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1ST ROUND TIES & DATES

Tie 1 –  Monday 08/08/2022 (7.30pm ko)
Clanfield (85) FC 4 v 3 Hatherop FC

Tie 2 – Monday 08/08/2022 (6.30pm ko)
Highworth Town Reserves 0 v 1 Faringdon Town (Faringdon Goalscorer:- Ollie Baker – Penalty)

Tie 3 – Monday 08/08/2022 (7.00pm ko)
Shrivenham Development 4 v 2 Nalgo Sports Club FC (Shrivenham Goalscorers:- Matt Slevin, Matt Horsell, Tyger Hall, Andy Smith)

Tie 4 – Monday 08/08/2022 (6.30pm ko)
Wroughton FC 2 v 1 Redhouse FC

Tie 5 – Tuesday 09/08/2022 (6.30pm ko) 
Letcombe FC 2 v 1 East Hendred FC

Tie 6 – Tuesday 09/08/2022 (6.30pm ko)
Wantage Town Development 4 v 0 Lambourn Sports

Tie 7 – Tuesday 09/08/2022 (6.30pm)  
Saxton Rovers H v W Abingdon United Development – Home walkover (Abingdon United Development withdrawn from competition)

Tie 8 – Monday 08/08/2022 (8.05pm ko)
Procision (Oxford) FC 11 v 0 Wantage Town A

QUARTER FINAL TIES & DATES

Tie 9 – Monday 15/08/2022 (6.30pm ko) –
Letcombe FC 3 v 2 Faringdon Town

Tie 10 – Monday 15/08/2022 (7.45pm ko)
Clanfield (85) FC Development 1 v 1 Procision (Oxford) FC – (Procision win 13 v 12 on penalties)

Tie 11 – Thursday 25/08/2022 (6.30pm ko)
Wroughton FC 1 v 5 Shrivenham FC Development (Shrivenham Goalscorers: Tyger Hall x2, Kai Richardson, Joe Cameron, Charlie Sage)

Tie 12 – Tuesday 27/09/2022 (7.00pm ko)
Wantage Town Development 1 v 2 Saxton Rovers

SEMI FINAL TIES & DATES 

Tie 13 – Tue 11/04/2022 (6.30pm ko) Played at Faringdon Town FC, Tucker Park
Shrivenham FC Development H v W Procision (Oxford) FC – Home walkover (Procision (Oxford ) FC withdrawn from competition due to player eligibility)

Tie 14 – Wed 12/04/2022 (6.30pm ko) Played at Faringdon Town FC, Tucker Park 
Letcombe FC 3 v 1 Saxton Rovers

CUP FINAL TIE & DATE 

Tie 15 – Thu 04/05/2022 (6.30pm ko) Played at Faringdon Town FC, Tucker Park – Extra Time if Necessary and (if required) the Taking of Penalty Kicks
Shrivenham FC Development 1 v 4 Letcombe FC (Goalscorers: Horsell 85 v Hummel 35, Davies 60, Fowler 68 & 87)

Match Official@ Simon Witting – Assistants: Bob Doolan & Andrew Insley

2021/2022 Season

The opening round in August saw Letcombe FC, Wantage Town Dev, Procision (Oxford), Stanford in the Vale, Clanfield (85) FC, Highworth Town Res, Shrivenham FC Dev and Wroughton progress into the 2nd Round.

The quarter finals saw all Uhlsport Hellenic Division Two sides progress into the semi finals as Letcombe FC, Procision (Oxford), Clanfield (85) FC and Shrivenham FC Dev look forward to a date at Tucker Park in April 2022. The semi-finals were both tight affairs with Clanfield (85) FC drawing 1-1 with Shrivenham (FC) Dev before winning the resulting penalty shootout 5-4. The following eveing and Letcombe FC went two goals ahead against Procision (Oxford), who pulled a goal back to force a late rally, but they failed to find an equalising goal.

The final in May at Tucker Park was played on a bright and warm evening in front of a healthy 140 spectators who saw two well taken goals from Kyle Chester give Clanfield (85) FC a 2-0 victory over a battling Letcombe FC.

