Flavovespia Domestic Sports Newswire

by **Flavovespia** » Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:52 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 3

Summary

Matchday 11
Garden City remain top thanks to a 2-0 win over struggling Hadford Hill, with their manager close to the sack now. A red card for Bavingtor dropped them to 3rd, they eventually lost 2-3 to Kings Lunsel who after a slow start now lie 5th. A classic in the St Astons City vs Waldster Derby saw the hosts come back from a 0-2 deficit to win 3-2. St Astons City have found form to move up in the midfield, meanwhile Waldster look to break their so-so form. Peter Cross scored a great volley from outside the box to ensure Marthorpe City won late on at Capton Club.

Matchday 12
The lead at the too is cut down to just goal difference as Binclestead Wood showed their skill to defeat Garden City 2-0. Bavingtor vs Loxthorpe Rovers was going to be key in the title race, a great first half display ensured the 3 points went to Bavingtor. Still in contention are Marthorpe City, they won an entertaining 4-3 game over St Astons City, helped by a red card for the visitors. Towards the bottom, Hadford Hill’s draw with Carston Green sees their manager Robert Turton become the first sacking of the season. And even with a missed penalty, Batchingtonwood Rovers got a win over Capton Club in a battle at the bottom.

Matchday 13
Garden City hosted Bavingtor in the matchup at the top. Anthony Hannigan scoring from an Aston Lombardi through ball means Bavingtor got the 0-1 win and the lead in the Super League. Loxthorpe Rovers came unstuck at home to Kings Lunsel, they lost 0-2 as Kings Lunsel jump up to 3rd now. Marthorpe City also failed to make an impact this Matchday, a bit of a shock as they lost 2-1 at Abbots Lunsel. Langmere Green Rovers looked strong, 3 early goals set them up for a 4-1 win over Waldster. No new manager bounce for Hadford Hill, they could only draw at Capton Club. Batchingtonwood Rovers won at St Astons City, moving them out of the relegation zone at the expense of Carston Green.

Matchday 14
Hadford Hill looked all set to beat rivals St Astons City, but in devastating fashion for the hosts, an own goal and Colin Henderson’s header made it 3-3, leaving them still in the relegation zone. Garden City’s title credentials also took a big hit, they were outclassed 4-0 by Loxthorpe Rovers. Bavingtor meanwhile made relatively easy work of struggling Carston Green, winning 2-0. Despite a red card, Marthorpe City still got the 3 points against Langmere Green Rovers, who aren’t making inroads on the IFCF spots. Kings Lunsel go 2nd with a win over Stanmorn who are sliding towards danger. Moving away from danger are Batchingtonwood Rovers, who managed a win over fellow newly promoted side Abbots Lunsel.

Matchday 15
The halfway point is reached and with it a shock result. Bottom side Capton Club stunned leaders Bavingtor, with Christopher Hayman scoring with the hosts only shot on target in the 1-0 win. In the battle behind them, Conor Jacques got a hat trick fits Garden City, as they came from behind to defeat high flying Kings Lunsel 3-1. The pair are 2nd and 3rd, both exceeding early expectations. Marthorpe City remain 4th, after a loss to Apsbrooke who are now 7th and still sniffing an IFCF place. Loxthorpe Rovers are now down to 5th, they lost 1-0 at Carston Green, the victors there now on the bubble in 13th. Binclestead Wood in 6th missed a chance to get into the IFCF spots, losing 1-0 to a tap in by Peter Butland of St Astons City. St Astons City themselves are 9th now. Kadek Ahlberg’s great strike gave Langmere Green Rovers a win over Batchingtonwood Rovers, but with the hosts 8th and visitors 12th, it’s the visitors happier with their league spot. 10th and doing very nicely given preseason predictions are Abbots Lubsel, securing a 2-2 at big name strugglers Hadford Hill in 15th. Finally, Waldster won 0-1 at Stanmorn, Waldster are 11th at the midpoint, and after a poor run of form, Stanmorn sit 14th, in the relegation zone.

Golden Boot
1. Alex Sturman (Apsbrooke FC) - 10
=2. Amrik Singh (Binclestead Wood FC) - 8
Giordano Limene (Garden City FC) - 8
Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 8
=4. Robert Goodman (Abbots Lunsel FC) - 7
Anthony Hannigan (Bavingtor FC) - 7
Conor Jacques (Garden City FC) - 7
Viper von Lisenburg (Kings Lunsel FC) - 7
Charles Shepherd (Marthorpe City FC) - 7
Peter Butland (St Astons City FC) - 7
Stephen Wallis (Stanmorn FC) – 7

by **Flavovespia** » Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:10 pm

Natfiser Super League

Part 4

Summary

Matchday 16
A key result in the West saw Michael Rossi score a hat trick to get his Carston Green side a well earned 3-2 win over Garden City. The hosts jump away from danger, and the visitors lose ground in the title race. Loxthorpe Rovers weren’t at their best, but still won 0-1 at Capton Club to jump to 2nd. No struggles for Bavingtor, as they scored early in each half to comfortably beat St Astons City. Moving out of the drop zone, at the expense of Batchingtonwood Rovers are Stanmorn, courtesy of a tough, but deserved 0-0 draw against Marthorpe City.

Matchday 17
Whilst Bavingtor continue to top the table, fighting hard against the impressive Abbots Lunsel, the battle behind them is raging hard. Loxthorpe Rovers came unstuck against St Astons City, Peter Butland getting the goal on the hour mark that gave St Astons City a win. Garden City moved up to 2nd, easing past strugglers at the bottom Capton Club. Kings Lunsel were so close to a win, but were denied by a late equaliser by Carston Green, the home crowd loving that. No win either for Marthorpe City, against a gritty Waldster side, the game a surprise to not end with at least one red card. In a relegation battle, Batchingtonwood Rovers and Stanmorn were equals in a 1-1 draw. Hadford Hill got a late opener vs Apsbrooke, only to concede an even later equaliser, as they continue to struggle to get to safety.

Matchday 18
Some key battles this Matchday. Starting in the relegation battle, Stanmorn came from behind with a scintillating second half display to beat Hadford Hill 3-1. That leaves Hadford Hill 5 points off safety, with Stanmorn currently safe on goal difference. Batchingtonwood Rovers won 2-4 at Waldster, and whilst they still lie just inside the relegation zone, Waldster are getting sucked into the relegation fight. Going up to the top, the lead narrowed slightly as Bavingtor were held to a scoreless draw at Langmere Green Rovers. Garden City won at St Astons City, and Kings Lunsel and Viper von Lisenberg got 2 early goals to secure a win over Marthorpe City. Loxthorpe Rovers remain in the Top 5 via a win at Abbots Lunsel, and a win for Binclestead Wood at Apsbrooke keep both in the hunt for an IFCF place.

Matchday 19
Matchday 19 and the Hadford Hill vs Waldster derby was a big one. Waldster came back twice at their rivals, but in the 89th minute, a David Jones header secured a 3-2 win. Hadford Hill move closer to escaping the drop zone, Waldster still well in a relegation scrap. Loxthorpe Rovers took on Langmere Green Rovers in the other derby of this Matchday, a Graydon Sheffield penalty was quickly nullified by an Austin Payne goal. A draw for Garden City against Abbots Lunsel sees Bavingtor extend their lead after winning over Apsbrooke. Kings Lunsel lose ground in the IFCF places fight, a subpar performance lead to a surprise 3-0 loss at Capton Club. Batchingtonwood Rovers also saw 2 red cards as they went down literally fighting against Marthorpe City.

Matchday 20
10 Games to go, and the lead for Bavingtor is 8 points. A 0-1 win at Stanmorn, not stylish but enough and Bavingtor have managed a fair few wins from inelegant performances this season. In the Marthorpe City vs Hadford Hill derby, despite a missed penalty Thomas Stratford scored late on, for Marthorpe City to stay in the Top 5, and keep Hadford Hill down in 15th. No escape either from the relegation zone for Batchingtonwood Rovers, comfortably beaten 3-0 by Kings Lunsel in 4th. Loxthorpe Rovers have 3rd after a win at Apsbrooke, Apsbrooke falling away somewhat from a Top 5 spot. Binclestead Wood won at Waldster, the visitors still could make the IFCF spots, and the hosts still too close to comfort from the relegation zone.

Golden Boot
1. Conor Jacques (Garden City FC) - 12
2. Amrik Singh (Binclestead Wood FC) - 11
=3.Alex Sturman (Apsbrooke FC) - 10
Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 10
=5. Charles Elwell (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC) - 9
Michael Rossi (Carston Green FC) - 9
Giordano Limene (Garden City FC) - 9
Viper von Lisenburg (Kings Lunsel FC) - 9
Peter Butland (St Astons City FC) - 9
Stuart Cole (Stanmorn FC) - 9

by **Flavovespia** » Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:19 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 5

Summary

Matchday 21
9 games to go, any win now begins to feel more and more crucial. A seven goal thriller in Hadford Hill saw Batchingtonwood Rovers snatch a 3-4 win, taking them out of the elegation zone. Hadford Hill are beginning to run low on chances to avoid a third trip to the Challenge League, with their manager now facing the sack even after so few games. Bavingtor’s 4-2 win over Waldster also means it could end up with 2 of the traditional Big 3 going down at this rate. Stanmorn drop to 14th, and a 3-0 loss at Loxthorpe Rovers hardly helps. A late comeback sees Binclestead Wood win 2-1 vs Marthorpe City, Binclestead Wood leap into the IFCF places and push Marthorpe City out.

Matchday 22
In a brilliant match at Marthorpe City, Aston Lombardi’s late half-volley secured the win in a 3-4 game that sees Bavingtor go 11 points clear now, the title looking ever closer. Garden City rued a missed penalty, as Stanmorn capitalised for a 1-0 win. Meanwhile an uncharacteristically bad day for Loxthorpe Rovers saw them lose 2-0 at Waldster. A win for Batchingtonwood Rovers over Binclestead Wood means, with a loss for Hadford Hill and another sacking, their next manager has a real uphill task to keep them up. Langmere Grene Rovers thrashed Capton Club 5-1, as they fight for an IFCF place. Capton Club are going to need a massive turnaround to stay up.

Matchday 23
The Lunselbury Derby was the game many were looking forward to. And it was Abbots Lunsel who pulled off the 3-1 win, taking the bragging rights and a much needed 3 points to ease any relegation fears, in what has been a great return to the Super League. A shock for Bavingtor, as an early Charles Elwell penalty gave Batchingtonwood Rovers the lead, and the visitors held on for the win against the holders and leaders. Stanmorn’s 1-1 draw with Carston Green means only goal difference keeps them in the relegation zone behind Waldster. It was Garden City who beat Waldster, and with Loxthorpe Rovers losing to Marthorpe City, Garden City are looking in the best spot for an IFCF Champions League qualifying berth. St Astons City vs Langmere Green Rovers was an ugly 0-0 draw, ending with a red card for an unnecessary brawl.

Matchday 24
An absolute thriller at Batchingtonwood Rovers saw 11 goals go in. Unfortunately for the hosts, it was a late collapse that meant Loxthorpe Rovers ran out 4-7 winners in a remarkable game. Bavingtor required a late goal from Robert Cooper to get back to winning ways, their opponents Hadford Hill are struggling now to see where points to survive will come from. Stanmorn got a crucial win, 4-0 over beleaguered Capton Club, and with Waldster only drawing at home to Carston Green, it drops never relegated Waldster into the bottom 3 with 6 games to go. Back at the top, a 2-2 draw between Marthorpe City and Garden City only really benefits those around them. Kings Lunsel won 2-1 against Binclestead Wood in a key battle for the IFCF spots. Draws for Langmere Green Rovers and St Astons City keep them looking up at the Top 5, not in it.

Matchday 25
5 games to go, and the Bavingtor vs Binclestead Wood sees another twist in the tale of this season. Bavingtor thought they’d equalised on the stroke of injury time via Aston Lombardi, only for Gotzon "Gordon" Berystain to head in a late, late winner to the delight of the away fans. Binclestead Wood are 4th the gap for Bavingtor at the top 7 points as Garden City beat Batchingtonwood Rovers. 3rd are Loxthorpe Rovers, they won 2-0 at Hadford Hill now 8 points from safety with just 15 available. Kings Lunsel are 5th, but only just, as they suffered a heavy 5-1 loss to 6th place Langmere Green Rovers. St Astons City in 7th won 3-1 over 13th placed Stanmorn, and their IFCF chances are still there. Stanmorn still remain 2 points above the drop, as Waldster suffered a surprise, and potentially devastating 3-2 loss at Capton Club. Capton Club are bottom and 10 points from safety but it isn’t quite all over yet. Marthorpe City are only 8th, suffering a 4-1 loss at 9th placed Carston Green. Finally, 10th placed Abbots Lunsel survived a red card to beat Apsbrooke, who are now 11th and not all that safe after a poor run of form.

Golden Boot
=1. Amrik Singh (Binclestead Wood FC) - 13
Charles Elwell (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC) - 13
Conor Jacques (Garden City FC) - 13
=4. Giordano Limene (Garden City FC) - 12
Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 12
Charles Shepherd (Marthorpe City FC) - 12
=7. Michael Rossi (Carston Green FC) - 11
Alex Sturman (Apsbrooke FC) - 11
Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 11
Austin Payne (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 11
Robin King (Waldster FC) – 11

by **Flavovespia** » Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:58 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 6

Summary

Matchday 26
With 4 games to go, Kings Lunsel were able to surprise with a 1-0 win over Bavingtor. The leaders lost again, their lead now 5 points and a few are wondering if they really could lose it from here. Waldster desperately need a win, and against rivals St Astons City they got one, a Robin King tap in late on giving them 3 points. Stanmorn however would beat Abbots Lunsel 2-1, to keep themselves in a safe spot, and closing up the table from 13th all the way to 9th. Marthorpe City won, and Victor Collomb’s goal relegated Capton Club back to the Challenge League. Back at the top, Loxthorpe Rovers got a 0-3 win in Binclestead Wood, and thanks to Hadford Hill winning 4-3 over Garden City, its Loxthorpe Rovers leaping to 2nd. Langmere Green Rovers move up to 5th, as they beat the struggling Apsbrooke 1-2.

Matchday 27
Loxthorpe Rovers hosted Bavingtor, in what was to be one of the biggest games in the title race. A single goal decided it, and it fell to Aston Lombardi. Bavingtor are now 8 points clear, it’d take a miracle for them not to be champions again. It all fell apart for Garden City against Binclestead Wood, 4-1 at 90 minutes, the game somehow finished 4-4 in one of the most memorable Super League match finishes ever. Langmere Green Rovers only drew 2-2 with Stanmorn in a game key at both ends of the table, but it was still a net gain as Kings Lunsel lost in Apsbrooke. Radomil Antonov scored a late winner for Waldster in Abbots Lunsel, they now are only in the relegation zone on goals scored behind Stanmorn. Hadford Hill drew at Carston Green, and with an 8 point deficit, the 7 times modern era champions need a miracle to avoid a trip to the Challenge League. A win for St Astons City gives them a chance at the IFCF places still, opponents Marthorpe City could well end up with the lowest league finish for a while.

