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  • Goal Feast at The Hallen Centre!

    Goal Feast at The Hallen Centre!

    Written by: Mathew Rickwood

    Longlevens come away with the 3 points.

    With both teams sitting comfortably in the table not much was expected from this game, but how wrong can you be. For the neutrals it certainly delivered.

    Hallen started on the front foot and their first goal of the game came within three minutes. A well worked free kick into the box allows Harrison Fairman to have a shot at goal and Luke Bence is there to re-direct into the opposite corner past Drew Brei in the Longlevens goal.

    Longlevens hadn’t really started the game yet with 14 minutes on the clock. The home side had a chance to extend their lead with a lovely through ball by Hallen captain Corey Thomas-Barker, run onto by Harrison Fairman but he forces Drew Brei into a good save.

    The away side started to grow into the game shortly after and their reward was an equaliser in the 27th minute. A long throw in by captain Ollie Long and a chest down by Brad Martin and some intricate play allows Brad Martin to play a through ball which allows Dafydd Hyett so slot home.

    A corner by Longlevens was their route to take the lead on 34 minutes. It was swung in from the far side and somehow manages to find it’s way to Brad Martin at the back post who can’t miss by heading into an empty goal.

    A quick fire double from the away side on 36 minutes. A long ball over the top of the Hallen defence and Hallen goalkeeper Harry Thomas-Barker comes out of his goal and miss controls, which allows Theo Bevan to run into the 18-yard box unchallenged to score into an open goal.

    The 40-minute mark came and the was the fourth goal for Longlevens. Jack Beardsell runs through the Hallen defence and puts in a low cross for Dafydd Hyett who has a simple tap in.

    The second half had no action to speak of whatsoever. That was until the 86th minute when Longelevens scored their fifth goal. Dafydd Hyett runs down the right and crosses for Gino Valcinti who calmly slots the ball past Harry Thomas-Barker.

    Hallen line-up:

    Thomas-Barker, Holden, Frost, Bence, Blundell, Greenwood (Spence), White, Thomas-Barker (c), Fairman (Cousins) Camper (Tare), Busby (Bolshaw) Unused: Goldspink.

    Longlevens line-up:

    Brei, Beardsell, Byard, Long, Wells, Holmes (Knight), Sherchan (Hundt), Driscoll, (Williams), Martin (Valcinti), Bevan (Graham), Hyett

    Attendance: 40

    Written by: Mathew Rickwood @mattrickwoo1

  • Weekly Update 10/04/2026

    Weekly Update 10/04/2026

    Entering the final straight !!

    Champions declared in both the UHL Premier Division and the UHL Division One. Massive congratulations to Premier Division Champions Slimbridge and Division One Champions FC Stratford.

    The Isuzu FA Vase semi-finals second leg took place last Saturday and UHL Premier Division Hallen who were 3-0 down from the first leg travelled away to play AFC Stoneham of the Velocity Wessex League Premier Division. AFC Stoneham scored a further 3 goals v Hallen’s 1 and duly won 6-1 on aggregate. They go on to face Cockfosters in the Final at Wembley. Hallen had a great journey in the Cup and deserve a massive congratulations for the progress they made.

