Flavovespia Domestic Sports Newswire

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:04 am

Buzzin Super League

Part 2 of the preview, featuring the Top 8 teams from last season.

by **Flavovespia** » Wed Mar 17, 2021 11:51 am

Matchday 1

Review: The fixture draw produced a quality opening Matchday with not one, not two, but three local derbies! First however, the traditional Friday Football Fever opening game saw champions Langmere Green Rovers visit Batchingtonwood Rovers. It took Konstantin Vyland just 4 minutes to put himself on the scoresheet. His cross would lead to the second, Trevor Jones turning it in.to his own net from the low cross. The Waldster vs St Astons City derby saw Glyn Hughes get off to a dream start, his side were 4-1 up at half-time! No more goals followed, but a great start for Waldster, for Glyn Hughes and new signing Franco Ferretti, who got on the scoresheet. Bavingtor may have beaten Binclestead Wood to the final IFCF spot last season, but Binclestead Wood drew first blood in Bavingtor. Sean McClafferty’s double was enough to leave the hosts stalled out at the start of the season. Stanmorn travelled to Sporting Towerhaite for a real test to begin Ekta Hjorth’s time in Flavovespia. A goalless game, a little devoid of action, but Stanmorn at least showed little defensive fragilities, and Nicholas Dobson impressed as the replacement to Aarif Muhammad. None of the promoted sides got points. Hadford Hill got a rude awakening as Apsbrooke played them off the pitch in a 3-0 win, that could’ve been 5 or 6 another day. Capton Club scored twice in injury time, but could only pull it back to 2-4 against Loxthorpe Rovers. Ose Shunsho did what any debutant wants to do, with his debut goal sealing the win for Marthorpe City against Carston Green. It was Flavovespian internationals Tony Gardner, Jonathan Feld and Steven Hall with first half goals to give Kings Lunsel an opening day win at South Maishop.

Lower League Roundup: Westwood Garden City’s entertaining 4-3 win over Havermilly, and Butterfield Rovers 3-2 win over Hopford meant they got winning starts following relegation. Not so for Vale, beaten 3-0 by Gann. Gann go joint top with promoted Slaton, who also won 3-0 over Abbots Lunsel. Boll Lake Mariners also marked their return to the second tier with a win. A 9 goal thriller in St Astons saw Vitarias Legion edge out newly promoted Oxwich 5-4. Oxwich Wood made a good start, winning 4-2 over relegated North Mayshop to go top after 1 matchday. Radstye Rangers made a winning return to the league, away at Camber Place. 3 goals wins for Caffchin and Hadford Industrial United mean they’ve made the best starts so far in the fourth tier.

Team of The Week:
GK: Nicholas Dobson (Stanmorn FC)
LB: Ronald Maddox (Marthorpe City FC)
CB: Tylan Glovak (Stanmorn FC)
CB: Tony Gardner (Kings Lunsel FC)
RB: Andrew Dance (Sporting Towerhaite)
LM: Konstantin Vyland (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: Jason Hammonds (Apsbrooke FC)
CM: Robert Totten (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
RM: Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC)
CF: Michael Cole (Waldster FC)
CF: Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC)

Golden Boot:
=1. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 2
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) – 2
=3. 17 players – 1

Matchday 2

Review:Loxthorpe Rovers had the performance of the Matchday, with an emphatic 4 goal victory over Waldster. Andrew Brocklehurst was on the scoresheet after 45 seconds, and from there the hosts never looked back. For Binclestead Wood, even a Dermot Mackie sending off couldn’t stop them romping home to a 5-2 victory over Batchingtonwood Rovers. Hadford Hill’s new signing Nick Bracken showed his worth, a double leading his new side to a win over South Maishop. Zdeslaw Markowić also got his first goal for his new side, scoring the eventual winner for St Astons City over Sporting Towerhaite. Langmere Green Rovers keep up their 100% record with a 0-2 win at Marthorpe City. Wins for Kings Lunsel over Bavingtor and Apsbrooke over Stanmorn mean they also have 100% records. Finally Carston Green won in a battle of the newly promoted sides, Tarren Kidd with the only goal of that game, his first for Carston Green.

Lower League Roundup: Two teams have 6 points from 2 games in the Challenge League. Gann and newly promoted Boll Lake Mariners. In the northwest, Hopford demolished nearby Slaton 5-0, the biggest win in the league this Matchday. Abbots Lunsel meanwhile, with two losses to newly promoted side, aren’t doing themselves any favours. 3 teams in the third tier remain with a perfect winning record – Nailwood Mills, Vitarias Legion and Woodbrook. All the recently relegated sides lost, leaving North Mayshop still with no points this season. 4 teams have 6 points, and 4 teams have 0 points in the fourth tier, a quite polarised start across the division. Radstye Rangers probably theb biggest surprise of the 6 pointers, as the returning league side start with a flourish.

Team of The Week:
GK: Lawrence Henderson (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
LB: David Lyons (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CB: James Sampson (Apsbrooke FC)
CB: Ronald Ireland (Binclestead Wood FC)
RB: Ian Johnson (Kings Lunsel FC)
LM: Gideon Amos (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CM: Alan Holt (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CM: Robert Totten (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
RM: Ralph Brown (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Andrew Brocklehurst (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CF: Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 4
=2. Kenneth Pile (Apsbrooke FC) - 2
Stuart Smith (Binclestead Wood FC) - 2
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 2
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 2
Robert Totten (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 2
Andrew Brocklehurst (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 2
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) – 2
=9. 25 players – 1

Matchday 3

Review:
Langmere Green Rovers and Binclestead Wood had perfect records going into this game, but it was the champions who came away with an intact perfect record. Ramon Martin restored the lead with 5 minutes to go, and Konstantin Vyland finished it with a 50 metre finish on a quick counter with George Stevens well out of his goal. 2 from the spot for Steven Hall gives his Kings Lunsel side a perfect record, as they prepare to host Langmere Green Rovers in the next Matchday. Two equalisers for Edward Barkes ensured Sporting Towerhaite stopped Loxthorpe Rovers getting a third win. Apsbrooke fell to a late loss at St Astons City. Despite going down to 10 men due to an off the ball clash involving Thomas English and Neil Ambrose, Christopher Ace got a dramatic late winner to give St Astons City 3 points. Waldster recovered from their heavy defeat last week, coming from behind to defeat Carston Green. Bavingtor got a first win, an 8 minute flurry of goals gave them a 3-0 win over Hadford Hill. South Maishop also got 3 points, Malcom Golfin’s goal against the run of play means they leave Stanmorn continuing to struggle, with no goals to their record either. Capton Club also get their first point since their return to the Super League, with Thomas Burrows’ header enough to equalise for the hosts.

Lower League Roundup: Gann’s 2-0 win over Millsea keeps the Waldster side top with a perfect record. Croxlich are unbeaten as they move up in the early stages. Abbots Lunsel are the only side without a point, the once strong club looking to have another poor season unless things change soon. Nobody has a perfect record anymore in the National League Division 1. A few names surprise near the top, like Woodbrook and the two Oxwich clubs. Oxwich got an impressive 5-0 win over Highadford to lay down a marker on what they can do after promotion. North Mayshop and Claychester are without wins as they make an unhappy start to life back down in the third tier. Boleland Wood Town are starting well in the National League Division 2. Buchraston Heath move up a bit, with a 6-2 win over South Hadford United. Not such happy days in Hadford Hill, as Magic Roundabout and South Hadford United remain pointless.

Team of The Week:
GK: Liam Nicholls (South Maishop FC)
LB: Thomas Carr (Bavingtor FC)
CB: Vigfús Bensson (Bavingtor FC)
CB: Kevin Bradley (South Maishop FC)
RB: Ian Goulding (South Maishop FC)
LM: Konstantin Vyland (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: Peter Smith (Bavingtor FC)
CM: Brian Buttery (Waldster FC)
RM: Christopher Ace (St Astons City FC)
CF: Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CF: Michael Cole (Waldster FC)

Golden Boot:
=1. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 4
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 4
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 4
=4.Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 3
Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) – 3
=6. 12 players – 2

Matchday 4

Review: The game of the Matchday on paper was the Kings Lunsel vs Langmere Green Rovers matchup, 2 sides who’d won 3 from 3 so far. In the end, it was defensive dominance on both sides of the pitch, in a scoreless draw. Loxthorpe Rovers would’ve gone top with a win, but Peter Hickman got the only goal late on to give Apsbrooke the win. They move up to 3rd, an early surprise for them. Wayne Shaw of Batchingtonwood Rovers returned to Hadford Hill, who now had his brother Logan Shaw in goal. It wasn’t a welcome return for Wayne Shaw, he conceded 7 including an own goal by him, in a 7-3 win for Hadford Hill. Matthew Hanley will be very happy he got the first hat-trick in the Super League this season. Waldster left it late to get a win at Capton Club, and Matthew Cope bookended the scoresheet in a 3-1 win over South Maishop for St Astons City. Wolfgang Wladmirić showed his goalscoring prowess he was signed to deliver, but Stanmorn could only draw 2-2 with fellow early strugglers Bavingtor. Sporting Towerhaite and Marthorpe City also game away with narrow wins.

Lower League Roundup: Gann’s 1-2 win at Abbots Lunsel leaves both side with the opposite type of “perfect” record after 4 games. Westwood Garden City become the second side to put 5 past Slaton, as the newly promoted side begin to struggle in the second tier. Butterfield Rovers move up into the promotion spots with an away win. Only 4 games in, and nobody is left unbeaten in the National League Division 1. Highhadford have lost every game, but nobody else has lost more than 2, in a division that looks close in these early days. Only 15 goals this Matchday in the third tier, a low scoring Matchday across the board. Down into the fourth tier, and Boleland Wood Town keep up their perfect record with a win at Radstye Rangers. Saltearth, Maltserbrack and South Hadford United remain the only winless sides and occupy the drop zone to non-league as it stands.

Team of The Week:
GK: Robert Jones (Kings Lunsel FC)
LB: David Lyons (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CB: Gerik Morlock (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CB: Tony Gardner (Kings Lunsel FC)
RB: Ian Johnson (Kings Lunsel FC)
LM: Peter Hickman (Apsbrooke FC)
CM: Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC)
CM: Neil Ambrose (Apsbrooke FC)
RM: Robert Cooper (Hadford Hill FC)
CF: Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC)
CF: Wolfgang Wladmirić (Stanmorn FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 5
=2. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 4
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 4
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 4
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 4
=6. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 3
Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 3
Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) – 3
=9. 12 players – 2

Matchday 5

Review: Two early own goals set the tone for Hadford Hill, as they fell to a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Langmere Green Rovers. The holders also had a great Matchday as all of 2nd to 5th going into this Matchday lost. Sean McClaffery was the hero for Binclestead Wood, his aerial volley in the final minute breaking the deadlock as Kings Lunsel suffered a first defeat. Dean Palmer’s close range goal gave Carston Green an away win at Apsbrooke. Euran Benjamin Hicks scored his first for Bavingtor, outmuscling the defence and shooting low past John Holmes. Waldster also fell to a one goal defeat, John Bell’s tap-in just before the break the only goal for Marthorpe City. Wolfgang Wladmirić’s last minute goal ave Stanmorn and Ekta Hjorth a first win of the season at Batchingtonwood Rovers. Loxthorpe Rovers’ profligacy cost them points in a goalless draw to South Maishop. Finally Capton Club lead 0-2 at Sporting Towerhaite, but the hosts rallied to recover a point.

Lower League Roundup: Hopford finally end the perfect run of Gann, with a 1-1 draw in the capital. Promotion hopefuls Butterfield Rovers and Croxlich continue to remain unbeaten, as they look to return to the top flight. All bar Abbots Lunsel have got at least one win, although Abbots Lunsel at least drew 2-2 with Narrock Wood United. Goals were not plentiful again in the National League Division 1 again, only 16 this Matchday. Nailwood Mills got 3 of them, in a 3-1 victory over Woodbrook, who’d been impressing up to this point. Highhadford got their first point, but remain goalless after 5 games. Boleland Wood Town got a 2-1 win in a fierce local derby over Saltearth, the hosts maintain a perfect record, the visitors still in the drop zone. A first win as well for newly promoted side Maltserbrack, as they move up the table.

Team of The Week:
GK: Geoff Ashcroft (Carston Green FC)
LB: Kishan Rees (Binclestead Wood FC)
CB: Andrew Bell (Carston Green FC)
CB: Ronald Ireland (Binclestead Wood FC)
RB: MJ Hayes (Marthorpe City FC)
LM: Ose Shunsho (Marthorpe City FC)
CM: Benjamin Hicks (Bavingtor FC)
CM: Michael Morley (Carston Green FC)
RM: Ralph Brown (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC)
CF: Adrian Jones (Langmere Green Rovers FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 6
2. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 5
=3. Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 4
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 4
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 4
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) – 4
=7. 5 players – 3

5 game review

Super League: Langmere Green Rovers remain the only undefeated side, a draw to Kings Lunsel the only game they’ve not won so far. Nick Cole has hit the ground running, and showed why they’re favourites to win the title, for the fourth time in a row. Kings Lunsel went toe to toe with Langmere Green Rovers, but dropped points at Binclestead Wood. 2nd, they should still be title contenders but there is a big chasing pack for now. Marthorpe City in 3rd have quietly impressed, as Richard Crawford aims to take them back to the IFCF. 4 teams lie on 9 points. Apsbrooke are a little bit of a surprise to be so high, with Binclestead Wood, Waldster and St Astons City all with 3 wins and 2 losses as they aim for the IFCF places. Loxthorpe Rovers in 8th just need to find their shooting boots again, and hopefully they can move back up the table. Bavingtor have made a bit of a slow start under Vinh Ha, but have gotten going in the last few games and will look to build on that. Sporting Towerhaite have been so-so at this stage, and just need to make sure they don’t fall into relegation danger. 2 wins so far for Carston Green is a decent enough start, but they do need to avoid racking up the losses to stay up. Hadford Hill have no problem scoring, 2nd best in the division, but are 2nd worst at conceding, a concern for their fans. They can’t dominate games like they did in the Challenge League, and look too open at the back. Stanmorn still have woes up front, a part of why they’re only 13th for now. South Maishop similarly aren’t finding the net, and Charles Morgan isn’t delivering in the way he’d hoped or promised to. 2 points so far for Capton Club, it was always going to be tough going for the newly promoted side, and that has borne out. For Batchingtonwood Rovers, 0 points after 5 games, and the doom and gloom from their pre-season departures is being displayed here. A big turnaround is needed for them to avoid the drop.

Challenge League: Gann were always hopeful of being in the promotion picture, but this is still a great start for them. Butterfield Rovers and Westwood Garden City show why they’re favourites to make an immediate return to the top flight, joined by last year’s playoff final losers Croxlich in the promotion battle. Hopford have also made a decent start, currently in the playoffs. A whole host of teams have 7 points, newly promoted Boll Lake Mariners being happier than recently relegated Vale in that pack. Slaton have been enigmatic, but at least have 2 wins on the board already, as Rumlington Rovers surprise as the worst performing promoted side so far. At the bottom, Abbots Lunsel are struggling, and at this rate, another trip to the third tier is on the cards.

National League Division 1: Nailwood Mills are making up for last season’s disappointment, coming out strong so far. Whittlesbury Wanderers and Vitarias Legion were seen as likely to be in the promotion battle, but Woodbrook and newly promoted Johns Park and Oxwich weren’t. At the other end, recently relegated North Mayshop and Claychester really aren’t adapting well in these early stages. Highhadford, hopeful of a promotion battle, are still yet to even register a goal.

National League Division 2: Boleland Wood Town have a perfect record as they aim to go up, and are joined by Caffchin in the unbeaten record column. Both sides, if they go up, will be slight surprises. None of the relegated sides are exactly showing dominance, indeed Radstye Rangers who were promoted to the division lead all 3. The table is grim reading for Buchraston Heath in particular, a third tier side last season now in the drop zone to non-league. Saltearth are winless, and if they went down it’d be for the first time ever they’ve been relegated to the Alliance D1.

Flavovespia Gold Cup
Round 1

Scores:
(NLD2) Caffchin_FC 0–0 (NLD2) Sandneston_Rovers_FC (1–0 AET)
(NLD2) Hadford_Industrial_United 0–1 (EA1) Alstone_FC
(NLD2) South_Hadford_United 2–2 (NLD1) Langpool_Capton_FC (3–2 AET)
(EA1) Lunselbury_FC 4–4 (NLD1) Captonbridge_Rangers_FC (4–4 AET) (5–4 pen.)
(NLD1) Highhadford_FC 1–0 (WA1) St_Astons_Striders_FC
(NLD1) Westwood_FC 1–0 (EA2) Loxthorpe_Green_FC
(WA1) Woodlee_Farm 0–0 (WA1) Hadford_Dacorum_FC (0–1 AET)
(NLD1) Old_Marthorpe_FC 4–3 (EA2) Narrock_Community_Sports
(NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron_FC 3–1 (WA1) St_Astons_Athletic
(EA1) Lukes_Wood_FC 0–1 (NLD1) Whittlesbury_Wanderers
(NLD2) Henhaven_Beachside 2–1 (NA2) Tadcester_Wood_FC
(NLD1) Oxwich_FC 1–0 (EA1) Sutsyridge_FC
(NLD1) Claychester_FC 1–0 (NLD2) Henhaven_Palace_FC
(NLD2) Leabury_FC 2–2 (NLD2) Camber_Place_FC (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.)
(NLD2) Magic_Roundabout_FC 0–1 (NLD2) Maltsterbrack_FC
(NLD2) Saltearth_FC 1–3 (EA1) Frostbrook_Rovers_FC
(EA1) Galling_Rangers_7AU 1–0 (WA1) Walbert_Street_FC
(EA1) Calhead_Rangers_FC 1–0 (WA1) Pykrot_End_FC
(NLD1) Nailwood_Mills_FC 2–2 (NLD2) Radstye_Rangers_FC (3–2 AET)
(WA1) Presmoor_Bridge_Railway_FC 0–1 (NLD1) Woodbrook_FC
(EA1) Waldster_Junction_FC 5–2 (WA2) Prince_Street_Wanderers
(NLD2) Buchraston_FC 1–3 (NLD2) Buchraston_Heath_FC
(NLD1) North_Mayshop_FC 3–3 (EA1) Crimblewood_Park_FC (4–4 AET) (3–4 pen.)
(EA2) Aston_Road_FC 0–3 (NLD1) Vitarias_Legion
(NLD1) Redthwaite_Rangers_FC 1–0 (SA2) Waldster_Waterfields
(NLD2) FC_North_Waldster 1–0 (WA1) Panford_FC
(NLD1) Oxwich_Wood_FC 0–0 (NLD1) Johns_Park_FC (0–2 AET)
(SASL) Roestock_Rovers_FC 2–5 (NLD2) Boleland_Wood_Town_FC
(EA1) FC_North_Orbital 2–0 (WA1) Ellerstone_Aerodrome
(NA2) Flawthorpe_FC 0–1 (WA1) Napsmouth_FC
(SA2) Cardinal_Cross_FC 0–3 (NA2) Havermilly_Hanger_FC
(WA2) Saltearthbury_FC 1–3 (EA2) Ashland_Common

Round 1 of the Flavovespia Gold Cup. 32 league sides, from the third and fourth tier, join 32 non-league sides, who’ve worked their way through the preliminary rounds to make it to this stage. Upsets were in good supply this round. Non-league Lunselbury, after a 4-4 AET match, defeated National League Division 1 side Captonbridge Rangers on penalties, an upset spanning 2 divisions. Crimblewood Park also delivered an upset across 2 divisions on penalties, away at North Mayshop. The hosts were in the second tier last season and started the cup in Round 2, now they’ve been eliminated by a non-league side. Frostbrook Rovers travelled to struggling league side Saltearth and inflicted further misery with a 1-3 upset win. Fourth tier Hadford Industrial United also lost to non-league opposition, Alstone visiting them and taking a win and a Round 2 berth. Other interesting ties saw the only seventh tier side left in the competition, Roestock Rovers host Boleland Wood Town, top of the National League Division 2. An entertaining game finished 2-5, reflecting the class the visitors had. There was a Buchraston derby, as Bucharston hosted Buchraston Heath, with the visitors winning 1-3 over their cross-town neighbours. 12 non-league sides go on into Round 2 and the potential matchup against a Super League side. 2 of those come from the Alliance D2, Havermilly Hanger and Ashland Common.

by **Flavovespia** » Sat Mar 20, 2021 4:47 am

Matchday 6

Review: 3rd v 2nd in City Arena, as Marthorpe City took on Kings Lunsel. Steven Hall’s hattrick look set to have turned a 2-0 deficit into a 2-3 win for the visitors, only for Ose Shunsho to grab the equaliser in the dying seconds. The result paved the way for many sides to take advantage. Langmere Green Rovers stretched their lead, breaking down a resolute Stanmorn defence totake the win late on. Apsbrooke move up into 2nd now, winning at Capton Club 0-2. Binclestead Wood also get an away win, as once again Hadford Hill concede via an own goal, Roy John doing it twice in a row now. Waldster’s win over Sporting Towerhaite was helped by Alan Price’s red card for a denial of goal scoring opportunity. St Astons City were 3-0 up by 30 minutes against Batchingtonwood Rovers. The visitors clawed 2 back, but couldn’t get their first points of the season. A close game saw Loxthorpe Rovers keep pace with the top half of the table with a 1-0 win over Bavingtor. Last, but certainly not least was a thriller in Carston Green. It was going well for them at 4-3, before Thomas Dennis got sent off for a shove straight after the kick-off following the goal. South Maishop made it 4-5, before a last gasp equaliser for Tarren Kidd.

Lower League Roundup: Gann show their promotion credentials with an away win at Croxlich. Butterfield Rovers put 4 past Slaton, as Slaton continue to struggle at the back. Westwood Garden City’s 4-3 win over Guildwell Football was the most entertaining match in the second tier. Highhadford finally score, getting 2 goals at Langpool Capton. Unfortunately the hosts scored 5. Woodbrook vs Whittlesbury Wanderers was a 9 goal thriller, the visitors edging out a 4-5 win in the end. Nailwood Mills lose 2-1 at Redthwaite Rangers, opening up the top of the table. Into the National League Division 2, and Boleland Wood Town and Caffchin are both defeated, by Hadford Industrial United and Leabury respectively. South Hadford United lift themselves off bottom with a win at Radstye Rangers, leaving Saltearth to prop up the league.

Team of The Week:
GK: Lucky Diamond (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
LB: Andrew Bowden (Waldster FC)
CB: David Bowley (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CB: Alexander May (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
RB: Stephen Shepherd (Waldster FC)
LM: Ose Shunsho (Marthorpe City FC)
CM: Neil Ambrose (Apsbrooke FC)
CM: Brian Buttery (Waldster FC)
RM: Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC)
CF: Tarren Kidd (Carston Green FC)
CF: Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC)

Golden Boot:
=1. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 6
Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 6
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 6
=4. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 5
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 5
=6. Six Players – 4

Matchday 7

Review: One man was the stand-out star this Matchday: Terence Daley. He scored 5 times against Sporting Towerhaite, with Joe Dargie’s goal the tiniest of consolations in a 1-5 match between Sporting Towerhaite and Marthorpe City. 4 goals was also the margin of victory for Langmere Green Rovers, as they overpowered St Astons City. Undefeated still, they’re showing a very strong title defence. In a game near the top, Benjamin Potter’s red card cost Apsbrooke dear, as Waldster made the man advantage count with a late winner. Peter Hazell gave Batchingtonwood Rovers an early lead, but Loxthorpe Rovers came from behind to take the 3 points, and leave the hosts pointless still, the only side in all of the top 6 tiers to be without a point so far. Kings Lunsel won 2-0 over Hadford Hill, with Steven Hall scoring against his former side. The match wasn’t without controversy however, an altercation after Hall’s goal saw Morten Christensen see red for a headbutt of Reg Cupit. Capton Club were closing in on a first victory, only for a long range shot by Gary White to provide an equaliser for South Maishop. Bavingtor scored early against Carston Green, and could’ve won by more on a different day, as they looked dominant. Finally a scoreless draw for Binclestead Wood and Stanmorn was probably a fair result, but Stanmorn continue to struggle for goals.

Lower League Roundup: Gann and Westwood Garden City play out a scoreless draw as both make early waves in the promotion battle. Butterfield Rovers missed an opportunity to gain grow with only a draw at Boll Lake Mariners, but a win for Vale over Abbots Lunsel moves them into the Top 6. Defences were strong in this Matchday in the Challenge League, nobody conceded more than 2 goals. In the third tier, Whittlesbury Wanderers, Nailwood Mills and Langpool Capton all won to keep up their promotion pushes at this stage. The search for a first win continues for Highhadford, as they fall away from safety even at this stage. In the fourth tier, and Caffchin rebounded with a 5-1 win over Henhaven Palace to go top, at the expense of Boleland Wood Town. Hadford Industrial Untied were the only clean sheet keepers this Matchday, and Saltearth move out of danger for now with a first win of the season.

Team of The Week:
GK: Nicholas Dobson (Stanmorn FC)
LB: Thomas Carr (Bavingtor FC)
CB: James Thomson (Binclestead Wood FC)
CB: Tylan Glovak (Stanmorn FC)
RB: Stephen Shepherd (Waldster FC)
LM: Konstantin Vyland (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: David Clark (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: Mullow Dorboslawić (Kings Lunsel FC)
RM: Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC)
CF: Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC)
CF: Adrian Jones (Langmere Green Rovers FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 7
=2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 6
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 6
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 6
=5. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 5
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 5
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 5
=8. Seven Players – 4

Matchday 8

Review: Two derbies were the focus of this Matchday. Langmere Green Rovers led twice in the first half at rivals Loxthorpe Rovers, but it would be 2-2 at half time. No goals in the second half meant a point apiece, Langmere Green Rovers remaining unbeaten. Marthorpe City took the lead over Hadford Hill, before an 82nd minute equaliser by Robert Cooper. Terence Daley was the man of the moment however, with his winner taking the 3 points for Marthorpe City in the derby. In the capital, a red card for Kevin Bradley in just the 3rd minute meant a long day for South Maishop. They conceded a half dozen goals, in their 6-2 loss to Waldster. Wolfgang Wladmirić scored very early for Stanmorn, but a Steven Hall double gave Kings Lunsel the win as they continue to fight at the top. Stanmorn however will be disappointed with just 1 win in 8. Their rivals Sporting Towerhaite also only have 1 win in 8. A 0-0 draw with Apsbrooke was very much not a “game of the season” contender. Stuart Smith scored the only goal for Binclestead Wood, as they came away from St Astons City with all 3 points, in a battle between two early IFCF place contenders. Towards the bottom of the table, and Capton Club’s 0-0 draw with Bavingtor wasn’t a thing of beauty, but it was at least another point on the table. Finally, the misery grows for Batchingtonwood Rovers, Tarren Kidd of Carston Green gave them an 8th defeat in a row, and Michael Durrant is looking close to the sack.

Lower League Roundup: Wins for Gann and Butterfield Rovers give them a bit of breathing space in the promotion battle. Abbots Lunsel finally record a win, a 2-0 victory over Henhaven Islanders. Millsea also impressed, with a 2-5 win at Havermilly to show their potential playoff credentials. Into the third tier, and Langpool Capton were the only one of the teams now in the Top 6 not to have won this Matchday. A bit of breathing room for Whittlesbury Wanderers and Nailwood Mills, and after a slow start, North Mayshop start to move up to where they were expected to be. Highhadford also end their winless streak, at the newly promoted Locksmith-on-Carron. The fourth tier sees Buchraston take a 2-1 win over Caffchin and the lead in the division, as they look to make an immediate return to the third tier. Boleland Wood Town lost as their early form begins to fall away. The most entertaining match came in Saltearth, 11 goals went in as the hosts took a late win over Magic Roundabout, 6-5 having gone from 4-1 to 4-5 at one point. No team has less than 2 wins, as the relegation battle looks close.

