I hope they do get more chances to play at AP. As you said, its a big shame their game in March clashes with a men's fixture, as it will probably have a big impact on people who would otherwise have made the effort to go.
After a run of nine league wins out of ten, the Firsts are now well placed for a second place finish. They may have to win their remaining five games to ensure that, although Portchester still have to play at Ascot.
Firsts v Woodley United - Southern Premier, 2pm, 1878 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG.
Tilehurst Panthers v U23s - Southern Regional D1N, 2pm. Venue not confirmed but I think they play at Reading City FC, The Rivermoor Stadium, Scours Lane, Reading RG30 6AY.
The U18s have no fixture, their scheduled game at Yeovil has been rescheduled for next month.
After seven games on the road, the Firsts play their first game at Burnham since 1st December. They take on Woodley, seven weeks after winning the reverse fixture 3-1. Woodley scratched to Oxford City in the County Cup last weekend, not clear why, and will need to beat the Chairgirls to have a good chance of finishing in second place.
The U23s play their final game of the season, at Tilehurst, who won 2-1 at Burnham in September, and who have not had a home game since 17th November.
In fact, this might be the U23s last game for some time, or ever. Nigel Kingston, in his Trust News in the latest "The Wanderer", says that there will be three teams next season, Firsts, U18s and U16s. It would be interesting to hear why they are being disbanded, after a successful season and when they seem to have enough players.
"In fact, this might be the U23s last game for some time, or ever. Nigel Kingston, in his Trust News in the latest "The Wanderer", says that there will be three teams next season, Firsts, U18s and U16s. It would be interesting to hear why they are being disbanded, after a successful season and when they seem to have enough players."
That would be very disappointing, as you say they have had a good season
Wins for Oxford City and Portchester today, to keep the three way battle for second place open. Another comfortable win for Ascot, who need eight points from their final five games to be champions.
Two reasons, I think. The wet winter has taken its toll on the teams who play homes games on grass. This has hit Penn, who have nine games left, particularly hard as their pitch has not coped with all their teams who use it, Men's First, Men's Youth and Women. The U23s play at home on 3G, so no postponements.
Also, the U23s have no cup games. They cannot play in the league cup, or FA Cup, although they can play in the B & B Trophy, which allows reserve and dev teams, but have chosen not to, not sure why.
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I hope they do get more chances to play at AP. As you said, its a big shame their game in March clashes with a men's fixture, as it will probably have a big impact on people who would otherwise have made the effort to go.
Just a thought, but could they bring the Chairgirls kick off forward to 18:00 and then promote it as a double bill?
Come and cheer on the Chairgirls before heading to the Vere Suite to watch the men take on Rotherham?
I'd go to that
A good thought but some players might find it hard getting off work early.
Yeah, good point
FT Wimborne Town 1-6 U18s.
The venue for the Portchester game against the Firsts tomorrow is now: King George V Football Complex, Northern Rd, Cosham PO6 3FZ.
Great resut for the U18s especially given the distance they had to travel and the, no doubt, ludicrously early start.
FT AFC Portchester 2-5 Firsts (HT 1-2).
FT U23s 1-2 Penn & Tylers Green.
A fantastic result to bounce back after last week. Two goals each for Potter and Watkins, one for Lynch.
Molly Carter with the goal.
After a run of nine league wins out of ten, the Firsts are now well placed for a second place finish. They may have to win their remaining five games to ensure that, although Portchester still have to play at Ascot.
Firsts - Southern Regional Premier: https://bit.ly/4e6RRDC
U23s - Southern Regional Division One North: https://bit.ly/4dUOQ9F
U18s - JPL Warriors League: https://bit.ly/4e7M7c2
On the menu this weekend.
Sunday
Firsts v Woodley United - Southern Premier, 2pm, 1878 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG.
Tilehurst Panthers v U23s - Southern Regional D1N, 2pm. Venue not confirmed but I think they play at Reading City FC, The Rivermoor Stadium, Scours Lane, Reading RG30 6AY.
The U18s have no fixture, their scheduled game at Yeovil has been rescheduled for next month.
After seven games on the road, the Firsts play their first game at Burnham since 1st December. They take on Woodley, seven weeks after winning the reverse fixture 3-1. Woodley scratched to Oxford City in the County Cup last weekend, not clear why, and will need to beat the Chairgirls to have a good chance of finishing in second place.
The U23s play their final game of the season, at Tilehurst, who won 2-1 at Burnham in September, and who have not had a home game since 17th November.
In fact, this might be the U23s last game for some time, or ever. Nigel Kingston, in his Trust News in the latest "The Wanderer", says that there will be three teams next season, Firsts, U18s and U16s. It would be interesting to hear why they are being disbanded, after a successful season and when they seem to have enough players.
"In fact, this might be the U23s last game for some time, or ever. Nigel Kingston, in his Trust News in the latest "The Wanderer", says that there will be three teams next season, Firsts, U18s and U16s. It would be interesting to hear why they are being disbanded, after a successful season and when they seem to have enough players."
That would be very disappointing, as you say they have had a good season
FT Firsts 5-1 Woodley United (HT 1-0)
Scorers were Kayla Potter (6', 49'), Jess Watkins (61'), Libby Monaghan (68') and Hana Macdiarmid (83'). Woodley scored a penalty for handball on 72'.
FT Tilehurst Panthers 3-4 U23s
Ammara Qureshi (3) and Elena Mitchell with the goals, as the U23s sign off for the foreseeable future.
Wins for Oxford City and Portchester today, to keep the three way battle for second place open. Another comfortable win for Ascot, who need eight points from their final five games to be champions.
Firsts - Southern Regional Premier: https://bit.ly/4e6RRDC
U23s - Southern Regional Division One North: https://bit.ly/4dUOQ9F
U18s - JPL Warriors League: https://bit.ly/4e7M7c2
Remaining fixtures.
Firsts:
U18s:
Pleasing to see the First doing so well
Seems odd to me that the U23's have played all their games & others still have between 2 & 9 to play
Two reasons, I think. The wet winter has taken its toll on the teams who play homes games on grass. This has hit Penn, who have nine games left, particularly hard as their pitch has not coped with all their teams who use it, Men's First, Men's Youth and Women. The U23s play at home on 3G, so no postponements.
Also, the U23s have no cup games. They cannot play in the league cup, or FA Cup, although they can play in the B & B Trophy, which allows reserve and dev teams, but have chosen not to, not sure why.
Carl Simon's thoughts on today's Woodley win.
https://x.com/WWFCWomen/status/1898795738248688115?t=j_d3cm9Aj8Y5IBCxk9IEow&s=19
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG_NhjAIitj/?igsh=a2VybGRkZmVqcnhy