    In the UHL Premier Division last Saturday, league leaders Slimbridge travelled to play-off contenders Cirencester Town and were beaten 2-0. 2nd place Worcester Raiders hosted Fairford Town and were beaten 1-0, Roman Glass St George had no game, Droitwich Spa travelled to Longlevens and won 1-0, Corsham Town hosted Pershore Town and also won 1-0. Cinderford Town and Hereford Pegasus shared a high scoring 4-4 draw, Tuffley Rovers travelled to Cribbs and despite scoring in the 6th minute had to settle for a 1-1 draw. Mangotsfield United v Royal Wootton Bassett Town ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw, Highworth Town travelled to Westfields and lost 2-1, Thornbury Town hosted bottom club Lydney Town and won 1-0. On bank holiday Monday, top placed Slimbridge travelled to Tuffley Rovers and despite going 1-0 down and then 2-1 down came back to win 3-2, duly sewing up the Premier Division Title. 2nd placed Worcester Raiders travelled to near-by Pershore Town and won 2-1, Roman Glass St George hosted near neighbours Cribbs and won 2-0 to leapfrog Droitwich Spa into 3rd place, Droitwich Spa hosted Hereford Pegasus in a repeat of the UHL Challenge Cup Final and lost 5-3 in an 8-goal thriller in which Pegasus’s Jordan Williamson scored 4 goals. Cirencester Town travelled to Hallen and won 1-0, Corsham Town hosted Fairford Town and won 1-0 with a 94th minute winner, Cinderford Town hosted Lydney Town in the Forest Derby and won 4-0, Mangotsfield United v Thornbury Town in the Bristol Derby finished 1-1, Highworth Town made the short journey to Royal Wootton Bassett Town and won 4-2, Longlevens v Westfields ended 0-0. We now await the play-offs and which teams will secure their places with massively important games still to play to see who from the current 2nd placed to the current 6th placed team finish in those 4 play-off places.

    In UHL Division One on Saturday, one of the results of the season saw league leaders FC Stratford travel to bottom club Thame United Reserves and lose 1-0. Wantage Town hosted Shortwood United and won 4-3 in a 7-goal thriller, Bewdley Town hosted Newent Town and lost 2-1, Stonehouse Town made the long journey to Alcester Town and lost 2-0, Malmesbury Victoria hosted Cheltenham Saracens and won 1-0, In-form Brimscombe & Thrupp hosted Wellington and won 5-1, Redditch Borough made the long trip to Clanfield 85 and lost 3-1, Ludlow Town hosted Woodford United and won 3-2, Carterton travelled to Chipping Sodbury Town and won 3-2. On Monday, FC Stratford returned to winning ways and won the Title with a 3-1 away win v Alcester Town. Wantage Town travelled the short distance to Carterton and the game ended 1-1, Bewdley Town hosted Ludlow Town and drew 0-0, Stonehouse Town also returned to winning ways and beat Wellington 4-0 at home with Josh Beadle hitting a 2nd half hattrick. Cheltenham Saracens v Malmesbury Victoria ended 1-1, Newent Town hosted Shortwood United and lost 1-0, Redditch Borough hosted Woodford United and won 2-0, Clanfield 85 added to their Saturday win by beating Thame United Reserves 1-0. On Wednesday we had a 2-2 draw in the Redditch Borough v Shortwood United game. On Thursday, we had some crucial games which saw Bewdley Town travel to Newent Town and win 4-1 and we also saw Malmesbury Victoria host Brimscombe & Thrupp and win 3-0. As in the Premier Division, places in the play-offs are being competed for until the end of the season. Getting the results to finish in either 2nd or 3rd place and then play at home is a defining factor also.

    In the Alliance East on Saturday, Headington Amateurs travelled to Ardley United Res and won 6-0. In mid-week, Banbury United FC Dev travelled to Ardley United Res and won 5-2.

    In the Alliance West in mid-week, Bourton Rovers Dev travelled to Clanifield (85) Res and won 3-1. UDA Glos Dev travelled to Newent Town Dev and won 1-0.

    Enjoy, 

    Regards, 

    Ian

  • Hallen fall at semi-final stage

    Hallen fall at semi-final stage

    Written by: Matthew Rickwood

    No Wembley date for Hallen 

    Well, here we are. The second leg of the FA Vase, with Hallen chasing a 0-3 deficit and Stoneham sitting comfortably.  

    In the first leg Stoneham cruised to victory scoring three goals in the first half. However, Hallen showed a better performance in the second half to make it a more even contest.  Hallen can turn this around with the goal tally they have created so far in the cup with seventeen. Whereas Stoneham is on an incredible run lasting thirty games in league and cup. 

    The first five minutes was a very even game with both teams struggling to get a hold of the game. 

    As the first ten minutes approached Hallen had shown they had settled the best forcing Stoneham to defend some long balls and early crosses. 