Matchday 28
Bavingtor knew one more win would make them champions, and in a challenging game against Garden City, it was fitting it was won by one late goal. Robert Cooper cut inside and finished low past Fol Kacceo in the 85th minute, winning the game and giving Bavingtor the title again. Even a draw would’ve been enough, as Loxthorpe Rovers only drew at Kings Lunsel, both sides scoring a penalty. Waldster took an important 3-0 win over Langmere Green Rovers to jump to 12th, and they took great delight in that win relegating Hadford Hill. Hadford Hill did beat Capton Club, but the results elsewhere sent that classic Big 3 side down. Marthorpe City jumped into 5th with a convincing win over Abbots Lunsel, who’ve dropped to 13th at such a critical time. Stanmorn drop into the relegation zone, losing 0-1 against an Apsbrooke side who now look safe. Batchingtonwood Rovers also look very close to safety, winning convincingly 4-1 against St Astons City who’s chances of the Top 5 just took a big hit.

Matchday 29
The penultimate matchday, and some key results to set up a bumper final day. 3rd hosted 2nd going into this, and a goal apiece within 4 minutes meant a point each to Garden City and Loxthorpe Rovers. The advantage is with Loxthorpe Rovers in the race for 2nd, with a margin of 2 points. Binclestead Wood now have 3rd, making light work of the relegated Capton Club. Langmere Green Rovers played out a nervy game vs Marthorpe City, but a Kadek Ahlberg winner means Langmere Green Rovers start the final day in 5th, Marthorpe City only 7th. 6th will be St Astons City, with a dominant derby win over Hadford Hill, the visitors enduring a lot of chants about their relegation. Stanmorn won 1-0 vs Kings Lunsel thanks to an early second half goal by Stuart Smith, but they’ll start the final matchday 1 point in the relegation zone, behind Waldster who drew at Apsbrooke. With Waldster vs Stanmorn on the final day in an effective relegation playoff, it ensures Abbots Lunsel and Batchingtonwood Rovers, who played out a 2-1 game, are safe upon their return to the top flight. A small surprise as Carston Green beat Bavingtor, with a last minute penalty save keeping 3 points for the hosts.

Final Matchday fixtures:
Kings Lunsel FC v Garden City FC
Loxthorpe Rovers FC v Carston Green FC
Bavingtor FC v Capton Club
Binclestead Wood FC v St Astons City FC
Hadford Hill FC v Abbots Lunsel FC
Batchingtonwood Rovers FC v Langmere Green Rovers FC
Marthorpe City FC v Apsbrooke FC
Waldster FC v Stanmorn FC

Golden Boot
=1. Amrik Singh (Binclestead Wood FC) - 15
Giordano Limene (Garden City FC) - 15
=3. Charles Elwell (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC) - 14
Michael Rossi (Carston Green FC) - 14
Conor Jacques (Garden City FC) - 14
6. Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 13
=7. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 12
Dirk Russell (Binclestead Wood FC) - 12
Austin Payne (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 12
Charles Shepherd (Marthorpe City FC) - 12
Robin King (Waldster FC) – 12

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:31 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 7

Summary
Matchday 30
With the title secured, the battles were for 2nd, the IFCF spots, and the final relegation spot. Loxthorpe Rovers knew a win would be enough for 2nd, and win they did. Anthony Lane, Graydon Sheffield from the spot and Philip Swales got the goals against Carston Green to secure that second IFCF Champions League Qualifying berth. Binclestead Wood secured 3rd with a win over St Astons City, that ended the latter’s hopes of making the IFCF places. Garden City got 4th, thanks to a Barry Branford goal, that also left Kings Lunsel down in 8th. They didn’t make the IFCF places, but a top half finish sets them back on course compared to recent troubles. Then there was 5th. Langmere Green Rovers looked comfortable with a 2-4 lead over Batchingtonwood Rovers, but 3 goals from the 75th minute for the hosts saw the game finish 5-4. It was down to Marthorpe City now to try and snatch an IFCF spot. They had lead against Apsbrooke, only to later miss a penalty that was taken down the other end to equalise late in the first half. Despite late pressure, Marthorpe City could only draw, and thus Langmere Green Rovers held on to 5th. In the relegation battle, it took just 3 minutes for John Durkin Jr to open the scoring against Stanmorn. John Durkin Jr later got a second, and that was safety secured for Waldster, and Stanmorn going down. In the dead rubber games, Hadford Hill left the Super League with a 2-0 win over Abbots Lunsel. Bottom side Capton Club wanted one last hurrah to end a torrid season on a high, but champions Bavingtor in a party mood still got a 1-0 win.

Golden Boot
1. Amrik Singh (Binclestead Wood FC) - 16
2. Giordano Limene (Garden City FC) - 15
=3. Charles Elwell (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC) - 14
Michael Rossi (Carston Green FC) - 14
Conor Jacques (Garden City FC) - 14
6. Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 13
=7. Alex Sturman (Apsbrooke FC) - 12
Stanley Proctor (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC) - 12
Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 12
Dirk Russell (Binclestead Wood FC) - 12
David Jones (Hadford Hill FC) - 12
Austin Payne (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 12
Charles Shepherd (Marthorpe City FC) - 12
Robin King (Waldster FC) - 12

Playoffs

In the Challenge League, Vale made use of home advantage with a narrow 1-0 win over Gann to make it to the final. Croxlich ended the hopes of Hopford’s first ever appearance in the Super League, only to then lose at Gann to set up a repeat of the Upper Semi Final in the Playoff Final. There, Vale were the side who delivered in Hornet’s Nest, with a comfortable 2-0 win to return to the Super League, fittingly one of the sides they’ll replace is their rivals Stanmorn. Claychester played out a 6-5 thriller in their Upper Semi Final to defeat Boll Lake Mariners 6-5. The Final would see 6th placed Locksmith-on-Carron ake it through 2 away games to get there. However, despite an early lead, their run came to an end, and a 2-1 win sees Claychester promoted to the Challenge League.

Flavovespia Gold Cup

The Flavovespia Gold Cup, the premier cup competition of Flavovespia, open to all sides. Round 1 sees 32 non-league sides join the sides from tiers 3 and 4. Some big upsets saw Narrock Wood United, their first ever game in Round 1 due to relegation to the third tier, humbled in a 1-0 home loss to Buchraston Arches of the sixth tier. Omega FC also produced a three tier upset, defeating Woodbrook on penalties. A handful of seventh tier sides were still in at Round 1, but none made it into Round 2 to meet the big boys. The big upset in Round 2 was Super League and Flavovespia Gold Cup holders Bavingtor exiting on penalties, at the hands of Challenge League Havermilly, a real shock. Hadford Hill and St Astons City also both fell to second tier sides. Napsmouth and Waldster Park United ensured there’d be non-league representation in Round 3. Round 3 only saw one inter divisional upset, Westwood defeating North Mayshop on penalties, but a few contenders were knocked out, Marthorpe City and Apsbrooke being the main names out. Round 4 saw almost every side outside the Super League get knocked out. Only one survived, Butterfield Rovers after defeating Kings Lunsel. They’d continue their cup run in the Quarter Finals with a victory over Batchingtonwood Rovers. In the end, their dream run was ended by Waldster, who won the semi final comfortably 3-0. Loxthorpe Rovers would be their opponent in the final in City Arena, having defeated Carston Green 0-1. The final was decided by a single goal, Peter Langdon’s 32nd minute half-volley was enough for Loxthorpe Rovers to lift the trophy.

Other cups

The League Cup, a chance for smaller sides to host a larger team in Round 1, and a secondary cup competition. There were some early upsets, and Rumlington Rovers got the furthest out of the tier three and below sides, reaching Round 3. By the semi finals however, it was an all Super League affair. The final was between Langmere Green Rovers and Bavingtor, a close one, but in the end, Bavingtor just got the win via Jonathan Goldstone’s direct free kick goal. In the Alliance Shield, 2 of the clubs relatively recently in the league contested an entertaining 5 goal final, but it was Camber Place who won 2-3 over Hadford Industrial Untied to take home the trophy.

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:49 am

Awards

Young TOTY (23 and under)
GK: Nigel Plunkett (19) [FVA] - Apsbrooke FC
LB: Stan Scott-Wilson (22) [FVA] - Marthorpe City FC
CB: Finlay Fraser (20) [FVA] - Langmere Green Rovers FC
CB: Jamal Akron (23) [XAN] - St Astons City FC
RB: Roger Burden (20) [FVA] - Marthorpe City FC
LM: Stanley Proctor (23) [FVA] - Batchingtonwood Rovers FC
CM: Russell Robinson (23) [FVA] - Langmere Green Rovers FC
CM: Cecil Moy (20) [FVA] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
RM: Matthew Fowler (22) [FVA] - Kings Lunsel FC
CF: Peter Langdon (19) [FVA] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CF: Austin Payne (23) [FVA] - Langmere Green Rovers FC

Veteran TOTY (32 and over)
GK: Thomas Foley (32) [FVA] - Bavingtor FC
LB: Gust Kwant (35) [KOR] - Langmere Green Rovers FC
CB: Stuart Cookson (32) [FVA] - Marthorpe City FC
CB: Peter Canavan (33) [FVA] - St Astons City FC
RB: Grigori Reich (32) [PFA] - Kings Lunsel FC
LM: Graydon Sheffield (34) [TKT] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CM: Gotzon "Gordon" Berystain (35) [ASG] - Binclestead Wood FC
CM: Alan Patient (33) [FVA] - Apsbrooke FC
RM: Colin Henderson (33) [FVA] - St Astons City FC
CF: Giordano Limene (34) [JUE] - Garden City FC
CF: Alex Sturman (32) [FVA] - Apsbrooke FC

International TOTY
GK: Fol Kacceo (31) [EFK] - Garden City FC
LB: Adrian Muscio (28) [TKT] - Binclestead Wood FC
CB: Kier Jeffery (27) [MRT] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CB: Jack Roles (26) [CAD] - Bavingtor FC
RB: James Green (27) [TMB] - Bavingtor FC
LM: Graydon Sheffield (34) [TKT] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CM: Cai Renshu (31) [YZH] - Binclestead Wood FC
CM: Asher Corby (31) [NPH] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
RM: Victor Collomb (31) [SVG] - Marthorpe City FC
CF: Giordano Limene (34) [JUE] - Garden City FC
CF: Aston Lombardi (25) [MCO] - Bavingtor FC

Overall TOTY
GK: Thomas Foley (32) [FVA] - Bavingtor FC
LB: Adrian Muscio (28) [TKT] - Binclestead Wood FC
CB: Nazir Hussain (26) [FVA] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CB: Jack Roles (26) [CAD] - Bavingtor FC
RB: James Green (27) [TMB] - Bavingtor FC
LM: Graydon Sheffield (34) [TKT] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CM: Jonathan Goldstone (31) [FVA] - Bavingtor FC
CM: Asher Corby (31) [NPH] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
RM: Amrik Singh (27) [FVA] - Binclestead Wood FC
CF: Giordano Limene (34) [JUE] - Garden City FC
CF: Aston Lombardi (25) [MCO] - Bavingtor FC

by **Flavovespia** » Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:50 am

44AU, and a new season of the Natfiser Super League is upon us. 30 matchdays ahead, but there can be only one champion.

Natfiser Super League

by **Flavovespia** » Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:01 pm

Natfiser Super League

Part 2 of the 44AU preview, featuring the teams from 8th to 1st last season

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:08 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 1

Summary

Matchday 1 began with holders Bavingtor making a winning start against Garden City. A double for Aston Lombardi and a goal for new signing Xander Leckey was enough for a 3-1 win. Butterfield Rovers were the only 1 of the newly promoted sides to avoid defeat, holding Waldster to a goalless draw. Vale lost at Loxthorpe Rovers and despite 2 early goals, South Maishop lost 2-3 to Apsbrooke.

Matchday 2 sees Bavingtor and Apsbrooke sit at the top on 6 points. Despite a Gunnvor Nieminen red card for a reckless foul on Lancelot Wray, Bavingtor still had too much for Waldster as they won 0-2. Apsbrooke would impress as well, with a narrow 1-0 victory over Loxthorpe Rovers. Garden City would win 1-0 over Binclestead Wood in a battle of two teams with IFCF spot ambitions, in a similar matchup it was 1-1 between Langmere Green Rovers and Marthorpe City.

Matchday 3 and there was a thriller in Kings Lunsel. 10 goals flew in as they took on Apsbrooke, the hosts ended up happiest as they won 6-4 and moved to 3rd. Bavingtor aren’t letting up their charge at all, a well fought 2-1 win over Batchingtonwood Rovers leaves them still with a perfect record. First wins this season for South Maishop, a late Andrew Thompson header seea them defeat Langmere Green Rovers, and a win for Butterfield Rovers, benefitting from a Kevin Webb second yellow to defeat Vale 3-2.

Matchday 4 saw the Rovers Derby in Langmere Green Rovers. Some Flavovespian stars of the future were on display, and it was Loxthorpe Rovers who won 2-4, continuing a decent start and leaving their rivals languishing. Bavingtor remain on a perfect record, a win at bottom side Vale doing the business for them. Apsbrooke and Marthorpe City also got wins to keep up the momentum, and a 4-1 win for Waldster over Carston Green sends them to 5th.

Matchday 5, and Bavingtor’s 3-0 win over Apsbrooke cements a perfect opening 5 games, and knocks back the high flying Apsbrooke. Loxthorpe Rovers are 2nd, but 5 points off top following an impressive 3-0 win over Marthorpe City. 3rd, after a brilliant late comeback are Waldster, who won 1-2 at a languishing Garden City. Binclestead Wood and Apsbrooke round out the Top 5. Kings Lunsel in 6th remain unbeaten, but only have 1 win. In the bottom 3 at the moment are Batchingtonwood Rovers, South Maishop and winless Vale.

Golden Boot
=1. Kevin McArdle (Butterfield Rovers FC) - 5
Dustin Delaya (Kings Lunsel FC) - 5
John Ready (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 5
=4. Andrew Desmond (Apsbrooke FC) - 4
Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 4
John Durkin Jr (Waldster FC) – 4
=7. Fifteen Players -3

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:13 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 2

Summary

Matchday 6 sees some big scores and big games. In the St Astons City vs Waldster Derby, it’s the hosts who come out on top, with a 2-0 win in a game that felt much closer than the scoreline suggests. Elsewhere, the first sacking of the season comes, as William Kenny’s Garden City side suffer a shock 6-0 defeat at Batchingtonwood Rovers, a result neither side will forget quickly. Scoring 6 as well are Vale, in a 6-2 win over Carston Green to finally get a win this season. Other streaks ending are Bavingtor’s perfect start, they drew at Abbots Lunsel, and Kings Lunsel lose their first game of the season, 4-1 at Marthorpe City.

Matchday 7 sees a flurry of wins for the sides at the top end of the table. Bavingtor make light work of struggling Langmere Green Rovers in a 3-1 win, despite a wonderful overhead kick by Austin Payne. A late, late comeback seea Binclestead Wood win 3-2 over Abbots Lunsel, having been losing at the start of injury time. Loxthorpe Rovers, Marthorpe City, Waldster and Kings Lunsel also win. Garden City also register a win over Vale under their new manager.

Matchday 8 sees the top of the table close up. Marthorpe City held firm defensively to draw 0-0 with Bavingtor, the leaders. Rivals Binclestead Wood are just 2 points off the lead, their win at Langmere Green Rovers was helped by Everard Reinhardt seeing red for a high tackle on Dirk Russell. Loxthorpe Rovers left it late to defeat Kings Lunsel, but Peter Langdon scored the crucial goal to delight the hosts. And Vale leap out of the relegation zone with a thrilling 4-3 win over nearby Waldster.