Team of The Week:
GK: John Burnie (Capton Club)
LB: Robert Barraclough (Carston Green FC)
CB: Dermot MacKie (Binclestead Wood FC)
CB: Gerard Staples (Capton Club)
RB: Thomas Holmes (Binclestead Wood FC)
LM: Stuart Keegan (Carston Green FC)
CM: Valentine Richmond (Waldster FC)
CM: Stuart Smith (Binclestead Wood FC)
RM: Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC)
CF: Michael Cole (Waldster FC)
CF: Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 9
=2. Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 7
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 7
=4. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 6
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 6
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 6
=7. Tarren Kidd (Carston Green FC) - 5
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 5
=9. Seven Players - 4

Matchday 9

Review: Langmere Green Rovers seemed dominant against Carston Green, but the visitors showed quality not quantity mattered, their 1 shot on target enough to get an equaliser in a 1-1 game. Waldster fall back a bit in a 4-2 defeat to Bavingtor where both sides seemed to struggle to keep the ball out of their own net, including Danny Conetta in injury time scoring for his old club in the wrong net. Capton Club came from behind to win at Batchingtonwood Rovers. For Michael Durrant however, 9 matches and 9 losses ends his time managing Batchingtonwood Rovers. Charles Morgan also continues to struggle at his new club, South Maishop were defeated 0-3 at home by Sporting Towerhaite. Another manager struggling somewhat is Ekta Hjorth, with Stanmorn losing 4-2 at Hadford Hill and leaving them in the bottom 3. Kings Lunsel continue on their title fight with a 3-0 win over St Astons City, Steven Hall with a goal on the scoresheet, and 2 assists, setting up Stephen Nichols and Max Koehler. Loxthorpe Rovers and Marthorpe City both got away wins to keep themselves going strong this season.

Manager sacked: Michael Durrant – Batchingtonwood Rovers His time at Batchingtonwood Rovers will go down as one of, if not the worst of any Super League manager. 9 games played, 0 points and a goal difference of -17, it has been a horrible start for Batchingtonwood Rovers. Transfers out aren’t enough to justify this level of poor play. Reserves manager Colin Allum comes in as the interim manager, an away match at Waldster his first game. Waldster’s propensity to drop points at home to struggling sides means some are saying despite the form book, it’s actually not a bad first game for Allum.

Lower League Roundup: Gann’s 1-0 win over Butterfield Rovers puts them 5 points clear now at the top of the Challenge League, as they continue to make a brilliant start. Croxlich, Westwood Garden City and Narrock Wood United all move closer to an automatic promotion spot, as Millsea also break into the playoff spots. Slaton’s 1-2 will at Guildwell closes up the pack in the battle to avoid 14th. Into the third tier, and a split is starting to open up, between promotion battlers and relegation battlers. Lots still to play for, but Woodbrook look like early overperformers, Claychester the opposite. Down to the fourth tier and Boleland Wood Town responded to their slight slump with a 5-2 hammering of Buchraston to move back to the top. That result also allows Radstye Rangers to be just goals scored behind Buchraston, as they bid for a second promotion in a row. Malsterbrack were one of the few sides towards the bottom to win, as the relegation battlers begin to take shape.

Team of The Week:
GK: Geoff Ashcroft (Carston Green FC)
LB: Scott Vaughan (Kings Lunsel FC)
CB: Jose Blanco (Sporting Towerhaite)
CB: Ian Cohen (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
RB: Perry Chambers (Bavingtor FC)
LM: Jonathan Feld (Kings Lunsel FC)
CM: Robert Totten (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CM: Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC)
RM: Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC)
CF: Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC)
CF: Edward Barkes (Sporting Towerhaite)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 10
2. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 8
=3. Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 7
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 7
=5. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 6
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 6
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 6
=8. Tarren Kidd (Carston Green FC) - 5
Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 5
Konstantin Vyland (Langmere Green Rovers FC) – 5

Matchday 10

Review: Symbolically, the biggest match of this Matchday was the St Astons City-Hadford Hill derby. A low driven shot by Robert Cooper gave Hadford Hill a 3 points over their rivals, and also their first away from home this season. However there wasn’t a game more entertaining than the match in Loxthorpe Rovers. Despite Steven Hall scoring twice, attack ran rampant on both sides and Loxthorpe Rovers took all 3 points in a 5-4 win. Capton Club were so close to a point against the defending champions, but Anpele Zork came through with a late winner for Langmere Green Rovers. Colin Allum and Batchingtonwood Rovers travelled to Waldster, where for the home side, Glyn Hughes and Franco Ferretti would face off against their former side. There was no love lost for Franco Ferretti from some, 3 minutes over his opener, David J Mercer caught him studs up, earning a straight red card as the visitorslosing streak continues on. Stanmorn managed to get their season a bit back on track, with a quickfire double getting them a win against form at Marthorpe City. Bavingtor and Sporting Towerhaite drew 2-2 in a fairly good game, but one both sides could’ve won on another day. Binclestead Wood were solid again at the back, keeping a clean sheet in a win in Carston Green. Finally South Maishop continue to struggle, as they came away from Apsbrooke empty handed.

Lower League Roundup: Plenty of wins for teams towards the top of the Challenge League, as they all try to build their promotion credentials, or at least secure a better playoff seeding. Towards the bottom, Rumlington Rovers drew with Cartswood, a less than ideal result for either side. Losses for Henhaven Islanders and Boll Lake Marienrs keep them towards the relegation battle as well. A key match at the top of National League Division 1 saw Nailwood Mills win 4-3 in a thriller against Whittlesbury Wanderers to take the lead of the division. That result closes up the battle for automatic promotion a little, but still a bit of a gap. Buchraston may have won the Buchraston derby 3-2, but thanks to a 4-6 win for Radstye Rangers, Buchraston drop a spot with the newly promoted side Radstye Rangers moving up. The fourth tier is still close across the division, although the Bottom 3 need to get more points soon to avoid drifting away into non-league.

Team of The Week:
GK: Muhammed Khan (Hadford Hill FC)
LB: Reg Cupit (Hadford Hill FC)
CB: Alastair Ross (Stanmorn FC)
CB: David Thomas (Hadford Hill FC)
RB: Stephen Moore (Stanmorn FC)
LM: William Somers (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CM: Anpele Zork (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: Alexander Clarkson (Binclestead Wood FC)
RM: Robert Cooper (Hadford Hill FC)
CF: Andrew Brocklehurst (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CF: Franco Ferretti (Waldster FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 12
=2. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 8
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 8
=4. Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 7
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 7
=6. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 6
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) – 6
=8. Five Players - 5

10 game review

Super League: Langmere Green Rovers can do little wrong, as they remain unbeaten after 10 games. Other than a draw against Carston Green, it’s hard to fault many of their performances, and Nick Cole has got them playing like the favourites they’re penned to be.

Loxthorpe Rovers in second however would love nothing more than to end their rival’s streak of titles, and are well placed to capitalise. They just need a little bit more consistency to do so. 3rd is Waldster, and Glyn Hughes has got them playing well, so far. However they need to avoid their recent trend of drifting off after a good start. Next Matchday is away at Langmere Green Rovers, a big test of potential title credentials. Kings Lunsel in 4th look well set to make the IFCF places, but know a top 2 or title will not be easy. In particular, some are worried Steven Hall is doing a lot of heavy lifting at the moment in terms of scoring. Marthorpe City will be pleased with the progress under Richard Crawford. 6th is Binclestead Wood, a decent showing to stay in the hunt for an IFCF place again, and they’ve been a thorn in the side of plenty, especially at the back.

Moving down towards midtable we find Apsbrooke who sometimes look like IFCF contenders but other times seem to go a bit wayward. Bavingtor have been a little slow under Vinh Ha, but will hopefully take off and fly up the table soon, towards the IFCF places. Then comes a bit of a gap to 2 classic names. Hadford Hill after an away derby win now look more comfortable in 9th, with St Astons City now in poor form and only 10th, just 3 points from the last 5 games. 11th for Carston Green means they’re on track to stay up, the main ask of any promoted side. Then comes Sporting Towerhaite, having a bit of a mediocre season, the hope will be to kick on and avoid the relegation scrap.

Stanmorn lie 13th, and goalscoring is again an issue. Nicholas Dobson and the defence are working well, but there’s little going for them in attack, the memories of Scott Coleman must sting for the fans. Capton Club lie 14th, the newly promoted side in the drop zone, but have at least avoided being a pushover in plenty of games, and certainly still in with a chance of staying up if they get some wins. 15th for South Maishop leaves Charles Morfan with plenty of question to answer, and the small town side may finally be in the dreaded relegation battle they’ve hoped to avoid. Then Batchingtonwood Rovers hold up the table. No points after 10 games, the worst record of any of the sides in the league and the 2 Alliance tiers, just 10 goals and 30 conceded, nothing is going right. A major turnaround is needed to stop the sinking feeling and to avoid relegation.

Challenge League: With 26 points and only 2 goals conceded, Gann have a frightening record so far, reminiscent of Hadford Hill last year. It may not be easy to keep it going, but Gann have surprised with just how well they’re doing and are in great shape to earn a second stint in the Super League. Behind them is a more predictable promotion picture, Butterfield Rovers, Westwood Garden City and Croxlich all fighting for 2nd as it stands. Behind them is a close battle for the bottom 2 playoff spots. Narrock Wood United and Havermilly currently edge out Millsea and the recently relegated Vale. Most of the bottom half could be at risk of relegation as it stands. Hopford and Guildwell Football have been inconsistent, but generally the “safest” of the bottom half sides. Henhaven Islanders seem to be doing just enough to stay out of danger, likewise Boll Lake Marienrs and Cartswood. Slaton have had some shocking games, but are at least fighting hard to stay up. Rumlington Rovers have disappointed a little compared to expectations and the other newly promoted side. Abbots Lunsel foot the division, and yet another third tier stint doesn’t seem all that unlikely anymore.

National League Division 1: Nailwood Mills have recovered from last season to look well up for promotion and a division title. Whittlesbury Wanderers are mostly keeping track however, aiming to make a quick return to the Challenge League. The rest of the top half are in playoff contention, with Woodbrook being the big surprise name in 5th as it stands. In the bottom half, all of the newly promoted sides are avoiding the drop as it stands. Plenty of sides aren’t on course to meet the “point a game for safety” mark as it’s often described by critics. Highhadford have made a bad start, but even they are just a good run away from safety.

National League Division 2: It’s an ever unpredictable league, and Boleland Wood Town and Radstye Rangers were not the predicted Top 2 by many at all. Buchraston and FC North Waldster, close behind were a bit more likely to fight it out at the top, but it could still be anyone’s game to go up. All newly promoted sides are avoiding the drop, with Magic Roundabout and South Hadford United in the dreaded bottom 3. However footing the table is the recently relegated Buchraston Heath, their run in the league at this rate coming to an unexpected and sad end.

Round 2

Scores:
(CL) Rumlington_Rovers_FC 3–2 (CL) Boll_Lake_Mariners_FC
(CL) Hopford_FC 2–0 (EA1) Calhead_Rangers_FC
(CL) Abbots_Lunsel_FC 3–2 (SL) Capton_Club
(NLD1) Johns_Park_FC 1–0 (SL) Apsbrooke_FC
(SL) Bavingtor_FC 2–0 (NLD2) Camber_Place_FC
(SL) St_Astons_City_FC 2–0 (NA2) Havermilly_Hanger_FC
(NLD2) Caffchin_FC 3–1 (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron_FC
(SL) Langmere_Green_Rovers_FC 0–2 (NLD1) Woodbrook_FC
(SL) Carston_Green_FC 2–0 (NLD1) Whittlesbury_Wanderers
(EA1) Galling_Rangers_7AU 0–1 (SL) Stanmorn_FC
(CL) Henhaven_Islanders_FC 7–3 (EA1) Frostbrook_Rovers_FC
(SL) Loxthorpe_Rovers_FC 5–1 (NLD2) FC_North_Waldster
(SL) Batchingtonwood_Rovers_FC 0–2 (CL) Havermilly_FC
(CL) Guildwell_Football 3–0 (CL) Narrock_Wood_United_FC
(CL) Gann_FC 1–1 (CL) Croxlich_FC (2–1 AET)
(CL) Butterfield_Rovers_FC 2–1 (EA1) Waldster_Junction_FC
(EA1) Crimblewood_Park_FC 5–5 (EA1) Lunselbury_FC (6–6 AET) (3–4 pen.)
(NLD1) Redthwaite_Rangers_FC 3–3 (NLD1) Old_Marthorpe_FC (3–3 AET) (3–4 pen.)
(SL) Hadford_Hill_FC 3–2 (CL) Cartswood_FC
(NLD1) Oxwich_FC 0–3 (SL) Waldster_FC
(WA1) Napsmouth_FC 4–1 (NLD1) Westwood_FC
(CL) Vale_FC 1–2 (CL) Slaton_FC
(SL) Kings_Lunsel_FC 0–1 (NLD1) Vitarias_Legion
(EA1) FC_North_Orbital 0–3 (SL) Sporting_Towerhaite
(SL) South_Maishop_FC 1–0 (NLD2) Boleland_Wood_Town_FC
(CL) Millsea_FC 3–1 (EA1) Alstone_FC
(SL) Marthorpe_City_FC 2–2 (SL) Binclestead_Wood_FC (4–2 AET)
(NLD2) Henhaven_Beachside 3–4 (CL) Westwood_Garden_City_FC
(NLD1) Nailwood_Mills_FC 2–2 (NLD2) South_Hadford_United (3–2 AET)
(NLD1) Highhadford_FC 1–1 (NLD1) Claychester_FC (1–2 AET)
(NLD2) Buchraston_Heath_FC 4–1 (WA1) Hadford_Dacorum_FC
(NLD2) Maltsterbrack_FC 3–2 (EA2) Ashland_Common

Round 2, 64 teams left and the biggest clubs enter. Every lower league side dreams of a draw against one of the big sides, and maybe even an upset. And there were some major upsets this round. Langmere Green Rovers hosted third tier Woodbrook, and even the rotated side of the champions should’ve won over the surprise side so far in the National League Division 1. However Woodbrook shocked the nation with a goal in each half to eliminate the champions at their first hurdle in their own ground. Kings Lunsel suffered the same fate, one goal 71 minutes in for Vitarias Legion meant the third tier side left Kings Lunsel embarrassed in front of their own fans, not even the late introduction of Steven Hall could save the hosts and holders from an embarrassing early elimination. Apsbrooke, Capton Club and Batchingtonwood Rovers also all fell to defeats to lower league sides. Binclestead Wood are also out leaving just 10 Super League sides left, although they at least lost to a fellow Super League side away from home.

Other ties that caught the eye included Galling Rangers 7AU hosting a historic Outer Waldster rival, Stanmorn. The non-league side put in a strong effort, but were defeated by the single goal. Waldster avoided a potential banana skin away at Oxwich and got through comfortably. FC North Orbital hosted Super League Sporting Towerhaite, but the visitors were always in control. Havermilly Hanger of the sixth tier had a dream away day in St Astons City, even if the hosts 2-0 win was flattering to the visitors. 2 non league sides remain in the draw for Round 3. One was guaranteed thanks to an all Eastern Alliance D1 matchup. After a 5-5 draw after 90 minutes, and 6-6 AET, Lunselbury won an absolutely enthralling game on penalties away at Crimblewood Park. The other non-league side left, Napsmouth won 4-1 against Westwood, who are 2 divisions ahead of them in an impressive upset somewhat overshadowed. The one other upset to mention was Caffchin’s victory over Locksmith-on-Carron.

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Mar 21, 2021 4:15 am

Matchday 11

Review: At the top, Nick Cole saw his former side Waldster travel to Langmere Green Rovers, the visitors keen to show they were title contenders. The defence of Langmere Green Rovers held firm, and the header of defender Paul Rodwell at the other end was enough for the 3 points. Rivals to Langmere Green Rovers, Loxthorpe Rovers had a 0-2 lead at half time in Hadford Hill, but the hosts turned it around, with 3 goals for 3 points. Beneficiaries of that result include Kings Lunsel who move up to second with a single goal win, none other than Steven Hall scoring. Charles Morgan saw his former side Marthorpe City travel to South Maishop, and it was an unwelcome result for Morgan, the hosts running away with a 2-5 win as South Maishop continue to struggle. John Bell’s double against his former side added more salt to the wound. Stanmorn also continue to struggle, especially in attack, unable to respond to Christopher Ace’s early goal for St Astons City. Capton Club had Binclestead Wood on the ropes in the final minutes, but the hosts somehow held on for 3 points. Gary Carr only took 20 seconds to score against Apsbrooke, but Apsbrooke had the last laugh as they won 2-3. Finally Batchingtonwood Rovers played out an uneventful 0-0 with Sporting Towerhaite, but at least they have a point this season now.

Lower League Roundup: The Claret Derby saw the points shared between Guildwell Football and Havermilly, as the visitors continue a playoff push. Both Butterfield Rovers and Westwood Garden City suffered away losses, good news for Gann and Croxlich in the top 2. Slaton’s win away at Narrock Wood United sees them move out of the bottom 3 at the expense of Boll Lake Mariners. Mailwood Mills drew 3-3 at fellow promotion chasers Old Marthorpe, allowing Whittlesbury Wanderers to move up back into the top spot. Only 2 points separate 9th to 14th, as the relegation battle in the National League Division 1 shapes up. A change as well in the top of the National League Division 2, as Radstye Rangers move up into 1st, gunning for consecutive promotions. A 4-way race is beginning to develop for now at the top end of the table. Wins for Buchraston Heath and Magic Roundabout mean the battle to avoid the drop from the league is also getting closer.

Team of The Week:
GK: Lawrence Henderson (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
LB: Gerald Bishop (St Astons City FC)
CB: Paul Rodwell (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CB: Trevor Jones (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC)
RB: Norue Gomóspar (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
LM: Sajad Hussain (St Astons City FC)
CM: Doron Aldra (Marthorpe City FC)
CM: David Clark (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
RM: Stuart Cole (Marthorpe City FC)
CF: Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC)
CF: John Bell (Marthorpe City FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 13
=2. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 8
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 8
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 8
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 8
6. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 7
=7. Gary Carr (Bavingtor FC) - 6
Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 6
John Bell (Marthorpe City FC) - 6
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 6

Matchday 12

Review: Sporting Towerhaite threw the title race wide open, as they inflicted a first defeat of the season on Langmere Green Rovers. It seemed to be going the way of the holders with a 2 goal lead, but Sporting Towerhaite turned it around to win 4-2. Kings Lunsel also threw away a 2 goal lead, away at Capton Club, in a 2-2 draw. Terence Daley and John Bell keep Marthorpe City right in the title battle, as St Astons City continue to have a bit of a bad run. In Waldster, Nick Massey scored with a powerful effort late on, to give Binclestead Wood all 3 points in the capital. Loxthorpe Rovers won thanks to an own goal from Alastair Ross of Stanmorn, as the visitors continue their scoring woes (in the right goal). Apsbrooke’s match against Batchingtonwood Rovers saw one of the most ridiculous periods of injury time for a long time. Already down to 10 men thanks to Michael Marsden’s second yellow, a late attack saw Victor Cooke score in the 91st minute, to make it 2-1 for the hosts. Barely any time elapsed before on the counter he made it 3-1. Then Jason Hammonds’ timewasting after the kick-off saw him see yellow, unfortunately his second and thus Apsbrooke were down to 9. A kerfuffle had followed that second red as well, but in the end Batchingtonwood were inexplicably caught on the counter again despite a 2 man advantage from a corner, and Victor Cooke got a hat-trick. One of the most bizarre injury time periods ever in the Super League. South Maishop shipped 5 goals again, despite taking a 2-0 lead against Bavingtor, and thus Charles Morgan was shipped out too. Finally Hadford Hill continue their decent form with Matthew Hanley getting the points at fellowed promoted side Carston Green.

Manager sacked: Charles Morgan – South Maishop. Only 12 games played, but for South Maishop, they’ve made their mind up about Charles Morgan. With just 1 win, 6 points, and the worst goals conceded in the league, South Maishop have lost patience with Charles Morgan, and thus his brief spell at South Maishop ends. The club need to fight hard under new management to stay in the Super League.

Manager hired: John Davis – South Maishop The interim manager in the tail end of 29AU, and with time at Butterfield Rovers, South Maishop turn back the clock to bring in John Davis. A bit of a fan favourite, the club will hope he has the right attitude and convictions to save them from relegation.

Manager hired: John McCullough – Batchingtonwood Rovers Colin Allum’s stint as interim manager saw him grab a point in a scoreless draw, but little more. John McCullough was seen by many as just not given the time at Stanmorn to succeed after a decent showing at Westwood Garden City, and Stanmorn’s form shows it may not have been about him. McCullough comes in facing South Maishop, also under new management, in his first game at Batchingtonwood Rovers.

Lower League Roundup: Much like the Super League, the leaders end their unbeaten run in the Challenge League. Guildwell Football’s 2-1 win ends the great streak Gann had going. Croxlich’s win over Abbots Lunsel keeps the former going strong in the promotion battle, and leaves the latter still languishing. The division has really closed up, just 4 points separates 6th to 15th. The top of the National League Division 1 still sees the promotion contenders maintain a 5 point gap to the playoffs. Oxwich Wood won 3-2 over their intra-city neighbours Oxwich, in a battle for local pride, and Captonbridge Rangers win to close up the relegation battle. Boleland Wood Town are the only one of the promotion contenders to drop points in the promotion battle, and at the other end, it was a Matchday of losses for most of the sides facing relegation.

Team of The Week:
GK: George Stevens (Binclestead Wood FC)
LB: Minotauro Meñica (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CB: Ronald Ireland (Binclestead Wood FC)
CB: Dermot MacKie (Binclestead Wood FC)
RB: Damian Johnson (Hadford Hill FC)
LM: Stuart Bray (Hadford Hill FC)
CM: Asim Malik (Sporting Towerhaite)
CM: Siddharth Bhandari (Capton Club)
RM: Nigel Peacock (Sporting Towerhaite)
CF: Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC)
CF: Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 13
2. Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 9
=3. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 8
Gary Carr (Bavingtor FC) - 8
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 8
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 8
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 8
=8. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 7
Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 7
John Bell (Marthorpe City FC) - 7

Matchday 13

Review: Langmere Green Rovers couldn’t make a quick return to winning ways. Benjamin Potter headed in just before half time for Apsbrooke. Konstantin Vyland found an equaliser, but Langmere Green Rovers couldn’t get the 3 points and had to settle for 1 point. Marthorpe City couldn’t capitalise to go top, despite Vigfús Bensson getting a red for a denial of goal scoring opportunity on Terence Daley, Bavingtor held firm to keep the game scoreless. Another win for Binclestead Wood, this time over Sporting Towerhaite sees them go level on points with Langmere Green Rovers, with more games won and less goals conceded. Kings Lunsel and Waldster was a game where the referee spent a lot of time pointing to the spot. In the end Waldster won 2-3, as they continue to aim for an IFCF place. Loxthorpe Rovers fell back however, as St Astons City recovered some form to win 4-2 against them. In a battle of newly promoted sides, Matthew Hanley got his second hat trick of the season, as Hadford Hill won 5-3 over Capton Club. 2 new managers faced off in Batchingtonwood Rovers, with John MuCullough of South Maishop making the winning start. Stanmorn, assisted by an early red card for Michael Gorton, finally show some goalscoring prowess, in a 4-1 win over Carston Green.

Lower League Roundup: Gann may be leading, but they suffered a second loss at home this time, to Havermilly. The visitors are staking their claim for the playoffs, and a bid for a first ever modern era Super League appearance. Croxlich also lost, closing up the race for automatic promotion considerably. The relegation battle is still close, save for the hapless Abbots Lunsel. In the National League Division 1, it’s now a 7 point margin for Whittlesbury Wanderers and Nailwood Mills as they look good for automatic promotion for now. Claychester’s entertaining 4-5 win at Locksmith-on-Carron moves them closer towards the top half, and away from a close relegation battle. Into the fourth tier, another change at the top as Buchraston win at Radstye Rangers to take their place at the top. Not such fun times in Hadford Hill as far as the fourth tier goes, all 3 of the sides in the bottom 3 play in Hadford Hill.

Team of The Week:
GK: David Meehan (Bavingtor FC)
LB: Gerald Bishop (St Astons City FC)
CB: George Taylor (Bavingtor FC)
CB: Benjamin Potter (Apsbrooke FC)
RB: Thomas Holmes (Binclestead Wood FC)
LM: Mark Page (South Maishop FC)
CM: Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC)
CM: Zdeslaw Markowić (St Astons City FC)
RM: Christopher Ace (St Astons City FC)
CF: Michael Cole (Waldster FC)
CF: Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 15
=2. Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 10
Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 10
4. Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 9
=5.Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 8
Gary Carr (Bavingtor FC) - 8
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 8
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 8
Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 8
=10. Four Players – 7

Matchday 14

Review: Plenty of goals in the Super League this weekend, 34 in total. In South Maishop, the hosts gave it their all, even with 10 men against Langmere Green Rovers after David Mound saw red for going over the top in a challenge with Konstantin Vyland. But despite a Mark Page hat-trick, Langmere Green Rovers took the 3 points. Apsbrooke and Binclestead Wood played a 9 goal thriller, and a hat-trick for Nick Massey helped Binclestead Wood to a 4-5 win. Gary Carr of Bavingtor also got a hat-trick, as Bavingtor put 4 past the struggling Batchingtonwood Rovers. The Waldster vs Hadford Hill derby was always going to bring a lot of attention. Matthew Hanley gave the visitors the lead from long range, but Michael Cole grabbed an equaliser to avoid a loss for Waldster over their rivals at home. Towards the top of the table, a double for Terence Daley keeps Marthorpe City in the hunt for the title, as Loxthorpe Rovers fall back following consecutive losses. Sporting Towerhaite lead twice over Kings Lunsel, but Morten Christensen grabbed an injury time winner, his first goal after suspension, before Max Koehler finished off the win. Towards the bottom, Carston Green got a point against St Astons City, but it still leaves the hosts in the relegation fight. Capton Club won 2-0 against Stanmorn, only the second win of the season for Capton Club, and it leaves Stanmorn in a relegation fight it seems for a second season in a row.

Lower League Roundup: Early high fliers Gann suffer a 3rd loss in a row, and drop out of the automatic promotion spots. The Top 4 for now in the Challenge League look a step above the rest, with 5th-9th just 3 points apart. Abbots Lunsel finally get an away win, 3-4 at fellow relegation side Rumlington Rovers. Still close towards the bottom of the Challenge League, with plenty of teams at risk of a trip into the Bottom 3. In the third tier, Nailwood Mills have have been disappointed with a 2-2 draw at home to Highhadford, but Whittlesbury Wanderers suffered a heavy 1-5 loss at home to Oxwich. Losses as well for Langpool Capton, Old Marthorpe and North Mayshop gives the playoff race a shake up. In the fourth tier, Radstye rangers draw with fellow newly promoted side Maltserbrack drops them out of the automatic promotion zone. South Hadford Untied are the only one of the bottom 4 not to lose, in the battle to stay in the league.

Team of The Week:
GK: Ike Barnes (Marthorpe City FC)
LB: Thomas Carr (Bavingtor FC)
CB: Mark James (Marthorpe City FC)
CB: Saltino Salazar (Marthorpe City FC)
RB: Dean Alfred (Bavingtor FC)
LM: Mark Page (South Maishop FC)
CM: Steven Hurricane (Kings Lunsel FC)
CM: Benjamin Hicks (Bavingtor FC)
RM: Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC)
CF: Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC)
CF: Nick Massey (Binclestead Wood FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 16
=2. Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 11
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 11
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 11
=5. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 9
Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 9
=7. Gary Carr (Bavingtor FC) - 8
Mark Paddock (Capton Club) - 8
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 8
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 8

Matchday 15

Review: At the conclusion of the first half of the season, Batchingtonwood Rovers finally secure their first win of the season. Despite a red card for a last ditch failed tackle by David Anderson, Batchingtonwood Rovers held on to a 2-1 lead over Marthorpe City, to finally get 3 points on the board. They weren’t the only team to hold a narrow lead with a numbers disadvantage. Morten Christensen had put Kings Lunsel 1-0 up from close range. A long ball forward saw Robert Jones come out of his goal, miss his header and flatten Victor Cooke in an attempt to win the ball. He saw red for that, only for Tony Gardner to follow him off the pitch, the Kings Lunsel defender raising a hand to Kenneth Pile in the fracas after the foul. Kings Lunsel nevertheless held on with 9 men. 3 first half goals mean Langmere Green Rovers keep on going along fine at the top of the table. Binclestead Wood however still stay only behind on goal difference, another side how manage to put 5 past South Maishop. Loxthorpe Rovers return to winning ways, a comfortable 3-0 win over Carston Green, who’ll have a long journey back home with little to cheer after that game. Stanmorn and Waldster played a back and forth game that ended 2-2, both teams missing late opportunities to win. 3 goals in the last 20 minutes meant St Astons City came from behind to win 4-2 over Capton Club. Finally, Hadford Hill continue a good spell of form with a 2-0 victory over Sporting Towerhaite, as they continue to play like they never left the Super League.