    The game showed no sign of breaking into life as the half approached it’s twenty-minute mark, all the action we had was a corner to speak of, which came to nothing. The first goal on the twenty-minute mark from the home team, a good one two between Alex Welch and Tyrrell Sampson resulted in a fired finish from about 12 yards out from the captain.

    The half looked to be ending with the one goal, but Stoneham found the net for a second time on forty-two minutes through their captain Alex Welch for his second of the game. A through ball breaks the offside trap and the skipper ran through unchallenged to slot in past Harry Thomas-Barker in the Hallen goal. 

    A minute later the away side showed their first bit of attacking intent with captain Cory Thomas- Barker forcing Callum Lee into a decent save. 

    The second half started as the first half with lack of intent from either side to force an attack.  

    The first action came from a free kick from the right of the box by Lewis Nagle brilliantly saved by Harry Thomas-Barker. The home side started to turn up the pressure mid-way through the half as they searched for a third goal. 

    The third goal came for Stoneham in the sixty-seventh minute from a quick free kick which the Hallen defence were sleeping and Tyrrell Sampson fired into the goal from a tight angle. 

    However, Hallen did find their first goal of the game and tie with a long throw-in flicked on by Dylan Tate and quick feet in the box resulting in a shot by Sam Deuchars which nestled neatly into the corner of the goal which sparked wild celebrations from the away following. 

     

     

    Stoneham line up: 

    Lee, Nagle (Dyer), Miller, Wells (Annetts), Welch (C), Sampson (Cluett), Jenkins (Orvis), Martins, Laycock (Fee), Kerton, Thomson. 

    Hallen line up: 

    H Thomas-Barker, Holden (Greenwood), Iles (Tate), Blundell, Bence, Camper (Courtier), Jones, C Thomas- Barker (C), Fairman, Busby (Ford) Deuchars.

    Written by: Matthew Rickwood – @mattrickwoo1

     

  • Hellenic League Div 1 Battles Pending

    Hellenic League Div 1 Battles Pending

    As we head into the weekend, FC Stratford sit top with 62 points from 25 games—a solid position, with Wantage breathing down their necks on 55 points after 26 games. Bewdley Town are also pushing hard, 54 points from just 24 games, meaning every point is vital for them. Stonehouse Town, in fourth, have played only 23 games, so they’ve got a real chance to leap up if they keep that momentum. Cheltenham Saracens currently hold the last playoff spot, fifth, with 39 points from 24 games—so a lot still to play for.

    Key Fixtures This Weekend


    • Cheltenham Saracens vs. Wellington
    Cheltenham Saracens have been in decent form, two wins, two draws, one loss in their last five but they’ll need to keep that up against Wellington, who are just above the relegation zone. Every point could be a lifeline.


    • Wantage Town vs. Alcester Town

    At home, Wantage will be keen to keep their promotion dream alive, two wins and two draws in their last five, so momentum is with them. Alcester, though, have struggled with three losses in their last five, so Wantage will be looking to pounce on that. With the new 4g at wantage town this game is for sure to be on!


    • Thame United Reserves vs. Chipping Sodbury
    Tame may be bottom, but they’re not giving up two draws in the last five. Chipping Sodbury, in 12th, also haven’t had a great run just one win in their last five, so this could be a scrappy, hard-fought battle.


    • Redditch Borough vs. Shortwood United
    Redditch are quietly dangerous seventh, 35 points from just 21 games. Shortwood United, in 16th, have lost three in their last five so Redditch will be hoping to grab another big win and keep climbing.

    Weather Watch

    And yes, the weather because no football weekend is complete without a weather plot twist. Keep an eye on those pitches whether it’s a soggy start or a surprise sunny spell, it could shake up these crucial results. But it could also see more games off and the fixture team with more head scratching to

  • Hellenic Weekend Incoming!

    Hellenic Weekend Incoming!

