All but one First Round ties take place tomorrow, with Langley on Wednesday. All kick off at 7:45.
This season, rather than setting a date when games had to be played by, the B & B FA have set a single game day. That stops a round lasting weeks, and probably stops arguments between clubs when choosing dates.
This is the first county cup game for the reformed Windsor & Eton, the switch to Wokingham only announced this morning. The malfunctioning floodlights might have something to do with that.
I was back at Winslow to see an uneventful first half against Keith Scott's Holmer Green, with the home team on top but neither keeper troubled. Within 16 minutes of the restart, Winslow were four up and looking like scoring with every attack. Holmer did have one shot on target but the Ploughmen were looking like the higher ranked club now, and rounded off the night with a fifth, right on the final whistle. About 70 watching.
It was good to see Scotty in the dugout. He was very vocal with instructions, praise and criticism for his team, who kept going until the end. I hope he does well there.
I think the club have been in dispute with the Hants FA over an ineligible player, leading to their disqualification. They are only entering to avoid a fine, but don't really want to win a game.
As far as I can see, none of the 17 players in Langley's squad last night had played in the first team this season. It looks like their youth team. Sam Saunders is still playing for Langley, three appearances so far this season, including their 2-0 defeat at Windsor last Friday.
Last season there were four rounds, then the quarter-finals, when we would have joined. This season there are three rounds, then the quarters, when I assume we will enter. I would love us to join in the Third Round and get an extra game in against a lower ranked team! For me, Winslow is the ultimate draw, but any team we haven't played ever, or for while, would be good. Amersham away would be interesting.
Do you reckon Amersham might try and get the game played at Chesham if they drew Wycombe, MK or Reading in the County Cup? I don't know what their max capacity is at Amersham but I'm not sure it could hold more than 500 people there. There isn't enough room or facilities
A reminder of tomorrow night's fixtures, all 7:45 kick-offs. Penn against the Irish looks the pick of the bunch, both teams going well in the league. I plan to be at Winslow.
It looks like there will be more rain before then, tonight and into tomorrow evening. If going to a game, check it's on, especially AVD right next to the River Thame.
Refreshing to see so much interest in this competition from fans. I really hope we don’t pull out of this competition again. It is where we’ve come from and we should be treated with utmost respect.
I would like to think the club wouldn't dare do it two years in a row. That would be showing a lot of disrespect to the local game. For the first time since I started watching the Chairboys, we can now field two strong teams, injuries permitting. We can't have an excuse this year.
Half of me is hoping he plays, @williwycombe, half not as I want Winslow to win! They need a cup run and a game against one of the big three, us obviously, to help pay for the mandatory ground upgrades.
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos are really going to struggle this season with their games and I can see them having to rent / move grounds for a section of the season. Their game against London Lions on Saturday had to be reversed and if the weather doesn't stay dry enough for their ground to drain, they will have a massive headache of fixtures in March, April & May time!
The remaining 2nd Round ties will be played on Tuesday, apart from Wallingford / Windsor & Eton, which is Tuesday week. Winslow and Amersham will be pleased with that draw.
Edit. Just to add that the five winners from these ties are joined in the next round (QF) by the three EFL clubs.
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Do we know if we're entering this season?
We have entered, according to https://www.berks-bucksfa.com/cups-and-competitions/cups/2024-2025/senior-cup/fixtures
Great news. That night at Thame against Long Crendon was a very fun evening, bring on more of them
All but one First Round ties take place tomorrow, with Langley on Wednesday. All kick off at 7:45.
This season, rather than setting a date when games had to be played by, the B & B FA have set a single game day. That stops a round lasting weeks, and probably stops arguments between clubs when choosing dates.
This is the first county cup game for the reformed Windsor & Eton, the switch to Wokingham only announced this morning. The malfunctioning floodlights might have something to do with that.
Tonight's First Round results.
Abingdon United 1-2 Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
Winslow United 5-0 Holmer Green
Milton Keynes Irish 4-0 Risborough Rangers
Buckingham 1-5 Wallingford & Crowmarsh
Chalfont St Peter 0-3 Penn & Tylers Green
Holyport 3-1 AFC Aldermaston
Windsor 1-3 Burnham
Wokingham Town 1-3 Windsor & Eton
Reading City 1-5 Milton United
Sandhurst Town 2-1 Woodley United
Farnboro fielded a fans team in the Hampshire Senior Cup and lost 14-0.