Matchday 9 sees a change in 2nd place. Marthorpe City make the relatively short journey to Binclestead Wood, and Victor Collomb gets the 3 points for the visitors. Loxthorpe Rovers take full advantage, cruising to a 0-4 win at bottom side Butterfield Rovers. South Maishop remain in the bottom 3, but not for the want of trying, they lead for a while at Bavingtor, and were so unlucky Xander Leckey snatched a late winner. Batchingtonwood Rovers also sit in the Bottom 3, having lost to a Vale side suddenly on a roll.

Matchday 10 and Bavingtor are finally defeated. In their game at Loxthorpe Rovers, the hosts raced into a 3-0 lead before half time. Bavingtor got 2 back, but couldn’t avoid defeat, and Loxthorpe Rovers are just 1 point behind the leaders. Binclestead Wood are 3rd, weathering a late flurry by bottom 3 South Maishop to win 1-2. Fourth is Marthorpe City, an 88th minute second yellow for David Norton was crushing for Carston Green, two late goals for Marthorpe City made it 2-1. 5th is Kings Lunsel, defeating bottom side Butterfield Rovers comfortably. Garden City were thrashed 5-1 at Langmere Green Rovers, 10 games in and they sit in the relegation zone. 5th to 10th is just a 2 point gap in a close battle so far.

Golden Boot
1. Austin Payne (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 8
=2. Dirk Russell (Binclestead Wood FC) - 7
John Durkin Jr (Waldster FC) - 7
=4. Alex Sturman (Apsbrooke FC) - 6
Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 6
Richard Leslie (Carston Green FC) - 6
John Ready (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 6
Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 6
Lee Moss (Vale FC) – 6
Eleven Players – 5

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:17 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 3

Summary

Matchday 11, and it was back to form for Bavingtor, Kings Lunsel fought hard but the leaders won 4-2 in a fun game. Binclestead Wood vs Loxthorpe Rovers was a key game at the top, Dirk Russell’s close range header the only goal giving the home side 3 points. Marthorpe City lost ground, after a surprise loss at struggling Garden City. Meanwhile Waldster continued their push for an IFCF spot, defeating a lacklustre Langmere Green Rovers 3-0. Batchingtonwood Rovers and Abbots Lunsel shared 6 goals equally in an action packed game with Manjot Kaur scoring from 33 metres out. And Butterfield Rovers picked up a win to move off bottom, 2-0 helped by Adrian Minister’s red card for kicking out at Steve Wagstaff.

Matchday 12 saw 2 games with 7 goals scored. St Astons City were dominant in the first half vs Apsbrooke, finishing up with a 5-2 win. Loxthorpe Rovers battled hard with Carston Green, and were eventually rewarded with a 4-3 win. Xander Leckey was the late hero against Butterfield Rovers, a 12 metre volley in the 95th minute securing a 2-3 win. Darren Holgate’s straight red for Kings Lunsel was then turned into a goal for Dirk Russell from the resulting free kick, enough for Binclestead Wood to win in that game. Elsewhere, Marthorpe City narrowly won against Waldster in a game that seems key for the IFCF spots, and Vale won at Abbots Lunsel to distance themselves from the relegation zone.

Matchday 13 sees a second sacking this season. Binclestead Wood thrash bottom side and minor rivals Butterfield Rovers 5-0, and Yungen Li is out of the dugout of the newly promoted side. The gap remains at 2 at the top, Bavingtor holding on to win after Kelvin Bullock saw red for lashing out at Jamal Akron. Loxthorpe Rovers won at Garden City, keeping them well in reach of the title battle. Conor Harrington took his South Maishop side to victory at the club he starred as a goalkeeper at, Waldster, boosting South Maishop’s survival chances. Wins for Langmere Green Rovers and Apsbrooke help them in the battle for an IFCF spot.

Matchday 14, and it was all about the Bavingtor vs Binclestead Wood derby. Xander Leckey gave the hosts the lead, but by half time it was 1-3. The turning point was a 68th minute red card for Adrian Muscio, tripping Aston Lombardi who was clean through. Bavingtor got 2 goals shortly later, but it remained 3-3 to the finish in a feisty game. Loxthorpe Rovers move to 2nd, with Waldster having both Colton Boyd-Church and Don Ferguson sent off, Loxthorpe Rovers cruised to a 6-2 win. Marthorpe City won over Vale, and Apsbrooke stay 5th with a narrow yet impressive win at Langmere Green Rovers. Two penalty saves for Darren Flight really helped Abbots Lunsel as they beat St Astons City 2-3. Back bottom are South Maishop, Nathaniel Lewis was sent off for a studs up challenge, which Ivan Lewis of Batchingtonwood Rovers would capitalise on.

Matchday 15, the hallway point. Bavingtor stay top by 2 points, a good win against a Carston Green side slipping into the relegation zone. Binclestead Wood are 2nd, an emphatic second half display saw them defeat St Astons City 4-0. Loxthorpe Rovers are 3rd now, only drawing at a Batchingtonwood Rovers side who jump out of the relegation zone. Marthorpe City lie 4th, getting a win thanks to a long range Christopher Hill goal at a steely Apsbrooke side. 5th are Langmere Green Rovers, after a comeback win against an Abbots Lunsel side largely exceeding expectations. Butterfield Rovers are still bottom despite a managerial change, they lost to Garden City 2-1. South Maishop are 15th, they played out an entertaining 3-3 draw with 13th placed Vale. Finally, Waldster slide to 10th after a home loss to Kings Lunsel 0-1, their opponents in the hunt for an IFCF spot in 7th.

Golden Boot
1. Dirk Russell (Binclestead Wood FC) - 15
2. Austin Payne (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 10
=3. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 9
Xander Leckey (Bavingtor FC) - 9
John Ready (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 9
=6. Andrew Desmond (Apsbrooke FC) - 8
Kevin McArdle (Butterfield Rovers FC) - 8
Cecil Moy (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 8
John Durkin Jr (Waldster FC) - 8
=10. Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 7
Graydon Sheffield (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 7
Peter Butland (St Astons City FC) – 7

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:22 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 4

Summary

Matchday 16 sees a change at the top. Bavingtor travelled to Garden City, and a late Giordano Limene goal sees Garden City equalise in a 4-4 thriller. Binclestead Wood beat an under pressure Carston Green 2-5, to go top, with the hosts only scoring 2 late consolation goals. They’re now certainly under pressure. Also under pressure at the bottom are South Maishop, and a 5-3 loss at high flying Apsbrooke doesn’t help matters. Loxthorpe Rovers missed the chance to close the gap at the top, in a goalless draw at a determined Vale. Batchingtonwood Rovers also surprised with a 3-0 over Kings Lunsel.

Matchday 17 sees all of the top 3 win. A quick second half flurry saw Binclestead Wood hold the lead with a 2-0 win over Garden City. Bavingtor fought well to beat a Waldster side in a slide 3-2, and Loxthorpe Rovers dodged a potential slip up with a 2-0 win over Apsbrooke, Garry Bowles also getting a penalty save. Marthorpe City came unstuck by an early red card for Stuart Cookson, bringing down Austin Payne through on goal. 3-4 it finished, Langmere Green Rovers now up to 5th. Butterfield Rovers move out of the Bottom 3, benefitting from Grant Blake’s red card for a reckless foul, to beat Batchingtonwood Rovers 1-0. South Maishop needed a late comeback to draw 3-3 with Abbots Lunsel, South Maishop still struggling at the back.

Matchday 18 and none of the leading trio won. Binclestead Wood only managed a draw at Waldster, despite such a good second half where they did everything but score. Bavingtor weren’t at their best as they were in a scoreless draw with Batchingtonwood Rovers. Meanwhile Loxthorpe Rovers were second best, losing 3-1 at Abbots Lunsel, despite Garry Bowles again saving a penalty. Most games had few goals, but St Astons City 2-3 Marthorpe City was an exciting one for all its viewers.

Matchday 19 and in the Rovers Derby, Peter Langdon’s composed finish was the difference as Loxthorpe Rovers won 1-0 over Langmere Green Rovers. They sit just 2 behind the leaders now. A poor start against Batchingtonwood Rovers saw Binclestead Wood suffer a 0-2 loss. Meanwhile Bavingtor lost for just the second time this season, David Hulme scoring for Vale in a 0-1 game, Vale taking a jump towards safety. Robin King’s late goal saw Waldster win at Carston Green, and puts Alan Young under big pressure. South Maishop did well to draw against Marthorpe City, but they too are feeling the relegation battle pressure.

Matchday 20, no clean sheets and a gap at the top now. Bavingtor needed to come from behind via an Aston Lombardi double to defeat 5th placed Apsbrooke. Meanwhile Binclestead Wood needed a late goal just to draw at a Vale side finding form and out of the relegation zone. Marthorpe City jumped to 3rd, they beat now 4th placed Loxthorpe Rovers 2-1, and their opponents will really run 2 missed penalties. Carston Green are bottom, despite an early flurry it was only a draw at Batchingtonwood Rovers, who finished with 10 men. South Maishop sit 15th, having drawn 1-1 at St Astons City, with Butterfield Rovers 14th after a loss at Abbots Lunsel. Langmere Green Rovers and Kings Lunsel, both with an eye for IFCF spots, played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, and an improved Garden City beat Waldster 1-2.

Golden Boot
1. Dirk Russell (Binclestead Wood FC) - 17
2. Austin Payne (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 14
3. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 13
4. Xander Leckey (Bavingtor FC) - 12
=5. Kevin McArdle (Butterfield Rovers FC) - 11
Victor Collomb (Marthorpe City FC) - 11
=7. Andrew Desmond (Apsbrooke FC) - 10
John Ready (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 10
=9. William Shaw (Abbots Lunsel FC) - 9
Conor Jacques (Garden City FC) - 9
Cecil Moy (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 9
Lewis Carter (South Maishop FC) - 9
John Durkin Jr (Waldster FC) – 9

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:26 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 5

Summary

Matchday 21, the end of the season looms ever nearer. Starting in midtable, it was a thrilling battle between Big 3 rivals Waldster and St Astons City. 3-3 in the end in a derby that was firm, but fair. Bavingtor’s 2nd half comeback meant a 3-1 victory over Abbots Lunsel to stay top. Binclestead Wood found Apsbrooke tough opponents, but s Sean Maher header ensured a 1-0 win for Binclestead Wood. Loxthorpe Rovers keep their noses in the title hunt, defeating struggling South Maishop 2-0. Moving to the bottom, an 89th and 93rd minute goal saw Carston Green get a crucial win over fellow relegation battlers Vale. Neither leaves the relegation zone though, with Butterfield Rovers beating Langmere Green Rovers 3-1 in a bit of a surprise. Speaking of surprises, Garden City could well still make the IFCF spots, particularly after a 4-0 hammering of Batchingtonwood Rovers.

Matchday 22, and a holding pattern of sorts at the top, with the leading 4 all winning. Jonathan Goldstone scored twice as Bavingtor beat a sluggish Langmere Green Rovers. Sean Maher scored early as Binclestead Wood won at Abbots Lunsel. A great start saw Loxthorpe Rovers make light work of St Astons City. And Marthorpe City, despite a red for Michael Waller’s loss of composure as he slapped Roy Murphy, got themselves a 3-0 over Butterfield Rovers. At the bottom, South Maishop’s 1-1 draw with Kings Lunsel still leaves them bottom and 5 points from safety. Carston Green were defeated by Apsbrooke, and it was draws for Vale and Butterfield Rovers.

Matchday 23, Bavingtor vs Marthorpe City turned into one of the greatest games this season, and for several seasons. Bavingtor ran rampant in the first half, to go into the break 5-2 up. Marthorpe City clawed all the way back to 5-5, but in injury time, Xander Leckey hit the winner from close range. 6-5 in a crazy game. It had big implications at the top. In Binclestead Wood, an early Austin Payne goal saw Langmere Green Rovers win 0-1, opening the gap at the top to 5. Loxthorpe Rovers also lost, a Steven Hurricane wonder goal in injury time sealing a win for Kings Lunsel. Garden City jump to 5th above Apsbrooke, a second yellow for Keith Simpson allowed Garden City to run rampant, and they won 5-2. At the bottom, despite a missed penalty, Butterfield Rovers beat South Maishop 1-0. Conor Harrington was sacked, South Maishop bottom with 7 to go and an 8 point gap to make up. Vale in 15th also lost narrowly, at nearby Waldster. Carston Green got a key win over Abbots Lunsel, but remain in the bottom 3.

Matchday 24, the end of the season is ever nearer. South Maishop under new management began with a tough test, hosting Bavingtor. They fought well, but lost 3-4 in the bottom vs top clash. Binclestead Wood had a challenging visit to Marthorpe City, but Dirk Russell’s early close range gosl was enough for a 0-1 win. No victory though for Loxthorpe Rovers as their title challenge went into meltdown. A second yellow following video review for a penalty turned dive against Anthony Lane in the 93rd minute then saw Cecil Moy given a second yellow too for swearing at the referee into his face. 0-0 it was against Butterfield Rovers, the visitors glad for a point in the relegation battle. Vale were defeated by Batchingtonwood Rovers, the visitors glad to get away from danger for now. Carston Green pulled off a 0-2 win at Langmere Green Rovers, and home losses for Abbots Lunsel and St Astons City suddenly put them in danger.

Matchday 25, just 5 games to go now. Bavingtor had a tough game against Loxthorpe Rovers to contend with. However, Kelvin Bullock’s 78th minute curling shot sealed a 2-1 win. Meanwhile, Binclestead Wood couldn’t capitalise on a Geoff Ashcroft red card for South Maishop. It was 2-2, leaving Binclestead Wood 7 off top with just 15 points available. South Maishop are also 7 points off safety, bottom of the table. In Vale, Michael Aldred’s half hour goal saw Vale surprise St Astons City. Vale are 15th on 23 points, and suddenly St Astons City drop to 14th on 25 points. Also on 25 points are Abbots Lunsel, despite a lot of great attacking prowess, defensive errors saw them lose 4-3 at Waldster. 12th on 26 points are Butterfield Rovers, losing 0-3 to Kings Lunsel with a brilliant second half display by the visitors. Carston Green jump to 11th and 28 points, Paul Fahey the one to score and secure a comeback win against Marthorpe City in 4th. Apsbrooke are 5th, after victory at Batchingtonwood Rovers. Garden City and Langmere Green Rovers played put an enthralling game with 2 penalties and a red card, but 3-3 helps neither in a bid for an IFCF spot.

Golden Boot
=1. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 19
Dirk Russell (Binclestead Wood FC) - 19
3. Xander Leckey (Bavingtor FC) - 16
=4. Austin Payne (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 15
Victor Collomb (Marthorpe City FC) - 15
6. Giordano Limene (Garden City FC) - 14
7. John Ready (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 13
=8. Andrew Desmond (Apsbrooke FC) - 12
Kevin McArdle (Butterfield Rovers FC) - 12
Conor Jacques (Garden City FC) - 12
Cecil Moy (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 12
John Durkin Jr (Waldster FC) – 12

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:32 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 6

Summary

Matchday 26, some big wins at both ends. Starting at the top, Bavingtor were made to look rather ordinary at Kings Lunsel. The 3-1 win for the hosts was deserved, only the 3rd loss this season for Bavingtor. Binclestead Wood had a tough game at Loxthorpe Rovers, but worked hard for a 2-4 win, closing the gap to 4 points. Loxthorpe Rovers drop to 4th. That’s because in a 9 goal barnstormer, Marthorpe City beat Garden City 5-4. It was 3-3 after 90 minutes, then Andrew Thomas thought he scored a winner. Giordano Limene equalised, but Charles Shepherd won it with a late, late penalty. Apsbrooke won over relegation zone Vale, keeping Apsbrooke in the driving seat for 5th. St Astons City hosted Butterfield Rovers, and it was a crucial win for St Astons City, lifting them out of the Bottom 3. Abbots Lunsel also won against Batchingtonwood Rovers, and South Maishop defeated Carston Green. South Maishop remain bottom though, still 7 points off now 13th placed Carston Green. It’s Butterfield Rovers dropping to 14th.

