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”