Lower League Roundup: Croxlich vs Westwood Garden City was a key game at the top, and the 0-1 win allows Gann to move back into 2nd at the expense of Croxlich. Butterfield Rovers would’ve gone 2nd, but for 2 goals in the final 5 minutes for Abbots Lunsel. Still all to play for the final playoff spot in particular, and the final relegation spot. Few of the promotion contenders in the National League Division 1 got a win, as all of the Top 8 look to fight for promotion or the playoffs at the halfway stage. At the other end, just 3 points separate 9th from 14th. Only 2 teams didn’t score in the National League Division 1, Highhadford and Whittlesbury Wanderers in a scoreless draw. Down into the National League Division 2, and FC North Waldster’s one goal at Radstye Rangers gives them and Buchraston some breathing room at the top of the table. A win for South Hadford United moves them out of the relegation zone, at the expense of Buchraston Heath.

Team of The Week:
GK: Muhammad Khan (Hadford Hill FC)
LB: Scott Vaughan (Kings Lunsel FC)
CB: Martyn Schelzer (Kings Lunsel FC)
CB: Roy John (Hadford Hill FC)
RB: Andrew Payne (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
LM: Sajad Hussain (St Astons City FC)
CM: Michael Davidson (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC)
CM: Anpele Zork (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
RM: Gideon Amos (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CF: Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC)
CF: Zafar Iqbal (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 16
=2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 12
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 12
=4. Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 11
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 11
Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) – 9
=7 Nine Players - 8

15 game review

Super League: Langmere Green Rovers are the leaders still, and that isn’t the biggest surprise all things said. However they haven’t been unbeatable in the league this season, as Sporting Towerhaite have shown, and they’ve “only” won 10 of their 15 games. There’s a 0 point gap at the top, and that’s thanks to Binclestead Wood. A run of 6 wins a row takes them from potential IFCF place contenders, to potential champions at this rate. To become champions may still be a big ask, but under Marcus McCormick they’re coming a very tough nut to crack.

3rd are Kings Lunsel. They look close, but just not quite there in terms of title challenging, and moments of ill-discipline are a concern. Additionally, Steven Hall is having an unbelievable goalscoring season, albeit plenty from the spot, but questions must be raised about the rest of the attack. 4th for Marthorpe City shows how far they’ve come under Richard Crawford. Much like Kings Lunsel, they could still go on and win the title, and at the very least a return to the IFCF competitions looks promising now. Loxthorpe Rovers now lie 5th, and a few losses leaves them 7 points off their rivals at the top. They’re about where many expected them to be, but they can’t afford to fall any further back.

6th for Waldster will be a little disappointing with just 1 win in 5, and the hope is they’ve not hit a slump. Glyn Hughes would be a popular figure if he turns it around and secures an IFCF place. After a bit of a slow start, Hadford Hill got 13 in 15, only rivals Waldster didn’t lose to them. They’ve suddenly found their footing back in the Super League, and if they keep this up, beating their rivals in the table or even an IFCF place is possible. 8th for Apsbrooke is a decent showing all things said and done, and fans will be pleased they still have a reasonable chance of breaking into the Top 5. Close behind in 9th and 10th are Bavingtor and St Astons City. Both teams would’ve wanted a bit more from this season as it stands, with inconsistency plaguing them. However they’re in the big pack of teams chasing the Top 5 and the IFCF places.

Then comes a big gap of 7 points, to the 6 teams in the relegation battle. 15 points for Sporting Towerhaite would often be considered relegation form, but they for now lie 11th. Other than their win over Langmere Green Rovers, Sporting Towerhaite have been lacking, with just 3 wins this seasons. Outer Waldster rivals Stanmorn lie 12th. They’ve lacked goals, as Ekta Hjorth hasn’t yet got them away from danger. They need to turn losses in draws and draws into win, to make sure they don’t drop into the Bottom 3. On the cusp in 13th is Carston Green. 1 point in 5 points to a worrying slide in form, and they need to turn that around to make sure they don’t immediately return to the Challenge League. Despite being 14th, Capton Club have pleasantly surprised many. They’ve not suffered many heavy losses, and don’t look out of place. If they can just improve slightly, they may very well be surprise survivors in the division. South Maishop have made a managerial change, but with 47 goals conceded in just 15 games, it’s quite clear where their problems lie. They need to find a way to stop conceding so many goals, to stay in the Super League. Batchingtonwood Rovers hold up the division. They now finally have 1 win, but with 4 points in the first 15, they’ll need title challenging form at this rate to stay up. It’s not all over yet, but it’d take a bold man to predict their survival in the Super League.

Challenge League: Gann are not invincible as it turns out, and have been pulled back into the promotion battle. Westwood Garden City, Croxlich and Butterfield Rovers were the 3 sides considered favourites to go up, and alongside Gann it’s likely it will be those 3 going up, especially with the playoff format. Nevertheless the battle is on for 5th and 6th and a chance of promotion.
Narrock Wood United for now may actually reach the playoffs on current form, whilst 5 teams are separated by 2 points from 6th – 10th. Abbots Lunsel have improved slightly, but still look very likely to go down. An immediate return to the National League Division 1 seems on the cards for Slaton and Rumlington Rovers, but the 3 teams directly above them are right in the relegation battle.

National League Division 1: This division has a big split through the middle. In the top half, Nailwood Mills and Whittlesbury Wanderers are doing a good job of keeping the pack away from the Top 2. Of the playoff contenders, it’s probably Woodbrook who are the most surprising team up there. Just 7 points separates the whole of the bottom, any of those 8 could go down. Highhadford look the most likely to go down, but a good run of form and they may quickly get out of danger.

National League Division 2: Bucharston lead to try and win promotion after 2 consecutive relegations. They’re joined by another side who suffered that fate before, FC North Waldster, in the promotion zone. The teams in the playoffs have a little gap to 7th as of now, but plenty of time for things to change. None of the newly promoted sides look set for an immediate return to non-league at the moment. In the drop zone are Magic Roundabout, Hadford Industrial United and a team who were 3rd tier last season, Buchraston Heath.

Round 3

Scores:
Round 3
(CL) Havermilly_FC 3–2 (CL) Hopford_FC
(SL) Stanmorn_FC 2–1 (SL) South_Maishop_FC
(CL) Rumlington_Rovers_FC 0–4 (CL) Westwood_Garden_City_FC
(CL) Millsea_FC 7–2 (NLD2) Maltsterbrack_FC
(NLD1) Claychester_FC 2–1 (CL) Butterfield_Rovers_FC
(SL) Hadford_Hill_FC 1–0 (NLD1) Nailwood_Mills_FC
(CL) Gann_FC 0–0 (CL) Guildwell_Football (1–0 AET)
(SL) Sporting_Towerhaite 2–0 (EA1) Lunselbury_FC
(SL) Marthorpe_City_FC 1–1 (NLD1) Johns_Park_FC (1–1 AET) (1–2 pen.)
(WA1) Napsmouth_FC 0–0 (NLD1) Old_Marthorpe_FC (1–0 AET)
(SL) Carston_Green_FC 1–4 (SL) Waldster_FC
(NLD1) Vitarias_Legion 4–4 (CL) Henhaven_Islanders_FC (4–4 AET) (3–0 pen.)
(NLD2) Buchraston_Heath_FC 1–1 (NLD1) Woodbrook_FC (1–1 AET) (1–2 pen.)
(NLD2) Caffchin_FC 1–4 (SL) Loxthorpe_Rovers_FC
(SL) St_Astons_City_FC 3–3 (SL) Bavingtor_FC (3–3 AET) (6–7 pen.)
(CL) Abbots_Lunsel_FC 3–1 (CL) Slaton_FC

32 teams go into Round 3, as the excitement grows ever greater. The draw was not kind to many of the Super League sides, of the 10 left, 6 of them ended up in an all-Super League clash. Marthorpe City suffered a big upset, the Super League side couldn’t find their shooting boots in a penalty shootout, as Johns Park of the third tier eliminated them on penalties. Also out, albeit to Super League opposition are Carston Green, St Astons City and South Maishop, leaving 6 teams from the top flight in the final 16. A few upsets occurred down the divisions. Claychester eliminated Butterfield Rovers, a side one division ahead of them. Vitarias Legion, after a thrilling 4-4 draw, cleaned up in the penalty shootout for a second upset in a row, this time against Henhaven Islanders. The final upset saw non-league Napsmouth score from a corner in the 105th minute in extra time, eliminating Old Marthorpe and giving the Western Alliance D1 a dream ticket to Round 4. The other non-league side who were still in the competition, Lunselbury, fell to a 2-0 defeat at Sporting Towerhaite. Finally Millsea were in no mood to take it easy, against nearby Maltserbrack they put 7 past their opponents in a 7-2 thrashing. Of the 16 remaining sides, 6 are in the Super League, 5 are from the Challenge League, 4 from the National League Division 1, and 1 from the Western Alliance D1.

by **Flavovespia** » Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:14 pm

Matchday 16

Review: 3 derbies and some high scoring games made this Matchday memorable. In Binclestead Wood, with it 2-2 on the cusp of half-time, Gary Carr swung an arm into Ronald Ireland, in a duel for a corner. Ireland was accused of playacting on the floor, but the referee still gave a red card to Carr. As the teams walked off the pitch for the break, another scuffle broke out in the tunnel area, with substitues and coaches getting involved as well. The last laugh went to Binclestead Wood however, they ran out 4-3 winners with a man advantage. In Stanmorn, visitors Sporting Towerhaite went in 1-4 up at the break. Andrew Mason and Herman Kloscher set up a potential dramatic comeback, but there was no fourth goal for Stanmorn, as they lost 3-4 to rivals, further compounding a difficult season. In St Astons City, the derby match against Waldster was less dramatic but at least not as aggressive on or off the pitch, as a 1-1 draw was played out. Elsewhere Loxthorpe Rovers saw a flood of goals. Capton Club collapsed defensively, and despite a penalty save for John Burnie, they fell to an 8-2 defeat, a goal tally not seen in the Super League for a while. In the battle of a top, an own goal off the foot of Alexander May gave Langmere Rovers a scare, but they were able to hold steady and win 2-1 over Batchingtonwood Rovers. One side not winning however was Kings Lunsel, despite an early lead, South Maishop came back to equalise from the spot, and then Malcolm Golfin slotted past Darryl for 3 big points for the visitors. Wins for Marthorpe City and Hadford Hill keep their title and IFCF place hopes going strong respectively.

Lower League Roundup: A 7 goal thriller in Vale sees the hosts edge out Gann, as both sides now lie in playoff spots. The other promotion contenders all got wins, Butterfield Rovers the most impressive with a 0-5 victory in Hopford. Abbots Lunsel the only side towards the bottom with a win, as they just begin to get closer to escaping the bottom 3. Nialwood Mills and Whittlesbury Wanderers both fail to win, and that now puts Redthwaite Rangers within striking distance of the Top 2 and the automatic promotion spots. Still plenty of teams in the relegation fight, as Oxwich now fall into the bottom 3. FC North Waldster go top of the National League Division 2, as Buchraston draw at Leabury. Down in the relegation zone, wins for Hadford Industrial United and Magic Roundabout close up the bottom of the league.

Team of The Week:
GK: Ike Barnes (Marthorpe City FC)
LB: David Lyons (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CB: Ian Cohen (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CB: Joseph Judah (South Maishop FC)
RB: MJ Hayes (Marthorpe City FC)
LM: William Somers (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CM: Robert Totten (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CM: Doron Aldra (Marthorpe City FC)
RM: Gideon Amos (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CF: Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CF: Edward Barkes (Sporting Towerhaite)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 16
=2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 12
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 12
=4. Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 11
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 11
=6. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 10
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 10
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 10
Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) – 10
=10. Five Players – 5

Matchday 17

Review: Only 13 goals this Matchday in the Super League, as defence seemed to get the better of offence across the nation. In a potentially key matchup at the top of the table, Langmere Green Rovers narrowly saw off Marthorpe City, putting quite a dent in the hopes of the visitors in lifting the title. Binclestead Wood travelled to bottom side Batchingtonwood Rovers and cruised to a 0-3 win. The Top 2 play each other next Matchday, in what is poised to be a fascinating matchup. Kings Lunsel suffered a second consecutive defeat, with Bavingtor superb in defence in the 2-0 win. Loxthorpe benefited from that result, 2 first half goals getting them an away win in Waldster. The hosts meanwhile, seem to be sliding away from the IFCF places. Hadford Hill couldn’t quite make it into the IFCF places, as South Maishop held them to a point apiece. Further towards the bottom of the table, Stanmorn grabbed a 0-1 win in Apsbrooke, those 3 points key for calming the fans and board somewhat. 2 matches ended goalless, Sporting Towerhaite vs St Astons City and Capton Club vs Carston Green. Despite a red card for Craig Belgrave, Capton Club kept a clean sheet, after the calamity of the previous Matchday.

Lower League Roundup: Rumlington Rovers’ 3-1 win over Westwood Garden City was the biggest surprise, giving the promotion and relegation race a shake up. Butterfield Rovers go top now, with a 2-0 win over Croxlich. Gann’s winless streak extends to 6, as they struggle to find their early season form. A bit of a gap is opening up in the race for the playoffs, although Hopford are still within striking distance of Vale. Into the third tier, and Redthwaite Rangers now leap Whittlesbury Wanderers for 2nd, thanks to a win and loss respectively. 9th to 15th have just 3 points separate them, in a very close relegation battle. Buchraston go back top of the National League Division 2, with FC North Waldster dropping to 2nd. The top 6 look fairly settled, with Sandneston Rovers 4 points behind 6th in 7th. 8 points separate 8th to 16th, so few teams are anywhere near comfortable in the battle to survive in the league.

Team of The Week:
GK: David Meehan (Bavingtor FC)
LB: Thomas Carr (Bavingtor FC)
CB: Alastair Ross (Stanmorn FC)
CB: Vigfús Bensson (Bavingtor FC)
RB: Stephen Moore (Stanmorn FC)
LM: Andrew Thomas (Stanmorn FC)
CM: Alexander Clarkson (Binclestead Wood FC)
CM: Tony Elvidge (Bavingtor FC)
RM: Ralph Brown (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC)
CF: Adrian Jones (Langmere Green Rovers FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 16
2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 13
3. Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 12
=4. Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 11
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 11
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 11
Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 11
=8. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 10
Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC) - 10
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 10

Matchday 18

Review: Binclestead Wood vs Langmere Green Rovers more than lived up to the pre-game hype. Not only were they the two title contenders, Marcus McCormick, manager of Binclestead Wood, was long time assistant manager to Nick Cole of Langmere Green Rovers. Adrian Jones and Ramon Martin scored from close range to put the visitors 0-2 up, before Binclestead Wood pulled it back to 2-2. A flurry before half-time made it 2-4, only for Binclestead Wood to once again come back from 2 goals down to equalise. A point apiece, and no advantage gained for either in the title race. 4-4 was also the scoreline in Marthorpe City, as Capton Club equalised 4 times to secure a point. Also joining the 4 goal club was Bavingtor, their 1-4 win getting them back on course in the fight for the IFCF places, whilst the hosts stutter in their attempts at the same feat. Also stuttering were Kings Lunsel, 2-2 home draw to Batchingtonwood Rovers brought back painful memories of that result at the end of last season, and furthermore cost Kings Lunsel ground as they continue a relatively poor run of form. Waldster had to come from behind against the low scoring Carston Green to salvage a point, another IFCF place challenger struggling this Matchday. Loxthorpe Rovers benefitted from a Gary Hays red card for a foul on a quick attack from the second half kick off, to go on and win 1-0 with their man advantage. Also winning 1-0 were St Astons City, although it’d been more comfortable had Matthew Cope not missed 2 penalties. Finally the stoppable force of Stanmorn’s attack met the moveable object of South Maishop’s defence. The game was 0-0 in the end, and the highlight reel of that can’t be much more than a few megabytes.

Lower League Roundup: Westwood Garden City’s convincing 4-1 win over Butterfield Rovers means they’re now top of the Challenge League, with the visitors falling into the playoff spots at the expense of Croxlich. Hopford move back into the playoff spots as well. At the bottom of the table, Rumlington Rovers move out of the bottom 3 with a goalless draw, and Abbots Lunsel’s 3-0 over Guildwell Football gives them a fighting chance of escaping the relegation zone at this rate. In the third tier, none of the Top 3 managed a win, so the promotion battle, which for a while looked relatively clear, is now much more open. There’s more shuffling in the bottom half, as Oxwich Wood now fall into the playoffs. In the fourth tier, FC North Waldster and Buchraston trade places at the top again, with Radstye Rangers close behind. Whilst the battle for promotion and playoffs is looking quite settled, the battle to stay in the league is still very tight, only Magic Roundabout are seemingly falling away.

Team of The Week:
GK: Nicholas Dobson (Stanmorn FC)
LB: Antonio Esposito (South Maishop FC)
CB: Tylan Glovak (Stanmorn FC)
CB: David Bowley (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
RB: David Robb (St Astons City FC)
LM: Ose Shunsho (Marthorpe City FC)
CM: William Edwards (Bavingtor FC)
CM: Benjamin Hicks (Bavingtor FC)
RM: Gerald Buckle (Marthorpe City FC)
CF: Thomas Burrows (Capton Club)
CF: Adrian Jones (Langmere Green Rovers FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 16
2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 14
3. Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 12
=4. Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 11
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 11
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 11
Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 11
Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC) - 11
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) – 11
=10. Five Players – 10

Matchday 19

Review: Both the teams at the top navigated potentially tricky fixtures without dropping points. Binclestead Wood were cruising 3-0 up at home to Marthorpe City, although late goals for Doron Aldra and Roger Hawkes set up a nervous finish. Kings Lunsel had Robert Jones and Tony Gardner returning at the back for their visit to Langmere Green Rovers. However they didn’t improve their fortunes, Langmere Green Rovers won an entertaining 5-3 match. Kings Lunsel are without a win in 4, and at this rate won’t even make the IFCF Challenger’s Cup. Robert Totten bagged a hat-trick for Loxthorpe Rovers, as they won in Apsbrooke. The hosts have now lost 6 in a row, and patience with manager Andrew Rowe is wearing a little thin. Hadford Hill got the job done early in Batchingtonwood Rovers with a 3rd minute goal for Gavin King. They’ve now climbed into the IFCF places, and regardless of their historical stature, that’s still an impressive feat for a newly promoted side at this stage of the season. Waldster also remain in the hunt for an IFCF place, although Capton Club made them work hard for the 3 points. Bavingtor and Stanmorn both would’ve hoped for a little better this season, the 3-3 was probably a fair result, but both sides will see it as 2 points dropped. Towards the bottom, and South Maishop took 3 important points in their bid to stay up, with Robert Clayton bagging the winner against St Astons City. Carston Green drop into the bottom 3 after a 1-1 draw at Sporting Towerhaite, who themselves aren’t that safe.

Lower League Roundup: All of the Top 5 won their games, so there’s little change in the Challenge League promotion race. At the bottom, a win for Cartswood moves them out of the Bottom 3, at the expense of Rumlington Rovers. Boll Lake Mariners and Croxlich had 8 goals in their match, with Croxlich winning 3-5 on a short away trip. Nailwood Mills and Whittlesbury Wanderers both won 5-3 as they bid to go up automatically. Redthwaite Rangers lost at Captonbridge Rangers, and thus drop out of the automatic promotion places. Hoghhadford’s win over Johns Park moves them closer to safety and pulls their opponents into the bottom 3, as the midtable sides just begin to move towards safety. Buchraston and FC North Waldster once again swap places in the Top 2. A loss for Sandneston Rovers keeps the Top 6 further away from any chances of slipping out of the playoffs or automatic promotion. At least 2 of the relegation places could end up with a number of teams in it, only Magic Roundabout seem a bit far off safety.

Team of The Week:
GK: Liam Nicholls (South Maishop FC)
LB: Reg Cupit (Hadford Hill FC)
CB: Kevin Bradley (South Maishop FC)
CB: Julian Harper (Hadford Hill FC)
RB: Ian Goulding (South Maishop FC)
LM: Chester Brooks (Waldster FC)
CM: Robert Totten (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CM: Robert Clarke (South Maishop FC)
RM: Ralph Brown (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Wolfgang Wladmirić (Stanmorn FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 16
2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 15
=3. Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 12
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) – 12
=5. Seven Players – 11

Matchday 20

Review: Late goals made all the difference in the title race. In Hadford Hill, it was all square until the 89th minute, when Konstantin Vyland found the back of the net with a long range curling effort, to make it 2-3 to Langmere Green Rovers, giving them 3 points. It was all tied up at 2-2 between Kings Lunsel and Binclestead Wood, but Steven Hurricane’s powerful header in injury time ended the winless streak of the hosts, and left Binclestead Wood losing ground in the title race. Loxthorpe Rovers also capitalised in their bid for the Top 2 at least, with their win over South Maishop, helped by a red card for Mahtab Ahmad. Waldster had the perfect opportunity to take an early lead at Marthorpe City, but Michael Cole blasted his penalty wide. The error proved costly, as Marthorpe City would go on and win 3-2. St Astons City had Christopher Ace to thank for an early lead over Bavingtor, but he then spoilt his individual performance for a red card after a kick out at Vigfús Bensson following a foul. Carston Green blew a chance at 3 points against Apsbrooke when Tarren Kidd had his penalty saved by Charles Richards. No win for Apsbrooke, but their losing streak is at least ended. Capton Club lost late on to a Joe Dargie tap in for Sporting Towerhaite, the hosts disappointed to not make up ground in the relegation battle. Finally Stanmorn won 2-0 over Batchingtonwood Rovers, as the visitors still struggle to find any form this season.

Lower League Roundup: A draw for Croxlich and a loss for Butterfield Rovers gives the resurgent Gann the boost they need, as well as some breathing room for Westwood Garden City. A battle at the bottom of the table sees Rumlington Rovers win 1-0 over Slaton, a key 3 points going the way of the home side. A loss for Nailwood Mills in Woodbrook closes up the top of the third tier, as the end of the season begins to approach. Highhhadford’s 0-4 win at Westwood drops the hapless hosts to the bottom of the division, as Highhadford finally begin to find a little form. Buchraston and FC North Waldster played out an absolute thriller, 6-4 in the end. That was good news for Radstye Rangers, who capitalised with a 2-0 win over Buchraston Heath. Magic Roundabout got a 1-0 win over fellow strugglers South Hadford United, as they bid to escape the bottom 3 in a close battle to stay in the league.

Team of The Week:
GK: Charles Richards (Apsbrooke FC)
LB: Gerald Bishop (St Astons City FC)
CB: Daniel Lansdell (St Astons City FC)
CB: John Appleby (Apsbrooke FC)
RB: James Wright (Carston Green FC)
LM: Konstantin Vyland (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: Steven Hurricane (Kings Lunsel FC)
CM: Mullow Dorboslawić (Kings Lunsel FC)
RM: Herman Kloscher (Stanmorn FC)
CF: Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Joe Dargie (Sporting Towerhaite)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 17
2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 16
3. Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 13
=4. Nick Massey (Binclestead Wood FC) - 12
Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 12
Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 12
Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 12
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) – 12
=9. Four Players – 11

20 game review

Super League: Langmere Green Rovers have now got a 3 point margin and a strong advantage in goal difference, for now. If they can finish the season like they did last year, then they’ll almost certainly win a fourth title in a row. As it is, the majority consider them favourites now, but anything could change. Binclestead Wood have now dropped a bit of a gap to Langmere Green Rovers. Finishing 2nd and going to the IFCF Champions League qualifiers would still be well above expectations and Marcus McCormick has done brilliantly at the club, but nothing is decided yet, they could still rise or fall.

3rd now is Loxthorpe Rovers, and just 2 points off the IFCF Champions League 2nd spot. To get that would be great for the club, although what everyone really wants is to beat Langmere Green Rovers to the title. They’ll need assistance from other clubs now, but it’s still doable. 4th are Marthorpe City, who’ve not quite had the best form recently, likely costing them a chance at the title or IFCF Champions League qualifiers. Still, if they hold on to an IFCF Challenger’s Cup place, it’ll be a job well done for Marthorpe City and Richard Crawford. Just 4 points from the last 5 has taken Kings Lunsel out of the title race, and right into a battle to stay in the IFCF. They have a squad good enough in theory to stay in the Top 5, but Robbie Redfield and his side won’t be cruising comfortably now.

6th is Hadford Hill, and regardless of historical success, to be in the IFCF fight with 10 games to go as a newly promoted side is excellent work. Even if they can’t quite make it, beating Waldster and St Astons City in the final league standings would be a brilliant return to the top flight for their fans. 7th is the aforementioned Waldster, inconsistency has left them outside the IFCF places, and they’re one of many sides now battling for them. 8th is the other classic Big 3 side, St Astons City, they’ve improved form, but still need to do more to crack the top 5. Bavingtor in 9th by recent standards aren’t having the best of seasons, but it’s not all over yet for them this year.

1 point since the halfway stage has sent Apsbrooke down to 10th, and far off the battle for the IFCF places. They should at least avoid the relegation fight with a few more wins, but if they don’t get them soon they could be sucked downwards into that battle. Rivals Sporting Towerhaite and Stanmorn have had similar upturns in form since the halfway point. Neither can rest easy quite yet, but on this form, there’s a very good chance they’ll live to fight another day. South Maishop under John Davis may finally have found the recipe to get out of the bottom 3, they’ve looked an improved side since he took over.

Carston Green have dropped into the bottom 3, and it’s not a coincidence the have the worst goalscoring record in the league. Aidan Hackney is definitely in the firing line if Carston Green can’t improve soon. Capton Club in 15th have, aside from a few games, matched up fairly well for a newly promoted side, but have unfortunately not been able to turn those games into points. They’ve not done that badly given the circumstances, but after an 8 year wait, it seems their time in the Super League will be a brief cameo. Batchingtonwood Rovers now have 5 points, and are set to go down in history as one of the worst ever Super League sides at this rate.

Challenge League: Westwood Garden City pull out a 4 point lead, to put themselves in the driving seat to go up at the first time of asking. It’s a close battle behind for the second automatic promotion spot, between a resurgent Gann, Croxlich and Butterfield Rovers. The rest of the playoff picture for now is a bit more settled, Vale and Narrock Wood United opening a gap to the chasing pack. Plenty of sides in the Challenge League, without a significant swing in form, will be neither in the promotion or relegation battle in the final games. For now 5 teams seem to be in the relegation battle. Cartswood and Rumlington Rovers just have the advantage for now in avoiding the drop. Boll Lake Mariners have slipped into the bottom 3, alongside Slaton (who are without a draw all season so far), and Abbots Lunsel. The bottom side have improved a bit, but still have a fair way to go to stay in the second tier.

National League Division 1: Nailwood Mills and Whittlesbury Wanderers have stuttered in recent weeks, and thus have opened up the automatic promotion battle. Vitarias Legion are getting ever closer to snatching a Top 2 spot, and Redthwaite Rangers and Langpool Capton are also in the mix. The battle for 6th is beginning to see more teams join the hunt, although the new playoff format makes promotion from that spot a lot tougher. The relegation battle for now is looking like a 6 team fight. Claychester and both Oxwich sides are close to danger, with Johns Park, Highhadford and Westwood currently in the bottom 3. But if any of the sides in the bottom 3 gain form, there’s plenty of risk for the others.

National League Division 2: Buchraston, Radstye Rangers and FC North Waldster seem set to battle it out for automatic promotion, although others could sneak in with a run of good form. Sandneston Rovers are the only side really keeping the Top 6 under threat for a playoff place. All of the other 9 sides are in some way at risk of relegation. Magic Roundabout have been last for a while now, but still could escape the drop to non-league with a good run.