    Hellenic League Premier Division Table Update (After 28 Games)

    Hold onto your hats—this season is tighter than your shin pads after a muddy match! Worcester Raiders are top with 58 points (and a goal difference so good, it could probably score a goal on its own). Right behind them, Droitwich Spa are snapping at their heels with 57 points—like a dog chasing a ball, just one point behind! Roman Glass, in third, have 55 points but a few extra games—so they’re like the tortoise in this epic promotion race.

    Slimbridge (our plucky fourth place) and Corsham Town (fifth) are also in the mix, proving that every game counts—like a penalty shootout in the last minute.

    This Weekend’s Showdowns:


    • Worcester Raiders vs. Tuffley Rovers
    Raiders will aim to stretch their lead, but Tuffley are sitting in seventh, who are no pushovers. A bit like David versus Goliath, except both are wearing studs. Lets keep them in the ground please.


    • Droitwich Spa vs. Cirencester Town
    Second vs. sixth, like a top-of-the-league dance-off. If Cirencester win, it’s a bit like a mic drop that could echo into the playoffs. This is a game to watch!


    • Fairford Town vs. Cribbs
    Fairford will fancy their chances, Cribbs are bottom, like a footballer stuck in their boots, but never under estimate a team like Cribbs. One thing is for sure manage Sam Collier will want to forget the 5-2 loss midweek and get to winning ways.


    • Hallen vs. West Didsbury (FA Vase)
    Not a league game, but Hallen have a golden chance in the FA Vase, fingers crossed, lads! Go out there and show them what Hallen are made of!


    • Westfields vs. Cinderford
    A three-point scramble, Westfields just three points behind Cinderford. It’s like a sprint to the finish, and we all know football sprints are the best kind of sprints! We are confident that the home team will want to wash away the loss at Tuffley last weekend, in fact their last league win was the 27th of December.. anyone growing their hair out for this one?

    Weather Update

    And of course, we can’t forget the weather—because what’s football without a bit of mud, rain, and kit chaos? If it rains, keep your fingers crossed for those 4G pitches—no one wants to be cleaning mud off the kit for a week. But, hey, if the sun sneaks out, we might just have a cracking weekend of football!

  • 👏 LEGENDARY MILESTONE ALERT 👏

    👏 LEGENDARY MILESTONE ALERT 👏

    Today, the Hellenic League celebrates an incredible achievement as Darren McMillan and Graham Pugh marked their 50th game officiating together – a true milestone for one of the league’s most iconic partnerships.

    Now, does the league officially know if this is some kind of record? Probably not. Records for this sort of thing simply aren’t kept. But let’s be honest — as assistant referees, virtually every club in the league knows exactly who this pair are. When “McMillan & Pugh” appear on the team sheet, it’s instantly recognisable. And for that reason alone, we felt it only right to stop, take notice, and show our appreciation for the invaluable and often unseen work they do week in, week out.

    Affectionately known as the “Ant and Dec” of the Hellenic League, this legendary duo first teamed up back in September 2020 at Brimscombe. What started as a single appointment has grown into something truly special. Between them, Darren and Graham have now officially officiated over 200 games for the league, with the last two seasons seeing them operate almost exclusively as a pair – building chemistry, trust, and a reputation that precedes them wherever they go.

    Their 50th game together, fittingly completed today at Mangotsfield vs Fairford, is a testament not only to their commitment, but to the standard, consistency, and reliability they bring every single matchday. Graham said “it’s a magic day, it’s great to not only have the game but also be with my mate and of course my favourite referee!”

    Of course, no appreciation post would be complete without mentioning Graham Pugh’s permanently smiling face – a smile so constant it’s widely believed he sleeps with it on 😄. Win, lose, rain, hail or sideways wind… the smile never leaves. Meanwhile, Darren balances things out perfectly, creating a partnership built on mutual respect, unwavering support, and a not-so-secret love for each other that would make even the strongest bromance proud.

    They’re also well known (and occasionally feared) for the harmless tricks they play on referees they work with — always pre- or post-match, never during (professionalism first… mischief later). If you’ve worked with them and haven’t been caught out at least once, you’re probably still waiting for it.