I was back at Winslow to see an uneventful first half against Keith Scott's Holmer Green, with the home team on top but neither keeper troubled. Within 16 minutes of the restart, Winslow were four up and looking like scoring with every attack. Holmer did have one shot on target but the Ploughmen were looking like the higher ranked club now, and rounded off the night with a fifth, right on the final whistle. About 70 watching.
The goals.
https://x.com/StevePeart_/status/1833595518997455274?t=DKRQgJ4MTlH6xNKstydmWQ&s=19
https://x.com/StevePeart_/status/1833596844288385322?t=p-YEvZWC4JVZgNClKTe4CQ&s=19
https://x.com/StevePeart_/status/1833598541903892887?t=xzl8Eslxu_lsObWPG-inRA&s=19
https://x.com/StevePeart_/status/1833599142838604188?t=iJ0ZdBN_2yuByXWbYM_vVg&s=19
https://x.com/StevePeart_/status/1833606748613034038?t=lgyuZqmhbPK20O-4y0eoKg&s=19
It was good to see Scotty in the dugout. He was very vocal with instructions, praise and criticism for his team, who kept going until the end. I hope he does well there.
The managers days are numbered!
I think the club have been in dispute with the Hants FA over an ineligible player, leading to their disqualification. They are only entering to avoid a fine, but don't really want to win a game.
That explains it.
Last night, Langley 1-11 Berks County (HT 0-6)
That completes the First Round matches.
With this scoreline and Farceboro, it’s great to see the county cups being taken seriously….
As far as I can see, none of the 17 players in Langley's squad last night had played in the first team this season. It looks like their youth team. Sam Saunders is still playing for Langley, three appearances so far this season, including their 2-0 defeat at Windsor last Friday.
Second Round Draw.
Hoping for MK Irish or Milton United away for Wycombe in the next round, not been to either for ages.
Last season there were four rounds, then the quarter-finals, when we would have joined. This season there are three rounds, then the quarters, when I assume we will enter. I would love us to join in the Third Round and get an extra game in against a lower ranked team! For me, Winslow is the ultimate draw, but any team we haven't played ever, or for while, would be good. Amersham away would be interesting.
Imagine if we get Amersham away... and Jake Tabor gets a couple of goals !!
Do you reckon Amersham might try and get the game played at Chesham if they drew Wycombe, MK or Reading in the County Cup? I don't know what their max capacity is at Amersham but I'm not sure it could hold more than 500 people there. There isn't enough room or facilities
A reminder of tomorrow night's fixtures, all 7:45 kick-offs. Penn against the Irish looks the pick of the bunch, both teams going well in the league. I plan to be at Winslow.
It looks like there will be more rain before then, tonight and into tomorrow evening. If going to a game, check it's on, especially AVD right next to the River Thame.
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos has already been postponed
Thanks @Otter87.
Refreshing to see so much interest in this competition from fans. I really hope we don’t pull out of this competition again. It is where we’ve come from and we should be treated with utmost respect.
I would like to think the club wouldn't dare do it two years in a row. That would be showing a lot of disrespect to the local game. For the first time since I started watching the Chairboys, we can now field two strong teams, injuries permitting. We can't have an excuse this year.
We won’t be in it until after Christmas? You’ll get to see the great Jake Tabor, @Steve_Peart.
Half of me is hoping he plays, @williwycombe, half not as I want Winslow to win! They need a cup run and a game against one of the big three, us obviously, to help pay for the mandatory ground upgrades.
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos are really going to struggle this season with their games and I can see them having to rent / move grounds for a section of the season. Their game against London Lions on Saturday had to be reversed and if the weather doesn't stay dry enough for their ground to drain, they will have a massive headache of fixtures in March, April & May time!
At the moment, the only other game off tonight is Wantage Town.
Winslow is off.
Three games survived tonight.
Penn & Tylers Green 5-1 MK Irish (HT 1-0)
Windsor 0-3 Berks County (HT 0-2)
Holyport 2-1 Sandhurst Town (HT 1-0)
The remaining 2nd Round ties will be played on Tuesday, apart from Wallingford / Windsor & Eton, which is Tuesday week. Winslow and Amersham will be pleased with that draw.
Edit. Just to add that the five winners from these ties are joined in the next round (QF) by the three EFL clubs.