Round 4

Scores:
(NLD1) Woodbrook FC 0–2 (SL) Stanmorn FC
(WA1) Napsmouth FC 0–1 (CL) Westwood Garden City FC
(CL) Havermilly FC 4–2 (NLD1) Vitarias Legion
(SL) Sporting Towerhaite 3–1 (CL) Millsea FC
(NLD1) Claychester FC 1–0 (CL) Abbots Lunsel FC
(NLD1) Johns Park FC 2–5 (SL) Hadford Hill FC
(SL) St Astons City FC 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC
(SL) Waldster FC 1–5 (CL) Gann FC

Round 4, and a chance for teams to get their ticket to the Quarter Finals, and the hope of lifting the trophy gets that ever bit closer. One match stunned the nation. Waldster hosted Gann, a district of the capital city itself. Nobody could blame Waldster for a bit of squad rotation, but the squad Glyn Hughes put out should’ve been good enough to win anyway. Instead it was total humiliation with Graham Griffiths, John Durkin and Andrew Travers putting Gann 0-3 up before the half hour. In the second half, Durkin got a second, and despite Franco Ferretti getting a goal for the hosts, Travers finished off the rout in injury time. 1-5 to Gann, the Challenge League side totally outclassing their Super League opponents. Woodbrook, also a Waldster based side, hoped to continue the magic, but nearby Stanmorn proved just too much for them to handle in the end. The dream run of non-league Napsmouth also came to an end, with Westwood Garden City scoring the only goal in a game that was closer than the three tier gap suggested it should be. An all Super League matchup saw Robert Totten and Anthony Hannigan earn Loxthorpe Rovers a quarter final place in St Astons City. Johns Park showed some good attacking play against Hadford Hill, but the Super League side and winners 2 years ago made them pay at the back, the 2-5 win for Hadford Hill sending them into the last 8. Sporting Towerhaite made relatively light work of Millsea, their only goal coming in injury time with the result already determined. Claychester leave themselves as the lowest ranked side still going, with a 1-0 upset over Abbots Lunsel giving the third tier side a berth in the quarter finals. Finally Havermilly had Vitarias Legion push them hard, but in the end the Challenge League side were the winners, the last goal coming on the break at the end.

by **Flavovespia** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:36 pm

Matchday 21

Review: Plenty of goals and plenty of key games at both ends of the table this Matchday. Binclestead Wood were down 0-2 with just 15 minutes to go at home to Hadford Hill, and although they grabbed a point in the final minutes thanks to the head of Alexander Clarkson, lose ground in the title race. Langmere Green Rovers were initially shaken by Wolfgang Wladmirić opening the scoring for Stanmorn, but recovered with 3 goals to take 3 points and step closer to the title. Loxthorpe Rovers also dropped points, only drawing 1-1 at Bavingtor, although maybe a point was lucky given the host had a penalty saved by the aptly named Lucky Diamond. Kings Lunsel vs Marthorpe City was always going to be a key match in the race for the IFCF places. Both teams lead, both teams played good attacking football, with Jonathan Feld scoring a 25 metre shot against his old side. However in the end, the 6 goals were shared evenly, and it’s a point apiece for them. Carston Green were set to take 3 massive points against South Maishop in the relegation battle, but in injury time, Robert Clayton volleyed in a cross from Antonio Esposito past Geoff Ashcroft to equalise, and swing the battle for safety back towards South Maishop. Clayton drew the ire of the FFA after throwing his shirts and boots into the crowd in celebration, and delaying the restart whilst he had to find a new shirt and boots from the bench. Apsbrooke’s 2 early goals were too much for Capton Club to recover from, and the hosts finally break their winless streak. A first half flurry saw Sporting Towerhaite go 3-0 up over Waldster. However 3 impressive goals from Waldster saw them stage an improbable comeback, and Lawrence Furrer did brilliantly to deny Michael Cole a winner in injury time. Finally, Batchingtonwood Rovers vs St Astons City saw little in the way of good attack, but the hosts will be somewhat happy with a point from this game, given how few of them they’ve had this season.

Lower League Roundup: Gann’s 2-1 win over Croxlich was the most significant result in the promotion battle in the Challenge League, keeping the hosts in 2nd. Westwood Garden City got a close 0-1 win at Guildwell Football, and Butterfield Rovers a comprehensive 2-6 win over Slaton. A draw between Boll Lake Mariners and Rumlington Rovers still leaves a lot to play for in the relegation race. Abbots Lunsel drew with Cartswood, finally moving off the bottom of the table. In the National League Division 1, a draw for Nailwood Mills now leaves them outside the Top 2, with Vitarias Legion now leaping into the automatic promotion places. Westwood’s 4-3 win over Johns Park, as well as being an entertaining game, leaves Westwood 14th and only goal difference away from safety. Into the National League Division 2, and wins were not forthcoming for almost all of the promotion contenders, Buchraston’s 4-1 loss at Camber Place a particular surprise. A win for Magic Roundabout means just 6 points now separate 8th to 16th, 9 teams still with a realistic risk of dropping into non-league for now.

Team of The Week:
GK: Lucky Diamond (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
LB: David Lyons (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CB: Daniel Lansdell (St Astons City FC)
CB: Archie Black (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC)
RB: Bradley Seymour (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC)
LM: Jonathan Feld (Kings Lunsel FC)
CM: Alexander Clarkson (Binclestead Wood FC)
CM: David Wassell (St Astons City FC)
RM: Robert Cooper (Hadford Hill FC)
CF: Joe Dargie (Sporting Towerhaite)
CF: Robert Clayton (South Maishop FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 18
2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 16
3. Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 14
=4. Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 13
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 13
=6. Nick Massey (Binclestead Wood FC) - 12
Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 12
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 12
Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) – 12
=10. Three Players - 11

Matchday 22

Review: Just as Langmere Green Rovers began to stretch out their lead, they were pulled back into a title battle. Ramon Martin may very well rue his penalty miss against St Astons City for a long time, as Matthew Cope went on to snatch a winner, leaving Langmere Green Rovers to suffer only their 2nd loss of the season. Binclestead Wood left it very late, but a dramatic winner for Stuart Smith saw them take 3 points at Stanmorn, and go just 2 behind Langmere Green Rovers in the title race. Loxthorpe Rovers were a bit wasteful, but still had enough to beat Batchingtonwood Rovers. They now lie 4 points off the top, and next Matchday have a big derby coming up, as they visit rivals Langmere Green Rovers. Hadford Hill lead at Kings Lunsel, and could’ve leapt into the IFCF places, but a leap and header by Mullow Dorboslawić gave the visitors a point. Marthorpe City ran riot in the second half, scoring 5 in a 3 goal victory over Sporting Towerhaite, Marthorpe City keeping their position in the league more solid. At the bottom Carston Green took a surprise win over Bavingtor, but couldn’t escape the bottom 3, as South Maishop won fairly comfortably at Capton Club. Bad news those results for the Outer Waldster rivals Stanmorn and Sporting Towerhaite, as it drags them closer to the relegation zone. Waldster had a terrible game, except for Nathan Crewe who pretty much saved them a point with several great saves, including from the spot.

Lower League Roundup: In a key battle at the top Westwood Garden City came from behind to beat Gann 3-2. They now have a 7 point margin to 3rd, and look good for an immediate return to the Super League. Butterfield Rovers profited in their 2-1 win, to go 2nd now. Hopford also sneak back into the Top 6, as they make a push for the playoffs. Abbots Lunsel’s win over Vale now leaves them within sight of safety. The battle at the top of the National League Division 1 is still close, with Langpool Capton now moving up into the automatic promotion spots. Plenty of sides now are creeping up towards 6th place. Meanwhile at the bottom, more and more teams are edging away to safety, leaving 5 or so left to try and avoid the drop. Many matches in the fourth tier ended in draws this Matchday. At the top, it’s looking like the Top 6 will be in a big battle to settle automatic promotion and playoff spots. One team who did win were Magic Roundabout, and now they’ve leapt to safety, finding form just when it really matters. Maltserbrack are the unlucky side now in the drop zone, they face an immediate return to non-league football.

Team of The Week:
GK: Nathan Crewe (Waldster FC)
LB: Kishan Rees (Binclestead Wood FC)
CB: James Sampson (Apsbrooke FC)
CB: Michael Gorton (Carston Green FC)
RB: Michael Luke (Carston Green FC)
LM: Ose Shunsho (Marthorpe City FC)
CM: Mullow Dorboslawić (Kings Lunsel FC)
CM: Stuart Smith (Binclestead Wood FC)
RM: Alan Holdsworth (Marthorpe City FC)
CF: Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC)
CF: Tarren Kidd (Carston Green FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 18
2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 16
=3. Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 14
Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 14
=5. Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 13
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) – 13
=7. Five Players - 12

Matchday 23

Review: The derby between Langmere Green Rovers and Loxthorpe Rovers was by far the biggest game of this matchday. Adrian Jones scored 2 good goals to put the hosts 2-0 up in the first half. Robert Totten got one back from a free-kick routine, before Konstantin Vyland made it 3-1, cutting in and shooting. Totten got a 2nd on the cusp of injury time, but Loxthorpe Rovers couldn’t find a third. A crucial win for Langmere Green Rovers in their bid for the title. The holders got further help, as Binclestead Wood lost 1-2. It took only 2 minutes for Nick Massey to score, but it only took a 2 minute spell later on for St Astons City to come from behind and take the lead. Binclestead Wood travel next matchday to Loxthorpe Rovers, knowing a loss drops them below their opponents. Another derby match saw Marthorpe City outclass Hadford Hill on their own turf, 1-3 not really reflecting how well the visitors did. Kings Lunsel made sure not to lose ground, with Max Koehler ending his scoreless streak with the winner over Stanmorn. Stanmorn have slid right into the relegation battle, and it looks like last legs for Ekta Hjorth in the dugout if results don’t improve. Robert Clayton again scored a crucial late goal for South Maishop, as they came from behind to take 3 points against Waldster. Clayton this time at least kept his celebration more within the boundaries, and also kept all clothing on. The visitors slide further away from the IFCF places and their 2 rivals, as late season form again begins to falter. Bavingtor’s 4-0 win over Capton Club was a dominant display, to describe Capton Club as “second best” is generous, it could’ve been 5 or more another day. Batchingtonwood Rovers and Carston Green are the worst scoring sides in the league, so their 0-0 wasn’t exactly a big shock. Frustration though for the visitors, a great opportunity not taken to get out of the bottom 3. Victor Cooke’s penalty gave Apsbrooke a win over Sporting Towerhaite, but it was not a good game to watch.

Lower League Roundup: Narrock Wood United returned to the playoff spots with their 4-2 win over Westwood Garden City, which crucially pegs the leaders back a bit. Butterfield Rovers and Gann took advantage with wins, but Croxlich fell to a 2-1 loss at Cartswood, a result key at both ends of the table. Slaton’s 1-2 win at Boll Lake Mariners is a boost to the visitors and a big loss for the hosts, with Abbots Lunsel also picking up a point at Henhaven Islanders. In the third tier, Nailwood Mills return to winning ways with a 6-2 thrashing of Oxwich Wood. It’s not quite enough to return to the top 2 though, as Whittlesbury Wanderers draw and Vitarias Legion win. 6th to 10th are separated by a single point, as the battle for the final playoff spots gets very close. Westwood and Johns Park both won, as they try and keep their survival chances up in what seems to be a 5 way battle to avoid the 3 relegation spots. Radstye Rangers and Boleland Wood Town won to move into automatic promotion spots in the fourth tier. There’s just 4 points from 1st to 6th though, so there’s much to play for at the top. Some daylight is beginning to open up at the bottom of the fourth tier, as newly promoted Henhaven Palace and Maltserbrack battle Hadford Hill based sides South Hadford United and Hadford Industrial United to stay in the league.

Team of The Week:
GK: Charles Richards (Apsbrooke FC)
LB: Steed Henry (Bavingtor FC)
CB: Robert Dixon (Apsbrooke FC)
CB: Trevor Jones (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC)
RB: Dean Alfred (Bavingtor FC)
LM: Konstantin Vyland (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: Benjamin Hicks (Bavingtor FC)
CM: William Edwards (Bavingtor FC)
RM: Ivan Lewis (St Astons City FC)
CF: Adrian Jones (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 18
2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 16
=3. Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 14
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 14
Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 14
=6. Nick Massey (Binclestead Wood FC) - 13
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 13
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 13
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) – 13
=10. Five Players – 12

Matchday 24

Review: The most hyped game going into this Matchday was Loxthorpe Rovers vs Binclestead Wood, and it more than delivered. It was 1-3 going into the last 15 minutes, before Anthony Hannigan scored twice to get his hat-trick for the game, and make it 3-3 before injury time. However Stuart Smith’s ball over the top was hit on the volley first time by Sean McClafferty, past Lucky Diamond to grab the 3 points for the visitors. They got great news elsewhere. In Carston Green, Langmere Green Rovers had work made more difficult by Alexander May receiving a red card for a bad tackle on Scott Gibson. Then, in the latter minutes, Tarren Kidd capitalised on a mistake by Muhad Ahmed, got the ball, held off Gerik Morlock and drilled the ball past Lawrence Henderson to give Carston Green a shock 3 points against the leaders. In the relegation race, it was “do or die” time for Ekta Hjorth and Stanmorn. And despite an early goal for Nick Bracken, they came back to win 2-1 against Hadford Hill, to stay out of the bottom 3. With Sporting Towerhaite and South Maishop holding each other to a goalless draw, both those sides are sucked into the relegation battle. Capton Club may be outsiders to stay up, but late on they capitalised on a Trevor Jones red card, with Mark Paddock securing a win against Batchingtonwood Rovers. The visitors could be relegated in the next matchday now. In the race for the IFCF places, St Astons City grabbed a key win over Kings Lunsel, displacing their opponents for 5th place. Marthorpe City missed the chance to capitalise on a loss for Loxthorpe Rovers, with Apsbrooke making use of their rare opportunities in attack to grab the game’s only goal. Bavingtor as well make their case for a late charge into the IFCF places, with a convincing win at Waldster. The hosts however, have just 7 points from 9 games, and question marks remain as to how long Glyn Hughes will stay at the club as manager now.

Lower League Roundup: Westwood Garden City stumble a bit again, as Cartswood visit and hold them to a draw. Fortunately for them, Butterfield Rovers and Gann played out an entertaining 3-3 draw. Croxlich gain ground on the teams above them, a win over Vale also keeps Croxlich from dropping down the order. Abbots Lunsel’s win over Millsea is a big one at the bottom end of the table, Abbots Lunsel now escape the relegation zone altogether, leaving the 3 newly promoted sides in it. In the National League Division 1, the draw between promotion hopefuls Redthwaite Rangers and Vitarias Legion is great news for Nailwood Mills, who win to go 2nd behind Whittlesbury Wanderers. Only Highhadford’s draw at Claychester is any points scored in the relegation race, with fewer and fewer games left to make a mark. Of the top 6 in the National League Division 2, only FC North Waldster could win, and they go top, but only goal difference separates 1st to 4th now. Maltserbrack and South Hadford United got draws, but still lie in the relegation zone to non-league. It’s looking more and more like a 4-way battle with one escapee.

Team of The Week:
GK: Liam Nicholls (South Maishop FC)
LB: Gerald Bishop (St Astons City FC)
CB: Andrew Bell (Carston Green FC)
CB: Charanjit Dhillon (South Maishop FC)
RB: Michael Luke (Carston Green FC)
LM: Andrew Thomas (Stanmorn FC)
CM: Alexander Clarkson (Binclestead Wood FC)
CM: James King (Stanmorn FC)
RM: Michael Marsden (Apsbrooke FC)
CF: Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CF: Gary Carr (Bavingtor FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 18
=2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 17
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 17
=4. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 14
Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 14
Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 14
=7. Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC) - 13
Nick Massey (Binclestead Wood FC) - 13
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 13
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) – 13

Matchday 25

Review: There were crucial games and results at both ends of the Super League. In Langmere Green Rovers, the hosts had the most possession, and all but one of the shots on target. However, a 39th minute free kick was taken direct by Alex Patient, and it found its way past the wall and in at the near post. Capton Club, with the one opportunity, stunned the hosts and grabbed a 0-1 win. Binclestead Wood also hosted a relegation contender, Carston Green. Not a vintage display from the hosts, but the 3-2 win sends them top with just 5 games to go, plus delight for Andrew Thompson as he scores his first ever Super League goal. There was a derby match, and St Astons City keep their IFCF hopes in good shape with a win at rivals Hadford Hill. Other IFCF challengers faltered however. Loxthorpe Rovers were second best as Kings Lunsel put four past them, Steven Hall a particular star for the hosts. Marthorpe City also had a big off day as well, as Stanmorn outclassed them everywhere and put 5 past them. 2 injury time goals for Marthorpe City did little to cover up a poor performance. Staying in the relegation battle, and Malcolm Golfin needed less than a minute to give South Maishop the lead over Apsbrooke, a goal that’d end up being the only one of the game. The international brigade got Bavingtor the win over Sporting Towerhaite, who now find themselves in the thick of the relegation battle. One team no longer in the battle is Batchingtonwood Rovers. Waldster’s win over them confirms their relegation mathematically, but truth be told it looked inevitable many matchdays ago.

Lower League Roundup: Westwood Garden City were held to a draw by playoff position side Vale. With Gann and Croxlich winning, the battle for the top 2 spots and automatic promotion gets ever closer. Narrock Wood United won a high-scoring 4-3 game against Butterfield Rovers, as they have an outside chance of moving further up the table. A thriller at the bottom saw 10 goals go in, as Rumlington Rovers won 4-6 at Cartswood to drop their opponents into the drop zone. At the top of the National League Division 1, a comeback win for Whittlesbury Wanderers against Nailwood Mills may well prove to be vital in the promotion race. Redthwaite Rangers begin to stutter as well and look at risk of losing a playoff spot at this race, with so many sides still in the picture. Johns Park and Oxwich got wins, as they both bid to avoid an immediate return to the fourth tier. In the National League Division 2, a local derby win for Bucharston and a win for FC North Waldster help them eke out a gap at the top. Sandenston Rovers pull themselves into the mix for a potential playoff spot, as more sides look to ease their way out of relegation danger.

Team of The Week:
GK: John Burnie (Capton Club)
LB: Donald Tungate (Capton Club)
CB: Charanjit Dhillon (South Maishop FC)
CB: Vigfús Bensson (Bavingtor FC)
RB: Richard Bowman (Capton Club)
LM: Andrew Thomas (Stanmorn FC)
CM: Alan Patient (Capton Club)
CM: Zdeslaw Markowić (Stanmorn FC)
RM: Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC)
CF: Wolfgang Wladmirić (Stanmorn FC)
CF: Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 20
=2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 18
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 18
4. Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 15
=5. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 14
Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 14
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 14
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 14
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) – 14
=10. Four Players - 13

25 game review

Super League: Binclestead Wood went into this season thinking an IFCF Challengers Cup place would be a job well done. Now, with 5 to play, they find themselves at the top and their destiny is in their hands. Even an IFCF Champions League spot would be a great achievement, but to lift the title would be one of the biggest shock titles for a while. Down to second are holders Langmere Green Rovers. It seemed so good with a 5 point margin after beating rivals Loxthorpe Rovers. 2 losses to teams in the relegation fight, and now Nick Cole must find a way to get his side above the one managed by his old assistant, Marcus McCormick. The only consolation is an IFCF Champions League spot looks likely.

3rd place is Loxthorpe Rovers. 3 losses in a row now mean that the title, or an IFCF Champions League spot looks unlikely, and they’ve been drawn into a fierce fight for the IFCF Challengers Cup. Marthorpe City have lost their last 2, and are another side who’s spot in the IFCF Challengers Cup is under threat now. St Astons City have 13 points in their last 5 games, and now need to keep that form up, to make sure of finishing at least 5th and securing a place in the IFCF Challengers Cup.

Kings Lunsel haven’t got the wins they’ve needed in a tough run, and are now outside of the IFCF places altogether, a huge disappointment and blow to the club if it stays that way. Their run-in is thankfully one of the easier ones on paper, but nothing can be taken for granted. Bavingtor’s faith in Vinh Ha has somewhat been rewarded as he’s taken then to potentially making it back to the IFCF Challengers Cup for another season. However they look on with envy as rivals Binclestead Wood lead the way, and are all but certain to finish above them. Waldster form since the halfway point has been a point per game, or “survival form” as it’s known by some. Hopes of an IFCF place have faded, and the frustration of another collapse after a good start grows, with Glyn Hughes and a few key players in the crosshairs. Apsbrooke in 9th place have been in good form recently, Hadford Hill in 10th place the opposite.

The battle to avoid the drop could be going down to the very end. South Maishop haven’t lost in 5 games now, and will hope they have enough to grab those points needed to stay up. Ekta Hjorth of Stanmorn was on the verge of the sack, but 2 wins leaves him safe for now, and Stanmorn a bit above the drop zone. Just 2 points in the last 5 leaves Sporting Towerhaite on the bubble, and it’s believed without a win in the next game over Batchingtonwood Rovers, Andrew Harris gets the sack. Carston Green are in better form, and in some ways are unlucky to still be 14th. They definitely have the chance to survive and avoid immediate relegation following promotion. Capton Club looked all but down recently, but 2 wins on a trot and the preseason favourites to go down still live to fight on. For Batchingtonwood Rovers, it’s all over, they’re in the Challenge League next season, and now they’re playing to earn back what little dignity they can.

Challenge League: Westwood Garden City lead, but haven’t quite found the edge to put space between them and the other promotion contenders. Gann, Croxlich and Butterfield Rovers all look to be in a fight to the very end to try and earn an automatic promotion spot to the Super League. The other playoff spots are occupied by Narrock Wood United and Vale, and both are fairly comfortably ahead of 7th placed Hopford.
With much of the midtable looking fairly safe, there’s now 5 teams in the fight to stay up. Abbots Lunsel, Rumlington Rovers and Cartswood all have 25 points, with Cartswood down in 14th on goal difference now. Boll Lake Mariners have a 4 point deficit to safety. Slaton, who are still without a draw, have a 7 point margin, effectively 8 with their goal difference to overhaul if they are to stay in the Challenge League.

National League Division 1: A win for Whittlesbury Wanderers over Nailwood Mills gives them a 4 point cushion as they bid for an immediate return to the Challenge League and the division title. A 3 way race between Nailwood Mills, Vitarias Legion and Langpool Capton for 2nd or maybe even 1st is the big battle at the top now. Redthwaite Rangers form has fallen off a bit, and they in 5th place are only 6 points ahead of 11th place, and thus 7 teams are in reasonable contention for the final 2 playoff spots. At the bottom, it’s going to be the 2 Oxwich sides, Johns Park, Westwood and Highhadford fighting it out for the 2 spots to survive in the National League Division 1.

National League Division 2: The race for the title and automatic promotion is going down to the wire. FC North Waldster and Buchraston, both as high as the second tier recently, have a 2 point cushion to the playoff spots. Radstye Rangers, fighting for a second consecutive promotion, and Boleland Wood Town could very well snatch automatic promotion though. Caffchin and Leabury have fallen back a little, and now have their playoff spots under attack from Sandeston Rovers. 6 consecutive wins takes Magic Roundabout from bottom to the top half. Any one of the teams from 8th to 12th could go down if they have poor form in the final 5 games. However for now, it looks like only one of Henhaven Palace, Maltserbrack, Hadford Industrial United or South Hadford United will avoid the journey to non-league football.

Flavovespia Gold Cup
Quarter Finals

Scores:
(NLD1) Claychester FC 1–3 (CL) Westwood Garden City FC
(SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 2–1 (CL) Havermilly FC
(SL) Stanmorn FC 0–0 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (0–1 AET)
(CL) Gann FC 5–3 (SL) Sporting Towerhaite

The quarter final stage, and anyone who can get through will have the final well within their sight. Claychester, the lowest ranked side left, hosted Challenge League high fliers Westwood Garden City. An early goal for the visitors for Devon Hamilton was cancelled out by Martin Haigh. However, a second for Devon Hamilton, this time from the spot, and a late goal on the counter by Leslie Heads saw the visitors avoid an upset, and progress to the semi finals. Only finalists once in the modern era in 9AU, Westwood Garden City are now one match away from the Flavovespia Gold Cup final.

Loxthorpe Rovers had a home time with second tier Havermilly visiting. Robert Totten opened early, the key for the favourites in any game. However against the run of play, Matthew Hirst fired in an equaliser for Havermilly. Loxthorpe Rovers were unfazed, and 6 minutes later restored the lead via Anthony Hannigan. The second saw no goals, Havermilly unable to get much of the ball or break down the Loxthorpe Rovers defence. Once again Loxthorpe Rovers advance to the semis.

Stanmorn vs Hadford Hill was the only clash between two Super League sides, or sides in the same division in the quarter finals. A tight, tense game saw no breakthrough after 90 minutes. However 5 minutes into extra time, and Robert Cooper shot through a crowded box and into the net. Stanmorn threw everything forwards towards the end for an equaliser and to send it to penalties, but Hadford Hill kept them out. Winners a few seasons ago, Hadford Hill are into the final four again.

Gann were the surprise side of Round 4, and they scored 5 again in the Quarter Final, against Super League Sporting Towerhaite. Just 12 minutes in, and Graham Griffiths and Andrew Travers had put Gann 2-0 up, as they controlled the first half. Less than 7 minutes of the second half had passed, and Andrew Travers and John Durkin piled even more misery on Sporting Towerhaite, making it 4-0. Goals for Edward Barkes and Alan Owens from the edge of the box meant with 15 minutes to go, Sporting Towerhaitee had a chance. But with 6 minutes left, John Durkin got Gann’s 5th to end hopes of a comeback, the injury time goal from Alan Owens a mere consolation. Gann have had a few cup runs in recent years, but the semi finals is still well beyond their expectactions going into the tournament.

by **Flavovespia** » Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:49 pm

Matchday 26

Review: Nick Cole’s return to Waldster was not what he or Langmere Green Rovers were hoping for. It was looking good at 1-2, until a second yellow card for David Lyons saw the visitors reduced to 10 men. With 7 minutes to go, Nick Cole saw his own son Michael put Waldster ahead from the spot with Valentine Richmond having equalised earlier. Ramon Martin fortunately grabbed a late equaliser with a typical poacher’s goal, but it was still 2 points dropped. Binclestead Wood were more than happy with that. Nick Massey and Ronald Ireland headed in from set pieces against Capton Club. Ernest Hilder pulled one back, before Sean McClafferty’s shot hit Gerald Staples and went in. The final minutes saw Manjot Kaur elbow Alexander Clarkson in an aerial duel, and it didn’t look all that accidental. Kaur was off, and it’s likely that’s his season done if further disciplinary action is taken. Anthony Hannigan, once a Hadford Hill player, came back to haunt them, scoring the only goal as Loxthorpe Rovers won 1-0. There were early goals in Marthorpe City, but it was an ex-Marthorpe City player Robert Clayton who got the last goal, an equaliser for South Maishop. A point each, but both could’ve done with three. Another clash of two sides at either end of the table saw Carston Green take on Kings. After a farcical few minutes of both sides turning a low cross into their own net, Timothy Davies scored his first of the season just before the break. No way through in the second half for Kings Lunsel, as Carston Green grabbed 3 points to move out of the relegation zone. St Astons City and Stanmorn both really needed a win, but Zdeslaw Markowić grabbed a winner in injury time. He then doubled up, with Stanmorn’s Nicholas Dobson in the box, there was nobody to stop Markowić taking the cleared corner down the other end of the pitch and in. One team who didn’t need a win was Batchingtonwood Rovers, who were already relegated. However the under pressure Sporting Towerhaite lost their bottle, and let Peter Hazell score from a defensive error. The loss sends Sporting Towerhaite into the bottom 3, and Andrew Harris is sent to the job centre. Apsbrooke vs Bavingtor was the other game, an early double for Victor Cooke gives the hosts a win, and puts Bavingtor further away from an IFCF place finish.