Matchday 27, not long left at all now. Bavingtor made a big statement with a thumping 4-0 winer minor rivals Butterfield Rovers, who dig themselves deeper into danger. Binclestead needed a win vs Kings Lunsel to stay 4 points back, but they managed it with a 2-0 win. Marthorpe City hold 3rd with a win at Waldster. Carston Green are in peril in 13th and 28 points, with a loss against visiting Loxthorpe Rovers. St Astons City took a big jump to 10th and 31 points, with a late winner at Apsbrooke in a narrow 0-1 game. Vale go onto 26 points, with a 4-2 victory over Abbots Lunsel who are getting dragged into the relegation scrap, and South Maishop got a draw at Garden City, despite conceding after 24 seconds.

Matchday 28, and it was possible for Bavingtor to have won the title with the right permutations. However, it wasn’t to happen, with only a 3-3 draw at St Astons City. It finished 10 vs 10, both James Green for a denial of goalscoring opportunity, and Derek Spall for a second yellow getting an early shower. Binclestead Wood capitalised with a 0-3 win at struggling Butterfield Rovers. The gap at the top is just 2 points, and the fierce rivals play on the penultimate Matchday at Binclestead Wood. Advantage goes to Marthorpe City by 3 points in the race for 3rd, they were able to defeat Batchingtonwood Rovers, whilst Loxthorpe Rovers were held to a goalless draw by Garden City. Apsbrooke are now all but certain of a Top 5 spot. They defeated Abbots Lunsel, whilst Kings Lunsel fell to defeat to Carston Green. Two missed penalties cost Vale dearly, in a 3-2 loss at Langmere Green Rovers, Vale are 14th and 2 behind Abbots Lunsel now. South Maishop meanwhile, pulled off a surprise 1-0 win over Waldster, safety is 3 points away for them.

Matchday 29, and all eyes were on Binclestead Wood vs Bavingtor, Bavingtor 2 points ahead as they visited their rivals. It was Jonathan Goldstone’s strike that made it 0-1, the half time score. Sean Maher equalised in the 62nd minute, but the celebrations were barely finished when Xander Leckey restored Bavingtor’s lead. He’d score again in the 87th minute, and a Philip Roe goal for Binclestead Wood couldn’t lead to a comeback. Amidst boos and jeers from the home fans, and cheers from the away fans, Bavingtor were champions again, winning it at their rivals. No surprise the trophy presentation was to wait for the final Matchday. Elsewhere the tide turned at the bottom. Vale shocked many with a 2-1 win over Marthorpe City to go 13th on 29 points. 14th, on 28 points are South Maishop, following victory over Batchingtonwood Rovers. Abbots Lunsel again lost, this time to St Astons City, and have dropped to 15th on 28 points. Carston Green’s 3-0 win over Butterfield Rovers gives them 10th and 34 points for now. Butterfield Rovers drop to bottom on 26 points. South Maishop host Vale on the final Matchday, so Butterfield Rovers are down, and at least one of South Maishop or Vale also go down in a relegation thriller. Abbots Lunsel are also the most likely to do down, but if they win, they could well relegate Batchingtonwood Rovers on 30 points, or even Waldster on 31 points and in poor form. Marthorpe City have dropped to 4th, Loxthorpe Rovers capitalised with a 2-5 comeback victory at Waldster. Apsbrooke drew with Langmere Green Rovers, and for Apsbrooke, a surprise 5th and IFCF qualification is secured.

Final Matchday Fixtures:

St Astons City FC v Binclestead Wood FC
Bavingtor FC v Carston Green FC
Butterfield Rovers FC v Garden City FC
Kings Lunsel FC v Waldster FC
Loxthorpe Rovers FC v Batchingtonwood Rovers FC
South Maishop FC v Vale FC
Marthorpe City FC v Apsbrooke FC
Langmere Green Rovers FC v Abbots Lunsel FC

Golden Boot
1. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 21
2. Dirk Russell (Binclestead Wood FC) - 19
=3. Xander Leckey (Bavingtor FC) - 18
Austin Payne (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 18
5. Giordano Limene (Garden City FC) - 16
6. Victor Collomb (Marthorpe City FC) - 15
=7. Cecil Moy (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 14
John Durkin Jr (Waldster FC) - 14
=9. Jonathan Goldstone (Bavingtor FC) - 13
Conor Jacques (Garden City FC) - 13
John Ready (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 13

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:34 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 7

Summary

Matchday 30, the finale. The relegation fight was the real action of the day. For South Maishop, Perry Bliss after 6 minutes and John Brookes 20 minutes later were the heroes. They scored the goals in the 2-0 victory that finished with a pitch invasion as the great escape was complete. Devastation for Vale, as that loss sent them straight back down. Abbots Lunsel were in catastrophic form, and any chance of survival was snuffed out with a 2-0 loss at a Langmere Green Rovers side who also disappointed this season. Butterfield Rovers picked up the wooden spoon, their exit from the top flight after just a season back was ended with a 0-1 defeat at Garden City. Batchingtonwood Rovers were safe thanks to results elsewhere, but a Gordon Cox goal on the hour mark made sure of that. The victims were Loxthorpe Rovers, and they dropped to 4th with Marthorpe City weathering a late flurry by Apsbrooke, to snatch 3rd. A thriller in Kings Lunsel saw Robin King of Waldster score a hat trick, but still end up on the losing side in a 5-4 loss, that saw Bruce Lancaster end his season early with a rash challenge on said King. Waldster’s total collapse in the final sees them go from midtable to a lowly 13th place. Binclestead Wood travelled to St Astons City in a low mood, and a 1-0 loss sees them finish 8 points off the title, although with 61 points, still a good tally. Finally it wasn’t a thrilling finish, but Bavingtor lifted the trophy after a 1-0 win over Carston Green. And it wasn’t to be their only piece of silverware this season, they went on a dominant run in the IFCF Challengers Cup, and in the end, a penalty win over St John’s Arsenal of Quebec and Shingoryeo, also the country hosting that game, saw Bavingtor lift another major trophy. Truly a season to remember.

Golden Boot
1. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 21
2. Dirk Russell (Binclestead Wood FC) - 19
3. Xander Leckey (Bavingtor FC) - 18
Austin Payne (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 18
5. Victor Collomb (Marthorpe City FC) - 17
6. Giordano Limene (Garden City FC) - 16
=7. John Ready (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 14
Cecil Moy (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 14
John Durkin Jr (Waldster FC) - 14
=10. Andrew Desmond (Apsbrooke FC) - 13
Alex Sturman (Apsbrooke FC) - 13
Jonathan Goldstone (Bavingtor FC) - 13
Conor Jacques (Garden City FC) - 13

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:08 am

Part 8

Home advantage prevailed in the Challenge League playoffs. Stanmorn blew past North Mayshop 4-0, and Capton Club edged past Guildwell Football 2-1. A close qualifier saw 3 extra time goals, as North Mayshop beat Capton Club after a long slog. The final in Highland Road was a gruelling tie, not even extra time separated Stanmorn and North Mayshop. It went to penalties, and Dale Lane provided the all important save, to send Stanmorn back to the Super League . A surprise in National League Division 1 saw 3rd placed Slaton lose twice at home, the final would be between Buchraston and Locksmith-on-Carron, 4th vs 5th. A close game, but in the end Locksmith-on-Carron got the winner in the 80th minute, to return to the Challenge League after an absence of over two decades. In the National League Division 2 playoffs, Westwood and Alstone would contend the final, with the slight underdogs Alstone overcoming that label, to win 2-4 and return to the third tier.

Round 1, 32 tier 3 and 4 teams join 32 from non-league. None of the seventh tier sides progressed further, but it was a valiant effort from Williams Farm, Primrose Hill and The Amateurs of Buchraston, the latter briefly leading against Camber Place and Primrose Hill only losing to Oxwich Wood in extra time. Upsets were at a premium, but a few games delivered. FC The Rise made up a three division gap, to defeat Boll Lake Mariners in extra time. Dame Roundabout eliminated Johns Park, bridging a two division gap. Also Flawthorpe defeated Hillsight Bridge, a division above them.

Round 2, the big sides are in with a straight knockout of 64 teams now. The biggest shock of the games came as Super League holders Bavingtor were humbled 2-3 by 3rd tier side Captonbridge Rangers. It was a rotated Bavingtor squad, but that was still a huge shock. Waldster also fell at this stage, despite home advantaged they lost 1-3 to Challenge League Claychester. Super League also exiting, at the hands of fellow Super League sides were Abbots Lunsel and Apsbrooke. One non league side remain, Henhaven Beachside, after upsetting National League Division 2 side South Hadford United.

Round 3, 32 teams left. Claycheser knocked out another Super League side, this time on penalties against Batchingtonwood Rovers. It was to be the only upset of the round, with all other inter divisional clashes going to form. St Astons City showed Calhead Rangers no mercy in a 2-7 loss, meanwhile it was 2-6 as Nailwood Mills hosted Loxthorpe Rovers. Henhaven Beachside also fell, a 1-0 loss to Redthwaite Rangers ending their campaign.

Round 4 and the trophy gets closer. The big shock was in Henhaven Island, as Henhaven Islanders used extra time to defeat Super League Langmere Green Rovers 2-1. One other upset saw Vale defeated at home to Havermilly. Redthwaite Rangers could go no further, as they lost 1-3 to Butterfield Rovers. Nor could Claychester, as Garden City ended their fun run. Kings Lunsel were in a clinical mood, defeating Slaton 5-1.

The Quarter Finals, and the end for the remaining non Super League sides. Havermilly had a short journey to Garden City, but the hosts were smart, easing to a 1-0 win. Henhaven Islanders took St Astons City to extra time, but the Super League side this time scored the winner. Elsewhere, South Maishop proved dominant in a 4-1 win over Kings Lunsel, and Marthorpe City won 2-0 over Butterfield Rovers, but it was closer than the scores suggested.

The Semi, and that Final seems so close now. St Astons City hosted Marthorpe City, and it was 2 late goals for St Astons City, securing a 3-1 win and a first final appearance in the tournament since 23AU. Garden City vs South Maishop was a cup semi final classic, but in the end, the 2-3 scoreline sent South Maishop to a first ever Flavovespia Gold Cup final in the modern era.

The Final, South Maishop vs St Astons City in City Arena, Marthorpe. When Lewis Carter scored after 11 minutes, the dream was on for South Maishop. Ásvarður Bergmundursson would equalise just 10 minutes later though. Peter Butland headed in in the 54th minute, and that goal was the one that gave St Astons City the trophy.

The League Cup is not the most prestigious trophy, but the 64 league sides still give it a go, particularly the 3rd and 4th tier sides who host a Round 1 game. 3 of those made it to Round 2, but none went further. The furthest a side outside the Super League got was the semi finals, but Hadford Hill couldn’t make the final after a crazy 4-5 loss to one of their rivals, Marthorpe City. Marthorpe City took on Bavingtor in a fixture known for thrillers, 1-1 at full time, 2 goals for Marthorpe City sealed the trophy for them. The Alliance Shield this year saw Penfold Park from the Alliance D2 go far, reaching the Eastern Semi Finals. In the end though, it was Old Saints vs Bridles End in the final, with Old Saints winning 1-0.

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:30 am

Awards

Young TOTY (23 and under)
GK: Peter Marriott (18) [FVA] - South Maishop FC
LB: Stan Scott-Wilson (23) [FVA] - Marthorpe City FC
CB: Finlay Fraser (21) [FVA] - Langmere Green Rovers FC
CB: William Brown (21) [FVA] - Apsbrooke FC
RB: Roger Burden (21) [FVA] - Marthorpe City FC
LM: Inazo Slatework (21) [MRT] - Garden City FC
CM: Christopher Hill (21) [FVA] - Marthorpe City FC
CM: Cecil Moy (21) [FVA] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
RM: Matthew Fowler (23) [FVA] - Kings Lunsel FC
CF: Peter Langdon (20) [FVA] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CF: Charles Shepherd (20) [FVA] - Marthorpe City FC

Veteran TOTY (32 and over)
GK: Toby Curry (33) [DEL] - Binclestead Wood FC
LB: Benjamin Plant (33) [FVA] - Batchingtonwood Rovers FC
CB: Stuart Cookson (33) [FVA] - Marthorpe City FC
CB: Glen Fleetwood (32) [FVA] - Apsbrooke FC
RB: Grigori Reich (33) [PFA] - Kings Lunsel FC
LM: Daniel Matthews (32) [FVA] - Carston Green FC
CM: Jonathan Goldstone (32) [FVA] - Bavingtor FC
CM: Cai Renshu (32) [YZH] - Binclestead Wood FC
RM: Victor Collomb (32) [SVG] - Marthorpe City FC
CF: Giordano Limene (35) [JUE] - Garden City FC
CF: Dirk Russell (32) [NPH] - Binclestead Wood FC

International TOTY
GK: Toby Curry (33) [DEL] - Binclestead Wood FC
LB: Adrian Muscio (29) [TKT] - Binclestead Wood FC
CB: Kier Jeffery (28) [MRT] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CB: Kloro McManus (30) [MRT] - Binclestead Wood FC
RB: James Green (28) [TMB] - Bavingtor FC
LM: Inazo Slatework (21) [MRT] - Garden City FC
CM: Steven Dumoulin (27) [PTR] - Apsbrooke FC
CM: Gunnvor Nieminen (27) [COR] - Bavingtor FC
RM: Victor Collomb (32) [SVG] - Marthorpe City FC
CF: Aston Lombardi (26) [MCO] - Bavingtor FC
CF: Dirk Russell (32) [NPH] - Binclestead Wood FC

Overall TOTY
GK: Toby Curry (33) [DEL] - Binclestead Wood FC
LB: Adrian Muscio (29) [TKT] - Binclestead Wood FC
CB: Nazir Hussain (27) [FVA] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CB: Kloro McManus (30) [MRT] - Binclestead Wood FC
RB: Andrew Dance (31) [FVA] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
LM: Kelvin Bullock (32) [FVA] - Bavingtor FC
CM: Jonathan Goldstone (32) [FVA] - Bavingtor FC
CM: Cecil Moy (21) [FVA] - Loxthorpe Rovers FC
RM: Victor Collomb (32) [SVG] - Marthorpe City FC
CF: Aston Lombardi (26) [MCO] - Bavingtor FC
CF: Dirk Russell (32) [NPH] - Binclestead Wood FC

