Tomorrow the U18s face Wantage Town at home in the Berks & Bucks Girls' U18 Cup semi-final. The Freds (Wantage is the birthplace of Alfred the Great) won 10-0 at Aylesbury United in the last round, and play in the Oxon Girls A League, scoring 21 goals in their three games so far. Kick-off 10.30am at the 1878 Stadium, Burnham SL1 8JG. Note that a stretch of Taplow Common Road, north of the 1878 Stadium, is closed November 3-27.
On Sunday, the Firsts travel to Warminster Town in the league. The Red & Blacks drew 2-2 in the reverse fixture in September, and lie second from bottom with five points from eight games. In their last outing two weeks ago, they narrowly lost 1-0 at leaders Ascot. Kick-off 2pm at Warminster Town FC, Weymouth Street, Warminster BA12 9NS.
Tomorrow the U18s travel to Cambridge United in the league. United have won one and lost two so far. Kick-off 10.30am at Cambourne College 3G pitch, Back Lane, Cambourne CB23 6FY.
On Sunday the Firsts have a big game, in the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup Quarter-Final when they host Abingdon United. After promotion to the National League D1 SW, United have had a good start, lying fifth with 16 points from eight games. The league matches last season between the two were close, Abingdon winning by two goals in each. Kick-off 1:30pm at the 1878 Stadium, Burnham SL1 8JG.
Also on Sunday, the U23s are away to Chesham United Dev in the league. United are two points below the Chairgirls, both have played eight games. Kick-off 2pm at Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP52 2RG.
Abingdon videos. I was waiting for these to be uploaded to their YouTube channel, as not everyone can, or wants, to log into Twitter, but they are not there yet.
Pitchside highlights. So good to see wingers running full pelt to the goal line and crossing. I miss that.
Today the U18s are at home to Derby County in the league. County have a W2 D2 L1 record and lost 2-1 at home to Bournville last week. At the 1878 Stadium, Burnham SL1 8JG. Kick-off time not stated, usually 10:30.
Tomorrow the Firsts travel to Bournemouth Sports in the League. Sports are the only unbeaten team this season, but a win for the Chairgirls would put them level on points with them. Sports' recent league games have been close, no more than one or two goals difference in the games. Kick-off 2pm at Chapel Gate, East Parley BH23 6BL.
Also on Sunday, in the league, the U23s host Abingdon United Dev, who are mid-table and five points behind the Chairgirls. Kick-off 2pm at the 1878 Stadium, Burnham SL1 8JG.
Highlights from the Firsts' game at Bournemouth last weekend. Not uploaded to YouTube yet, so has to be from Twitter unfortunately.
Very wet conditions for playing, and filming. For some reason I don't understand, highlights are now being shot in portrait. There are very few times when portrait is right for video, we see the world in landscape.
Tomorrow the U18s make the relatively short journey to Hayes & Yeading in the JPL. After losing their first two games, Hayes have now won three on the bounce. Kick-off, on a very cold morning, is the earlier time of 9:30 at the SkyEx Community Stadium, Beaconsfield Road, Hayes UB4 0SL. It is a 3G pitch so should hopefully be on. Note that if you are thinking of going, I have read that the stadium is now within the ULEZ zone.
On Sunday the Firsts travel to Warminster Town in the league. The Red and Blacks have chalked up three wins out of four, including a superb 2-0 win against an unbeaten Ascot United, and a narrow 1-0 defeat against them in the reverse fixture. Kick-off 2pm at Weymouth Street, Warminster BA12 9NS.
The U23s have no fixture this weekend, due to other teams having league cup and county cup games.
The next scheduled game for the U18s is 13 January.
On Sunday, the Firsts are away to Milton United in the League Cup. The Miltonians, who last played a game three weeks ago, have 10 points from six games in Division One North. They beat the Chairgirls U23s 3-2 in the league last month. Kick-off 2pm at Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB.
Also on Sunday, the U23s travel to Penn & Tylers Green for a league game, second v third. Penn have only lost once in the League, 3-2 to the Chairgirls in October, when Shannon Read scored a hat-trick. Kick-off 1:30pm at French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG.
Hat-tricks from Katie Riddington and Molly Carter. It looks like they play Woodley United in the last 16 of the League Cup, venue TBD. The Firsts currently have no scheduled fixtures.
There is only one remaining Chairgirls fixture until next year.
On Sunday the U23s are at home to Kidlington Youth in the league. Kidlington are second, level with Long Crendon on points and three points above the Chairgirls, who have a game in hand. Kick-off 2pm at the 1878 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG.
The season recommences this weekend for two of the teams, the U18s have another week off.
On Sunday, the Firsts travel to Oxford City in the league. The Hoops lost 6-2 at home to Ascot last time out before Christmas. They scored a late equaliser in the 2-2 draw with the Chairgirls in September. Kick-off 2pm on the 3G at Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford OX3 0NQ.