Manager Fired: Andrew Harris – Sporting Towerhaite. With just 4 games to go, Sporting Towerhaite are in the relegation zone, and will take a big gamble on a change in the dugout to try and save them. Reserves manager Stephen Morgan comes in as the new man in the dugout. His final four fixtures are Langmere Green Rovers (A), Binclestead Wood (H), Kings Lunsel FC (A) and Hadford Hill (H), not the easiest 4 games to try and weave a team out of the drop zone from.

Lower League Roundup: Westwood Garden City’s 4-1 win over Henhaven Islanders takes them ever closer to an immediate return to the Super League. Butterfield Rovers are the big winners in many ways, they put 4 past Cartswood without reply. Crucially, Croxlich were held to a draw by Millsea, and Gann lost 2-0 to Boll Lake Mariners. Narrock Wood United’s win over Slaton all but ensures they make at least the playoffs. With Rumlington Rovers and Abbots Lunsel winning over Vale and Hopford respectively, the relegation picture looks bleaker for those in the bottom 3, whilst the playoff picture remains unchanged.
There were plenty of draws in the third tier, but Whittlesbury Wanderers won, and now have a 6 point margin to 2nd and 3rd, with just 12 points left to play for. 6 points still separate 5th to 11th, and only 4 separates 12th to 16th.
FC North Waldster and Buchraston in the fourth tier have extended their gap to the playoffs to 5 points. Sandneston Rovers now ensure nobody currently in the playoffs can rest easy. A win for Henhaven Palace, and now there’s a 5 point deficit for any of the bottom 3 to overhaul to stay in the league.

Team of The Week:
GK: Geoff Ashcroft (Carston Green FC)
LB: Minotauro Meñica (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CB: Michael Gorton (Carston Green FC)
CB: Ronald Ireland (Binclestead Wood FC)
RB: David Anderson (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC)
LM: Sajad Hussain (St Astons City FC)
CM: Zdeslaw Markowić (St Astons City FC)
CM: Alan Holt (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
RM: Timothy Davies (Carston Green FC)
CF: Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC)
CF: Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 20
2. Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 19
3. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 18
4. Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 16
=5. Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 15
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 15
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 15
=8. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 14
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 14
Nick Massey (Binclestead Wood FC) - 14

Matchday 27

Review: Stephen Morgan had a big test in his first game for Sporting Towerhaite, away at Langmere Green Rovers, and unfortunately he failed. A Konstantin Vyland brace, and goals from Edward Lipinski and Ralph Brown saw them run out 4-0 winners. Leaders Binclestead Wood hosted Waldster. Sean McClafferty’s opener was quickly matched by Gregory Craigen at the other end. Valentine Richmond then saw a red card for a terrible challenge on Alexander Clarkson, the Waldster player now suspended for the last 3 games. Sean McClafferty could’ve won the game from the spot in the dying seconds, but Nathan Crewe got his hand to the penalty and parried it away. The striker was left devastated and practically in tears as Binclestead Wood had their lead cut to a point. St Astons City vs Marthorpe City, a battle for an IFCF place, was a very heated exchange. Too heated in fact, and Christopher Ace saw red again this season, pushing Ronald Maddox into the advertising boards and causing a quarrel to break out between players and coaching staff on both sides. Ace felt the Marthorpe City wing back had pulled him back unfairly and aggressively, but even so everyone overreacted. Terence Daley thought he had a winner with mere minutes left, only for a controversial injury time penalty to be awarded to St Astons City for a foul on Zdeslaw Markowić by Saltino Salazar, and it wasn’t overturned by video review. After the penalty was scored, something was said on the touchline, as managers Richard Crawford and Alistair Lough, plus others got in a confrontation. Both managers saw red, as the final minutes of the game were farcical. Loxthorpe Rovers couldn’t find a way through a stubborn Stanmorn defence, with one of their members Tylan Glovak opening the scoring. Andrew Thomas on the counter ensured 3 big points went to Stanmorn. Kings Lunsel were beneficiaries of other results, despite a spirited fightback by Capton Club, Kings Lunsel did enough for 3 points. Capton Club meanwhile, now need a miracle to stay up. It took just 3 minutes for Michael Morley to put Carston Green ahead at Hadford Hill, but the home side got 3 goals and 3 points in the end. Bavingtor and South Maishop both had reason for needing 3 points, but in the end, defences ruled the roost and both must settle for a point. Finally, even for a team with little to play for, Batchingtonwood Rovers performance was awful, as they conceded 5 at home to Apsbrooke.

Lower League Roundup: None of the top 4 could manage a win, as the battle for automatic promotion still lives on. In fact Narrock Wood United are now just 2 points off 2nd, and even Vale aren’t out of the running mathematically to go up automatically. Slaton, after 27 games, finally drew. Sadly for them, that confirms their immediate relegation back to the National League Division 1. Still a 3 point margin separating Abbots Lunsel in 13th to Cartswood in 14th.
In the National League Division 1, Vitarias Legion won 2-0 over Nailwood Mills, the home team leaping the away team into 2nd in the division. Whittlesbury Wanderers won 0-1 at Old Marthorpe, and need just 1 point to confirm an immediate return to the Challenge League. The fight for the playoff places still lives on. At the other end of the table, Oxwich won 1-0 in the intra-Oxwich match. Oxwich Wood now drop into the bottom 3, as Oxwich and Johns Park have a 2 point safety margin.
Buchraston won and got a favour from the other Buchraston side, Buchraston Heath who beat FC North Waldster. Only Caffchin of the playoff contenders won however. A battle at the bottom saw Maltserbrack win at South Hadford United, to give themselves a better chance of escaping relegation. Nobody is mathematically relegated yet, but it’s looking bleaker and bleaker for the 2 Hadford Hill based sides in the relegation zone.

Team of The Week:
GK: Liam Nicholls (South Maishop FC)
LB: Gordon Stacey (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CB: Tylan Glovak (Stanmorn FC)
CB: Joseph Judah (South Maishop FC)
RB: Stephen Moore (Stanmorn FC)
LM: Konstantin Vyland (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: Neil Ambrose (Apsbrooke FC)
CM: Charles Winward (Stanmorn FC)
RM: Robert Cooper (Hadford Hill FC)
CF: Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC)
CF: Kenneth Pile (Apsbrooke FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 21
=2. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 19
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 19
=4. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 16
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 16
Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 16
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 16
=8. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 15
Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 15
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 15

Matchday 28

Review: As games began to be played simultaneously across Flavovespia, the tension across the 8 Super League grounds was ever growing. None more so at Apsbrooke and Sporting Towerhaite. In Apsbrooke, one of the best defences in their league had their work made harder in the 60th minute, when Charles Richards punched the ball clear, only for the video referee to determine the ball was outside the box. No choice for the referee but to show red. But with 10 men and Andrew Bulman making his Super League debut, Apsbrooke prevented Langmere Green Rovers grabbing a winner. In Sporting Towerhaite, both sides needed 3 points, especially the hosts against leaders Binclestead Wood. Results elsewhere weren’t looking good for the home side, leading to a flurry of attacks and counter attacks late on. It may have finished 0-0, but it’s almost hard to believe given how end to end it was. One point remains the gap at the top, as Binclestead Wood (vs Apsbrooke) and Langmere Green Rovers (vs South Maishop) have their final home games coming up, the latter their last ever home game in South Road. At the bottom end of the table, Capton Club hosted Hadford Hill knowing nothing but a win keeps survival possible. 0-2 down, they fought back to 2-2 by half-time. However, there was no second half winner for either side, and Capton Club have relegation back to the Challenge League after one season confirmed. Carston Green hosted Stanmorn, a win for either side potentially a massive boost in staying up. It was a thrilling game, but Tarren Kidd was man of the match, as he got 2 goals to help Carston Green to a 3-2 victory over Stanmorn. Stanmorn need a win in their last 2 to be safe, but one more loss from rivals Sporting Towerhaite also saves Stanmorn. South Maishop knew a win and other results going their way would make them safe. They ran rampant over a poor Batchingtonwood Rovers side, Robert Clayton bagging a hat-trick, and at the full time whistle it was 4-0 and South Maishop, with 33 points were in the Super League for 33AU. With Binclestead Wood in the IFCF Champions League and Langmere Green Rovers just appoint away, the IFCF Challengers Cup race was the big focus for the sides outside the title race. Loxthorpe Rovers vs St Astons City was a hard fought match (thankfully the visitors were cleaner than their last game), but Anthony Hannigan scored a crucial goal with little time left, before Gideon Amos finished off the win on the counter late on, making it 3-1. Marthorpe City were poised to gain heavily, 2-0 up at the break thanks to Ose Shunsho and Doron Aldra. However Mark Paul for Bavingtor ran a one man show in the second half, a hat-trick securing a comeback win as Bavingtor keep their IFCF place hopes alive. Kings Lunsel were tied 2-2 at Waldster, when in the final minutes Steven Hurricane looked to have played a great through ball to Steven Hall. Jimmy Straker, already on a yellow, practically rugby tackled the Flavovespian captain to the floor, and was shown a red card. Arguably 2 points saved however, as the free kick was wasted and Kings Lunsel couldn’t muster one more good attack.

Lower League Roundup: Westwood Garden City got a 2-0 win over Abbots Lunsel, leaving them a win away from a return to the Super League. In the race for 2nd, Butterfield Rovers dropped 2 big points at home to Henhaven Islanders. With a 0-1 win for Gann at Havermilly, and a 2-0 win for Croxlich over Hopford, Gann and Croxlich (separated by 3 on goal difference) have a 2 point margin to Butterfield Rovers. Narrock Wood United drew with Guildwell Football, leaving automatic promotion very unlikely. Boll Lake Mariners vs Cartswood was a crucial game at the bottom, and a 2-2 draw leaves both still in the relegation zone. Rumlington Rovers secure their safety with a win over Millsea.
Into the National League Division 1, and Whittlesbury Wanderers won 3-0 over Vitarias Legion, to confirm both their immediate return to the Challenge League, and the division title. Nailwood Mills were beneficiaries of that result, a 3-1 win over Oxwich moving them back to 2nd. Redthwaite Rangers further a grip on the playoffs with a 4-2 win over fellow playoff spot side Langpool Capton. North Mayshop move to 6th with a 1-4 victory in Woodbrook, leaping them in the process, but the race for the playoffs is not all over yet. None of the relegation battlers won so a draw for Johns Park, Oxwich Wood and Highhadford (the latter 2 against each other) make a small improvement against the teams around them.
Into the fourth tier, and Radstye Rangers won 2-3 at Buchraston, keeping the visitors hopes of automatic promotion alive. FC North Waldster won 2-1 at South Hadford United. The home team go top, but the away side are now relegated back to non-league football, after a 2 season stint in the fourth tier. Leabury hammered Hadford Industrial United 7-0, doing wonders for Leabury’s goal difference, and dealing a big blow to the survival hopes of Hadford Industrial United. Sandneston Rovers have now snuck into the playoffs. Maltsterbrack drew with Magic Roundabout, the home side now just 2 points from safety.

Team of The Week:
GK: Lawrence Furrer (Sporting Towerhaite)
LB: Kishan Rees (Binclestead Wood FC)
CB: Benjamin Potter (Apsbrooke FC)
CB: Jose Blanco (Sporting Towerhaite)
RB: Andrew Dance (Sporting Towerhaite)
LM: Mark Page (South Maishop FC)
CM: Alan Holt (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CM: Jakub Woloszyn (Apsbrooke FC)
RM: Gideon Amos (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CF: Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC)
CF: Robert Clayton (South Maishop FC)

Golden Boot:
=1. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 21
Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 21
3. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 19
=4. Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 17
Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 17
=6. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 16
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 16
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 16
Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC) – 16
=10. Two Players – 15

Matchday 29

Review:
The penultimate Matchday, and so much to play for many sides, here’s the minute by minute coverage of the 8 games

Binclestead Wood FC vs Apsbrooke FC – Binclestead Wood have a one point lead going into this Matchday. If they win and if Langmere Green Rovers lose, they are champions. A win, and they’ll definitely be top going into the final Matchday. Apsbrooke meanwhile play for a slim chance of making the IFCF Challengers Cup

Langmere Green Rovers FC vs South Maishop FC – The final ever home game at South Road. Langmere Green Rovers obviously can’t win the title here, but not losing keeps them alive. If they better the result of Binclestead Wood, they go top with one left to play. South Maishop are playing for pride, and the hope of claiming a good result at the defending champions.

Loxthorpe Rovers FC vs Marthorpe City FC – Loxthorpe Rovers need rivals Langmere Green Rovers to collapse if they are to snatch their IFCF Champions League spot. A minimum of 3rd is guaranteed with a win for Loxthorpe Rovers. Marthorpe City need points to ensure they have the best chance they can have of making the IFCF Challengers Cup, in this clash of 3rd vs 5th

St Astons City FC vs Carston Green FC – St Astons have the poorest goal difference of the top half, they’ll need a win to give themselves the best chance of IFCF Challengers Cup Qualification. They could do it today if they win and other results go their way. For Carston Green, a win guarantees safety, so too does a Sporting Towerhaite loss.

Kings Lunsel FC vs Sporting Towerhaite – Currently looking outside the IFCF spots, Kings Lunsel need to win, and preferably win big to try and haul themselves back into the Top 5. Help elsewhere by other results would be more than welcome. For Sporting Towerhaite it is simple. Lose, and they’re down. Draw, and they’ll have little chance of survival. A win could keep them in the fight, if Carston Green or their rivals Stanmorn don’t win.

Batchingtonwood Rovers FC vs Bavingtor FC – Bavingtor are the big focus here, 3 points off of the IFCF Challengers Cup, but with good goal difference, a win here and teams above them not winning gives them a chance of making the IFCF Challengers Cup. For Batchingtonwood Rovers, they’re bottom, and they just want to not embarrass themselves in the final home Super League game, at least for one year.

Stanmorn FC vs Capton Club – For Stanmorn, it’s simple. Win and survive, or survive today if rivals Sporting Towerhaite lose. Capton Club are down, guaranteed 15th (at least not the wooden spoon they were predicted), but will still give it a go anyway.

Hadford Hill FC vs Waldster FC – It’s ironic that a match on paper that was once one of the most important fixtures of any year, is a mere sideshow this Matchday. A Big 3 derby match, but neither of these sides have relegation or international competition via the league to play for. But a win guarantees Waldster finish above Hadford Hill, with 1 point between them for now. And there’s no club (except maybe St Astons City) these two sides want to beat more each season.

0 minutes 8 games kick off, what will the table look like after the next few hours?

3 minutes GOAL: Joe Dargie (Kings Lunsel FC 0 – 1 Sporting Towerhaite) A first goal, and it’s relegation threatened Sporting Towerhaite not hanging around. Timothy Lord with the cross in, Tony Gardner gets a faint flick to try and clear the danger, but Joe Dargie gets ahead of Martyn Schelzer to smash in the rebound. Game well and truly on here.

5 minutes GOAL: Tarren Kidd (St Astons City FC 0 - 1 Carston Green FC) Oh a bit of a shock at both ends. First attack for Carston Green, Tarren Kidd takes it on, holds off the defence with a turn of pace, and drills a shot in low past Jon Holmes.

6 minutes GOAL: Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC 1 – 0 South Maishop FC) A big goal at the top of the table! Ralph Brown gets into a good position down the right-hand side, his shot is blocked by Liam Nicholls, but Martin reaches the rebound first and turns it in. Langmere Green Rovers go top for now.

15 minutes GOAL: Peter Canavan (OG) (St Astons City FC 0 - 2 Carston Green FC) It’s not getting any better for St Astons City. John Mason sends a ball towards the far post, Canavan tries to hoof it out for a corner, but it smashes into the crossbar and over the line. Carston Green well on the way to staying in the Super League

16 minutes RED CARD:Sachin Gupta (Binclestead Wood FC) A massive decision at Binclestead Wood! Sachin Gupta’s studs are up as he challenges Jason Hammonds for the ball, and although he gets the ball, he catches the shin of Hammonds. It goes to video replay, but the red card stands. Binclestead Wood need to find a way through with 10 men.

16 minutes GOAL: Gary Carr (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC 0 – 1 Bavingtor FC) A simple goal in the end, good passing play opened up the space, and Gary Carr had almost a tap in. Bavingtor will be happy with that, as they try and make the Top 5.

20 minutes RED CARD: Gavin King (Hadford Hill FC) Well this isn’t a controversial decision. In an attempt to stop a quick counter, Gavin King goes flying feet off the ground into Valentine Richmond, leaving the Waldster midfielder in some main. An obvious red card, with an inevitable gathering of players having a bit of handbags over the incident.

31 minutes GOAL: Kenneth Pile (Binclestead Wood FC 0 – 1 Apsbrooke FC) Apsbrooke make their man advantage count. Ambrose with a pass into the box, and Pile gets in ahead of James Thomson. One touch, and he curls it in across goal and beyond George Stevens. A massive result if it holds at the top of the table.

35 minutes GOAL: Brian Buttery (Hadford Hill FC 0 – 1 Waldster FC) A man advantage paying off for Waldster, from a free kick Michael Cole has his shot blocked. Hadford Hill can’t clear their lines, and Brian Buttery fires a low shot through the crowded box and in. No major implication at the top or bottom of the table, but Waldster certainly want that after the earlier dirty foul.

39 minutes GOAL: Sajad Hussain (St Astons City FC 1 -2 Carston Green FC) Maybe a way back into this for St Astons City. Hussain came down the wing, and his near post truth be told, should’ve been kept out by Geoff Ashcroft, but the keeper can only get a slight touch as it goes in.

41 minutes PENALTY to Loxthorpe Rovers FC Anthony Hannigan in the box, dummies Mark James and tries to cut by him. Mark James takes him out with a trailing leg. Hannigan was looking for the contact a bit, but James made the error of gifting contact to him. Hannigan picks himself up to try and add to his goal tally.

42 minutes GOAL: Anthony Hannigan (P) (Loxthorpe Rovers FC 1 – 0 Marthorpe City FC) And Hannigan does add to his goal tally. The penalty wasn’t far from the centre, but with Ike Barnes committed to diving to the other side, it goes in. Marthorpe City lucky plenty of others around them are currently losing.

Half Time Well at the top, it’s all change, with Langmere Green Rovers ahead by two. St Astons City, Marthorpe City and Kings Lunsel are all losing, which is great news for Bavingtor and Apsbrooke, as the IFCF Challengers Cup race lives on. Sporting Towerhaite winning keeps the relegation race alive, as it stands the Outer Waldster rivals will be in a relegation battle on the final matchday.

55 minutes GOAL: Adrian Jones (Langmere Green Rovers FC 2 – 0 South Maishop FC) A second for the defending champions. From a free kick, South Maishop showed less marking than a lazy school teacher. Adrian Jones ended up totally unmarked to fire in a ball sent back towards the far post by Norue Gomóspar.

56 minutes GOAL: Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC 2 – 2 Carston Green FC) This is a big change at both ends of the table. A 2 v 2 situation saw Zdeslaw Markowić advance upon the goal. He squared it back to Matthew Cope, who fired home. The game is well and truly back on here!

62 minutes PENALTY to Kings Lunsel FC Steven Hall fires it for Morten Christensen to run in on, he gets in just ahead of Gary Hays, and the defender sends him tumbling. Steven Hall now has the chance to get the equaliser.

63 minutes GOAL: Robert Totten (Loxthorpe Rovers FC 2 – 0 Marthorpe City FC) Before the penalty at Sporting Towerhaite, a second goal to mention here. A beauty of a long range shot by Robert Totten, first time as the ball comes to him, it flew with pace and curve that Ike Barnes couldn’t stop.

63 minutes MISSED PENALTY: Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC 0 – 1 Sporting Towerhaite) The Flavovespia captain misses! He hits it hard to the right, but it smashes into the post and rebounds out. Robert Rosen gets there first to hoof it to touch. A big disappointment for the hosts.

64 minutes GOAL: Wolfgang Wladmirić (Stanmorn FC 1 – 0 Capton Club) Wolfgang Wladmirić may have got the goal to keep his side in the Super League. Quick passing saw Andrew Mason have a shot, that was parried away by John Burnie. Wladmirić got enough on the ball to steer the rebound into the corner, not a powerful shot but beyond the reach of Burnie.

66 minutes PENALTY to Apsbrooke More drama at Binclestead Wood involving decisions. A long range effort by Michael Marsden seemed to have gone out for a corner. But the referee was called to a video review, for a potential arm up by Ronald Ireland as he blocked it. After a review, it was given as a penalty. Fury amongst the home fans and players, who can’t believe it.

68 minutes GOAL: Victor Cooke (P) (Binclestead Wood FC 0 – 2 Apsbrooke FC) Victor Cooke goes for power, and it flies straight in, George Stevens going the right way, but not able to get anything on it to keep it out, as it flashed past his fingertips. The title now seems ever further away from Binclestead Wood, Apsbrooke meanwhile keeping their IFCF dreams well and truly alive.

74 minutes RED CARD: Stephen Moore (Stanmorn FC) Bad news for Stanmorn. One goal up, but Thomas Burrows get goalside of Stephen Moore chasing a long ball forward. Moore clips the heels of Burrows and sends him tumbling. No malice intended, but it was denial of goalscoring opportunity and a straight red. Boos ring out for Burrows, a former Vale and Waldster player, 2 clubs Stanmorn have varying levels of acrimony towards.

76 minutes RED CARD: Daniel Lansdell (St Astons City FC) It’s a second yellow for Daniel Lansdell, this time he brings down Tarren Kidd with a late attempt to get the ball. The St Astons defender is off and with it 2-2, that could make such a difference here in Saints Park.

76 minutes GOAL: Siddharth Bhandari (Stanmorn FC 1 – 1 Capton Club) Moore’s red card lead to a free kick in a dangerous spot. A clever routine, Alan Patient lines up to whip it in towards the far post. Instead he plays a ball parallel to the edge of the box to Siddharth Bhandari, who shoots into the bottom corner with most of the players, goalkeeper Nicholas Dobson included, out of position to stop that shot.

77 minutes PENALTY to Kings Lunsel FC A second penalty for Kings Lunsel FC. Jonathan Feld fires the cross in, and it strikes the outstretched arm of Andrew Dance. Dance pleads his innocence that it was in a natural position, but the referee is unmoved, despite the cries of the crowd. Steven Hall is given the ball again to equalise.

79 minutes MISSED PENALTY: Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC 0 – 1 Sporting Towerhaite) Hall misses again! He goes the same way, this time it’s curling inside the post, but Furrer has somehow kept it out. He falls on the rebound as well, just before Hall can get it, getting a crunching challenge from the Flavovespia captain in the process.

81 minutes GOAL: Zdeslaw Markowić (St Astons City FC 3 – 2 Carston Green FC) Comeback completed for St Astons City! It doesn’t matter they’re down to 10 men, they’ve got the lead back. Zdeslaw Markowić had a speculative shot from outside the box, and Geoff Ashcroft let it go in under his body. With Sporting Towerhaite leading, that’s a big goal to concede in the relegation battle for Carston Green. Can they claw back a point?

82 minutes GOAL: David J Mercer (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC 1 – 1 Bavingtor FC) A bit of a surprise this. Batchingtonwood Rovers have been good in defence since conceding, but not so good in attack. David Mercer’s cross is overhit, but Nicholas Knox keeps it in and fires the ball back into the box. At the far post Mercer is still there. His volley isn’t cleanly hit, but it bounces down and up, beating David Meehan and going in just under the crossbar. Bad news for Bavingtor, who have given up 2 valuable points unless they can find a winner.

86 minutes GOAL: Jonathan Goldstone (St Astons City FC 3 - 3 Carston Green FC) What an unbelievable time to score a first ever Super League goal! It’s a mass of players in the box for a corner. Robert Barraclough sends it in, there’s several deflection, but Goldstone gets a touch to knock it away from the St Astons City players, and just stretches to shoot over the line at close range. The atmosphere has totally changed in the stadium now, home fans frustrated they couldn’t hold the lead, away fans suddenly buoyed by that goal.

87 minutes GOAL: Herman Kloscher (Stanmorn FC 2 – 1 Capton Club) Herman Kloscher fires Stanmorn minutes from safety. Wolfgang Wladmirić with a weighted pass to the back post saw Herman Kloscher get ahead of Donald Tungate to head it at goal. John Burnie saw it flash over his shoulder and into the net. Jubliation in Stanley Lane, 10 men Stanmorn had retaken the lead, and were so close to survival.

91 minutes GOAL: Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC 3 – 0 South Maishop FC) Ramon Martin adds the cherry to the top of the cake. Tired legs out there, but not for him as he was quickest to Anpele Zork’s through ball. Liam Nicholls could do nothing really to stop Martin scoring, as the win is wrapped out.

91 minutes GOAL: John Mason (St Astons City FC 3 - 3 Carston Green FC) Carston Green now complete their comeback! With another attack forward, Carston Green pile numbers forward. John Mason gets the first opportunity to shoot, and with pinpoint precision fires into the corner. He’s mobbed by his teammates, including those who’ve run down the touchline to celebrate! St Astons City fans here in Saints Park are very frustrated, but the sea of green in the away hand is absolutely jubilant. Survival is guaranteed if they hold on.

FULL TIME: Loxthorpe Rovers FC 2–0 Marthorpe City FC A goal in each half did the job for Loxthorpe Rovers. 3rd place will be wrapped up in a few moments time. Not quite the title challenge they dreamed of, but still a solid season with one game left. Marthorpe City will have an anxious final day, and anxious moments now with St Astons City, Kings Lunsel and Bavingtor still playing.

FULL TIME: Hadford Hill FC 0–1 Waldster FC The oxymoron of a “forgotten derby” comes to end. Truth be told it wasn’t a classic, Gavin King’s terrible tackle the main moment of the game. Waldster could’ve done more with a man advantage, but will obviously be happy with a win and finishing above one of their rivals. Hadford Hill finish 10th, with nothing left to play for now. A shame after looking like IFCF place challengers, but still a decent return to the Super League.

FULL TIME: Kings Lunsel FC 0–1 Sporting Towerhaite Well this could be the unhappiest place in the Super League now. Kings Lunsel blow a chance to go into the IFCF places ahead of the final Matchday. Steven Hall, so often the star, may have taken him and his club out of IFCF competition. But for Sporting Towerhaite, it’s even worse. They did what they needed to, a very great defensive display. 2 late winners elsewhere though, and unless Caton Club or St Astons City score in the final minute or two of injury time, they’re relegated after a decade in the top flight.

FULL TIME: Stanmorn FC 2–1 Capton Club Stanmorn are safe! Despite one late push forward by Capton Club, there was no clear cut chance or shot on target for the visitors. It’s been a tough season for Ekta Hjorth, who feared for his job multiple times, but in the end, Stanmorn avoid a last day bid for survival, something they didn’t do last year. Capton Club had nothing to play for, but losign with a man advantage still stings.

FULL TIME: St Astons City FC 3–4 Carston Green FC Carston Green have survived, and the players run over to the away fans to celebrate. St Astons City blow a chance to guarantee IFCF Challengers Cup qualification and must do it on the final day now. Elsewhere, it’s a bitter end for Sporting Towerhaite, as their relegation to the Challenge League is confirmed. The relegation battle is over.

FULL TIME: Langmere Green Rovers FC 3–0 South Maishop FC A convincing win, the type of win that champions are made of some may say. Langmere Green Rovers end their time at South Road with a win. Emotions are high, but this stadium sees a positive end. Some cheeky fans seem to want to take anything they can home with them, even with seats and other memorabilia available for fans to collect and purchase anyway.

FULL TIME: Batchingtonwood Rovers FC 1–1 Bavingtor FC Bavingtor will definitely see this as 2 points dropped. They were under control, but couldn’t extend their lead. It cost them, as Batchingtonwood Rovers snatched an unlikely equaliser with their attack until then struggling. A point for Batchingtonwood Rovers in their final home Super League game, moves them onto 11 points this season and the players do a lap of “honour” as some fans stay to applaud them.

96 minutes RED CARD:Kishan Rees (Binclestead Wood FC) The last game still going, it’s been getting uglier and uglier and a flashpoint has been reached. Michael Marsden takes the ball into the corner, Kishan Rees tries to win it back, and ends up repeatedly kicking the ankle of Marsden, which doesn’t go unnoticed. The whistle goes, black and yellow shirts come running in, as everyone decides to have their say. Rees gets a second yellow and a red, more players get booked, with the tally now 9 for Binclestead Wood (with 2 red cards), and 5 for Apsbrooke. Binclestead Wood have lost their lead in the table, and lost control on the pitch.