    Darren and Graham embody everything that’s great about officiating in the Hellenic League: teamwork, humour, dedication, and selfless commitment. Their contribution may not sit in a record book, but it certainly sits firmly in the respect of clubs, referees, and administrators alike.

    Here’s to 50 games together, countless smiles, and many more touchlines shared.

    Congratulations, Ant & Dec — and thank you for everything you do for the league 👏⚽

    All Images Credit of Pete Kinsella

  • Saturday Football Round-Up: Penalties, Goal Gluts and 1,555 Reasons to Love the Hellenic League

    Saturday Football Round-Up: Penalties, Goal Gluts and 1,555 Reasons to Love the Hellenic League

    Saturday 17 January delivered a full menu of non-league entertainment across the Isuzu FA Vase and the Hellenic League, with penalty shoot-out drama, emphatic league victories and no shortage of goals — all watched by a combined 1,555 supporters who braved January conditions to back their sides.

    And if you ever needed 1,555 reasons to come and watch the Hellenic League, this was it: action packed with drama, great goals, epic saves and just a tiny touch of referee controversy — the good kind that keeps everyone talking on the way home. Give us this any day over the so-called top flight.

    FA Vase: Nerves of Steel Required

    There was knockout tension in the Isuzu FA Vase, starting at Downton where 190 spectators were treated to a goalless stalemate between the hosts and Slimbridge. Clear chances were at a premium, and with neither side able to break through, penalties were required. Downton kept their composure to edge the shoot-out 4–3 and book their place in the next round — goalkeepers and heart-rate monitors earning their keep.

    Hallen and Hythe & Dibden served up a similar script in front of 110 fans. Harrison Fairman put Hallen ahead shortly after the break, only for Harrison Clarke to respond almost immediately for the visitors. With the scores locked at 1–1, it was once again down to penalties, where Hallen proved the cooler customers, winning 4–2 from the spot.

    Premier Division: Big Wins and Big Statements

    In the Hellenic Premier Division, Cirencester Town were in ruthless form, dismantling Westfields 5–1. Harlie Price stole the headlines with four goals, supported by strikes from Zac Powell and Theo Jeremy, as 148 supporters watched a second-half blitz that left little doubt about the outcome.

    The biggest crowd of the day — 259 strong — was at Droitwich Spa, though the home supporters endured a tough afternoon as Cinderford Town ran out 4–0 winners. Jack Watts helped himself to a second-half brace, underlining a dominant away performance.

    Corsham Town did their damage early at Hereford Pegasus, with Nick McCoottie netting twice before half-time. From there, Corsham managed the game well to secure a 2–0 victory in front of 65 spectators.

    Mangotsfield United claimed a solid 2–0 home win over Fairford Town, breaking the deadlock after the hour before sealing the points late on. A disciplined performance watched by 233 fans.

    Pershore Town and Cribbs shared the spoils in a competitive 1–1 draw. Cribbs led through Kieran Clayton, but Pershore showed resilience, with Jamie Lucas grabbing a late equaliser to earn a point in front of 119 in attendance.

    Tuffley Rovers and Royal Wootton Bassett Town produced one of the games of the day, with the visitors edging a 3–2 thriller. Goals flew in at both ends, keeping the 118-strong crowd fully entertained and goalkeepers permanently on edge.

    Worcester Raiders made home advantage count, defeating Lydney Town 3–1. Goals in both halves ensured a deserved win, with 112 spectators watching Raiders continue their positive run.

    Division One: Clinical Finishing on Display

    In Division One, Bewdley Town were efficient and controlled in a 2–0 win over Chipping Sodbury Town, scoring once in each half to secure the points in front of 62 supporters.

    FC Stratford delivered one of the standout performances of the afternoon, sweeping aside Cheltenham Saracens 4–0. Toby Nichol was in devastating form, helping himself to a hat-trick as 61 fans enjoyed a comfortable home victory.

    Malmesbury Victoria were equally convincing on the road, defeating Ludlow Town 4–0. Lewis-James Bexton-Shaw bagged a hat-trick, ensuring the visitors left with maximum points — and the Ludlow goalkeeper left with plenty to think about — watched by 40 spectators.