Also on Sunday, the U23s host Beaconsfield Town in the league. The Rams beat the Chairgirls 5-2 in the reverse fixture in September, but have only picked up six points so far this season, losing 10 games. Kick-off 1:30pm at the 1878 Stadium, Burnham SL1 8JG.
Katie Riddington scored a first half penalty following a handball. Soon after the break City equalised, Emma Newberry restored the lead but the home team equalised with 30 minutes to play.
Beaconsfield led the U23s at half-time by 1-0. Shannon Read equalised with a penalty before the Rams took a 3-1 lead. Daisy Thompson scored two minutes from time to make it a surprise 3-2 defeat.
Comments
Tomorrow the U18s face Wantage Town at home in the Berks & Bucks Girls' U18 Cup semi-final. The Freds (Wantage is the birthplace of Alfred the Great) won 10-0 at Aylesbury United in the last round, and play in the Oxon Girls A League, scoring 21 goals in their three games so far. Kick-off 10.30am at the 1878 Stadium, Burnham SL1 8JG. Note that a stretch of Taplow Common Road, north of the 1878 Stadium, is closed November 3-27.
On Sunday, the Firsts travel to Warminster Town in the league. The Red & Blacks drew 2-2 in the reverse fixture in September, and lie second from bottom with five points from eight games. In their last outing two weeks ago, they narrowly lost 1-0 at leaders Ascot. Kick-off 2pm at Warminster Town FC, Weymouth Street, Warminster BA12 9NS.
The U23s have no fixture this weekend.
FT U18s 0-4 Wantage Town
The Firsts' game at Warminster today has been postponed, no reason given.
Tomorrow the U18s travel to Cambridge United in the league. United have won one and lost two so far. Kick-off 10.30am at Cambourne College 3G pitch, Back Lane, Cambourne CB23 6FY.
On Sunday the Firsts have a big game, in the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup Quarter-Final when they host Abingdon United. After promotion to the National League D1 SW, United have had a good start, lying fifth with 16 points from eight games. The league matches last season between the two were close, Abingdon winning by two goals in each. Kick-off 1:30pm at the 1878 Stadium, Burnham SL1 8JG.
Also on Sunday, the U23s are away to Chesham United Dev in the league. United are two points below the Chairgirls, both have played eight games. Kick-off 2pm at Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP52 2RG.
FT Cambridge United 3-0 U18s.
FT Firsts 1-2 Abingdon United
HT 0-0, Molly Carter gave the Chairgirls the lead but two late goals saw the National League home.
FT Chesham United Dev 1-4 U23s
Goals scored by Elena Mitchell (2), Tegan Condra and Shannon Read.
Abingdon match report.
https://www.wwfc.com/news/2023/november/20/carl-proud-despite-chairgirls-cup-exit/
Abingdon videos. I was waiting for these to be uploaded to their YouTube channel, as not everyone can, or wants, to log into Twitter, but they are not there yet.
Pitchside highlights. So good to see wingers running full pelt to the goal line and crossing. I miss that.
https://twitter.com/WWFCWomen/status/1726903285422919907?t=bbj07x5Ers0uzRP4E5qT0g&s=19
Ashleigh Harte interview.
https://twitter.com/WWFCWomen/status/1726925929618825724?t=iJi-kd04mIl7l80noPu5BA&s=19
Carl Simon interview.
https://twitter.com/WWFCWomen/status/1726923467508117509?t=kZ0azJjpI_ta_1BY0FDVYA&s=19
Today the U18s are at home to Derby County in the league. County have a W2 D2 L1 record and lost 2-1 at home to Bournville last week. At the 1878 Stadium, Burnham SL1 8JG. Kick-off time not stated, usually 10:30.
Tomorrow the Firsts travel to Bournemouth Sports in the League. Sports are the only unbeaten team this season, but a win for the Chairgirls would put them level on points with them. Sports' recent league games have been close, no more than one or two goals difference in the games. Kick-off 2pm at Chapel Gate, East Parley BH23 6BL.
Also on Sunday, in the league, the U23s host Abingdon United Dev, who are mid-table and five points behind the Chairgirls. Kick-off 2pm at the 1878 Stadium, Burnham SL1 8JG.
FT U18s 0-11 Derby County (eleven)
FT Bournemouth Sports 3-1 Firsts (HT 1-0)
FT U23s 4-3 Abingdon United Dev (HT 1-0)
Emma Newberry scored a spectacular goal for the Firsts today, in the green strip for the first time.
https://twitter.com/WWFCWomen/status/1728878099352445079?t=sC5y910sySjGtQ7yQFccJg&s=19
The U23s result was later changed to 4-2.