Fixtures & Results 2021/2022

1ST ROUND

Tie 1 – Monday 02/08/2021 (6.30pm ko)
East Hendred FC (1 v 3) Letcombe FC (to be played at Letcombe FC)

Tie 2 – Monday 02/08/2021 (7.30pm ko)
Wantage Town (Dev) (6 v 2) Lambourn Sports (Res)

Tie 3 – Thursday 05/08/2021 (8.00pm ko)
Procision (Oxford) (4 v 1) Saxton Rovers

Tie 4 – Tuesday 03/08/2021 (6.30pm ko)
Stanford in the Vale (4 v 0) Abingdon United (U23s)

Tie 5 – Wednesday 11/08/2021 (7.45pm ko) (to be played at Clanfield (85) FC)
Cricklade Town (1 v 8) Clanfield (85) FC

Tie 6 – Tuesday 03/08/2021 (7.00pm ko)
Faringdon Town (1 v 3) Highworth Town (Res)

Tie 7 – Tuesday 03/08/2021 (6.30pm)
Shrivenham FC (Dev) (2 v 2 – 5-4 on pens) Redhouse FC (to be played at Purton FC)

Tie 8 – Tuesday 03/08/2021 (6.30pm ko)
Wroughton FC (H v W) The Globe FC (The Globe have withdrawn from competition – Wroughton receive bye)

QUARTER FINAL

Tie 9 – Wednesday 29/09/2021 (7.30pm ko) –
Letcombe FC (3 v 1) Wantage Town (Dev) (to be played at Wantage Town)

First Match Abandoned 18/08/2021 after 20 minutes with the score at 1-1 following head injuries to players on both sides

Tie 10 – Thursday 12/08/2021 (6.30pm ko) – (to be played at Stanford in the Vale)
Procision (Oxford) (2 v 0) Stanford in the Vale

Tie 11 – Tuesday 31/08/2021 (7.45pm ko)
Clanfield (85) FC (2 v 0) Highworth Town (Res)

Tie 12 – Tuesday 10/08/2021 (6.30pm ko)
Wroughton FC (0 v 3) Shrivenham FC (Dev)

SEMI FINAL

Tie 13 – Tue 12/04/2022 (6.30pm ko) Played at Faringdon Town FC, Tucker Park
Clanfield (85) FC (1 v 1) Shrivenham FC (Dev) – Clanfield (85) FC won 5 – 4 on penalties
Match Officials:

Tie 14 – Wed 13/04/2022 (6.30pm ko) Played at Faringdon Town FC, Tucker Park
Procision (Oxford) (1 v 2) Letcombe FC
Match Officials:

CUP FINAL

Tie 15 – Thu 05/05/2022 (6.30pm ko) Played at Faringdon Town FC, Tucker Park
Clanfield (85) FC (2 v 0) Letcombe FC – Att: 140
Match Official: Paul Booth – Assistants: Coby Woodley, Simon Witting – Fourth Official: Duncan Francis

2020/21 Season – The competition this season was not played, due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

2019/2020 Season

06-05-2021 – The 2019/2020 competition was finally completed this evening, with Letcombe FC and Wantage Town Development competing at Tucker Park, in front of a socially distanced crowd of approximately 100 visitors. Our hosts, Faringdon Town FC laid on an excellent playing surface which had received some heavy rain during the morning of the final and the clubhouse outside bar was in full swing, with it’s viewing area.

Wantage Town lifted the trophy with a deserved 2-0 victory, with both goals coming in the opening half. Jack Badger and Luke Faircloth scored the vital goals, with Badger collecting the Man of the Match award.

15-04-2021 – After a 15 month enforced Covid 19 pandemic break, the competition was able to restart the 2019/2020 ties with the semi finals taking place at our hosts Faringdon Town FC. The first tie saw Hellenic League side, Letcombe FC take on Swindon and District League The Globe of Swindon. In a committed and full bodied encounter, Letcombe secured a 2-1 victory, which in truth could have been won by a larger margin, but for some glaring misses, good goalkeeping and stout defending, which allowed The Globe to be in with a shout of taking the game to penalties.

The following evening and Tucker Park welcomed Cricklade Town of the Wiltshire Senior League and Wantage Town Development of the Hellenic League. This was a nip and tuck affair which was finally won by the young Wantage Town Development squad, when two goals in the final twenty minutes finally saw off their opponents. This now sets up and local derby final with neighbours Letcombe FC on Thursday May 6th 2021, to be kindly hosted by Faringdon Town FC – 6.30pm ko with Extra Time and Penalties if required.

29-06-2020 – Following the worldwide outbreak of Covid-19, the decision was made by the competitions committee, after guidance from The FA and the Government, the competition was placed on hold for the 2019-2020 season. There is also doubts whether the 2020-2021 competition will also take place.

15-08-2019 – The four 2nd Round ties saw plenty of goal action with 18 goals throughout the ties. This has seen Cricklade Town, Wantage Town Development, Letcombe FC & The Globe (Swindon) all reach the semi finals in April, with both ties to be played at Tucker Park.