    Newent Town completed the day’s action with an impressive 4–1 away win at Wellington. After falling behind early, Newent responded emphatically with four goals of their own, turning the game on its head in front of 38 supporters.

    📊 By the Numbers

    Across 13 played fixtures, a total of:

    1,555 spectators

    turned out to support local football — proof once again that the Hellenic League delivers week in, week out. Drama, goals, saves, stories… and you’re close enough to hear the shouts from the dugouts. What more do you want?

    Written by: AI (with a touch of human help!)

    Cover Photo: Pete Kinsella

  • Final Score review 10/01/26

    Final Score review 10/01/26

    Saturday 10 January 2026 – Goals, groans and one or two long afternoons

    Premier Division

    Highworth Town P-P Fairford Town

    The pitch said “no”, the weather said “absolutely not”, and everyone sensibly went home.

    Corsham Town 3–0 Lydney Town (Att: 140)

    Corsham kept it tidy and professional. McCootie opened the scoring, Plummer added a penalty (VAR still unavailable at this level, thankfully), and Freckleton finished things off. Lydney arrived, tried their best, and left with a long journey to reflect.

    Longlevens AFC 0–1 Cirencester Town (Att: 114)

    Theo Jeremy scored after nine minutes and Cirencester then defended like they’d hidden the ball behind the clubhouse. Not pretty, but very effective.

    Mangotsfield United 0–1 Droitwich Spa (Att: 355)

    A big crowd for a game decided by a single Josh Hurdman strike. Droitwich grabbed the goal, Mangotsfield pressed the panic button, and 355 people debated “how that didn’t go in” on the way out.

    Roman Glass St George 3–0 Westfields (Att: 80)

    Early goal, steady control, job done. Roman Glass barely broke sweat and Westfields were left wondering where the afternoon went.

    Royal Wootton Bassett Town 0–3 Slimbridge (Att: 218)

    Two Jack Smiths scored in two minutes, causing confusion in the stands and probably in the changing rooms too. Evans-Harriott then made sure Slimbridge’s bus home was a happy one.

    Thornbury Town 0–0 Pershore Town (Att: 160)

    A game that had everything… except goals. Both keepers stayed warm, the defences stayed busy, and the scoreline stayed exactly where it started.

    Tuffley Rovers 2–2 Cinderford Town (Att: 172)

    End-to-end stuff and a late sting in the tail. Just when Tuffley thought they’d cracked it, Preston Mason popped up in the 89th minute to spoil the celebrations.

    Worcester Raiders 2–1 Hereford Pegasus (Att: 133)

    Raiders nicked this one with a late winner. Pegasus briefly soared after equalising, only to be grounded again before full time.

    Division One

    Alcester Town P-P Cheltenham Saracens

    Another postponement, another afternoon saved from muddy socks.

    Clanfield 85 3–3 Chipping Sodbury Town (Att: 106)

    Clanfield looked to have a much-needed win wrapped up after a flying start but less than a minute later it was all square and with a strong second-half spell, taking the lead proved trickier than finding the net. Chipping Sodbury kept knocking, Clanfield kept letting them in, and by full time the hosts were left wondering how three points turned into one.

    Redditch Borough P-P Carterton

    No football, no drama — just the promise of a rearranged fixture.

    Shortwood United P-P Thame United Reserves

    Yet another pitch that lost its battle with winter.

    Stonehouse Town 1–2 FC Stratford (Att: 94)

    Stratford struck early and late, Stonehouse rallied, and the visitors left quietly pleased with themselves.

    Wantage Town 7–1 Newent Town (Att: 198)

    Absolute carnage. Wantage were five up by half-time and didn’t ease off. The scoreboard had a tougher workout than some of the defenders.