97 minutes RED CARD: Stuart Smith (Binclestead Wood FC) Oh and another red card! What Stuart Smith said to the referee probably can’t be typed here, but in a matter of seconds the ref shows a second yellow and pulls out the red card. More confrontation to the referee from the Binclestead Wood players following that. The referee holds both cards in his hands and it’s clear if they don’t back off, even more players will be shown cards. That’s now 3 players out for the final game with red cards, bad news for the hosts on a terrible day for them.

FULL TIME: Binclestead Wood FC 0–2 Apsbrooke FC Why another 90 seconds was played is beyond anyone’s understanding. Victor Cooke nearly heads in a third but George Stevens saves it. No real chance of a late attack, given Binclestead Wood had 8 on the pitch. Binclestead Wood have suffered a terrible blow in their hopes to become champions. Given the goal difference at play, not only do they need to win, Langmere Green Rovers have to lose. And the team Langmere Green Rovers play? Binclestead Wood’s fierce rivals Bavingtor. Apsbrooke have every reason to celebrate, results elsewhere means they could make it into the IFCF Challengers Cup.

Lower League Roundup: One win was all Westwood Garden City needed to go up. They were 7 minutes from that win, until Hopford hit twice to make it 3-2. But it didn’t matter, as both Butterfield Rovers and Gann lost, and that was enough to send Westwood Garden City back to the Super League. Croxlich were as cool as fresh ice cream, beating Havermilly 2-0 to exploit the failings of others around them to go 2nd with a 3 point gap. A draw sends them up, but they have to travel to Westwood Garden City to get it. The Challenge League title is still up for grabs, Croxlich need to win by 3 for that. It was Narrock Wood United who beat Gann, an they’ve moved up to 4th. In the relegation battle, Cartswood scored in the 94th minute to grab a 4-3 victory over Guildwell Football. With Abbots Lunsel losing 0-4 at home to Rumlington Rovers, Cartswood now lie in safety going into the final Matchday. Boll Lake Mariners lost 1-0 to Vale, and thus make an immediate return to the third tier.

National League Division 1, and in a big game at both ends of the table, Highhadford grabbed a 3-2 victory over Nailwood Mills. Vitarias Legion took full advantage, and with a 1-0 win over Old Marthorpe, need one point at Johns Park to win promotion to the second tier. Redthwaite Rangers and Langpool Capton also lock up playoff places with their results. 6th place will go to either Woodbrook or North Mayshop. In the relegation race, Oxwich got a great 5-2 win over the division champions Whittlesbury Wanderers. Johns Park also won, 2-3 at Claychester as their chances of staying up are now very high. Westwood won 2-1 over Oxwich Wood, but neither side had reason to be happy, both are relegated.

National League Division 2, and with a win in Saltearth, Buchraston after 2 consecutive relegations at least get automatic promotion back to the third tier. Both FC North Waldster and Radstye Rangers were held to draws, leaving FC North Waldster 2 points clear in the fight for automatic promotion. They play each other, a win for Radstye Rangers ends them up otherwise FC North Waldster go up. Sandneston Rovers, Caffchin, Leabury and Boleland Wood Town will all be in play for the playoffs on the last day, with one of those sides missing out. Hadford Industrial United lost to Henhaven Palace, and that guarantees they join South Hadford United in non-league next season. In the battle to survive, Maltserbrack vs Saltearth will be key, if either side wins, they survive. Saltearth also survive with a draw. Henhaven Beachside stay up with a win against already relegated South Hadford United, a draw and any tiebreakers could come into play.

Team of The Week:
GK: Lawrence Furrer (Sporting Towerhaite)
LB: David Mercer (Batchingtonwood Rovers FC)
CB: Ian Cohen (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CB: Gary Hays (Sporting Towerhaite FC)
RB: Norue Gomóspar (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
LM: Peter Hickman (Apsbrooke FC)
CM: Jonathan Goldstone (Carston Green FC)
CM: John Mason (Carston Green FC)
RM: Herman Kloscher (Stanmorn FC)
CF: Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Wolfgang Wladmirić (Stanmorn FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 22
2. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 21
3. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 19
4. Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 18
=5. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 17
Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 17
Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 17
=8. Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC) - 16
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 16
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 16

by **Flavovespia** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 1:32 pm

Matchday 30

Review:

Bavingtor FC vs Langmere Green Rovers FC – Langmere Green Rovers wore grey to the title last season, and they’re in grey for the finale again. If they win, they’re champions for a fourth time in a row. A draw will almost certainly do it as well. Lose, and they’ll have to hope Binclestead Wood don’t win. Bavingtor will do their rivals a massive favour with a win. They won’t be thinking about that though, they need a win to have any chance of an IFCF Challengers Cup spot and even then other results must go their way.

South Maishop FC vs Binclestead Wood FC It’s simple for Binclestead Wood, they must win. Maybe for the first time ever, Binclestead Wood fans must also cheer on rivals Bavingtor, as they must win against Langmere Green Rovers. South Maishop could move up to 11th with a win, but other than that, there’s little to play for.

Capton Club vs St Astons City FC St Astons City must win to make the IFCF Challengers Cup on their own terms, without help from others. Capton Club are returning to the Challenge League next season, their fans are here to see one last Super League game for now.

Marthorpe City FC vs Batchingtonwood Rovers FC Marthorpe City aren’t guaranteed an IFCF Challengers Cup spot even with a win, they only lead Kings Lunsel on goals scored. Winning and St Astons City not winning is also one of the other ways to guarantee international football. Playing Batchingtonwood Rovers means they have a better chance in the goal difference department, but remember, Batchingtonwood Rovers won the reverse fixture. Only 11 points all season for the side who have the wooden spoon, they’ll hope to at least end a torrid season on a high note.

Apsbrooke FC vs Kings Lunsel FC Kings Lunsel need to win, and win by more than Marthorpe City or hope St Astons City drop points to guarantee international competition. Apsbrooke are still in with a shout as well, but they must win, and rely on 3 of St Astons City, Marthorpe City, Kings Lunsel and Bavingtor to not win.

Carston Green FC vs Loxthorpe Rovers FC One of 3 games with no major implications at stake. Loxthorpe Rovers are 3rd, and Carston Greenanywhere from 11th to 13th after securing survival last Matchday.

Sporting Towerhaite vs Hadford Hill FC After a decade, this is the 300th and last Super League game for Sporting Towerhaite. They’ll be hopeful of a quick return, but the club make a return to the Challenge League, this being the 7th time in the modern era they’ve been relegated from the top flight. Hadford Hill are guaranteed 10th, a fair way off the IFCF places fight they were in, but they’ve consolidated a solid return to the Super League.

Waldster FC vs Stanmorn FC Both these sides probably expected more out of this season. Waldster have a chance at least of making it to the top half, Stanmorn are in the 11th-13th battle with survival secured last week. Still, Stanmorn will see this as a chance for a bit of local pride if they beat their bigger neighbours.

0 minutes Kick off around Flavovespia, who’ll be happy and who’ll be sad after the final Matchday of football?

9 minutes GOAL: David Thomas (OG) (Sporting Towerhaite 1 – 0 Hadford Hill FC) First goal comes in one of the less important games. David Thomas can only head a Sporting Towerhaite corner into his own net, to give the hosts an early lead.

17 minutes PENALTY to Hadford Hill FC A careless penalty to give away. Michael Wickham, against his former club, darts into the box and Paul Fay shows inexperience, going to ground and taking out the man and not the ball. An opportunity to equalise for Hadford Hill.

18 minutes MISSED PENALTY: Nick Bracken (Sporting Towerhaite 1 – 0 Hadford Hill FC) Lawrence Furrer gueses right, and saves a penalty for a second Matchday in a row. He may very well be sold, but he’s still giving it his all for Sporting Towerhaite.

19 minutes GOAL: Zdeslaw Markowić (Capton Club 0 – 1 St Astons City FC) It’s poor defending that gifts St Astons City FC the goal. Matthew Cope is closed down, but by far too many. The run of Zdeslaw Markowić is untracked, and he has nobody to stop him firing home. St Astons City with an IFCF Challengers Cup spot in their grasp.

20 minutes GOAL: Geoffrey Ritson (OG) (Capton Club 0 – 2 St Astons City FC) From poor defending to preposterous defending. From the kickoff, Capton Club play back to defence. Dan Campbell then puts far too much weight on his pass to Geoffrey Ritson. The goalkeeper can’t control it, and deflects it into his own net. St Astons City score a second without even touching the ball.

27 minutes GOAL: Adrian Jones (Bavingtor FC 0 – 1 Langmere Green Rovers FC) Is this the title winning goal? Never easy to score against Bavingtor, but Konstantin Vyland’s drilled cross was perfectly weighted, Adrian Jones was running in to the far post, and got in ahead of Ben Blyth to nudge it past David Meehan. Bad news for Bavingtor, for Langmere Green Rovers a big step to the title.

27 minutes GOAL: Ronald Ireland (South Maishop FC 0 – 1 Binclestead Wood FC) Both title challengers score within seconds of each other. The set piece is sent in by Alexander Clarkson, and Ronald Ireland is the first to meet it with his head, sending it down and into the net. Binclestead Wood have the lead they need, but so do Langmere Green Rovers.

33 minutes GOAL: Nick Bracken (Sporting Towerhaite 1 – 1 Hadford Hill FC) Making amends for a missed penalty, Nick Bracken equalises. It was a ball into the box from Reg Cupit that Sporting Towerhaite couldn’t clear, and it fell to Nick Bracken for quite a simple goal.

36 minutes GOAL: Joe Dargie (Sporting Towerhaite 2 – 1 Hadford Hill FC) Joe Dargie may be very likely to leave, but he’s still putting up the goals for his side. A mismatch in defence saw Dargie get free in the box and from there it was easy to beat Muhammad Khan for the goal. The lead quickly restored.

40 minutes GOAL: Joe Dargie (Sporting Towerhaite 3 – 1 Hadford Hill FC) Another for Joe Dargie, and it was a great goal. A first time volley from outside the area, it was powerful but importantly kept low, and there was no stopping it. Sporting Towerhaite may be down, but they’re putting in a spirited performance.

45 minutes GOAL: Wolfgang Wladmirić (Waldster FC 0 - 1 Stanmorn FC) On the brink of half-time, Stanmorn take the lead. It’s a James King free kick that causes confusion in the box, and Wolfgang Wladmirić reacts quickest to fire over the line. Stanmorn lead in a match with little action otherwise.

Half time Whether its nerves or fatigue, a lot of games still remain goalless. No change in the Top 5 as it stands, with one half of football left to go this season. A lot could still change in the second halves across the nation.

46 minutes GOAL: Michael Cole (Waldster FC 1 - 1 Stanmorn FC) Stanmorn caught napping from the kickoff, with Waldster flying forward with pace. Michael Cole gets the goal from just inside the box, all tied up again.

48 minutes GOAL: Ian Goulding (South Maishop FC 1 – 1 Binclestead Wood FC) And Binclestead Wood lose their lead in unfortunate circumstances. Ian Goulding tries to cross, but the curl on the ball is deceptive. It dips just under the crossbar, with George Stevens frantically backpedalling, but to no avail. A freakish goal to concede, and one that further hampers Binclestead Wood’s hope of a title.

58 minutes GOAL: Sean McClafferty (South Maishop FC 1 – 2 Binclestead Wood FC) Binclestead Wood lead again. It’s quick passing through the middle, Sean McClafferty gets in a good position and fires home with purpose and conviction. Binclestead Wood still need rivals Bavingtor to start scoring though.

59 minutes GOAL: Colt Henderson (Marthorpe City FC 1 – 0 Batchingtonwood Rovers FC) Marthorpe City have dominated, and they’re finally rewarded. It was from a surprise source, this time instead of methodical build up play, Colt Henderson unleashes a bullet of a shot from 25 metres out. William Rae had no chance to save it, as it smashed into the net. 1-0 and now Marthorpe City are in a good position to hold on to an IFCF Challengers Cup spot.

72 minutes RED CARD: John Wildman (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) A lack of goals here in Loxthorpe Rovers, not helped by a fair number of fouls. One too many from John Wildman, his trip on Tarren Kidd sees him receive a second yellow and therefore a red.

76 minutes GOAL: William Edwards (Bavingtor FC 1 – 1 Langmere Green Rovers FC) The title fight may just be lighting up again. The visitors had been looking comfortable, but unable to get the ball away, William Edwards in the box eventually curled a shot past Gerik Morlock and the outstretched arms of Lawrence Henderson to equalise. Another goal for Bavingtor (or 13 for Binclestead Wood), and the title will not stay with Langmere Green Rovers.

77 minutes GOAL: John Bell (Marthorpe City FC 2 – 0 Batchingtonwood Rovers FC) Marthorpe City have breathing room in this game and in the table. John Bell was picked out by Ose Shunsho, and fired in from 10 metres out. A simple, but well taken goal.

84 minutes RED CARD: Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) Oh no what was Steven Hall thinking?! He’s been frustrated by Apsbrooke the whole game, him and a few others on the end of some strong challenges. Hall has gone for a very high volley, and ends up kicking Andrew Bulman in the face, as the Apsbrooke goalkeeper looks to clear the ball. Hall gets a straight red, and he seems to barely acknowledge anyone as he storms down the tunnel, shirt off in his hand. Bulman is unable to continue, so teenager Paul Bond has to come on. He wasn’t originally on the 25 man roster, the youth team goalkeeper called up as cover for the suspended Charles Richards.

88 minutes GOAL: Andrew Mason (Waldster FC 1 – 2 Stanmorn FC) It’s been a tough season for Mason, but finally he gets some luck. Alexander Anderson’s shot cannons off the post, and straight into the path of Mason. It strikes Mason on the thigh before he can react, but the ball was already on the line when Mason got a final touch to score. 3 points probably secured for Stanmorn, and a little bit of local pride.

FULL TIME: Carston Green FC 0–0 Loxthorpe Rovers FC Not an exciting end to the season, even a red card didn’t liven things up. Still both sides finish their season with the main objectives pretty much complete.

FULL TIME: South Maishop FC 1–2 Binclestead Wood FC Binclestead Wood survived a bit of late pressure to win, and were unlucky not to get a 3rd on the break. But now they must hope that Bavingtor can find something in the final seconds.

FULL TIME: Waldster FC 1–2 Stanmorn FC Stanmorn win over their neighbours, to at least end a tough season on a good note. Waldster started well, but couldn’t keep it up and end up in the bottom half again. Whether Glyn Hughes stays on remains to be seen, as well as a few key players, as the IFCF places are once again missed.

FULL TIME: Bavingtor FC 1–1 Langmere Green Rovers FC The title race is all over, with the final blow of the whistle in Airfield Road, Langmere Green Rovers confirm a 5th title and 4 in a row. It’s on goal difference again, but they won’t care one single bit. The trophy will be presented in front of the away end to the travelling fans, but the club will go on and do a presentation and parade, starting and finishing in South Road, before the stadium doors are finally closed for good. Bavingtor will for the first time in a few seasons not qualify for the IFCF Challengers Cup, a disappointment for them and manager Vinh Ha.

FULL TIME: Sporting Towerhaite 3–1 Hadford Hill FC The end of an era for Sporting Towerhaite ends in a good way at least. Many of these players will be leaving, but they didn’t put in a substandard performance. Hadford Hill were second best, maybe with an eye on the upcoming Flavovespia Gold Cup semi finals.

FULL TIME: Capton Club 0–2 St Astons City FC St Astons City secure 4th place and an IFCF Challengers Cup berth. Capton Club rather undid themselves in this game, hardly showing the sort of performances that got some plaudits this year. For the fans, they hope it won’t be 8 years before they return to this level.

FULL TIME: Marthorpe City FC 2–0 Batchingtonwood Rovers FC IFCF Challengers Cup qualification is secured for Marthorpe City now. Richard Crawford set it as their ambitious target, and he’s delivered, earning the plaudits of fans and pundits. They’ve improved from last season considerably, and have impressed. As for Batchingtonwood Rovers, they just have to forget all of this for their return to the Challenge League, if they want to return to the top tier.

FULL TIME: Apsbrooke FC 0–0 Kings Lunsel FC – No goals here but quite a match that eventually saw red. Steven Hall, having so long been considered the man who’d take Kings Lunsel to the very top, ends the season as the villain of Kings Lunsel. No IFCF competiton for Kings Lunsel, and that could mean uncertain futures for their stars, Steven Hall included. Apsbrooke had no chance of an IFCF place anyway with other results. Nevertheless, a top half finish will do the team nicely, and they’ll be pleased with a great defensive record in the end.

Lower League Roundup: The promotion and relegation battle in the Challenge League went down to the wire. Westwood Garden City had a 2-1 lead over Croxlich throughout the second half. Gann meanwhile came from 1-2 down, to go 4-2 up over Cartswood. Cartswood pulled one back in injury time, but with Croxlich unable to find an equaliser, it meant Gann stole 2nd place on the final Matchday, sparking a pitch invasion at Gann Street. Gann were to have a second shot at the Super League. Cartswood had to pray to the very end that Abbots Lunsel, 3-2 down at Butterfield Rovers couldn’t find another goal. They couldn’t, and thus Cartswood live on in the Challenge League, it’s Abbots Lunsel facing another stint in the third tier. Narrock Wood United confirmed 4th place with a win at Havermilly, key for the playoff seedings.

In the National League Division 1, nothing seemed to be going the way of Vitarias Legion, 2 missed penalties and an own goal meant Johns Park were 1-0 winners. Nailwood Mills lead over Westwood, but the already relegated side equalised in the 63rd minute and held on, thus Vitarias Legion grabbed the second automatic promotion spot. Oxwich suffered a second half collapse, shipping 5 goals to Old Marthorpe. They had to hope Highhadford didn’t win. Division winners Whittlesbury Wanderers scored the only goal in the 86th minute, to ultimately save Oxwich and relegate Highhadford. Woodbrook ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over Claychester to go into the playoffs, making the 4-3 loss for North Mayshop at Captonbridge Rangers irrelevant anyway. Oxwich Wood, already relegated, beat Langpool Capton 3-1, costing Langpool Capton home advantage in the lower semi final playoff match.

An own goal in the 58th minute meant FC North Waldster took 2nd place and automatic promotion over opponents Radstye Rangers. Boleland Wood Town won at Sandneston Rovers, but the hosts still made it into the playoffs, thanks to a Caffchin loss. Leabury, who won by 7 a few games ago, are in the playoffs by a goal difference of 7. At the bottom, Maltserbrack came through with a clutch performance to beat Saltearth 2-0 and to ensure safety. With Henhaven Beachside winning over South Hadford United, it means Saltearth are relegated out of the league for the first time ever in the modern era.

Team of The Week:
GK: Andrew Bulman (Apsbrooke FC)
LB: Sam Black (Carston Green FC)
CB: Ronald Ireland (Binclestead Wood FC)
CB: Robert Dixon (Apsbrooke FC)
RB: James Wright (Carston Green FC)
LM: Timothy Lord (Sporting Towerhaite)
CM: Colt Henderson (Marthorpe City FC)
CM: Zdeslaw Markowić (St Astons City FC)
RM: Michael Marsden (Apsbrooke FC)
CF: Joe Dargie (Sporting Towerhaite)
CF: Adrian Jones (Langmere Green Rovers FC)

Golden Boot:
1. Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 22
2. Steven Hall (Kings Lunsel FC) - 21
3. Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 20
4. Matthew Cope (St Astons City FC) - 18
=5. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 17
Ramon Martin (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 17
Malcolm Golfin (South Maishop FC) - 17
Michael Cole (Waldster FC) - 17
=9. Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC) - 16
Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 16
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 16
Wolfgang Wladmirić (Stanmorn FC) - 16

Flavovespia Gold Cup

Semi Finals

Scores:
(CL) Gann FC 0–1 (SL) Hadford Hill FC
(SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 3–2 (CL) Westwood Garden City FC

The Semi Finals, one step to the final. The draw split the Challenge League and Super League sides. First up was Gann, hosting Hadford Hill. Already promoted, Gann were in a very happy place, and were hopeful that energy could carry through to this cup semi final. Just 8 minutes in though, and Matthew Hanley on the rebound fired Hadford Hill in front. From there on in, it was always going to be tough for Gann to recover. Their performance was spirited, and on this display they certainly look at least half ready for the Super League, but Hadford Hill were resolute, and the 30AU Flavovespia Gold Cup winners return to the final.
Loxthorpe Rovers hosted Challenge League winners Westwood Garden City, in a much more dramatic semi final. Loxthorpe Rovers controlled the first half, but it was Antony Holder on the counter that put Westwood Garden City in the lead just before the break. Loxthorpe Rovers struggled to get going in the second half, 72 minutes in and Devon Hamilton finished from a few metres out, to put Westwood Garden City much closer to the final. However, 80 minutes in, Robert Totten’s speculative effort from the edge of the box beat Gavin Whittaker, and the game was back on. Loxthorpe Rovers threw everything forward, and in the 92nd minute, William Somers’ cross was turned in by Anthony Hannigan, surely sending the game to extra time. But then, not long after the kick off, a ball into the box saw Andrew Brocklehurst go down under pressure from Sailin Sheth. It looked questionable, but video review confirmed Sheth got none of the ball. Anthony Hannigan had the spot kick to send Loxthorpe Rovers to the final. He was as cooler than dry ice, perfect power and placement to bear Whittaker, sending Rovers Arena into pandemonium. Loxthorpe Rovers were in a second consecutive final now. Hornets Nest would be the venue, as Hadford Hill and Loxthorpe Rovers battle to lift the Flavovespia Gold Cup.

Playoffs

Challenge League Upper Semi Final

Croxlich_FC 1–2 Narrock_Wood_United_FC

The tension was high in Croxlich for this playoff semi final, a guaranteed final place for the winner. It was Robert Falconer of Narrock Wood United who opened the scoring, an effort from inside the box too much for Patrick Martin to handle. It was 0-1 at the break, but not for long in the second half as Leonard Slater headed in from the cross of Dorian Watts. The close game was settled by Marcus Atkinson heading in from a free-kick by Jack May, that had taken a deflection off the wall. Narrock Wood United are a win away from the Super League, Croxlich will host the qualifier to have a second shot at making the playoff final.

Challenge League Lower Semi Final

Butterfield_Rovers_FC 0–0 Vale_FC (2–0 AET)

Both these sides were in the Super League last season, and now had the match where the loser was out of the playoffs, the winner into the qualifier. It was a very nervy game, and after 90 minutes nobody had found a way to score. However Peter Tyler had received a second yellow and was off. That was a costly error, Robert Gilbert scored twice in 2 minutes in extra time, to keep Butterfield Rovers alive in the playoffs.

National League Division 1 Upper Semi Final

Nailwood_Mills_FC 0–0 Redthwaite_Rangers_FC (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)

This game was tense from start to finish, and not even 120 minutes of play could settle this. It went all the way to penalties, and to sudden death. However Yongxiang Liew made the all-important stop to send Nailwood Mills through to the final, and Redthwaite Rangers into the qualifier for a second year running. They won it last year, can they repeat the feat again?

National League Division 1 Lower Semi Final

Woodbrook_FC 1–1 Langpool_Capton_FC (1–3 AET)

Woodbrook had home advantage, but were still the surprise side making it into the playoffs. Langpool Capton lead after 23 minutes, and were set to go through, until Woodbrook’s gung ho attempts at an equaliser paid off, with a 93rd minute goal. However there was to be more miracle comeback, Langpool Capton scored twice in extra time, and could’ve scored more if not for a missed penalty, to end the dreams of Woodbrook. Langpool Capton have a short journey to Redthwaite Rangers for a chance at a playoff final appearance.

National League Division 2 Upper Semi Final

Radstye_Rangers_FC 0–0 Boleland_Wood_Town_FC (0–1 AET)

Radstye Rangers were bidding for a second automatic promotion. Defences dominated the first 90 minutes, and it was a 100th minute goal from a corner, that sent Boleland Wood Town through to the final. With Saltearth and Ellerstone United both in non-league next season, there’ll be serious local bragging rights if Boleland Wood Town go 2 division above them.

National League Division 2 Lower Semi Final

Leabury_FC 1–0 Sandneston_Rovers_FC

Sandneston Rovers made a late charge to grab a playoff place. In the end though, their hopes of an immediate return to the third tier ended against Leabury. A goal just after the hour mark would prove to be a winner, with Sandneston eventually finishing with 10 men.

Challenge League Qualifier

Croxlich_FC 1–0 Butterfield_Rovers_FC

Croxlich had a seond chance, and they took advantage of it. Robin Harle fired the hosts into the head with a few minutes of the first half left. Patrick Martin was the hero of the hour though, saving a penalty from Robert Gilbert, to keep Croxlich in the lead. Butterfield Rovers, like Vale, fail to make an immediate return to the Super League. Croxlich will face off against Narrock Wood United in Rovers Arena, Loxthorpe for a place in the Super League.

National League Division 1 Qualifier

Redthwaite_Rangers_FC 0–0 Langpool_Capton_FC (0–1 AET)

Redthwaite Rangers once again played out a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes. This time though, there would be no penalty shootout. 4 minutes into extra time, and Langpool Capton seized upon poor play at the back to score. Langpool Capton were resolute in defence, and claimed victory. They’ll face Nailwood Mills in Saints Park, St Astons City to decide who plays in the Challenge League next season.

National League Division 2 Qualifier

Radstye_Rangers_FC 2–1 Leabury_FC

With just 5 minutes to go, Leabury held the lead over Radstye Rangers. A darting run into the box drew a foul, and Radstye Rangers had a chance to equalise from the spot. They did, and extra time looked so close. Then, Leabury fouled in the box again, and on the cusp of injury time, Radstye Rangers had the chance to win. They took it perfectly, and their dreams of consecutive promotions live on. A match against Boleland Wood Town waits them in City Arena, Marthorpe.

Challenge League Final

Narrock_Wood_United_FC 1–0 Croxlich_FC

Croxlich return to the playoff final for a second consecutive year. This match had Croxlich go in as favourites, even with Narrock Wood United winning the semi final between these sides. A little more than half an hour had elapsed, when Aston Andrews had his cross turned in to his own goal Monty Hughes. Former teammates at Batchingtonwood Rovers, it was Aston Andrews in the happier mood as Narrock Wood United now lead. Despite the pressure from Croxlich in the second half, Narrock Wood United held on, and got a penalty as injury time began. Patrick Martin made another penalty save in the playoffs, this time from Samuel Arthur, but it was all for vain in the end. Narrock Wood United were last in the Super League in 25AU, but have now made their return. For Croxlich, who went into the final Matchday 2nd in the table, a bitter pill to swallow.

National League Division 1 Final

Nailwood_Mills_FC 2–1 Langpool_Capton_FC

Nailwood Mills were favourites, but having scored first, were pulled back to 1-1 by a spectacular 27 metre goal, minutes before half-time. Nailwood Mills weren’t fazed however, and controlled the second half, scoring in the 55th minute and depriving Langpool Capton of any good opportunities. Nailwood Mills after 2 seasons in the third tier, return to the second tier, a fitting end to their centennial year.

National League Division 2 Final

Boleland_Wood_Town_FC 3–6 Radstye_Rangers_FC

A cagey playoff final this was not. Boleland Wood Town totally collapsed, by 23 minutes in Radstye Rangers’ Christopher Cohen had a hat-trick, and 32 minutes in, it was 0-5 to Radstye Rangers. Even the Radstye Rangers goalkeeper Simon Keogh somehow dropping the ball into his own net didn’t matter, as Radstye Rangers ran out 3-6 winners. A consecutive promotion for Radstye Rangers, they get their first season in the third tier since the merge of the Western and Eastern League to 2 National League divisions.