Highlights from the Firsts' game at Bournemouth last weekend. Not uploaded to YouTube yet, so has to be from Twitter unfortunately.
Very wet conditions for playing, and filming. For some reason I don't understand, highlights are now being shot in portrait. There are very few times when portrait is right for video, we see the world in landscape.
https://twitter.com/WWFCWomen/status/1730221745490051265?t=pNTF3FlrA89fY55wxQI9hg&s=19
Tomorrow the U18s make the relatively short journey to Hayes & Yeading in the JPL. After losing their first two games, Hayes have now won three on the bounce. Kick-off, on a very cold morning, is the earlier time of 9:30 at the SkyEx Community Stadium, Beaconsfield Road, Hayes UB4 0SL. It is a 3G pitch so should hopefully be on. Note that if you are thinking of going, I have read that the stadium is now within the ULEZ zone.
On Sunday the Firsts travel to Warminster Town in the league. The Red and Blacks have chalked up three wins out of four, including a superb 2-0 win against an unbeaten Ascot United, and a narrow 1-0 defeat against them in the reverse fixture. Kick-off 2pm at Weymouth Street, Warminster BA12 9NS.
The U23s have no fixture this weekend, due to other teams having league cup and county cup games.
FT Hayes & Yeading 2-2 U18s
The Firsts' game at Warminster today has been postponed after a pitch inspection.
The next scheduled game for the U18s is 13 January.
On Sunday, the Firsts are away to Milton United in the League Cup. The Miltonians, who last played a game three weeks ago, have 10 points from six games in Division One North. They beat the Chairgirls U23s 3-2 in the league last month. Kick-off 2pm at Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB.
Also on Sunday, the U23s travel to Penn & Tylers Green for a league game, second v third. Penn have only lost once in the League, 3-2 to the Chairgirls in October, when Shannon Read scored a hat-trick. Kick-off 1:30pm at French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG.
The U23s game at Penn is OFF.
The Firsts game at Milton is ON.
FT Milton United 0-6 Firsts (HT 0-2)
Hat-tricks from Katie Riddington and Molly Carter. It looks like they play Woodley United in the last 16 of the League Cup, venue TBD. The Firsts currently have no scheduled fixtures.
Milton United match report.
https://www.wwfc.com/news/2023/december/11/hat-trick-heaven-for-the-chairgirls/
Molly Carter came on in the 55th minute and scored three excellent goals in 18 minutes.
https://twitter.com/WWFCWomen/status/1734280554302836951?t=Gjo_hua9ESAW4WQXQm82QQ&s=19
Highlights from the Milton United game.
https://twitter.com/WWFCWomen/status/1734981516382589418?t=YMtRgBkv8uzfMcMNtrSMDQ&s=19
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0zpc8pLf3J/?igshid=MjM0N2Q2NDBjYg==
There is only one remaining Chairgirls fixture until next year.
On Sunday the U23s are at home to Kidlington Youth in the league. Kidlington are second, level with Long Crendon on points and three points above the Chairgirls, who have a game in hand. Kick-off 2pm at the 1878 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG.
FT U23s 3-2 Kidlington Youth
Scorers were Alice Musgrove (14), Amarra Qureshi (44) and Mia Parkin (68). Kidlington score times unknown.
The season recommences this weekend for two of the teams, the U18s have another week off.
On Sunday, the Firsts travel to Oxford City in the league. The Hoops lost 6-2 at home to Ascot last time out before Christmas. They scored a late equaliser in the 2-2 draw with the Chairgirls in September. Kick-off 2pm on the 3G at Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford OX3 0NQ.
Also on Sunday, the U23s host Beaconsfield Town in the league. The Rams beat the Chairgirls 5-2 in the reverse fixture in September, but have only picked up six points so far this season, losing 10 games. Kick-off 1:30pm at the 1878 Stadium, Burnham SL1 8JG.
How the tables look after the break.
Firsts - Southern Region Premier Division
U23s - Southern Region Division One North
U18s - JPL Warriors Green Division
FT Oxford City 2-2 Firsts (HT 0-1)
Katie Riddington scored a first half penalty following a handball. Soon after the break City equalised, Emma Newberry restored the lead but the home team equalised with 30 minutes to play.
FT U23s 2-3 Beaconsfield Town
Head Coach Carl Simon disappointed after twice taking the lead today.
https://twitter.com/WWFCWomen/status/1744035837765914963?t=XHNWHfreLojAKkHi4sdtzQ&s=19
Beaconsfield led the U23s at half-time by 1-0. Shannon Read equalised with a penalty before the Rams took a 3-1 lead. Daisy Thompson scored two minutes from time to make it a surprise 3-2 defeat.
Pitchside highlights from Oxford City.
https://twitter.com/WWFCWomen/status/1745143324841852952?t=JjtrEISo92_G5RnskdZmrA&s=19