08-08-2019 – All but one of the eight 1st Round ties were completed, with just Wheatsheaf (Stratton) FC being unable to raise a side for their away tie with The Globe (Swindon). Winners in Round 1 were, Hanborough FC, Wantage Town Development, Letcombe FC, Cricklade Town, Faringdon Town, Abingdon United Development and Highworth Town Reserves.

2018/2019 Season

03-05-2019 – SAXTON ROVERS WIN THE 2018/2019 CUP FINAL – an own goal and a Niall Hodgkinson brace sealed a 3-0 victory over Wheatsheaf Stratton FC. Man of the Match and skipper, Louis Bloomfield lifted the trophy in front of a healthy Rovers following.

06-04-2019 – Following Carterton FC’s demise, Wheatsheaf Stratton FC received a bye into the final. In the other semi final, Saxton Rovers defeated a determined Letcombe FC 3-2 at Tucker Park, to reach the final on Thursday May 2nd 2019

15-08-2018 – our semi finalists are now confirmed, after Wheatsheaf FC knocked out 2017/2018 winners Wroughton Fc on penalties in the fourth quarter final, winning 5-3 on penalties, after drawing 2-2. The other quarter finals saw Saxton Rovers overcome Wantage Town Dev, also on penalties 5-4 following a 1-1 draw. Carterton FC travelled to Hatherop FC and came away with a convincing 4-0 victory and the final tie was awarded to Letcombe FC, after North Leigh Utd failed to raise a team.

04-08-2018 – the competition has been notified by both Purton FC & Poulton FC that they wish to resign from the competition. Purton FC’s ground is unplayable following the very hot weather, whilst Poulton FC have insufficient players to fulfil their Round One fixture. Wheatsheaf FC & Carterton FC both receive byes to the 2nd Round.

25-06-2018 – The AGM saw current Chairman, Dave Gosling and Secretary, Ernie Tilley both announce their intentions to resign after the current season competition. It is hoped new members to the committee can be added through the season and push the competition to a new era.

All 16 sides who entered the competition in 2017/2018 season, have re-entered (Charles Geddes, now Redhouse FC).

2017/2018 Season

31-05-2018 – The dates for next seasons competition have been released and are listed below.

2018-2019 Rounds
1st Rd – Mon 6th & Tue 7th Aug 2018,
2nd Rd – Mon 13th & Tue 14th Aug 2018,
Semi Finals – Tue 16th & Wed 17th Apr 2019,
Final – Thu 2nd May 2019.

The date for the competitions AGM will be on Monday 25th June 2018 at Faringdon Town Football Club, 7.30pm.

03-05-2018 – This seasons final saw Wroughton beat North Leigh United in a competitive final, 2-1. Match Report HERE

19-04-2018 – This years semi finals saw some great football from all four sides. A depleted Saxton Rovers from the North Berks League faced North Leigh United from Hellenic Division One West. Despite going behind to an early opening goal, they went in 1-0 down at half time. the extra quality told in the second half with United running our 5-0 victors. The following evening had Letcombe FC also from Hellenic Division One West, take on Wroughton FC from the Wiltshire Senior League, also at Tucker Park. the match ebbed and flowed from one team to another, before finishing 4-4. The match went straight to penalties, with the Wiltshire side winning 3-1.

So the final on Thursday 3rd May 2018, will be played at the home of Faringdon Town FC, with North Leigh United and Wroughton FC battling it out for the trophy. Kick off will 6.30pm.

13-10-2017 – We have been informed that Doug Williamson (Committee member since 2013, Secretary of the Upper Thames Valley Sunday League and well respected local Referee) has sadly died within the last few days. The competition wishes to pass on it’s condolences to Doug’s family & friends.

26-08-2017 – Semi Finals will be played on Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th April 2018, at Tucker Park, Park Road, Faringdon, with the kind permission of Faringdon Town FC. The games will be between North Leigh Utd v Saxton Rovers (17/04/17) & Wroughton FC v Letcombe FC (18/04/17), both 6.30pm kick off.

25-08-2017 – The quarter final results were, Saxton Rovers 6-0 Faringdon Town, North Leigh Utd 14-1 Poulton FC, Letcombe FC 4-1 Purton FC, Wroughton FC 1-1 Highworth Town Reserves (Wroughton FC won 5-4 on pens).