International Club Competitions

Undoubtedly the star team from Flavovespia was Langmere Green Rovers. In the Second Preliminary Round of the IFCF Champions League, they came from behind to winthe first leg 2-1 at home to Lincolnpoole FC of Unified Legandia. The second leg was more back and forth, with it (3) 2-2 (4) at half time. Lincolnpoole FC got a third to make it very nervy until the dying seconds when Langmere Green Rovers scored on the counter. FC Zlaysley of Nacaltora were opponents in the Third Preliminary Round. A 1-4 win in Nacaltora made things very comfortable for Langmere Green Rovers. A 1-2 home loss on the day was a little disappointing, but the aggregate win guaranteed they’d be the first Flavovespian side in a group stage of either the Champions League or Challengers Cup. The question was, which one? Istria City of Banija and the Shango-Fogoa Premier League were sadly comfortably a class above Langmere Green Rovers, winning both matches three goals to nil. Trips to Valladares, Equestria and Nephara awaited Langmere Green Rovers in the IFCF Challengers Cup group stage. Nacional ensured no dream start for Langmere Green Rovers with a 1-3 away win, before a narrow 1-0 loss for the Flavovespian side against AFC Treason. A 3-3 draw at Royal Canterlot HC gave Langmere Green Rovers their first point. Losses to Royal Canterlot HC and Nacional elimiated Langmere Green Roves before their final game. However against the side going into this tournament ranked 7th of all IFCF clubs, Langmere Green Rovers produced one of their finest games to win 5-1, a match to remember for many years. Langmere Green Rovers also appearead in the AOCL, but CSKA Quebec of Quebec (unsurprisingly) ended their hopes in extra time in the first round.

The other Flavovespian sides in the IFCF Challengers Cup didn’t live up to the result of the Flavovespian champions. Loxthorpe Rovers, bitterness towards their rivals success aside, have some reason to be okay with their performance. They beat Grafonil HQ FC of Olastor 1-2 on aggregate, with a winner away from home, before away goals saw them through past Oslograd Academy of Euran Oceanic Territories. La Nueva Avenida with a 2-3 aggregate win ended the hopes of Loxthorpe Rovers in the Third Preliminary Round. Bavingtor started in the Extra Preliminary Round, with a solid 3-6 aggregate win over SC Barcelona of Mapletish. However Saltstead’s Königlik Veelheim ended Bavingtor’s hopes a round later, a 4-4 away goals win doing it. Kings Lunsel, having so narrowly missed out on the Super League and a spot in the IFCF Champions League qualifiers, lost on away goals to Xaviers of Hebitaka, an upset in the First Prelimiary Round leaving Kings Lunsel nonplussed. They also bowed out in the Preliminary Round of the IFCF Cup Winners Cup, 4-3 on aggregte to Kirkham Furniture of Sylestone

Hadford Hill’s Highland Road was awarded the honour of hosting the Liga B Champions Trophy. But they, nor the other Flavovespian sides got even as far as the group stages. Hadford Hill did win 4-5 over Jaguare Kimbalu of Prinz-Eugens-Land, but Kingstown Athletic saw off the Challenge League holders in the Playoff Round. Carston Green put four past Londinium County FC of Nova Anglicia in the first leg of the Second Preliminary Round, but Deportivo Maracaibo of the Whirl Islands outclassed them a round later. Capton Club were outclassed in the First Prelimiary Round by Alikki-Corra of Vilita. FC Almintora of Turori would defeat Xilon OC of Eastfield Lodge 2-1 AET in the final in Hadford Hill. CA Paulinthal of Pasarga won 1-0 over Colonial Sile of Vilita in the Rising Stars Cup, also hosted in Hadford Hill.

Finally the Vilitan Cove International ended quickly for Flavovespian interests, a 1-4 aggregate victory by PSD Athletic of Xannerian AO Territory ending the hopes of St Astons City.

League Cup

The League Cup may be a bit of a secondary competition, but for the winners it gives them a Vilitan Cove Internaitonal berth, and the third and fourth tier sides get a home match in Round 1 agaisnt a first or second tier side. FC North Waldster were the side who took advantage in Round 1, upsetting Apsbrooke 1-0. North Mayshop of the third tier managed a run to the quarter finals before Langmere Green Rovers eliminated them. Gann and Guildwell Football of the Challenge League made the semi finals, before Langmere Green Rovers and Bavingtor finished off their successful runs. Bavingtor had the berth for the Vilitan Cove International due to the IFCF qualification of Langmere Green Rovers. Many predicted Langmere Green Rovers to win the final. However George Taylor gave Bavingtor an early lead. Gary Carr got a double before Konstantin Vyland pulled one back. Then in the dying minutes, young striker Derek Crompton, on as a sub, scored his first professional goal to finish it off. Bavingtor win the League Cup for a second time, 15 years after they first won the tournament, and after not making the IFCF places, at least have some silverwear.

Alliance Shield

For the 96 teams in the fifth and sixth tiers, making up the Alliance, their chance at some glory this season. Loxthorpe Green of the Eastern Alliance D2 did very well to reach the Eastern Final (the semi finals of the Alliance Shield) before a 1-0 loss to Galling Rangers 7AU. Galling Rangers 7AU met the holders Ellerstone United in the final. It was a very entertaining cup final, with 9 goals scored. Ellerston United lead at the start of injury time, but in a stunning comeback, Galling Rangers 7AU snatched victory with 2 goals in the 5 injury time minutes, to lift the Alliance Shield.

Flavovespia Gold Cup

Final

Scores:
(SL) Hadford Hill FC 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC

Hornets Nest, Waldster was the host for the 32AU Flavovespia Gold Cup final. Hadford Hill, winners in 30AU, would take on beaten finalists from 31AU, Loxthorpe Rovers. Winners last in 21AU, Loxthorpe Rovers had made 3 unsuccessful final appearances since then. Loxthorpe Rovers looked the more settled in the early stages, with more control and possession. It paid off in the 15th minute, with Andrew Payne’s one-two with Gideon Amos setting the defender charging toward. Andrew Brocklehurst and Anthony Hannigan were waiting, but Andrew Payne tested Muhammad Khan with a curling right-footed effort towards the near post. Khan couldn’t keep it out, and Loxthorpe Rovers lead. Hadford Hill’s chances to equalise in the first half were few and far between, although Matthew Hanley fired not too far over from long range.
Hadford Hill had a dominant spell in the opening stages of the second half, but Lucky Diamond was in great form in the Loxthorpe Rovers goal. Then a long ball forward by William Somers set Anthony Hannigan free. Once a Hadford Hill player, Anthony Hannigan was one on one with Khan, he kept his cool, and shot hard and low past his former teammate, to put Loxthorpe Rovers 0-2 ahead. Some call it a dangerous lead, but with good defence, Loxthorpe Rovers never looked in danger, and in the end, won as the better side on the day. They lift the Flavovespia Gold Cup for the first time in 11 years and will also go to the IFCF Cup Winners Cup as well as the IFCF Challengers Cup.

by **Flavovespia** » Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:28 pm

End of Season Awards

Young TOTY (23 and under)

GK Geoff Ashcroft Age: 23 FVA Carston Green FC
LB David Lyons Age: 22 FVA Langmere Green Rovers FC
CB Tylan Glovak Age: 22 SRS Stanmorn FC
CB Peter Canavan Age: 22 FVA St Astons City FC
RB Andrew Dance Age: 19 FVA Sporting Towerhaite
LM Andrew Thomas Age: 22 FVA Stanmorn FC
CM Stuart Smith Age: 21 FVA Binclestead Wood FC
CM Steven Hurricane Age: 21 MUR Kings Lunsel FC
RM Robert Cooper Age: 23 FVA Hadford Hill FC
CF Anthony Hannigan Age: 23 FVA Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CF Michael Cole Age: 21 FVA Waldster FC

Whilst Lawrence Henderson (Langmere Green Rovers) and Nathan Crewe (Waldster) both did well in goal, Geoff Ashcroft has been named Young TOTY goalkeeper. Playing for a newly promoted side, he had his work cut out, but kept his side in many games, and eventually the Super League, with some impressive performances. In defence, Minotauro Meñica (Loxthorpe Rovers) would’ve likely been in the team in any other position, but David Lyons was too much of a star to overlook for selection, his performances down the left flank showed a skill few his age could possess. At centre back, Tylan Glovak (Stanmorn), Peter Canavan (St Astons City) and Saltino Salazar (Marthorpe City) were the few youngsters playing week in week out in their positions. Ultimately Salazar is the unlucky one to just miss a spot in this side. Sporting Towerhaite may have been relegated, but Andrew Dance at right back certainly showed Super League level skill despite his age. He’ll certainly be one of the first names scouted by others to sign now.

Andrew Thomas may have almost been named by default with the lack of young left midfielders playing often, but the Stanmorn left midfielder certainly didn’t have a poor season, although some would’ve liked to have seen a bit more. Whilst Kings Lunsel were disappointed to miss out on an IFCF spot, Steven Hurricane showed why he was signed for a considerable fee, with play like a seasoned pro well beyond his years. Stuart Smith turned out to be an inspired signing by Binclestead Wood, a key link up between midfield and attack for the side who so nearly took the title. Out wide on the right, Robert Cooper certainly adapted to the Super League well, showing Hadford Hill could be an attacking force upon their return.

In the end, it was down to Adrian Jones (Langmere Green Rovers), Anthony Hannigan (Loxthorpe Rovers) and Michael Cole (Waldster) for young TOTY. Anthony Hannigan easily made it in, as the Golden Boot winner. Michael Cole edged out Adrian Jones in the end, Cole one of the few players who starred for Waldster. Jones was impressive nonetheless, but not quite the top quality striker Langmere Green Rovers think he can be yet.

Veteran TOTY (32 and over)

GK David Meehan Age: 33 FVA Bavingtor FC
LB Ronald Maddox Age: 32 FVA Marthorpe City FC
CB James Sampson Age: 33 FVA Apsbrooke FC
CB John Appleby Age: 35 FVA Apsbrooke FC
RB Damian Johnson Age: 32 FVA Hadford Hill FC
LM Ose Shunsho Age: 33 SQR Marthorpe City FC
CM Alan Holt Age: 32 FVA Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CM Neil Ambrose Age: 33 FVA Apsbrooke FC
RM Michael Marsden Age: 35 FVA Apsbrooke FC
CF Ramon Martin Age: 34 FVA Langmere Green Rovers FC
CF Matthew Cope Age: 32 FVA St Astons City FC

In goal, some would argue Charles Richards (Apsbrooke) deserved more credit for his performances, but it seemed the Apsbrooke defenders were more key, as Andrew Bulman stepped up well in goal for Apsbrooke. David Meehan had another fine season for Bavingtor, the goalkeeper with much experience internationally as well as for club football still shows little sign of aging.

Not many starters at left back in the older ages, but Ronald Maddox deserves this spot regardless of that. He had a bit of a revival this season, and really assisted with Marthorpe City’s return to the IFCF places. An Apsbrooke duo at centre back, James Sampson and John Appleby showed age was no issue, as they conceded the fewest goals in the Super League for a defensive pairing this season. Whilst Damian Johnson had previously had quite a long career, this was his first season as a dedicated Super League starter, but rarely did he look out of sorts. Not a spectactular performer, but still someone who was reliable enough for Hadford Hill.

Ose Shunsho is a deserved selection at left midfielder, the new signing from Squidroidia a valuable asset for a much improved Marthorpe City side. Alan Holt had another very solid season for Loxthorpe Rovers, proving his worth in central defensive midfield both in terms of defence and support play. Neil Ambrose may may have a reputation for gamesmanship and hardly made himself a favourite of other clubs, but his experience proved pivotal for Apsbrooke to finish in the top half again. Michael Marsden, despite not having the physical edge of before, was still important for Apsbrooke down the right wing. He’s chosen to retire on a high, and will be someone Apsbrooke will have to look hard to replace.

Ramon Martin may not quite have reached his previous peaks, but the old timer of Langmere Green Rovers still demonstrated how much of a pivotal role he could play for the side who wer becoming legends of this era. Matthew Cope may be a bit of a journeyman, but at his later stage of his career, he’s found himself a great home in St Astons City, and has helped them now reach the IFCF places. He’ll hope for a few more seasons at this level of play.

International TOTY

GK Lawrence Henderson Age: 21 NWK Langmere Green Rovers FC
LB Minotauro Meñica Age: 20 DEL Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CB Vigfús Bensson Age: 27 GRF Bavingtor FC
CB Gerik Morlock Age: 30 NPH Langmere Green Rovers FC
RB Norue Gomóspar Age: 27 TIO Langmere Green Rovers FC
LM Konstantin Vyland Age: 26 NPH Langmere Green Rovers FC
CM Benjamin Hicks Age: 27 EUR Bavingtor FC
CM Doron Aldra Age: 30 SRS Marthorpe City FC
RM Ralph Brown Age: 28 NWK Langmere Green Rovers FC
CF Wolfgang Wladmirić Age: 26 ZRH Stanmorn FC
CF Zdeslaw Markowić Age: 24 ZRH St Astons City FC

On the one hand, it was easy for Lawrence Henderson to make the International TOTY, as the only non-Flavovespian goalkeeper in the Super League. Nevertheless, he made the goalkeeper role at Langmere Green Rovers here, and had few poor games. Minotauro Meñica, despite his age, has shown himself to be a useful player for Loxthorpe Rovers, with plenty more years ahead of him to grow. Definitely one to keep an eye on. Centre Back was a competitive position in this team, with Tylan Glovak (Stanmorn) and George Taylor (Bavingtor) unlucky to miss out. Gerik Morlock came in with plenty of experience in bigger leagues, and his expertise in defence were vital to keep Langmere Green Rovers a low conceding side, en route to another title. He may not have been the most elegant of defenders, but he (almost) always got the job done. Vigfús Bensson may have had the odd moment of over enthusiasm, but he was a dynamic defensive player for Bavingtor. Although the club didn’t make the IFCF places, it wasn’t for a lack of effort on his part. Norue Gomóspar may not have much competition in his position in the International TOTY, but he was still a great defensive performer this season, part of a strong defence that won another title.
Into midfield, and as good as Ose Shunsho was, there oculd be only one player named in this position for International TOTY. Konstantin Vyland may be built like a big, burly centre-back, but he can wreak havoc down the wing with well timed runs, passes, crosses, and an eye for goal. He’s become vital these past 2 years to the success of Langmere Green Rovers. A plethora of central midfield talent leaves Steven Hurricane (Kings Lunsel), Colt Henderson (Marthorpe City) and Anpele Zork (Langmere Green Rovers) unlucky to miss out. Benjamin Hicks makes the team, the Bavingtor central midfielder could do the tough ball-winning and the skilful ball-playing, it was unfortunate the side couldn’t do better. Doron Aldra also makes the side, he looks well placed in Richard Crawford’s system, great at getting the ball, and generally solid all-around. Ralph Brown made the team as right midfielder. Whilst maybe not the attention grabber Konstantin Vyland is, Brown is always a threat down the flank for Langmere Green Rovers, with a quick turn of pace and an eye for a good cross.
International attackers are something of a premium in Flavovespia. A duo of players from Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom make the International TOTY. Attacking midfielder Zdeslaw Markowić proved a perfect asset behind Matthew Cope in a 4-2-3-1, able to play in Cope, or use his pace to run in and finish himself. Wolfgang Wladmirić was better than the 11th place Stanmorn ended up in, he showed good finishing when he had the chance, it was unfortunate those chances were less forthcoming than he’d hoped.

Overall TOTY

GK David Meehan Age: 33 FVA Bavingtor FC
LB David Lyons Age: 22 FVA Langmere Green Rovers FC
CB Gerik Morlock Age: 30 NPH Langmere Green Rovers FC
CB Vigfús Bensson Age: 27 GRF Bavingtor FC
RB Norue Gomóspar Age: 27 TIO Langmere Green Rovers FC
LM Konstantin Vyland Age: 26 NPH Langmere Green Rovers FC
CM Robert Totten Age: 25 FVA Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CM Alexander Clarkson Age: 27 FVA Binclestead Wood FC
RM Steven Hall Age: 30 FVA Kings Lunsel FC
CF Anthony Hannigan Age: 23 FVA Loxthorpe Rovers FC
CF Sean McClafferty Age: 27 FVA Binclestead Wood FC

David Meehan in the end becomes the goalkeeper for the TOTY. Whilst Geoff Ashcroft and Lawrence Henderson were in close contention, it was Meehan who ultimately earned the place. He had a fine season at Bavingtor, and if rumours of his departure come true, he can leave with his head held high. Would Bavingtor miss him? Well it depends on if Thomas Foley is all he’s lived up to be. David Lyons is the youngest of the TOTY, but with his level of play, it’s hard to believe that sometimes. At only 22, he’s built up a real repertoire of accolades in his career. In defence, Gerik Morlock showed he was worth every penny spent on him. Morlock and May were one of the best defensive partnerships in the league, and Morlock deserves the TOTY spot. Vigfus Bensson managed to grab the second spot for Overall TOTY. He showed plenty of signs of great play, and even his few errors couldn’t keep him out of the Overall TOTY. Unfortunate his Bavingtor side couldn’t make the IFCF. Honourable mentions go to Ronald Ireland (Binclestead Wood), Alexander May (Langmere Green Rovers) and Ian Cohen (Loxthorpe Rovers) who narrowly missed out. Right Back was a position where plenty would struggle to name a star player. Norue Gomóspar makes the Overall TOTY as well. Part of a very good Langmere Green Rovers defence, he was the best of the right backs in league, although MJ Hayes (Marthorpe City) and Dean Alfred (Bavingtor) pushed him close.

The left midfield position wasn’t up for much debate. Konstantin Vyland has been a constant nuisance for the other 15 Super League sides the whole season, and with him out wide, Langmere Green Rovers got the most goals in the league, and he was a major contributor. Central midfield was a competitive position for Overall TOTY. Alan Holt (Loxthorpe Rovers) and Benjamin Hicks (Bavingtor) were the two who were closest to making it in. Alexander Clarkson showed his worth and then some in his first season at Binclestead Wood, constantly stopping attacks through the middle by opposing midfields, and having a creative side of his own. Robert Totten had left Binclestead Wood for Loxthorpe Rovers, but showed no issues settling in, a real danger both to get assists and goals for his new side. It’s a surprise some people tried to debate the best right midfielder. Steven Hall was named to that team. For all the criticism he got for his last 2 games, the memory of his previous games, in particular in the early stages of the season seemed completely forgotten. He was in great goalscoring form, and bagged some assists as well, as he tormented opposition defenders. If he is to leave Kings Lunsel as the rumour mill suggests, it is with a much better level of performance some of his fans and critics give him.
The two striker spots, unsurprisingly went to the top two scoring strikers in the Super League. Anthony Hannigan may still be quite young, but his pace meant he often beat the offside trap, and then had the composure to finish off the move. Sean McClafferty, despite that missed penalty against Waldster, proved what a great signing he’s been for Binclestead Wood, with 20 goals and plenty of great performances in attack. Not afraid also to drop back off the defensive line a little, he deserves the plaudits he gets.

(OOC: TOTW and TOTY use a 4-4-2, so player positions may be slightly different to their true position)

League Review

Buzzin National League Division 2

After consecutive relegations, Buchraston at least gave their fans something to cheer about, they won the National League Division 2 to earn an immediate return to the third tier. Another team who suffered consecutive relegations, but missed their first chance to win promotion made amends this time. FC North Waldster came second, coming through in the end with a crucial last win over Radste Rangers. Radstye Rangers did much more than just avoid a relegation fight, they reached the playoffs as a newly promoted side. Then, to top it off, after a collapse by Boleland Wood Town in the playoff final, falling 0-5 behind, Radstye Rangers earned a second promotion in a row.

Sandenston Rovers snuck into the playoffs at the end, but neither they nor Leabury could make the final in the end, both stay at this level. Caffchin again just missed out on the playoffs, with Buchraston Heath in 8th thankful they got out of the relegation fight they were in. 9th, are Magic Roundabout, who were seemingly down and out but stunning form took them to safety. Henhaven Palace secured their goal of survival, joined by Camber Place and Henhaven Beachside. Maltserbrack came through on the final Matchday with a win to avoid an immediate return to non-league.

Saltearth were the side deeated by Maltserbrack. For the first time in the modern era, non-league football awaits them. In all their history this is probably the worst situation the club’s been in. South Hadford United and Hadford Industrial United couldn’t handle the competition the newly promoted sides brought, their stays in the league come to an end.

Buzzin National League Division 1

Whittlesbury Wanderers lived up to their billing as favourites, winning the division and making an immediate return to the second tier. Second place was closely fought, but in the end Vitarias Legion grabbed that automatic promotion place. A second promotion in three years for them, and they’re in the Challenge League for the first time since 17AU. Nailwood Mills, in their centennial year, made amends by going on to win the playoffs, to return to the second tier after a 2 year absence.

Another fourth place befell Redthwaite Rangers, but they couldn’t do it in the playoffs again. Woodbrook and Langpool Capton were surprise playoff teams, and whilst neither went up, both can be pleased with their seasons. For North Mayshop, 7th was considerably disappointing as they’d hoped for an immediate return to the Challenge League. Behind them are a cluster of clubs thankful they avoided the relegation scrap in the end. Old Marthorpe, Captonbridge Rangers, Locksmith-on-Carron and Claycheester (ending their yo-yo streak) were all safe before the last matchday. In the end, joining them in safety were Johns Park and Oxwich, two somewhat bigger names returning to this division at the beginning of this season after a stint in the fourth tier.

Highhadford never really got going, and their ambitions to copy the likes of Gann, Millsea and Vitarias legion as a solid second side in a major city fell flat. Oxwich Wood could no longer punch above their weight, dropping into the bottom tier, and Westwood end up with the National League Division 1 wooden spoon.

Buzzin Challenge League

It seemed like the promotion battle would be between the 3 sides relegated in 31AU and Croxlich. To begin with however, Gann looked unstoppable and a shoe in to get their second attempt at the Super League. Their form didn’t hold up though, and Westwood Garden City instead took the Challenge League title, and an immediate return to the top flight. They’ll be under a new name however, the Westwood prefix dropped as they become Garden City instead. Gann on the final day snatch the automatic promotion spot from Croxlich, as the Waldster based side make a bit of a surprise return to the top flight.

Narrock Wood United, won’t need to make next year their year, as they finally broke through to win promotion via the playoffs. 25AU was their last season in the top flight, but they’ll return. A bitter pill to swallow for Croxlich, losing out on automatic promotion on the final day, and then suffering a second consecutive playoff final loss. Butterfield Rovers were in the fight at the top, but fell away to 5th, and flamed out in the playoffs. Good late form secured 6th for Vale, but they went nowhere in the playoffs.

Whilst Hopford ended up a fair bit off the playoffs, the predicted strugglers would be satisfied with a 7th place finish in the end. Rumlington Rovers seemed destined for a relegation battle and a potential return straight back to the third tier, but great form at the end took them to a top half finish. Millsea in 9th had a so-so season, the ambitions of the Super League not close at all this season. Guildwell Football will be happy to have beaten Havermilly in the table, but 10th still leaves them far off getting another shot in the Super League. Henhaven Islanders finished 11th, about where most expected them to be. 12th for Havermilly was a let down, too close to the relegation zone for their fans liking. Finally Cartswood ran it very close in the end, but were able to stay up.

This era is a poor one for Abbots Lunsel, as once again they drop into the third tier, thanks to an awful start to the season. Once a big name in Flavovespian football, the club looks a shadow of its past self. Boll Lake Mariners had a few good early results, but in the end couldn’t prove themselves in this level, making an immediate return to the third tier. Slaton were entertaining, but not able to get themselves good enough form to survive at this level, they go straight back down.

Buzzin Super League

Batchingtonwood Rovers FC

One of the worst Super League seasons any team has had in recent memory, Batchingtonwood Rovers had a humiliating year. Whilst last season’s 13th place were always going to struggle, even the most pessismtic fan probably didn’t see this coming. The loss of Glyn Hughes and Franco Ferretti proved far too much to handle, as the club sank without trace. Michael Durrant’s 9 games without a point left the team little hope to survive. John McCullough’s form was a tad more respectable, but the East Coast side offered nothing. 2 wins in all, there’s little for this side to take as a positive going forward. A handful of their players will move on to new places, a few maybe staying in the Super League, but frankly some of the fans would want all of them to be gone. All they can hope for is they hit the ground running in the Challenge League.

Capton Club

Capton Club gave some spirited performances throughout the season, but ultimately the Super League was too much of a step up to handle. There were some great games, including that win over Langmere Green Rovers. But those games were too few, and when Capton Club were playing badly, they were punished. An 8-2 loss against Loxthorpe Rovers was a headline result for all the wrong reasons. 20 points may be underselling the ability of this team, but some question marks about their passion and commitment do exist, with the poor late season form, comical errors, and some overly aggressive play. Capton Club return to the Challenge League, knowing it’ll be a tough fight to return, but optimistic it won’t take another 8 years.

Sporting Towerhaite

A decade in the Super League concludes with Sporting Towerhaite making a journey back to the Challenge League. The warning signs remained hidden from Sporitng Towerhaite for too long, masked somewhat by other underperformers, and a sense the squad were unlucky and just needed a tad more going their way to get the points. By the time they fell into the bottom 3 with 4 games to go, it was too late. Stephen Morgan got 2 wins in those last 4, but others got the wins needed to survive. Sporting Towerhaite had plenty of decent performers, but in the end too many errors cost them dearly. The squad will likely be picked apart of its best players, but nevertheless, they’ll have the resources to be favourites for an immediate return to the Super League.

South Maishop FC

6 points from 12 left South Maishop staring down a return to the Challenge League, but an old favourite in John Davis came back to take them to safety in the end. The team was enigmatic, with several players hating hot streaks and cold streaks. They could go from leaking goals left, right and centre, to being a formidable threat everywhere. They were thankful in particular for a good attack. Malcolm Golfin showed why he was well regarded here, and Robert Clayton kept the craziness mostly confined to help his side stay up. South Maishop don’t make it comfortable for themselves, but the small town side will now have a 7th consecutive season in the top flight.

Carston Green FC

Newly promoted sides can rarely be counted on to stay up, so Carston Green will be happy to have achieved that goal. Geoff Ashcroft was a key factor, the young goalkeeper, far from seemingly beign a Super League/Challenge League journey man, but in a string of good performances over the season. A lack of goals, just 32 throughtout the year, didn’t help their cause, and that’ll need to be something the team look at going forward. The faith kept in Aidan Hackney, and his positive attitude has been repaid, and he’ll lead the side again for next season in the Super League.

Stanmorn FC

Hopes of a recovery towards the IFCF places didn’t materialise, and Stanmorn in the end had to fight it out to stay up. Ekta Hjorth had quite a tough season in the Super League, narrowly avoiding the sack, rumours that he was one more loss away at least once this season seem very likely to be true. Stanmorn’s season wasn’t helped by very variable performances from their players. Whilst new signings Nicholas Dobson, Tylan Glovak and Zdeslaw Markowić did well, some of the established names at the club, like Andrew Mason and Joseph Pitchford had poor seasons. Even James King with all his caps for Flavovespia looked off the mark. Stanmorn and Ekta Hjorth will need to rebuild if they are to return to the upper echelons of the Super League.

Hadford Hill FC

Hadford Hill certainly didn’t play like a newly promoted side for much of the season. It took a little time to get going, but when they did, they played some entertaining football, reminding some of the good old days. Sadly hopes of an IFCF place faltered, and they dropped to 10th in the final standings, but nevertheless it was a good return to the Super League. The attacking quadruplet impressed, especially new signing Nick Bracken. However defence and goalkeeping in particular was a concern. Hadford Hill also returned to a second Flavovespia Gold Cup final in 2 years, but weren’t victorious this time. Anthony Kingman will need to avoid “second season syndrome”, as he looks to try and turn Hadford Hill back into the side that once was the envy of the nation.

Waldster FC

A good start, looking like real contenders, then they fell away to 9th. This review may as well be a copy and paste of last season. Waldster certainly had reason to be optimistic, 26 points in the first 15 games the sort of form that can get a team to the IFCF competitions. But then just 16 from the second half of the season followed, as well as a humiliating cup upset 1-5 to Gann spoilt their season. Glyn Hughes stays in the job, but work must be done to get some consistency going. His job won’t be helped by the fact there is much interest in Michael Cole, who must surely have ambitions of playing international club football.