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:44 am

Final Tables and Cup results

Code: Select all: Natfiser Super League St Astons City FC 1–0 Binclestead Wood FC Bavingtor FC 1–0 Carston Green FC Butterfield Rovers FC 0–1 Garden City FC Kings Lunsel FC 5–4 Waldster FC Loxthorpe Rovers FC 0–1 Batchingtonwood Rovers FC South Maishop FC 2–0 Vale FC Marthorpe City FC 3–2 Apsbrooke FC Langmere Green Rovers FC 2–0 Abbots Lunsel FC Natfiser Super League Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Bavingtor FC 30 21 6 3 69 40 +29 69 C CL LA 2 Binclestead Wood FC 30 19 4 7 57 30 +27 61 CL 3 Marthorpe City FC 30 17 5 8 56 41 +15 56 CC 4 Loxthorpe Rovers FC 30 16 5 9 56 33 +23 53 CC 5 Apsbrooke FC 30 15 3 12 46 47 −1 48 CC 6 Garden City FC 30 13 8 9 52 51 +1 47 7 Kings Lunsel FC 30 12 8 10 53 47 +6 44 8 Langmere Green Rovers FC 30 12 7 11 51 50 +1 43 9 St Astons City FC 30 11 5 14 40 49 −9 38 LA CWC 10 Carston Green FC 30 10 4 16 45 59 −14 34 11 Batchingtonwood Rovers FC 30 8 9 13 35 40 −5 33 12 South Maishop FC 30 7 10 13 38 45 −7 31 13 Waldster FC 30 8 7 15 45 55 −10 31 14 Vale FC 30 8 5 17 38 52 −14 29 R 15 Abbots Lunsel FC 30 7 7 16 41 54 −13 28 R 16 Butterfield Rovers FC 30 7 5 18 27 56 −29 26 R Natfiser Challenge League Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Hadford Hill FC 30 16 9 5 63 34 +29 57 P LBCT 2 Gann FC 30 15 10 5 48 31 +17 55 P LBCT 3 Stanmorn FC 30 15 8 7 57 39 +18 53 P LBCT 4 North Mayshop FC 30 13 14 3 53 38 +15 53 5 Capton Club 30 13 9 8 50 40 +10 48 6 Guildwell Football 30 12 4 14 35 42 −7 40 7 Rumlington Rovers FC 30 11 6 13 40 42 −2 39 8 Havermilly FC 30 9 12 9 37 40 −3 39 9 Sporting Towerhaite 30 11 5 14 38 41 −3 38 10 Claychester FC 30 10 8 12 44 51 −7 38 11 Nailwood Mills FC 30 9 10 11 40 46 −6 37 12 Narrock Wood United FC 30 9 9 12 43 49 −6 36 13 Cartswood FC 30 9 6 15 36 43 −7 33 14 Croxlich FC 30 7 9 14 39 54 −15 30 R 15 Millsea FC 30 7 9 14 31 50 −19 30 R 16 Hopford FC 30 6 8 16 30 44 −14 26 R Stanmorn FC 4–0 North Mayshop FC Capton Club 2–1 Guildwell Football North Mayshop FC 0–0 Capton Club (2–1 AET) Stanmorn FC 1–1 North Mayshop FC (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.) Natfiser National League D1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Henhaven Islanders FC 30 16 7 7 55 38 +17 55 P 2 Vitarias Legion 30 16 5 9 49 39 +10 53 P 3 Slaton FC 30 13 12 5 57 37 +20 51 4 Buchraston FC 30 15 6 9 49 39 +10 51 5 Locksmith-on-Carron FC 30 15 4 11 51 45 +6 49 P 6 Whittlesbury Wanderers 30 13 8 9 51 42 +9 47 7 Radstye Rangers FC 30 12 9 9 41 38 +3 45 8 Redthwaite Rangers FC 30 11 8 11 42 43 −1 41 9 Boll Lake Mariners FC 30 11 7 12 41 36 +5 40 10 Woodbrook FC 30 8 14 8 42 41 +1 38 11 Langpool Capton FC 30 9 9 12 38 39 −1 36 12 Ashland Common 30 7 10 13 40 47 −7 31 13 Calhead Rangers FC 30 8 6 16 38 61 −23 30 14 Johns Park FC 30 5 14 11 46 54 −8 29 R 15 Captonbridge Rangers FC 30 7 8 15 29 49 −20 29 R 16 Oxwich FC 30 6 9 15 32 53 −21 27 R Slaton FC 1–1 Buchraston FC (1–2 AET) Locksmith-on-Carron FC 3–2 Whittlesbury Wanderers Slaton FC 0–1 Locksmith-on-Carron FC Buchraston FC 1–2 Locksmith-on-Carron FC Natfiser National League D2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Hadford Dacorum FC 30 14 12 4 54 32 +22 54 P 2 Highhadford FC 30 14 9 7 64 47 +17 51 P 3 Westwood FC 30 14 9 7 49 34 +15 51 4 Alstone FC 30 15 6 9 49 34 +15 51 P 5 Oxwich Wood FC 30 12 11 7 42 32 +10 47 6 Henhaven Palace FC 30 14 5 11 41 36 +5 47 7 Waldster Junction FC 30 14 5 11 44 46 −2 47 8 Sandneston Rovers FC 30 12 5 13 44 45 −1 41 9 Old Marthorpe FC 30 9 9 12 46 48 −2 36 10 Maltsterbrack FC 30 10 6 14 43 54 −11 36 11 Camber Place FC 30 9 9 12 34 49 −15 36 12 Boleland Wood Town FC 30 9 8 13 39 38 +1 35 13 South Hadford United 30 9 8 13 33 41 −8 35 14 Saltearth FC 30 9 7 14 52 63 −11 34 R 15 Magic Roundabout FC 30 9 7 14 38 56 −18 34 R 16 Hillsight Bridge FC 30 4 10 16 33 50 −17 22 R Westwood FC 4–1 Alstone FC Oxwich Wood FC 0–0 Henhaven Palace FC (0–0 AET) (4–3 pen.) Alstone FC 3–0 Oxwich Wood FC Westwood FC 2–4 Alstone FC Western Alliance D1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Napsmouth FC 30 20 6 4 59 30 +29 66 P 2 Caffchin FC 30 17 5 8 54 45 +9 56 3 Hadford Industrial United 30 14 6 10 51 41 +10 48 4 Ellerstone United FC 30 14 5 11 46 43 +3 47 5 Floombury United FC 30 11 11 8 40 34 +6 44 6 Trenton Bottom Sports 30 13 5 12 58 54 +4 44 7 Frostbrook Rovers FC 30 12 8 10 51 48 +3 44 8 Capton Street FC 30 12 7 11 42 39 +3 43 9 Melcave Meerkats 30 12 6 12 47 47 0 42 10 Ellerstone Aerodrome 30 8 14 8 43 47 −4 38 11 Presmoor Bridge Railway FC 30 10 5 15 50 56 −6 35 12 Barmount FC 30 9 8 13 41 47 −6 35 13 Saxford FC 30 10 5 15 38 50 −12 35 14 Pykrot End FC 30 10 3 17 37 47 −10 33 R 15 Old Saints FC 30 9 5 16 44 61 −17 32 R 16 Flawthorpe FC 30 4 11 15 42 54 −12 23 R Caffchin FC 1–2 FC North Waldster FC North Orbital 2–1 Hadford Industrial United Caffchin FC 1–1 FC North Orbital (3–2 AET) FC North Waldster 2–0 Caffchin FC Eastern Alliance D1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Capton Valley FC 30 16 7 7 48 32 +16 55 P 2 FC North Waldster 30 16 6 8 49 37 +12 54 P 3 FC North Orbital 30 14 8 8 60 45 +15 50 4 Buchraston Arches FC 30 14 6 10 42 36 +6 48 5 Lunselbury FC 30 13 8 9 52 47 +5 47 6 Dame Roundabout FC 30 13 6 11 52 50 +2 45 7 Malter End FC 30 12 9 9 38 37 +1 45 8 Waldster Park United FC 30 13 5 12 51 54 −3 44 9 Loxthorpe Green FC 30 13 4 13 50 38 +12 43 10 Buchraston Heath FC 30 10 8 12 41 39 +2 38 11 Narrock Community Sports 30 9 11 10 38 36 +2 38 12 Waldster Harriers FC 30 10 8 12 42 46 −4 38 13 Henhaven Beachside 30 10 8 12 51 57 −6 38 14 Queens FC 30 8 5 17 39 68 −29 29 R 15 Bridles End FC 30 8 4 18 35 46 −11 28 R 16 Crimblewood Park FC 30 4 11 15 40 60 −20 23 R Northern Alliance D2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Panford FC 30 15 11 4 47 32 +15 56 P 2 Bavingtor Airport FC 30 16 6 8 57 42 +15 54 3 Addenleigh Rangers FC 30 15 7 8 49 32 +17 52 4 Binclestead Wood Common FC 30 12 12 6 47 33 +14 48 5 Parmo-by-Hadford FC 30 11 12 7 50 38 +12 45 6 Havermilly Hanger FC 30 12 9 9 56 49 +7 45 7 Westwood North FC 30 13 5 12 44 42 +2 44 8 Stratalap United FC 30 12 8 10 47 49 −2 44 9 Anot St Peter FC 30 11 9 10 45 40 +5 42 10 Tadcester Wood FC 30 11 9 10 34 39 −5 42 11 Phinmall Wood FC 30 9 9 12 37 38 −1 36 12 Kingsley Green FC 30 9 7 14 38 46 −8 34 13 Ellerstone Open Space 30 8 10 12 36 52 −16 34 14 Saltearthbury FC 30 6 11 13 32 47 −15 29 15 Beachtree Rangers FC 30 6 6 18 34 52 −18 24 R 16 Blackbirds Moor 30 4 9 17 38 60 −22 21 R Northern/Western Alliance D2 St Astons Athletic 1–2 Bavingtor Airport FC St Astons Striders FC 0–2 Addenleigh Rangers FC St Astons Athletic 4–4 Addenleigh Rangers FC (4–4 AET) (3–2 pen.) Bavingtor Airport FC 0–3 St Astons Athletic Western Alliance D2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 FC The Rise 30 23 4 3 67 31 +36 73 P 2 St Astons Athletic 30 17 8 5 70 43 +27 59 P 3 St Astons Striders FC 30 14 11 5 62 41 +21 53 4 Walbert Street FC 30 14 10 6 51 39 +12 52 5 Combury FC 30 14 8 8 51 37 +14 50 6 Carston Eleven 30 13 11 6 53 40 +13 50 7 Oakwoods FC 30 14 5 11 46 38 +8 47 8 Roestock Rovers FC 30 13 4 13 38 48 −10 43 9 Needleden FC 30 11 7 12 41 43 −2 40 10 Presmoor Bridge AFC 30 11 5 14 43 49 −6 38 11 Lawsons FC 30 7 11 12 43 46 −3 32 12 Prince Street Wanderers 30 9 5 16 51 65 −14 32 13 Anot FC (Carston Green) 30 7 7 16 33 47 −14 28 14 The Folly 30 4 9 17 40 63 −23 21 15 Gerald's Oak FC 30 3 11 16 30 59 −29 20 R 16 Palace Wood Village FC 30 4 8 18 30 60 −30 20 R Southern Alliance D2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Omega FC 30 19 5 6 67 39 +28 62 P 2 Galling Rangers 7AU 30 19 4 7 60 30 +30 61 3 Ifleii FC 30 18 4 8 53 35 +18 58 4 Waldster Waterfields 30 17 4 9 45 38 +7 55 5 Leabury FC 30 13 12 5 56 37 +19 51 6 Brimton FC 30 13 9 8 45 34 +11 48 7 Hollytree FC 30 15 3 12 47 40 +7 48 8 Queens Road FC 30 13 4 13 44 46 −2 43 9 Kings FC 30 11 6 13 41 47 −6 39 10 Penfold Park FC 30 9 7 14 48 50 −2 34 11 Leo Farm FC 30 10 4 16 38 49 −11 34 12 Cardinal Cross FC 30 9 5 16 45 57 −12 32 13 FC Colosseum 30 9 5 16 48 63 −15 32 14 Midlandsee FC 30 8 8 14 45 60 −15 32 15 Stanmorn Spirit 30 5 10 15 28 48 −20 25 R 16 Northrise FC 30 3 8 19 28 65 −37 17 R Galling Rangers 7AU 1–0 Great Fuzzbrooke Wood Ifleii FC 3–1 Lukes Wood FC Great Fuzzbrooke Wood 1–0 Ifleii FC Galling Rangers 7AU 1–3 Great Fuzzbrooke Wood Eastern Alliance D2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Whisbeleng Woods FC 30 16 9 5 59 37 +22 57 P 2 Great Fuzzbrooke Wood 30 17 6 7 60 44 +16 57 P 3 Lukes Wood FC 30 16 6 8 57 35 +22 54 4 Pranglers Crouch FC 30 15 6 9 46 35 +11 51 5 Baxlee Blues 30 13 7 10 51 46 +5 46 6 Sutsyridge FC 30 11 10 9 55 46 +9 43 7 Woodlee Farm 30 10 13 7 49 41 +8 43 8 Buchraston Mill FC 30 12 7 11 51 55 −4 43 9 Fullertons FC 30 10 10 10 48 51 −3 40 10 Capton Heath Village FC 30 11 4 15 42 52 −10 37 11 Batchingtonwood Club 30 10 7 13 39 51 −12 37 12 Loxspring FC 30 9 9 12 42 46 −4 36 13 Rumlington Lakes FC 30 8 10 12 47 54 −7 34 14 Pranglen End FC 30 7 10 13 44 51 −7 31 15 Capton United FC 30 6 8 16 34 49 −15 26 R 16 Rivergreen Rovers FC 30 3 10 17 35 66 −31 19 R