10-08-2017 – 2nd Round Draw is available here

08-08-2017 – Holders, Clanfield 85 FC are knocked out of the competition, losing 4-3 on penalties to Letcombe FC after the sides drew 2-2. Pouton FC defeated Hatherop FC 2-0, whilst North Leigh Utd progressed with a 3-0 away win at Carterton FC.

07-08-2017 – Opening results see Wroughton FC, Highworth Town Reserves & Purton FC, progress to the 2nd Round. FC Dorcan, Charles Geddes FC & Wheatsheaf Stratton go out.

03-08-2017 – The competition has been contacted this morning by Wantage Town Reserves to advise they are withdrawing, following the resignation of their manager and players leaving the club.

19-07-2017 – The competition has been notified by Stanford ITV FC, that they are withdrawing from the competition, whilst they continue their search for a management team and players.

29-06-2017 – The competition AGM was completed on Thursday 28th June 2017, with the Officers and Committee remaining unchanged, with the exception of Rene Cook, who now becomes the competition’s Vice President. The entries to this seasons competition are holders Clanfield 85 FC, hosts Faringdon Town FC, Highworth Town Res, Stanford ITV, Hatherop FC, Poulton FC, Wheatsheaf Stratton, Wroughton FC, Saxton Rovers FC, Letcombe FC, plus new sides FC Dorcan, Carterton FC, Purton Fc, North Leigh Utd, Wantage Town Res. We do currently have one space available, so if your club is within 20 miles of Faringdon Market Place, please contact our Competition Secretary ernietilley@btinternet.com.

We are looking for new members to join our competition committee, if this is of interest to you, with attendance to 4 or 5 meetings a year, please also contact Ernie Tilley to discuss further.

2016/2017 Season

Sadly Lechlade are yet another club to fold due to lack of support, (one wonders where FA’s the grass roots support line is drawn) but they bravely fielded a team to compete in the first semi final, only to be beaten on the night by Letcombe, who now move on to the final 4th May. In the other semi final Clanfield (85) FC beat Highworth 4 -1 on the night. So this years final was between Letcombe FC & Clanfield (85) FC, with goals from Chris Blakely & Harvey Savin late in the second half giving Clanfield (85) FC a 2-0 victory, lifting the trophy for the first time in 20 years. The full match report and images can be found HERE.

2015/2016 Season

This years final started with a minutes silence in memory of our Vice President Dick Custance who sadly passed away on the 29th April. Dick was also a Life Member of both the Berks & Bucks FA and North Berks Football League.

The game started with Abingdon Town coming out of the blocks and overwhelming Wroughton in the first 15 minutes with Abingdon’s number 8 Freddie Pinkerton scoring with a stunning shot on the turn after 10 minutes. The game slowly settled down with Wroughton finding their feet and matching Abingdon’s play. However 10 minutes into the second half Wroughton’s defense was left wide open as Abingdon’s number 11 Steve Pitson wandered through to score Abingdon’s second goal. It looked like game over, but Wroughton plugged away and on the 75th minute was awarded a penalty for handball. Dan Cole No.6 stepped up to slot the ball passed the goalkeeper. Now Wroughton did the pressing and in the 87th minute Wroughton’s Chris Balfe No.10 scored the equalising goal to take the game into extra time. With light fading neither team could score the winning goal, so the game went to penalties. Wroughton won the penalty shootout by 4 v 3 penalties. Steve Nesbit Wroughton’s Goalkeeper was the Maurice Gosling Man of the Match for a number of outstanding saves including the final kick of the penalty shootout. Mr. Tim Harries (Retiring Treasurer and Long Serving member of Faringdon Town FC) presented the awards and Cup after the match.

The Committee would like to welcome Tony Dean on to the Committee as the new Referee’s Secretary. Tony has kindly accepted to take over from Mr.R.Custance.

2014/2015 Season

Wroughton FC won the 64th playing of the Faringdon Thursday Memorial Cup Final last night with a 5 – 2 defeat of Abingdon Town at Faringdon Town FC. Wroughton FC last won the Cup in 1992 their only previous success.

Wroughton went 1 – 0 down against the run of play, Richard Saunders equalised from a corner. Wroughton then went 2 – 1 down but right on half time equalised again through Glenn Armstrong. In the second half Wroughton went 3 – 2 up through Ryan Keech and further goals from Glenn Armstrong (completing his hat trick) sealed the win. The man of the match was Steve Nesbitt of Wroughton who set up three of the goals.

Mr John Davis, President of the Faringdon Branch of the British Heart Foundation (the recipients this year of the annual donation from the Competition) presented the Cup and individual awards.