Hayes & Yeading.
Matchday: Tuesdsay 4th February 2025. KO: 7.45pm
Who are Hayes & Yeading FC?
Hayes & Yeading United Football Club was formed on 18 May 2007 through the merger of Hayes F.C. and Yeading F.C., two Conference South clubs. After a season of consolidation, the newly merged side took many people by surprise in 2008/09 when a late season Conference South record equalling run of 10 consecutive victories saw a play-off place earned. Looking dead and buried at 4-0 down after 50 minutes of the semi-final first leg, only a dreamer would have predicted a place in the final. Dreams do come true though and two late first leg goals and a 4-0 extra time victory in the second leg at Eastleigh saw the final reached. A tight final ensued but Hampton & Richmond Borough were seen off by the odd goal in five and promotion was achieved to the pinnacle of non-league football, the Conference Premier. United more than held their own in the top flight for the first two seasons but with a much reduced budget and 5 years of ground sharing due to the late completion of the Club’s new stadium, United hit the relegation trap-door in April 2012 and again in April 2016 and April 2017 before beginning its life in a new Stadium in 2017/18, losing the promotion play-off semi-final to Cambridge City at season end before a switch to the Isthmian League for 2018/19 saw United romp to the title and promotion with a 16 point advantage at season end. This was followed by two seasons being cancelled part way through due to the Covid-19 pandemic before a completed 2021/22 season saw United finish as runners-up only to fall at the final hurdle with a play-off final defeat. The 2022/23 season saw the Middlesex Senior Cup won for the first time with United just missing out on the play-offs, finishing in 7th position.
Head To Head
We don’t think the two sides have met in a competitive game. However, they did meet in a friendly two season ago where Hayes & Yeading were 3-0 winners. You can read a match report here.
Hartley & Yeading currently sit 9th in the league on 42 points whilst the Moles are in 16th with 28 points.
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.