Code: Select all: Flavovespia Gold Cup Preliminary Round 1 (NA2) Saltearthbury FC 1–0 (NA2) Blackbirds Moor (NA2) Phinmall Wood FC 1–1 (NA2) Bavingtor Airport FC (2–3 AET) (HL) Frostbrook Mills 0–0 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (0–1 AET) (NA2) Binclestead Wood Common FC 4–3 (WHHL) Roe FC (HL) FC Locksmith 1–2 (WHHL) Letty Green (WHHL) Porwald Greens 2–1 (HL) The Chorltons (HL) Bavingtor Moor FC 3–0 (NA2) Stratalap United FC (NA2) Addenleigh Rangers FC 7–3 (NA2) Beachtree Rangers FC (WHHL) Blackwald FC 1–3 (NA2) Parmo-by-Hadford FC (WHHL) Linwyn Lake FC 1–1 (NA2) Panford FC (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.) (HL) Mercury FC 1–0 (NA2) Anot St Peter FC (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC 2–1 (HL) Billingwax Browns (WHHL) Golden Walkway FC 3–5 (NA2) Westwood North FC (HL) Old Town FC 1–1 (WHHL) Coolheights Village FC (1–2 AET) (HL) FC Cupid Green 3–5 (NA2) Kingsley Green FC (NA2) Ellerstone Open Space 1–1 (WHHL) Ridge FC (3–1 AET) (WA2) Anot FC (Carston Green) 1–5 (WA2) FC The Rise (WA2) Combury FC 3–1 (WA2) Roestock Rovers FC (WA2) Palace Wood Village FC 0–2 (SASL) Torstermound FC (WAD) Enigma FC (Carston Green) 0–1 (WA2) Lawsons FC (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers 3–1 (WA2) Needleden FC (SASL) Chadwickbury FC 2–2 (SASL) FC Victoria (3–2 AET) (WAD) Carston Butterflies 2–1 (WA2) St Astons Athletic (WAD) Langpool Capton Valley FC 1–0 (SASL) Blackbirds FC (WA2) Carston Eleven 1–0 (WA2) Walbert Street FC (WA2) The Folly 2–0 (WA2) Gerald's Oak FC (SASL) Tiberius Square 1–0 (WA2) Oakwoods FC (WA2) St Astons Striders FC 5–1 (WAD) Watchers Associates (WAD) FC Paradise 1–0 (WAD) Floombury Social Club (SASL) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral 1–2 (WAD) Williams Farm (SASL) St Astons Sports & Social Club 1–2 (SASL) Bridge Hill FC (WAD) Kimpford FC 1–0 (WA2) Presmoor Bridge AFC (WAL) Bophort Lane Club 3–2 (WAL) West Waldster Warriors (LLA) FC Knights (Abbots) 3–5 (SA2) Brimton FC (LLA) Maishophall Brook 0–1 (SA2) Penfold Park FC (WAL) Robin Rovers FC 1–2 (SA2) Leo Farm FC (SA2) Waldster Waterfields 5–4 (WAL) UA North Waldster (SA2) Stanmorn Spirit 1–0 (SA2) Queens Road FC (SA2) Leabury FC 4–0 (WAL) Garden Ash FC (LLA) Amateurs of Cartswood 3–3 (SA2) Northrise FC (3–4 AET) (SA2) FC Colosseum 2–0 (WAL) FC Galling Park (WAL) Old Waldsterians 2–1 (SA2) Galling Rangers 7AU (SA2) Midlandsee FC 2–0 (LLA) QES FC (LLA) Kingsland FC 2–1 (SA2) Kings FC (LLA) South Maishop Fields 0–1 (LLA) FC Kings Lunsel Road (SA2) Hollytree FC 2–3 (SA2) Omega FC (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC 0–2 (LLA) Primrose Hill FC (SA2) Ifleii FC 5–3 (WAL) Digsbury FC (EAL) Sutsyridge Sports and Social Club 1–1 (TRL) The Amateurs of Buchraston (1–3 AET) (EAL) Croxlich Beachside FC 0–4 (EAL) South Oxwich FC (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC 3–0 (EA2) Rivergreen Rovers FC (EAL) Butterfield Terminal FC 0–0 (EA2) Pranglen End FC (1–0 AET) (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC 1–0 (EA2) Batchingtonwood Club (EA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood 3–3 (EA2) Lukes Wood FC (3–3 AET) (5–6 pen.) (EA2) Woodlee Farm 1–0 (TRL) Hillfield Brook FC (EA2) Baxlee Blues 1–1 (EA2) Loxspring FC (1–1 AET) (4–2 pen.) (TRL) Buchraston Hall FC 0–0 (TRL) Aston Road FC (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.) (TRL) Grandlebury FC (Buchraston) 0–5 (EA2) Whisbeleng Woods FC (EAL) Ricky Park FC 3–2 (TRL) The Hallhammers FC (EA2) Fullertons FC 1–0 (TRL) Fullertons Social Sports Society (EAL) Butterfield Refinery FC 2–1 (EA2) Sutsyridge FC (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC 4–1 (EAL) Calhead Recreational (EA2) Capton United FC 4–0 (EA2) Capton Heath Village FC (TRL) Old College FC 0–0 (EAL) The Little Green FC (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.) Preliminary Round 2 (NA2) Bavingtor Airport FC 4–0 (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC (HL) Bavingtor Moor FC 0–0 (WHHL) Linwyn Lake FC (0–0 AET) (3–4 pen.) (NA2) Binclestead Wood Common FC 0–2 (WHHL) Porwald Greens (NA2) Parmo-by-Hadford FC 1–1 (WHHL) Coolheights Village FC (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.) (WHHL) Letty Green 1–1 (NA2) Kingsley Green FC (2–2 AET) (4–3 pen.) (NA2) Saltearthbury FC 0–5 (NA2) Westwood North FC (HL) Mercury FC 0–1 (NA2) Addenleigh Rangers FC (NA2) Ellerstone Open Space 3–3 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (3–3 AET) (3–4 pen.) (WAD) Kimpford FC 0–1 (WAD) Langpool Capton Valley FC (WA2) Carston Eleven 3–1 (WA2) The Folly (SASL) Bridge Hill FC 0–2 (WA2) FC The Rise (SASL) Tiberius Square 0–0 (SASL) Torstermound FC (0–1 AET) (WA2) Combury FC 3–4 (WA2) St Astons Striders FC (WA2) Lawsons FC 1–0 (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers (WAD) FC Paradise 1–1 (SASL) Chadwickbury FC (1–1 AET) (3–4 pen.) (WAD) Williams Farm 3–0 (WAD) Carston Butterflies (SA2) Leabury FC 0–1 (SA2) Brimton FC (WAL) Old Waldsterians 0–1 (LLA) Kingsland FC (SA2) Leo Farm FC 6–1 (SA2) Penfold Park FC (SA2) Midlandsee FC 1–0 (SA2) Stanmorn Spirit (SA2) FC Colosseum 3–2 (SA2) Northrise FC (SA2) Omega FC 1–0 (WAL) Bophort Lane Club (SA2) Waldster Waterfields 1–1 (LLA) FC Kings Lunsel Road (3–1 AET) (LLA) Primrose Hill FC 2–2 (SA2) Ifleii FC (2–2 AET) (6–5 pen.) (EA2) Woodlee Farm 0–0 (EA2) Lukes Wood FC (2–0 AET) (TRL) Old College FC 2–1 (EAL) Butterfield Terminal FC (EA2) Capton United FC 0–2 (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC (EA2) Fullertons FC 4–2 (EA2) Baxlee Blues (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC 4–2 (EAL) South Oxwich FC (TRL) Buchraston Hall FC 1–1 (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC (1–2 AET) (EAL) Butterfield Refinery FC 0–1 (EA2) Whisbeleng Woods FC (TRL) The Amateurs of Buchraston 1–0 (EAL) Ricky Park FC Preliminary Round 3 (WHHL) Linwyn Lake FC 1–2 (NA2) Bavingtor Airport FC (WA2) Lawsons FC 0–0 (WA1) Melcave Meerkats (1–1 AET) (3–4 pen.) (WHHL) Letty Green 0–1 (WA2) St Astons Striders FC (WA1) Capton Street FC 2–1 (SASL) Torstermound FC (WA1) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC 0–0 (WA1) Flawthorpe FC (0–0 AET) (3–4 pen.) (WAD) Williams Farm 3–1 (WAD) Langpool Capton Valley FC (WA2) FC The Rise 4–2 (NA2) Addenleigh Rangers FC (WA1) Ellerstone United FC 0–1 (WA1) Hadford Industrial United (NA2) Westwood North FC 0–3 (WA1) Barmount FC (WHHL) Porwald Greens 1–1 (WA1) Old Saints FC (1–2 AET) (NA2) Parmo-by-Hadford FC 0–2 (WA1) Pykrot End FC (WA1) Napsmouth FC 4–1 (WA1) Caffchin FC (WA2) Carston Eleven 0–1 (WA1) Floombury United FC (SASL) Chadwickbury FC 0–1 (WA1) Saxford FC (WA1) Trenton Bottom Sports 4–3 (WA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome 2–2 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (2–2 AET) (5–4 pen.) (EA1) Buchraston Arches FC 2–2 (EA1) Queens FC (3–2 AET) (EA1) Bridles End FC 2–1 (SA2) Leo Farm FC (LLA) Primrose Hill FC 2–2 (TRL) Old College FC (4–2 AET) (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC 2–3 (EA1) FC North Orbital (EA2) Whisbeleng Woods FC 0–1 (EA1) Capton Valley FC (EA1) Dame Roundabout FC 1–0 (EA1) FC North Waldster (EA1) Waldster Harriers FC 1–0 (SA2) Omega FC (SA2) FC Colosseum 0–1 (TRL) The Amateurs of Buchraston (EA1) Lunselbury FC 0–1 (EA1) Narrock Community Sports (SA2) Waldster Waterfields 2–3 (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC (EA2) Fullertons FC 2–3 (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC (EA1) Buchraston Heath FC 3–0 (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC (EA2) Woodlee Farm 4–2 (SA2) Midlandsee FC (EA1) Loxthorpe Green FC 1–1 (EA1) Malter End FC (3–1 AET) (EA1) Waldster Park United FC 0–1 (SA2) Brimton FC (LLA) Kingsland FC 1–2 (EA1) Henhaven Beachside Round 1 (NLD2) Magic Roundabout FC 1–3 (NLD1) Buchraston FC (NLD2) Saltearth FC 2–0 (EA1) Loxthorpe Green FC (WAD) Williams Farm 1–2 (WA1) Capton Street FC (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC 5–1 (EA1) Bridles End FC (NLD2) Hadford Dacorum FC 4–6 (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC (WA1) Hadford Industrial United 0–1 (NLD1) Oxwich FC (NLD1) Slaton FC 2–0 (WA2) St Astons Striders FC (EA1) Henhaven Beachside 2–0 (WA1) Barmount FC (NLD2) Oxwich Wood FC 0–0 (LLA) Primrose Hill FC (1–0 AET) (EA1) FC North Orbital 0–2 (NLD2) Highhadford FC (NLD2) Henhaven Palace FC 1–0 (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome (EA2) Woodlee Farm 4–1 (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC (WA1) Trenton Bottom Sports 1–3 (WA1) Old Saints FC (NLD1) Captonbridge Rangers FC 3–1 (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC (EA1) Waldster Harriers FC 0–0 (EA1) Buchraston Arches FC (0–0 AET) (4–3 pen.) (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC 1–0 (NLD1) Vitarias Legion (TRL) The Amateurs of Buchraston 1–2 (NLD2) Camber Place FC (NA2) Bavingtor Airport FC 0–1 (WA1) Pykrot End FC (NLD1) Calhead Rangers FC 3–1 (EA1) Capton Valley FC (WA1) Melcave Meerkats 2–5 (NLD1) Henhaven Islanders FC (NLD2) Hillsight Bridge FC 0–1 (WA1) Flawthorpe FC (EA1) Narrock Community Sports 3–3 (NLD2) Old Marthorpe FC (3–5 AET) (WA1) Floombury United FC 0–1 (NLD1) Whittlesbury Wanderers (NLD2) Alstone FC 0–1 (NLD1) Woodbrook FC (EA1) Buchraston Heath FC 1–3 (NLD1) Radstye Rangers FC (NLD2) Waldster Junction FC 3–0 (SA2) Brimton FC (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC 1–4 (NLD1) Ashland Common (EA1) Dame Roundabout FC 1–0 (NLD1) Johns Park FC (WA2) FC The Rise 1–1 (NLD1) Boll Lake Mariners FC (2–1 AET) (WA1) Napsmouth FC 1–2 (NLD2) South Hadford United (NLD2) Westwood FC 1–1 (NLD2) Sandneston Rovers FC (2–1 AET) (NLD2) Maltsterbrack FC 2–1 (WA1) Saxford FC Round 2 (SL) Marthorpe City FC 3–0 (CL) Guildwell Football (NLD1) Calhead Rangers FC 6–1 (WA1) Pykrot End FC (NLD1) Ashland Common 0–0 (CL) Hopford FC (0–0 AET) (4–5 pen.) (SL) Butterfield Rovers FC 4–0 (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC (CL) Gann FC 3–0 (NLD2) Saltearth FC (CL) Narrock Wood United FC 1–2 (SL) St Astons City FC (SL) Apsbrooke FC 0–2 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC (NLD1) Woodbrook FC 1–2 (CL) Croxlich FC (NLD2) Oxwich Wood FC 3–3 (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC (3–4 AET) (NLD2) Camber Place FC 0–0 (CL) Nailwood Mills FC (0–1 AET) (NLD1) Henhaven Islanders FC 4–0 (WA1) Old Saints FC (SL) Abbots Lunsel FC 0–2 (SL) South Maishop FC (NLD1) Whittlesbury Wanderers 0–0 (NLD2) Henhaven Palace FC (0–0 AET) (3–2 pen.) (NLD2) Waldster Junction FC 1–1 (NLD2) Westwood FC (1–2 AET) (SL) Waldster FC 1–3 (CL) Claychester FC (WA2) FC The Rise 0–3 (CL) Havermilly FC (CL) Capton Club 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (NLD2) Maltsterbrack FC 2–4 (CL) North Mayshop FC (EA2) Woodlee Farm 1–1 (NLD1) Slaton FC (1–1 AET) (2–3 pen.) (SL) Bavingtor FC 2–3 (NLD1) Captonbridge Rangers FC (EA1) Henhaven Beachside 2–1 (NLD2) South Hadford United (CL) Millsea FC 0–1 (SL) Garden City FC (NLD2) Highhadford FC 3–2 (EA1) Dame Roundabout FC (WA1) Flawthorpe FC 1–2 (SL) Carston Green FC (CL) Sporting Towerhaite 1–1 (CL) Hadford Hill FC (3–1 AET) (NLD1) Buchraston FC 4–4 (SL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC (4–4 AET) (1–3 pen.) (NLD1) Radstye Rangers FC 1–2 (SL) Vale FC (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 2–0 (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC (NLD2) Old Marthorpe FC 0–1 (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC (SL) Kings Lunsel FC 2–1 (CL) Cartswood FC (EA1) Waldster Harriers FC 0–2 (CL) Stanmorn FC (WA1) Capton Street FC 0–2 (NLD1) Oxwich FC Round 3 (SL) Garden City FC 5–2 (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC (CL) Hopford FC 0–1 (SL) Carston Green FC (CL) Stanmorn FC 3–1 (NLD2) Highhadford FC (NLD1) Calhead Rangers FC 2–7 (SL) St Astons City FC (CL) Havermilly FC 3–1 (CL) Gann FC (NLD1) Whittlesbury Wanderers 0–1 (NLD1) Slaton FC (NLD1) Captonbridge Rangers FC 1–4 (SL) Butterfield Rovers FC (SL) Binclestead Wood FC 1–1 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (2–2 AET) (1–3 pen.) (CL) Claychester FC 2–2 (SL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC (2–2 AET) (8–7 pen.) (NLD1) Henhaven Islanders FC 2–0 (NLD2) Westwood FC (NLD1) Oxwich FC 0–2 (SL) Vale FC (CL) Nailwood Mills FC 2–6 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC 1–0 (EA1) Henhaven Beachside (CL) Sporting Towerhaite 5–1 (CL) North Mayshop FC (SL) Marthorpe City FC 3–0 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (SL) South Maishop FC 2–1 (CL) Croxlich FC Round 4 (CL) Claychester FC 1–2 (SL) Garden City FC (SL) Vale FC 1–2 (CL) Havermilly FC (SL) Carston Green FC 2–3 (SL) St Astons City FC (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC 1–3 (SL) Butterfield Rovers FC (SL) South Maishop FC 4–1 (CL) Sporting Towerhaite (SL) Marthorpe City FC 3–0 (CL) Stanmorn FC (NLD1) Henhaven Islanders FC 1–1 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (2–1 AET) (SL) Kings Lunsel FC 5–1 (NLD1) Slaton FC Quarter Finals (SL) South Maishop FC 4–1 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (SL) Garden City FC 2–0 (CL) Havermilly FC (SL) Marthorpe City FC 2–0 (SL) Butterfield Rovers FC (NLD1) Henhaven Islanders FC 1–1 (SL) St Astons City FC (1–2 AET) Semi Finals (SL) St Astons City FC 3–1 (SL) Marthorpe City FC (SL) Garden City FC 2–3 (SL) South Maishop FC Final (SL) South Maishop FC 1–2 (SL) St Astons City FC