    Wellington 3–2 Brimscombe & Thrupp (Att: 42)

    A cracking little contest played out in front of those dedicated enough to brave the cold. Goals, drama and three points for Wellington

    Written by: AI

    Cover picture: Credit Pete Kinsella

  • Hellenic Division One – Saturday 20 December

    Hellenic Division One – Saturday 20 December

    Late drama, hard-working volunteers, and one scoreline that keeps turning heads

    Brimscombe & Thrupp P–P Redditch Borough

    (Match called off Friday – pitch flooding)

    This fixture was rightly called off on Friday after flooding left the pitch unplayable. Anyone involved at Brimscombe knows the effort that goes into maintaining a local community ground, often by volunteers working around jobs and family life. Despite their best efforts, the weather won this round. The right call was made early, Redditch Borough avoided a wasted journey, and football will return when the pitch — and the people who care for it — are ready.

    Carterton 2–2 Bewdley Town

    (HT: 1–0 | Att: 35)

    Finlay Baker put Carterton ahead on 41 minutes before Zach Scott equalised on 49. Carterton responded through Kai Del Kiffen, but Ryan Bangay’s 90+5 strike rescued a point for Bewdley at the very end. Another reminder that in Division One, the final whistle is never early.

    Cheltenham Saracens 1–1 Clanfield 85

    (HT: 0–1 | Att: 40)

    Clanfield struck early through Kenzie Taylor and then spent long spells defending their lead. Ryan Dobbins levelled on 60 minutes, and while Saracens pushed on, Clanfield held firm to secure a point — not glamorous, but points count just the same.

    Chipping Sodbury Town P–P Ludlow Town

    Another fixture lost to the conditions. Behind the postponement is a community club where a small group of volunteers work tirelessly to keep football running week after week. Sometimes the weather has other ideas, but the commitment at Chipping Sodbury ensures the game will be back soon enough.

    FC Stratford 2–0 Malmesbury Victoria

    (HT: 1–0 | Att: 55)

    A composed performance from Stratford. Jake Williams opened the scoring early before Tony Nicoll sealed the win late on. Efficient, controlled, and well managed.

    Shortwood United 1–4 Newent Town

    (HT: 0–1 | Att: 71)

    Newent Town were sharp and decisive, with George Brand netting twice. Goals from Kyle Taylor and Sam Judge added to the tally, while Alfie Bradshaw grabbed a late consolation for Shortwood.

    Stonehouse Town 4–0 Woodford United

    (HT: 2–0 | Att: 72)

    Stonehouse dominated throughout. First-half goals from Harley Hudd and Spencer Martin set them on their way, with Finn Rees and Josh Beadle adding further goals late on in a convincing display.

    Wantage Town 7–0 Thame United Reserves

    (HT: 1–0 | Att: 164)

    Congratulations once again to Wantage Town on another standout scoreline this season.

    A hat-trick from Callum Crook, two goals from Matthew Cheetham, an own goal, and a late finish from Josh Davis completed a ruthless performance that continues to raise eyebrows across the division.

    🏁 Division One Summary

    Postponements reminded us of the people behind the scenes, late goals delivered the drama, and Wantage underlined their credentials in emphatic fashion. Division One — powered as much by community effort as it is by footballing moments.

    Written By: AI

    Cover image credit: Bewdley Town “X”

  • Dacres Hat-Trick Seals Chipping Sodbury Town Victory

    Dacres Hat-Trick Seals Chipping Sodbury Town Victory

    Chipping Sodbury Town secured a deserved 3–1 home victory over the University of Bristol on Friday 13 December, thanks to a superb hat-trick from Tyler Dacres.

    Playing in front of the home support at Chipping Sodbury, Dacres delivered a clinical performance in front of goal, scoring all three of the hosts’ goals to put the game beyond doubt. His finishing proved the difference in a competitive contest, with the visitors unable to contain his attacking threat.

    The University of Bristol did manage to find the net, but Chipping Sodbury Town remained in control throughout, showing composure and resilience to see out the win.

    In recognition of his outstanding performance, Tyler Dacres was presented with the match ball after the final whistle by Chipping Sodbury Town Chair, James Mapstone, a fitting reward for a memorable individual display.

    The victory adds another positive result for Chipping Sodbury Town as they continue to build momentum on home soil.

    Written by: AI