Code: Select all: League Cup Round 1 (NLD1) Boll Lake Mariners FC 1–0 (CL) Narrock Wood United FC (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC 1–1 (CL) Gann FC (1–2 AET) (NLD1) Buchraston FC 0–1 (CL) Millsea FC (NLD1) Calhead Rangers FC 0–4 (CL) Stanmorn FC (NLD2) Camber Place FC 0–1 (CL) Croxlich FC (NLD1) Henhaven Islanders FC 1–1 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (1–1 AET) (2–4 pen.) (NLD2) Magic Roundabout FC 1–1 (CL) Claychester FC (2–2 AET) (4–3 pen.) (NLD1) Whittlesbury Wanderers 0–1 (SL) Waldster FC (NLD1) Woodbrook FC 0–1 (SL) Bavingtor FC (NLD2) Henhaven Palace FC 0–1 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (NLD2) Highhadford FC 0–1 (SL) Carston Green FC (NLD2) Maltsterbrack FC 0–2 (CL) Sporting Towerhaite (NLD2) Saltearth FC 3–3 (SL) Abbots Lunsel FC (3–3 AET) (4–1 pen.) (NLD1) Johns Park FC 1–2 (CL) Nailwood Mills FC (NLD2) Hillsight Bridge FC 0–0 (SL) Vale FC (0–0 AET) (3–1 pen.) (NLD2) Alstone FC 0–3 (SL) Butterfield Rovers FC (NLD2) Old Marthorpe FC 0–1 (SL) Garden City FC (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC 1–3 (SL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC (NLD1) Captonbridge Rangers FC 3–1 (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC 2–3 (SL) Marthorpe City FC (NLD1) Oxwich FC 0–1 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (NLD2) South Hadford United 0–0 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC (0–1 AET) (NLD1) Slaton FC 3–3 (CL) Hopford FC (3–4 AET) (NLD1) Vitarias Legion 0–2 (SL) South Maishop FC (NLD2) Oxwich Wood FC 0–1 (CL) Hadford Hill FC (NLD2) Sandneston Rovers FC 1–2 (SL) St Astons City FC (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC 1–3 (CL) Capton Club (NLD2) Waldster Junction FC 1–2 (CL) Guildwell Football (NLD2) Hadford Dacorum FC 0–2 (CL) Cartswood FC (NLD2) Westwood FC 1–1 (SL) Apsbrooke FC (1–2 AET) (NLD1) Ashland Common 2–3 (CL) Havermilly FC (NLD1) Radstye Rangers FC 0–1 (CL) North Mayshop FC Round 2 (NLD2) Saltearth FC 3–4 (CL) North Mayshop FC (SL) Butterfield Rovers FC 2–0 (SL) South Maishop FC (NLD1) Boll Lake Mariners FC 3–4 (SL) Marthorpe City FC (SL) Kings Lunsel FC 4–1 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (CL) Millsea FC 2–3 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC (CL) Gann FC 0–1 (SL) Apsbrooke FC (SL) Bavingtor FC 3–1 (NLD1) Captonbridge Rangers FC (CL) Sporting Towerhaite 1–0 (CL) Croxlich FC (CL) Cartswood FC 1–0 (CL) Nailwood Mills FC (CL) Capton Club 3–2 (SL) Carston Green FC (SL) Waldster FC 1–0 (CL) Guildwell Football (CL) Stanmorn FC 0–1 (SL) Garden City FC (CL) Hadford Hill FC 3–0 (NLD2) Magic Roundabout FC (CL) Hopford FC 2–0 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (NLD2) Hillsight Bridge FC 0–1 (SL) St Astons City FC (CL) Havermilly FC 1–0 (SL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC Round 3 (SL) Marthorpe City FC 1–0 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (SL) Butterfield Rovers FC 2–0 (CL) Havermilly FC (CL) Capton Club 4–2 (CL) Sporting Towerhaite (CL) Cartswood FC 0–0 (CL) Hopford FC (1–0 AET) (CL) Hadford Hill FC 4–0 (CL) North Mayshop FC (SL) Bavingtor FC 3–0 (SL) Waldster FC (SL) St Astons City FC 0–0 (SL) Garden City FC (0–0 AET) (4–5 pen.) (SL) Apsbrooke FC 4–2 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC Quarter Finals (CL) Cartswood FC 0–5 (SL) Bavingtor FC (SL) Apsbrooke FC 1–2 (SL) Garden City FC (SL) Butterfield Rovers FC 0–1 (CL) Hadford Hill FC (SL) Marthorpe City FC 4–3 (CL) Capton Club Semi Finals (SL) Bavingtor FC 3–0 (SL) Garden City FC (CL) Hadford Hill FC 4–5 (SL) Marthorpe City FC Final (SL) Bavingtor FC 1–1 (SL) Marthorpe City FC (1–3 AET) Alliance Shield Northern Round 1 (NA2) Phinmall Wood FC 0–2 (NA2) Stratalap United FC (NA2) Westwood North FC 2–1 (NA2) Binclestead Wood Common FC (NA2) Addenleigh Rangers FC 1–0 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (NA2) Bavingtor Airport FC 1–0 (NA2) Panford FC (NA2) Saltearthbury FC 2–2 (NA2) Anot St Peter FC (2–2 AET) (1–3 pen.) (NA2) Beachtree Rangers FC 2–2 (NA2) Parmo-by-Hadford FC (2–3 AET) (NA2) Blackbirds Moor 2–2 (NA2) Kingsley Green FC (2–2 AET) (4–3 pen.) (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC 3–1 (NA2) Ellerstone Open Space Western Round 1 (WA2) Combury FC 1–1 (WA2) FC The Rise (2–1 AET) (WA2) Needleden FC 1–1 (WA2) Oakwoods FC (1–3 AET) (WA2) Roestock Rovers FC 0–1 (WA2) Gerald's Oak FC (WA2) Anot FC (Carston Green) 1–2 (WA2) St Astons Athletic (WA2) The Folly 0–1 (WA2) Carston Eleven (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers 0–1 (WA2) Walbert Street FC (WA2) Palace Wood Village FC 2–1 (WA2) Presmoor Bridge AFC (WA2) St Astons Striders FC 2–0 (WA2) Lawsons FC Southern Round 1 (SA2) Penfold Park FC 2–1 (SA2) Stanmorn Spirit (SA2) Northrise FC 2–2 (SA2) Leo Farm FC (2–2 AET) (5–4 pen.) (SA2) Midlandsee FC 2–1 (SA2) Galling Rangers 7AU (SA2) Waldster Waterfields 2–3 (SA2) FC Colosseum (SA2) Brimton FC 1–0 (SA2) Hollytree FC (SA2) Ifleii FC 2–1 (SA2) Kings FC (SA2) Leabury FC 2–1 (SA2) Omega FC (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC 2–0 (SA2) Queens Road FC Eastern Round 1 (EA2) Rivergreen Rovers FC 0–1 (EA2) Sutsyridge FC (EA2) Batchingtonwood Club 3–3 (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC (5–3 AET) (EA2) Pranglen End FC 2–2 (EA2) Loxspring FC (2–4 AET) (EA2) Capton Heath Village FC 0–3 (EA2) Lukes Wood FC (EA2) Whisbeleng Woods FC 1–0 (EA2) Baxlee Blues (EA2) Woodlee Farm 1–0 (EA2) Capton United FC (EA2) Fullertons FC 3–3 (EA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood (3–3 AET) (5–4 pen.) (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC 3–1 (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC Western Round 2 (WA2) Gerald's Oak FC 1–2 (WA1) Barmount FC (WA2) Carston Eleven 4–1 (WA1) Floombury United FC (NA2) Bavingtor Airport FC 0–1 (WA1) Napsmouth FC (WA2) Palace Wood Village FC 1–1 (WA1) Hadford Industrial United (1–2 AET) (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC 0–2 (WA1) Pykrot End FC (NA2) Addenleigh Rangers FC 0–1 (WA1) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC (WA2) Oakwoods FC 2–2 (WA1) Old Saints FC (2–4 AET) (NA2) Anot St Peter FC 1–2 (WA1) Caffchin FC (WA2) St Astons Striders FC 1–0 (WA1) Saxford FC (NA2) Westwood North FC 0–2 (WA1) Melcave Meerkats (WA2) Walbert Street FC 0–1 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC (NA2) Parmo-by-Hadford FC 1–1 (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome (2–2 AET) (2–4 pen.) (NA2) Stratalap United FC 0–1 (WA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC (WA2) Combury FC 1–1 (WA1) Capton Street FC (2–1 AET) (WA2) St Astons Athletic 2–1 (WA1) Flawthorpe FC (NA2) Blackbirds Moor 4–3 (WA1) Trenton Bottom Sports Eastern Round 2 (EA2) Woodlee Farm 3–3 (EA1) Buchraston Arches FC (4–3 AET) (SA2) Penfold Park FC 3–1 (EA1) FC North Waldster (EA2) Sutsyridge FC 2–2 (EA1) FC North Orbital (2–2 AET) (6–5 pen.) (SA2) Brimton FC 1–2 (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC (EA2) Batchingtonwood Club 0–1 (EA1) Narrock Community Sports (SA2) Northrise FC 1–0 (EA1) Queens FC (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC 2–2 (EA1) Loxthorpe Green FC (2–3 AET) (EA2) Fullertons FC 1–4 (EA1) Waldster Park United FC (SA2) Midlandsee FC 0–4 (EA1) Lunselbury FC (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC 0–2 (EA1) Henhaven Beachside (SA2) Ifleii FC 1–2 (EA1) Dame Roundabout FC (EA2) Loxspring FC 2–5 (EA1) Malter End FC (SA2) Leabury FC 0–0 (EA1) Bridles End FC (0–0 AET) (6–7 pen.) (EA2) Whisbeleng Woods FC 0–1 (EA1) Capton Valley FC (EA2) Lukes Wood FC 1–2 (EA1) Waldster Harriers FC (SA2) FC Colosseum 2–1 (EA1) Buchraston Heath FC Western Round 3 (WA2) Combury FC 0–2 (WA1) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC (WA2) St Astons Athletic 3–2 (NA2) Blackbirds Moor (WA1) Pykrot End FC 0–1 (WA1) Napsmouth FC (WA1) Melcave Meerkats 2–4 (WA1) Old Saints FC (WA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC 2–0 (WA1) Caffchin FC (WA2) St Astons Striders FC 4–1 (WA2) Carston Eleven (WA1) Hadford Industrial United 3–0 (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome (WA1) Ellerstone United FC 1–0 (WA1) Barmount FC Eastern Round 3 (EA1) Bridles End FC 1–0 (EA1) Henhaven Beachside (EA1) Waldster Park United FC 6–3 (SA2) FC Colosseum (EA1) Loxthorpe Green FC 4–2 (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC (SA2) Northrise FC 4–2 (EA1) Dame Roundabout FC (SA2) Penfold Park FC 6–2 (EA2) Sutsyridge FC (EA2) Woodlee Farm 1–1 (EA1) Narrock Community Sports (1–1 AET) (4–2 pen.) (EA1) Lunselbury FC 3–0 (EA1) Capton Valley FC (EA1) Waldster Harriers FC 0–3 (EA1) Malter End FC Western Quarter Finals (WA1) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC 2–0 (WA2) St Astons Athletic (WA1) Napsmouth FC 0–0 (WA1) Old Saints FC (0–1 AET) (WA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC 2–1 (WA2) St Astons Striders FC (WA1) Hadford Industrial United 1–0 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC Eastern Quarter Finals (EA1) Bridles End FC 1–0 (SA2) Northrise FC (EA1) Loxthorpe Green FC 3–2 (EA1) Waldster Park United FC (SA2) Penfold Park FC 1–0 (EA1) Lunselbury FC (EA1) Malter End FC 3–1 (EA2) Woodlee Farm Western Semi Finals (WA1) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC 2–2 (WA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC (2–2 AET) (2–3 pen.) (WA1) Hadford Industrial United 1–1 (WA1) Old Saints FC (2–2 AET) (2–4 pen.) Eastern Semi Finals (SA2) Penfold Park FC 2–3 (EA1) Loxthorpe Green FC (EA1) Bridles End FC 2–0 (EA1) Malter End FC Western Final (WA1) Old Saints FC 1–0 (WA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC Eastern Final (EA1) Loxthorpe Green FC 0–0 (EA1) Bridles End FC (0–1 AET) Final (WA1) Old Saints FC 1–0 (EA1) Bridles End FC

by **Flavovespia** » Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:58 am

45AU, the new season of the Natfiser Super League is imminent. Can anyone stop Bavingtor's dominance? Who will be getting a taste of international club football? And which 3 sides will be relegated? 240 games will decide that. The previews begin with the 3 promoted sides, and 13th-9th from last season.

by **Flavovespia** » Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:56 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 2 of the 45AU preview, featuring the teams from 8th to 1st last season

by **Flavovespia** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:11 pm

Natfiser Super League

Part 1

Summary
As the season started in Saints Park, it seemed Bavingtor had left off where they started. A 0-3 win, even with Aston Lombardi out, and his replacement Frank Johnson scoring, it was an ominous sign. A shock came in Binclestead Wood, despite all of the hype around Michael Cole returning to the Super League, it was newly promoted Stanmorn who took the headlines, with a 0-2 win. Gann and Hadford Hill returned to the Super League against each other, all 4 goals scored in the first half in a 2-2 draw. Batchingtonwood Rovers also pulled off a bit of a shock, a 3-2 win over Loxthorpe Rovers despite Anthony Lane’s brilliant 30 metre goal on the brink of injury time.

One team had a perfect 5 wins after 5 games, and many would’ve guessed it’d be holders Bavingtor. However, it was in fact Garden City, with Robert Turton flying in the dugout. 4-2 vs South Maishop, 1-2 vs Loxthorpe Rovers, 4-3 vs St Astons City and 1-2 vs Batchingtonwood Rovers set up an early big game vs Bavingtor on Matchday 5. Both has 12 points, but the low driven shot from Simon Tucker in the 39th minute was enough for Garden City to win and knock the holders off the top. Bavingtor are 2nd on 12 points, and they still look so dangerous. In their 5-0 thrashing of Stanmorn, it was already 4 goals up for them by 16 minutes in.

3rd is Langmere Green Rovers, just ahead of their rivals Loxthorpe Rovers. Langmere Green Rovers couldn’t capitalise on a Stephen Mason second yellow in their loss at Binclestead Wood, but aside from that game, the Tritones have looked rather steady this season, aiming for an IFCF spot. Losses to open the season at Batchingtonwood Rovers and at home to Garden City were a concern for Loxthorpe Rovers, but a thumping 0-4 win at Marthorpe City shows Loxthorpe Rovers have a very potent attack if it gets firing. Then there’s Binclestead Wood in 5th. Laoighseach Ó Finnthighearn and Michael Cole are lively in attack, the 5-1 win over South Maishop showing that off. But 2 losses where they went goalless shows a slight inconsistency, as Stuart Allen tries to settle into the dugout with high expectations.

Everyone has at least one win, so at the foot of the table is the side who’ve lost their other 4, St Astons City. Whilst their early fixtures aren’t easy, a loss to a Carston Green side who played over 20 minutes with 10 men and scored the winner a man down is a concern, and their only win is vs Batchingtonwood Rovers. If Gary Wilson’s side have been found out, that’s a concern as form at the tail end of last season was questionable. 15th are South Maishop, however fans will point out they’ve lost to relative heavyweights Garden City, Marthorpe City and Binclestead Wood, and did beat Apsbrooke, so the table may be somewhat unfair to them. Apsbrooke though, haven’t started well, 14th leaves some questions on the table that need to be answered, they shouldn’t be a relegation threatened team, but need to get going.

The midtable is a real mix at the early stage, and anyone can make a case for or against certain sides. Kings Lunsel in 6th have Aladdin Gilbert in fine form, leading the Golden Boot race with 6 goals in 4 of his 5 starts so far. Gann have and whilst a few will say a win against fellow newly promoted side Stanmorn provides limited information, the win against Kings Lunsel is a statement Gann intend to stick around for more than a season at the top flight. Marthorpe City only in 8th haven’t impressed so far, they need to find their mojo as the race for the IFCF spots can quickly get away from sides. Of the newly promoted sides, Stanmorn sit in 11th, as well as the aforementioned opening day win, they got the joy of a win over neighbours Waldster. Hadford Hill are 12th, already on 10 goals for and against, in part due to a 6-3 win over Stanmorn, a game 6 players from Hadford Hill got on the scoresheet. A Big 3 derby loss vs Waldster, via a single goal from John Durkin Jr will sting. Not least because John Durkin (Sr) had goals of his own vs Hadford Hill a generation ago.

Golden Boot
1. Aladdin Gilbert (Kings Lunsel FC) - 6
=2. Xander Leckey (Bavingtor FC) - 5
Giordano Limene (Garden City FC) - 5
=4. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 4
Kevin McArdle (Gann FC) - 4
Imran Butt (Hadford Hill FC) - 4
=7. Grant Blake (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC) - 3
Michael Cole (Binclestead Wood FC) - 3
John Ready (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 3
Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 3
Charles Shepherd (Marthorpe City FC) - 3
Paul Reynolds (Stanmorn FC) - 3
Robin King (Waldster FC) – 3

by **Flavovespia** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:17 pm

Natfiser Super League

Part 2

Summary
Garden City started with 5 wins, only to then go on a 4 game winless streak. It took a 6th win this season, and that was an unconvincing 1-0 over Gann via a Conor Jacques penalty. It’s a testament to their brilliant start and the closeness of the rest of the league that they still sit in 2nd place, just 2 off the top and 1 above 3rd. Top are Bavingtor on 2 2 points, in a streaky run by their standards. A goalless draw against Waldster and a shock loss against Apsbrooke saw them score 10 goals in 3 games with none conceded, Langmere Green Rovers, Carston Green and Kings Lunsel their unlucky victims. Thomas Foley and the defence are almost a brick wall in front of goal, and Xander Lecky and Aston Lombardi are both so dangerous right now in front of goal. Bavingtor are not invulnerable, but at their best, few will want to go toe to toe with them.

It’s an unexpected look in the IFCF race, particularly with 4th on 16 points, 12th on 13 points. Just edging away in 3rd is Binclestead Wood. They lost to Loxthorpe Rovers as Philip Swales scored after 32 seconds, however for Binclestead Wood they’ve looked confident elsewhere. A 5-3 win against St Astons City showed the firepower Binclestead Wood now possess, they certainly could get into a title fight against rivals Bavingtor. 4th after an incredible run is Apsbrooke. A 4 win streak included wins over Garden City, Bavingtor and Marthorpe City, and only the Matchday 10 loss against Binclestead Wood puts a dampener on a brilliant run. Back into the IFCF spots, Apsbrooke once gain show they can, and will upset the big guns. 5th meanwhile, is Waldster, a real turnaround for them. Their one loss in the past 5 ironically is on paper their easiest fixture, home to South Maishop. After drawing at Bavingtor, a home win vs Langmere Green Rovers and away wins at Kings Lunsel and Loxthorpe Rovers shows they’re no pushover, some sides have become too complacent against them and it’s cost them.

Now bottom, after just 1 point from 5 games, is Hadford Hill. A bruising 5-1 loss at Kings Lunsel was a real confidence shaker, a 2-2 draw vs Loxthorpe Rovers is the only reprieve in a horrible streak that includes a derby loss to St Astons City. Carter Cromwell is now under a lot of pressure, and could well be sacked sooner rather than later. Batchingtonwood Rovers are 15th, and with 26 goals conceded, their issues are clear. A 7-2 thumping loss by Marthorpe City hasn’t helped matters at all, their only saving grace is only being 2 points off safety. A tough fixture list sees Carston Green drop to 14th, the panic buttons are fairly quiet for now after that run, but 4 games without a win is still a concern.

Of the rest of the pack, Gann look vulnerable in 13th. Results haven’t been particularly impressive, aside from a thrilling 4-4 draw with Loxthorpe Rovers, and a 6-0 bruising loss at St Astons City has shown they can’t afford off-days. South Maishop are going well in 7th, no losses in the last 5 has shown they’re a determined side under Aidan Hackney who can’t be ignored. A 5-2 win for Langmere Green Rovers against Kings Lunsel impressed, but inconsistency leaves both sides just 9th and 10th for now. 10 points in the last 5 is great form for St Astons City, matching leaders Bavingtor, but for St Astons City, it’s still only 11th in a crowded midtable.

Golden Boot
1. Xander Leckey (Bavingtor FC) - 10
=2. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 8
Charles Shepherd (Marthorpe City FC) - 8
=4. Aladdin Gilbert (Kings Lunsel FC) - 7
=5. Michael Cole (Binclestead Wood FC) - 6
Paul Reynolds (Stanmorn FC) - 6
Sean Maher (Binclestead Wood FC) - 6
Colin Henderson (St Astons City FC) - 6
Adrian Minister (St Astons City FC) – 6
=10. Nine Players – 5

by **Flavovespia** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:18 pm

Natfiser Super League

Part 3

Summary
Bavingtor have streaked forward in the title race, going for 13 points in the last 15. Their sole draw in the last 5 came in the Matchday 13 derby against Binclestead Wood. Now one of the biggest in the nation, it was the right wingers on the score sheet, Amrik Singh followed by Matthew Fowler in a 1-1 draw that thankfully on the pitch remained firm but fair. Binclestead Wood meanwhile, haven’t lost since Matchday 6, whilst they are 5 points behind Bavingtor in 2nd place, they can certainly sense their rivals aren’t getting away entirely, a few good results could well change the complexion of the title race. As well as the firepower of Michael Cole, Amrik Singh and Laoighseach Ó Finnthighearn, Sean Maher has proven to be an effective option.

In the IFCF race, Apsbrooke are unbeaten in 5 as they sit in an impressive 3rd place. Looking to prove last season was no fluke, they’ve recovered from a sluggish start to assert their authority in the race for the Top 5. It’s maybe the opposite story for Garden City, 4th at this stage is good, but home losses to Stanmorn and Langmere Green Rovers will hurt, and could be costly in the long run. The gap from 4th to 5th is 4 points, and with just 3 points separating 2nd and 3rd/4th, it’s looking like a gap is appearing in the battle for those IFCF spots.

5th have 23 points, 11th have 19 points, so it’s no wonder many think there’s a thrilling second half in store with so many teams in contention for the Top 5. Waldster, despite a negative goal difference, still sit 5th. Wins against rivals St Astons City, a thrilling 4-3 game with a Radomil Antonov hat trick, and Carston Green keep them there, despite otherwise unconvincing results. Loxthorpe Rovers got a win at rivals Langmere Green Rovers 0-1, and when they’re switched on, can be deadly. A 7-1 win over St Astons City was a spectacular result, a win showing damage, control, style and aggression. Marthorpe City also got a stylish 4-0 win over rivals Hadford Hll, a result seeing Carter Cronwell get sacked. However, that was followed by a 4-0 loss to Stanmorn, summing up the inconsistency plaguing the Marthorpe City bid for the Top 5 and beyond. Inconsistent too are Langmere Green Rovers, they beat St Astons City and Garden City away, but then lost at home to rivals Loxthorpe Rovers, and Apsbrooke, to lie 9th. Going well in the top half are South Maishop, a 5-1 win over Batchingtonwood Rovers a highlight as they press on to show their credentials at this level. Newly promoted Stanmorn will be pleased with 21 points and 10th for now, and Kings Lunsel will be optimistic to see themselves 4 points off 5th, instead of seeing it as 11th.

Bottom now are Carston Green, a horrible run of 5 games sees their only point come vs a draw against Stanmorn. Heavy losses to Binclestead Wood and Gann left Alan Young on the brink, and the 3-2 loss at Waldster on Matchday 15 sees him sacked. One game before, Carter Cromwell was sacked from Hadford Hill after a 4-0 thrashing at rivals Marthorpe City. Up as interim for Hadford Hill is reserves manager James Molloy. He was so close to a debut win vs Binclestead Wood, 2 late goals by Michael Cole turned it into defeat. Carston Green bring in Gary Hodgson to try and turn their season around and leave the Bottom 3. 14th are Batchingtonwood Rovers, on 15 points but with 13th on 15 and 12th on 16. Batchingtonwood Rovers losing 5-1 at South Maishop ended an unbeaten run of 5 that included victory over Kings Lunsel. They certainly have the fight in them to stay up. Gann have started suffering some brutal losses, and in 13th, need improvement to secure safety. St Astons City’s form in 5 game batches reads 3 points, 13 points, 3 points. They lost the derby to Waldster 4-3, then had some one goal losses. A 4-1 win against South Maishop could’ve been a return to better ways, but they were utterly humbled in a 7-1 loss at Loxthorpe Rovers. Gary Wilson isn’t out of the firing line yet.

Golden Boot
1. Xander Leckey (Bavingtor FC) - 12
2. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 11
=3. Charles Shepherd (Marthorpe City FC) - 9
Paul Reynolds (Stanmorn FC) - 9
Philip Swales (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 9
=6. Aladdin Gilbert (Kings Lunsel FC) - 8
Michael Cole (Binclestead Wood FC) - 8
Sean Maher (Binclestead Wood FC) - 8
Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 8
Alex Sturman (Apsbrooke FC) - 8

by **Flavovespia** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:27 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 4

Summary

2 wins, 2 draws and then a 3-4 at home to Garden City shows Bavingtor at the top are not invulnerable. They have 43 points, corresponding to a 4 point lead at the top with 10 games to play. Up in second now are Binclestead Wood. Their home form is strong, and had it not been for losses at Langmere Green Rovers and South Maishop, they would be well within striking distance of their rivals. Nevertheless there is still a title fight shaping up.

Garden City climb to 3rd, and 11 points in the last 5 games moves them to just one point behind Binclestead Wood. An impressive win over Loxthorpe Rovers despite the close scoreline, a 5-2 free scoring game vs Batchingtonwood Rovers, and then that thrilling win at Bavingtor means they can’t be ruled out of a magic second title. 4th are Apsbrooke, and aside from a 3-0 loss at Loxthorpe Rovers, caused by Steven Dumoulin getting a straight red for a reckless foul on Cecil Moy, it’s been a good stint for the Farmers. 37 points, they are well within their rights to dream of retaining a Top 5 spot. Two teams have 34 points and they met on Matchday 20. Peter Langdon got the early goal that saw Loxthorpe Rovers leap to 5th, just ahead of Marthorpe City who until that loss were on a winning streak of 4 games.

Now at the bottom are Batchingtonwood Rovers. 1-3 up at Loxthorpe Rovers on Matchday 16, they collapsed to a 7-3 loss, and haven’t recovered since. One point in the next 4, admittedly against tough opposition, and Vinh Ha could find his job at real risk. One point ahead of them on 17 points is Carston Green. Gary Hodgson has started well, a win at Kings Lunsel a highlight and whilst they’re still in the relegation zone, safety looks more possible. Gann also have 17 points, and whilst fans would’ve enjoyed a draw at Waldster, they’re winless since Matchday 12, and the newly promoted side are struggling. On the bubble on 19 points are St Astons City, and after the 1-2 loss to Carston Green, Gary Wilson is sacked with 10 games to go. The board want a new manager in, taking the gamble that they can keep them up. Gary Wilson meanwhile, will probably feel a little hard done by and could be snapped up for 46AU.

As for the rest, separation to the IFCF spots and relegation places has appeared. 7th on 29 points is South Maishop, under Aidan Hackney they’re pulling out some surprises, like the win over Binclestead Wood and look assured at this level. Langmere Green Rovers are 8th on 27 points, falling well away from an IFCF challenge, putting Robin Page under pressure. Waldster’s surprise early run up the table has finally faltered, as they slip to 9th. Stanmorn are best of the newly promoted sides in 10th, Kings Lunsel will probably want better than 11th, and James Molloy guides Hadford Hill to 21 points and 12th currently.

Golden Boot
1. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 15
2. Xander Leckey (Bavingtor FC) - 14
3. Cecil Moy (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 13
4. Alex Sturman (Apsbrooke FC) - 12
=5. Charles Shepherd (Marthorpe City FC) - 11
Paul Reynolds (Stanmorn FC) - 11
Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 11
=8. Philip Swales (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 10
Amrik Singh (Binclestead Wood FC) - 10
=10. Sean Maher (Binclestead Wood FC) – 9
Richard Leslie (Carston Green FC) - 9
Victor Collomb (Marthorpe City FC) - 9
Conor Jacques (Garden City FC) - 9
Dustin Delaya (Kings Lunsel FC) – 9

by **Flavovespia** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:29 am

Natfiser Super League

Part 5

Summary
With just 5 games to go, the title race is still close. Bavingtor lead on 51 points, but they’ve not been their fluent selves recently, and in Matchday 25 suffered a shocking 6-2 loss at Kings Lunsel, all goals scored in a chaotic first half. Not only will it be a new stadium for Bavingtor next season, but also a new manager as Robbie Redfield announced after Matchday 25, that hed be leaving the club, and looking at retirement. Sitting behind them 3 points behind are Binclestead Wood, who’ve been so strong at home, but less so on their travels. However with a trip to Bavingtor on Matchday 28, there’s a huge derby game in the works.

Others however will say that it’s a three horse race, with Garden City on 47 points in 3rd. Fairly confident now of at least the Top 5, the hope is one big push at the end could see them be the ones to end the Bavingtor streak, not least as they defeated Binclestead Wood 1-0 on Matchday 24. In the IFCF race, Marthorpe City move up to 4th with 43 points. A 2-6 win at Apsbrooke showed their worth, but their cause was damaged slightly by a loss at home to Carston Green. Loxthorpe Rovers are 5th on 41 points, their form has been so-so, including a spectacular 5-5 draw with Gann which saw them blow a 5 goal lead, a game for the ages. Apsbrooke have slumped, 3 points in their last 5 drops them out of the IFCF spaces to 6th on 40 points.

At the bottom, it looks like 6 teams will fight for 3 spots to stay up. Bottom are Carston Green on 23 points, under Gary Hodgson they do look more capable, with wins over Apsbrooke and Marthorpe City, but a loss to Batchingtonwood Rovers hurts their cause. Batchingtonwood Rovers are 15th in 24 points. Their form is on the up, 8 points in the last 5, and they’re close to the safe spots, but must win the proverbial relegation six pointers. A torrid 1 draw and 4 losses for Stanmorn leaves them 14th in 25 points, the newly promoted side need to find their grit to stay up. Just above them on goal difference is Gann, they are in a similar spot to Stanmorn. Then, it’s 2 of the classic Big 3, Hadford Hill, 11th on 27 points and St Astons City 12th on 26 points who aren’t safe at all yet. Then, the likely also rans from 7th to 10th are Langmere Green Rovers, Kings Lunsel, South Maishop and Waldster.

Golden Boot
1. Xander Leckey (Bavingtor FC) - 18
2. Aston Lombardi (Bavingtor FC) - 17
3. Alex Sturman (Apsbrooke FC) - 16
=4. Cecil Moy (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 15
Dustin Delaya (Kings Lunsel FC) - 15
=6. Peter Langdon (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 14
Philip Swales (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 14
8. Victor Collomb (Marthorpe City FC) - 13
=9. Charles Shepherd (Marthorpe City FC) - 12
Amrik Singh (Binclestead Wood FC) – 12

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