Apsbrooke FC

Apsbrooke made few friends and many enemies over the season, but came in 8th again this season. They were close but not quite there to an IFCF place, although that wasn’t seen as likely before the season commenced (of course though they managed that in 30AU unexpectedly). A team made up of plenty of older players, their tough play, gamesmanship and direct approach wasn’t pretty, but it was effective. The likes of James Sampson, John Appleby, Neil Ambrose and Michael Marsden certainly ahowed they can turn back the clock and play like they’re in their prime. However age catches up to us all, and with the rumour that Andrew Lowe could be moving on to a new managerial post, Apsbrooke may well look very different next season.

Bavingtor FC

Bavingtor will be a little disappointed with their lowest finish since 28AU, although it wasn’t for a lack of ability and effort by some players. Furthermore the League Cup win gives them some silverwear and a chance at international club football via the Vilitan Cove International. Vinh Ha’s first season at Bavingtor wasn’t by any means a great success, but he’s shown some astuteness. In particular, David Meehan, Vigfús Bensson and Benjamin Hicks were in great form under him. That said, finishing well below Binclestead Wood stings for the fans, and a sense of “must do better” next year does exist.

Kings Lunsel FC

After missing out in heartbreaking fashion last year on the title, it all went wrong for Kings Lunsel this year. With 30 points from 15 games, they had title winning form in the first half, only to collapse to 17 points in the second half of the season, not even making the IFCF places. Poor form from the likes of Robert Jones, Ian Jones and Morten Christensen were a big part of the issue. Further misery came in the form of an upset to to Xaviers of Hebitaka in the IFCF Challengers Cup First Preliminary Round, and then an upset to Vitarias Legion in Round 2 of the Flavovespia Gold Cup. Robbie Redfield has now been sacked, leaving Kings Lunsel searching for a successor. Compounding the issue, several of their stars, disappointed to miss out on the IFCF, are rumoured to be seeking a transfer.

Marthorpe City FC

Richard Crawford said his ambition was to take them to the IFCF places, and do that he did. Marthorpe City recovered from a disappointing 31AU, and were the side to take advantage of that 5th IFCF place. He got the team playing in an effective 4-2-3-1. The left flank of Ronald Maddox and Ose Shunsho, proved valuable experience and a real asset to the side. A disappointing cup upset to Johns Park aside, few amongst the Marthorpe City faithful could be too critical of this season. Nevertheless, Richard Crawford will need to consider the age of his squad, there’s a bit of a gap in players in the conventional “peak ages” so to speak.

St Astons City FC

Alistair Lough may be tough to please, but even he must be pleased with 4th place and an IFCF Challengers Cup spot. Furthermore, they again finished highest of the traditional Big 3. Whilst St Astons City were never spectactular, they were solid and often got the job done. Another side playing a 4-2-3-1, new signing Zdeslaw Markowić, Matthew Cope and Christopher Ace (when he wasn’t seeing red) proved an effective attacking combination. St Astons City will go forward into the transfer window and beyond looking at how to try and get another season at this position or take a further step forward. For a club considered in a bit of a crisis a few seasons ago, they’ve really turned it around.

Loxthorpe Rovers FC

Grumble about not beating rivals Langmere Green Rovers on the pitch or on the table aside, it was another good year for Loxthorpe Rovers. 3rd in the table, and a Flavovespia Gold Cup win shows they have a strong squad. Carter Cromwell has been famed for a shrewd eye in the transfer window, and Loxthorpe Rovers for now have some of the rewards of that. Robert Totten and Minotauro Meñica proved to be worth the money spent on them, and Anthony Hannigan seemingly hit top gear and took the Golden Boot. Of course the big question will be for next season, can they finally end their wait for another Super League title, having not been champions since 5AU?

Binclestead Wood FC

When the tears of losing the title on goal difference have dried up, the club will realise just how successful this season was. Second place may sometimes be described as the “first losers”, but Binclestead Wood were predicted to be a midtable side. Instead they fought Langmere Green Rovers to the end to become Super League champions, for only the second time. They get the chance though to not only play in the IFCF competitions, but the IFCF Champions League. Alexander Clarkson, Sean McClafferty Ronalid Ireland, Nick Massey, all have found their finest form at the club, and the likes of Stuart Smith and Kishan Rees showed great play despite their age, even if immaturity got to them in that infamous game against Apsbrooke. But with Marcus McCormick now managing Flavovespia, can this success be sustained?

Langmere Green Rovers FC

30 games are played, and Langmere Green Rovers lift the trophy. That’s been the script in recent years, and for a fourth time in a row, Langmere Green Rovers did it again. Once again they were pushed to the final game, but they came through to win the title again. Nick Cole already had a great squad at his disposal, but still had to manage it to the title. Names like Rmaon Martin, Konstantin Vyland, Ralph Brown, Anpele Zork and others will be remembered for eternity as part of a golden time for the club. The club also became the first from Flavovespia to make the IFCF Challengers Cup, and whilst they were eliminated in the group stages, Langmere Green Rovers 5 – 1 AFC Treason will be a memorable scoreline for a long time. The only disappointment for the champions, that 0-2 loss to Woodbrook in the Flavovespia Gold Cup Round 2. Finally it was the end of the era for Langmere Green Rovers at South Road, as they now move to the 55000 seater Seafront Stadium. It’s hard to think this side could improve, but can they go any further in the IFCF competitions, and will next year they make it 5 in a row?

by **Flavovespia** » Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:29 pm

Full round up

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(WAD) Carston Union 2–4 (WA2) Saltearthbury FC (SA2) Ifleii FC 2–4 (SA2) Digsbury FC (LLA) Amateurs of Cartswood 2–1 (SA2) The Rooks (WAL) Cherry Hill FC 0–0 (WAL) Penfold Park FC (0–0 AET) (7–8 pen.) (LLA) Dancers Park 1–1 (SA2) Kings FC (1–2 AET) (WAL) Old Waldsterians 0–1 (SA2) Northrise FC (SA2) UA North Waldster 0–2 (SA2) Waldster Waterfields (WAL) Yellow Hornet Amateurs 1–1 (SA2) Queens Road FC (2–1 AET) (SA2) Marely Park FC 0–0 (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC (0–2 AET) (WAL) Calcio Waldster 0–5 (SA2) Midlandsee FC (LLA) QES FC 3–3 (LLA) FC Kings Lunsel Road (4–3 AET) (SA2) Waldster Harriers FC 1–0 (WAL) Courtiers FC (WAL) West Waldster Warriors 0–1 (WAL) Omega FC (LLA) Leo Farm FC 0–1 (LLA) South Maishop Fields (SA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood 3–1 (SA2) Kingsland FC (SA2) Hollytree FC 0–0 (LLA) Primrose Hill FC (1–0 AET) (SA2) Knucklesford FC 1–1 (LLA) Lunselbury Airfield (1–2 AET) (TRL) Buchraston Hall FC 1–4 (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC (TRL) Capton Heath Village FC 0–1 (TRL) Capton United FC (TRL) FC Loxthorpe Athletic 0–0 (TRL) Hillfield Brook FC (0–0 AET) (3–4 pen.) (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC 1–1 (EA2) Pranglen End FC (2–2 AET) (6–5 pen.) (EA2) Loxspring FC 0–1 (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC (EA2) Aston Road FC 0–0 (EAL) Boll Lake Amateur FC (1–0 AET) (EA2) Chesinglea Village FC 5–0 (EA2) Rumlington Dragons FC (EAL) FC Rumlington 5–2 (EA2) Fullertons FC (EAL) The Little Green FC 0–0 (EAL) Croxlich Beachside FC (0–1 AET) (EA2) Sutsyridge Lane FC 1–1 (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC (2–1 AET) (TRL) Capton FC 4–2 (EAL) Batchingtonwood Club (TRL) Grandlebury FC (Buchraston) 1–0 (EAL) Sutsyridge Sports and Social Club (EA2) Narrock Community Sports 5–4 (EA2) Whisbeleng Woods FC (EA2) Baxlee Blues 3–0 (EAL) Ricky Park FC (TRL) Narrock Wood Trading Co. 1–2 (EA2) Ashland Common (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC 1–0 (EAL) South Oxwich FC Preliminary Round 2 (NA2) Billingwax Browns 0–1 (NA2) Phinmall Wood FC (NA2) Barmount FC 2–1 (NA2) Bavingtor Airport FC (WHHL) Linvale Town FC 2–3 (NA2) Kingsley Green FC (HL) Bavingtor Moor FC 1–7 (NA2) Flawthorpe FC (NA2) Binclestead Wood Common FC 1–2 (NA2) Linwyn Lake FC (HL) FC Locksmith 1–3 (NA2) Water Gardens FC (NA2) Walnut End United FC 0–2 (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC 1–1 (HL) Blackbirds Moor (2–1 AET) (WAD) Fairvale FC 3–0 (WA2) Saxford FC (WA2) FC The Rise 1–3 (WA2) Old Saints FC (WA2) FC Victoria 0–1 (WA2) Capton Street FC (WAD) Northlee United FC 2–0 (WAD) Langpool Capton Valley FC (SASL) Roestock Rovers FC 1–0 (SASL) Lawsons FC (WA2) Rovers FC (St Astons) 1–2 (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral (WA2) Oakwoods FC 0–5 (WA2) Saltearthbury FC (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers 1–0 (WA2) Palace Wood Village FC (LLA) South Maishop Fields 1–1 (WAL) Yellow Hornet Amateurs (1–1 AET) (5–6 pen.) (SA2) Waldster Harriers FC 1–0 (SA2) Digsbury FC (LLA) Amateurs of Cartswood 3–1 (SA2) Hollytree FC (SA2) Waldster Waterfields 3–1 (SA2) Northrise FC (WAL) Penfold Park FC 0–1 (SA2) Kings FC (SA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood 1–0 (LLA) Lunselbury Airfield (SA2) Midlandsee FC 1–2 (LLA) QES FC (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC 2–1 (WAL) Omega FC (EA2) Chesinglea Village FC 2–2 (EAL) Croxlich Beachside FC (2–2 AET) (4–5 pen.) (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC 0–1 (EA2) Aston Road FC (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC 4–2 (TRL) Grandlebury FC (Buchraston) (EA2) Sutsyridge Lane FC 0–5 (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC 0–1 (EA2) Ashland Common (EA2) Baxlee Blues 2–0 (TRL) Hillfield Brook FC (TRL) Capton United FC 6–2 (TRL) Capton FC (EAL) FC Rumlington 0–2 (EA2) Narrock Community Sports Preliminary Round 3 (WAD) Northlee United FC 0–2 (WA1) Woodlee Farm (WA1) Panford FC 1–0 (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome 2–0 (WA2) Capton Street FC (WA2) Old Saints FC 1–1 (WA1) Walbert Street FC (1–1 AET) (0–3 pen.) (WA1) Combury FC 0–2 (NA2) Flawthorpe FC (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers 3–2 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC (NA2) Barmount FC 1–2 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (WA1) Melcave Meerkats 0–1 (WA1) Pykrot End FC (WAD) Fairvale FC 0–1 (WA1) Hadford Dacorum FC (WA1) St Astons Athletic 2–0 (NA2) Linwyn Lake FC (SASL) Roestock Rovers FC 1–1 (NA2) Phinmall Wood FC (2–2 AET) (4–2 pen.) (WA1) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC 2–0 (NA2) Water Gardens FC (WA1) Napsmouth FC 3–2 (NA2) Kingsley Green FC (WA1) Addenleigh Rangers FC 0–1 (WA1) St Astons Striders FC (WA1) Floombury United FC 0–1 (WA2) Saltearthbury FC (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC 5–2 (WA1) Parmo-by-Hadford FC (EA1) Lukes Wood FC 3–1 (EA2) Baxlee Blues (EA1) Alstone FC 2–0 (EA1) Dame Roundabout FC (EA1) FC North Orbital 5–0 (EAL) Croxlich Beachside FC (WAL) Yellow Hornet Amateurs 3–3 (EA2) Narrock Community Sports (3–3 AET) (3–4 pen.) (EA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC 1–0 (EA1) Brimton FC (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC 5–2 (SA2) Waldster Harriers FC (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU 1–1 (EA1) Malter End FC (2–1 AET) (EA1) Hillsight Bridge FC 0–0 (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC (0–1 AET) (LLA) QES FC 1–2 (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC (EA1) Capton Valley FC 2–2 (EA1) Sutsyridge FC (2–2 AET) (2–4 pen.) (TRL) Capton United FC 0–1 (EA1) Lunselbury FC (SA2) Waldster Waterfields 2–0 (LLA) Amateurs of Cartswood (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC 0–1 (EA2) Ashland Common (EA1) Waldster Junction FC 2–0 (SA2) Kings FC (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC 2–0 (SA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood (EA2) Aston Road FC 2–2 (EA1) Queens FC (2–2 AET) (3–2 pen.) Round 1 (NLD2) Caffchin FC 0–0 (NLD2) Sandneston Rovers FC (1–0 AET) (NLD2) Hadford Industrial United 0–1 (EA1) Alstone FC (NLD2) South Hadford United 2–2 (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC (3–2 AET) (EA1) Lunselbury FC 4–4 (NLD1) Captonbridge Rangers FC (4–4 AET) (5–4 pen.) (NLD1) Highhadford FC 1–0 (WA1) St Astons Striders FC (NLD1) Westwood FC 1–0 (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC (WA1) Woodlee Farm 0–0 (WA1) Hadford Dacorum FC (0–1 AET) (NLD1) Old Marthorpe FC 4–3 (EA2) Narrock Community Sports (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC 3–1 (WA1) St Astons Athletic (EA1) Lukes Wood FC 0–1 (NLD1) Whittlesbury Wanderers (NLD2) Henhaven Beachside 2–1 (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC (NLD1) Oxwich FC 1–0 (EA1) Sutsyridge FC (NLD1) Claychester FC 1–0 (NLD2) Henhaven Palace FC (NLD2) Leabury FC 2–2 (NLD2) Camber Place FC (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.) (NLD2) Magic Roundabout FC 0–1 (NLD2) Maltsterbrack FC (NLD2) Saltearth FC 1–3 (EA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU 1–0 (WA1) Walbert Street FC (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC 1–0 (WA1) Pykrot End FC (NLD1) Nailwood Mills FC 2–2 (NLD2) Radstye Rangers FC (3–2 AET) (WA1) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC 0–1 (NLD1) Woodbrook FC (EA1) Waldster Junction FC 5–2 (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers (NLD2) Buchraston FC 1–3 (NLD2) Buchraston Heath FC (NLD1) North Mayshop FC 3–3 (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC (4–4 AET) (3–4 pen.) (EA2) Aston Road FC 0–3 (NLD1) Vitarias Legion (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC 1–0 (SA2) Waldster Waterfields (NLD2) FC North Waldster 1–0 (WA1) Panford FC (NLD1) Oxwich Wood FC 0–0 (NLD1) Johns Park FC (0–2 AET) (SASL) Roestock Rovers FC 2–5 (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC (EA1) FC North Orbital 2–0 (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome (NA2) Flawthorpe FC 0–1 (WA1) Napsmouth FC (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC 0–3 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (WA2) Saltearthbury FC 1–3 (EA2) Ashland Common Round 2 (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC 3–2 (CL) Boll Lake Mariners FC (CL) Hopford FC 2–0 (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC (CL) Abbots Lunsel FC 3–2 (SL) Capton Club (NLD1) Johns Park FC 1–0 (SL) Apsbrooke FC (SL) Bavingtor FC 2–0 (NLD2) Camber Place FC (SL) St Astons City FC 2–0 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (NLD2) Caffchin FC 3–1 (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 0–2 (NLD1) Woodbrook FC (SL) Carston Green FC 2–0 (NLD1) Whittlesbury Wanderers (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU 0–1 (SL) Stanmorn FC (CL) Henhaven Islanders FC 7–3 (EA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 5–1 (NLD2) FC North Waldster (SL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC 0–2 (CL) Havermilly FC (CL) Guildwell Football 3–0 (CL) Narrock Wood United FC (CL) Gann FC 1–1 (CL) Croxlich FC (2–1 AET) (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC 2–1 (EA1) Waldster Junction FC (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC 5–5 (EA1) Lunselbury FC (6–6 AET) (3–4 pen.) (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC 3–3 (NLD1) Old Marthorpe FC (3–3 AET) (3–4 pen.) (SL) Hadford Hill FC 3–2 (CL) Cartswood FC (NLD1) Oxwich FC 0–3 (SL) Waldster FC (WA1) Napsmouth FC 4–1 (NLD1) Westwood FC (CL) Vale FC 1–2 (CL) Slaton FC (SL) Kings Lunsel FC 0–1 (NLD1) Vitarias Legion (EA1) FC North Orbital 0–3 (SL) Sporting Towerhaite (SL) South Maishop FC 1–0 (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC (CL) Millsea FC 3–1 (EA1) Alstone FC (SL) Marthorpe City FC 2–2 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC (4–2 AET) (NLD2) Henhaven Beachside 3–4 (CL) Westwood Garden City FC (NLD1) Nailwood Mills FC 2–2 (NLD2) South Hadford United (3–2 AET) (NLD1) Highhadford FC 1–1 (NLD1) Claychester FC (1–2 AET) (NLD2) Buchraston Heath FC 4–1 (WA1) Hadford Dacorum FC (NLD2) Maltsterbrack FC 3–2 (EA2) Ashland Common Round 3 (CL) Havermilly FC 3–2 (CL) Hopford FC (SL) Stanmorn FC 2–1 (SL) South Maishop FC (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC 0–4 (CL) Westwood Garden City FC (CL) Millsea FC 7–2 (NLD2) Maltsterbrack FC (NLD1) Claychester FC 2–1 (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC (SL) Hadford Hill FC 1–0 (NLD1) Nailwood Mills FC (CL) Gann FC 0–0 (CL) Guildwell Football (1–0 AET) (SL) Sporting Towerhaite 2–0 (EA1) Lunselbury FC (SL) Marthorpe City FC 1–1 (NLD1) Johns Park FC (1–1 AET) (1–2 pen.) (WA1) Napsmouth FC 0–0 (NLD1) Old Marthorpe FC (1–0 AET) (SL) Carston Green FC 1–4 (SL) Waldster FC (NLD1) Vitarias Legion 4–4 (CL) Henhaven Islanders FC (4–4 AET) (3–0 pen.) (NLD2) Buchraston Heath FC 1–1 (NLD1) Woodbrook FC (1–1 AET) (1–2 pen.) (NLD2) Caffchin FC 1–4 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (SL) St Astons City FC 3–3 (SL) Bavingtor FC (3–3 AET) (6–7 pen.) (CL) Abbots Lunsel FC 3–1 (CL) Slaton FC Round 4 (NLD1) Woodbrook FC 0–2 (SL) Stanmorn FC (WA1) Napsmouth FC 0–1 (CL) Westwood Garden City FC (CL) Havermilly FC 4–2 (NLD1) Vitarias Legion (SL) Sporting Towerhaite 3–1 (CL) Millsea FC (NLD1) Claychester FC 1–0 (CL) Abbots Lunsel FC (NLD1) Johns Park FC 2–5 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (SL) St Astons City FC 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (SL) Waldster FC 1–5 (CL) Gann FC Quarter Finals (NLD1) Claychester FC 1–3 (CL) Westwood Garden City FC (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 2–1 (CL) Havermilly FC (SL) Stanmorn FC 0–0 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (0–1 AET) (CL) Gann FC 5–3 (SL) Sporting Towerhaite Semi Finals (CL) Gann FC 0–1 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 3–2 (CL) Westwood Garden City FC Final (SL) Hadford Hill FC 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC

Code: Select all: League Cup Round 1 (NLD2) Maltsterbrack FC 3–3 (CL) Abbots Lunsel FC (3–5 AET) (NLD1) Whittlesbury Wanderers 1–2 (SL) Capton Club (NLD1) Vitarias Legion 1–0 (SL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC (NLD2) Magic Roundabout FC 0–2 (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC (NLD2) Henhaven Palace FC 0–0 (CL) Cartswood FC (0–1 AET) (NLD2) FC North Waldster 1–0 (SL) Apsbrooke FC (NLD1) Woodbrook FC 2–0 (CL) Hopford FC (NLD2) Sandneston Rovers FC 1–1 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (1–2 AET) (NLD2) Radstye Rangers FC 0–2 (CL) Narrock Wood United FC (NLD2) Henhaven Beachside 0–3 (SL) Sporting Towerhaite (NLD2) Camber Place FC 0–2 (SL) Carston Green FC (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC 2–2 (CL) Vale FC (2–3 AET) (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC 0–1 (SL) Stanmorn FC (NLD1) Westwood FC 0–0 (CL) Slaton FC (0–1 AET) (NLD1) Old Marthorpe FC 1–4 (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC (NLD2) Hadford Industrial United 0–1 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (NLD1) Oxwich FC 1–2 (SL) Bavingtor FC (NLD1) Oxwich Wood FC 0–1 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (NLD1) Highhadford FC 1–2 (CL) Westwood Garden City FC (NLD2) Buchraston FC 1–5 (SL) Marthorpe City FC (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC 1–2 (SL) Waldster FC (NLD2) Saltearth FC 2–5 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (NLD2) Leabury FC 0–1 (CL) Gann FC (NLD2) Buchraston Heath FC 1–3 (CL) Guildwell Football (NLD2) South Hadford United 1–1 (CL) Boll Lake Mariners FC (1–1 AET) (2–4 pen.) (NLD1) Captonbridge Rangers FC 0–1 (SL) South Maishop FC (NLD2) Caffchin FC 1–2 (SL) St Astons City FC (NLD1) Nailwood Mills FC 0–2 (CL) Havermilly FC (NLD1) Johns Park FC 0–4 (CL) Millsea FC (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC 3–1 (CL) Henhaven Islanders FC (NLD1) North Mayshop FC 1–1 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.) (NLD1) Claychester FC 1–3 (CL) Croxlich FC Round 2 (SL) Capton Club 1–0 (CL) Millsea FC (SL) Bavingtor FC 6–1 (SL) Carston Green FC (SL) Waldster FC 0–1 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (SL) Stanmorn FC 2–0 (NLD1) Vitarias Legion (SL) Marthorpe City FC 1–0 (SL) South Maishop FC (CL) Gann FC 3–3 (CL) Cartswood FC (4–3 AET) (CL) Narrock Wood United FC 1–0 (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC (CL) Abbots Lunsel FC 5–3 (NLD1) Woodbrook FC (SL) Sporting Towerhaite 1–0 (CL) Croxlich FC (CL) Guildwell Football 3–0 (NLD2) FC North Waldster (CL) Vale FC 3–3 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (3–3 AET) (4–5 pen.) (CL) Havermilly FC 1–0 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (SL) St Astons City FC 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC 0–1 (NLD1) North Mayshop FC (CL) Slaton FC 1–1 (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC (2–1 AET) (CL) Boll Lake Mariners FC 0–0 (CL) Westwood Garden City FC (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.) Round 3 (SL) Bavingtor FC 2–1 (CL) Boll Lake Mariners FC (NLD1) North Mayshop FC 1–0 (SL) Sporting Towerhaite (CL) Gann FC 4–2 (SL) Capton Club (CL) Narrock Wood United FC 1–4 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (CL) Havermilly FC 1–1 (CL) Abbots Lunsel FC (2–2 AET) (2–3 pen.) (SL) Stanmorn FC 1–2 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (CL) Slaton FC 0–4 (SL) Marthorpe City FC (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 1–2 (CL) Guildwell Football Quarter Finals (SL) Marthorpe City FC 0–0 (CL) Gann FC (0–0 AET) (3–4 pen.) (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 3–0 (NLD1) North Mayshop FC (SL) Bavingtor FC 3–1 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (CL) Abbots Lunsel FC 0–1 (CL) Guildwell Football Semi Finals (CL) Gann FC 0–1 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (SL) Bavingtor FC 2–1 (CL) Guildwell Football Final (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 1–4 (SL) Bavingtor FC

Code: Select all: Alliance Shield Northern Round 1 (NA2) Barmount FC 0–0 (NA2) Hadford Bypass FC (0–0 AET) (2–4 pen.) (NA2) Gerald's Oak FC 3–0 (NA2) Linwyn Lake FC (NA2) Walnut End United FC 3–1 (NA2) Billingwax Browns (NA2) Phinmall Wood FC 2–2 (NA2) Water Gardens FC (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.) (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC 2–1 (NA2) Bridles End FC (NA2) Binclestead Wood Common FC 0–1 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (NA2) Bavingtor Airport FC 1–2 (NA2) Hadford Aerodrome (NA2) Kingsley Green FC 0–1 (NA2) Flawthorpe FC Western Round 1 (WA2) Beachtree Rangers FC 3–1 (WA2) Trenton Bottom Sports (WA2) Saxford FC 1–0 (WA2) Bridge Hill FC (WA2) Torstermound FC 2–1 (WA2) Capton Street FC (WA2) FC The Rise 0–2 (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers (WA2) Oakwoods FC 1–1 (WA2) FC Victoria (2–1 AET) (WA2) Saltearthbury FC 1–1 (WA2) Old Saints FC (1–2 AET) (WA2) Presmoor Bridge AFC 2–1 (WA2) Rovers FC (St Astons) (WA2) Palace Wood Village FC 0–1 (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral Southern Round 1 (SA2) Hollytree FC 2–2 (SA2) Kings FC (3–2 AET) (SA2) Northrise FC 3–4 (SA2) Queens Road FC (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC 0–0 (SA2) Waldster Harriers FC (1–0 AET) (SA2) The Rooks 1–3 (SA2) Marely Park FC (SA2) Ifleii FC 1–0 (SA2) Waldster Waterfields (SA2) Midlandsee FC 0–0 (SA2) Digsbury FC (0–0 AET) (2–3 pen.) (SA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood 0–0 (SA2) Knucklesford FC (1–0 AET) (SA2) UA North Waldster 2–2 (SA2) Kingsland FC (2–2 AET) (2–3 pen.) Eastern Round 1 (EA2) Baxlee Blues 1–2 (EA2) Whisbeleng Woods FC (EA2) Ashland Common 2–2 (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.) (EA2) Fullertons FC 3–0 (EA2) Loxspring FC (EA2) Narrock Community Sports 3–2 (EA2) Pranglen End FC (EA2) Sutsyridge Lane FC 1–2 (EA2) Aston Road FC (EA2) Chesinglea Village FC 1–0 (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC 3–5 (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC (EA2) Rumlington Dragons FC 0–2 (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC Western Round 2 (WA2) Old Saints FC 2–1 (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC 1–0 (WA1) Parmo-by-Hadford FC (NA2) Water Gardens FC 1–2 (WA1) Pykrot End FC (WA2) Presmoor Bridge AFC 0–1 (WA1) Melcave Meerkats (WA2) Beachtree Rangers FC 1–0 (WA1) Walbert Street FC (NA2) Walnut End United FC 2–2 (WA1) Floombury United FC (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.) (NA2) Hadford Aerodrome 0–1 (WA1) Napsmouth FC (WA2) Saxford FC 0–0 (WA1) Hadford Dacorum FC (0–0 AET) (3–4 pen.) (NA2) Hadford Bypass FC 0–4 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC (NA2) Flawthorpe FC 3–1 (WA1) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral 1–0 (WA1) Panford FC (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers 2–3 (WA1) Combury FC (WA2) Oakwoods FC 3–4 (WA1) Addenleigh Rangers FC (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC 0–1 (WA1) St Astons Striders FC (NA2) Gerald's Oak FC 1–1 (WA1) St Astons Athletic (1–1 AET) (5–4 pen.) (WA2) Torstermound FC 1–3 (WA1) Woodlee Farm Eastern Round 2 (SA2) Hollytree FC 1–0 (EA1) Queens FC (SA2) Queens Road FC 2–4 (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC 2–1 (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC (SA2) Marely Park FC 1–1 (EA1) Waldster Junction FC (1–2 AET) (SA2) Ifleii FC 2–3 (EA1) Brimton FC (SA2) Digsbury FC 0–3 (EA1) Lukes Wood FC (SA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood 0–0 (EA1) Capton Valley FC (1–0 AET) (SA2) Kingsland FC 1–0 (EA1) Dame Roundabout FC (EA2) Whisbeleng Woods FC 1–1 (EA1) Malter End FC (1–1 AET) (5–3 pen.) (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC 2–3 (EA1) Hillsight Bridge FC (EA2) Fullertons FC 3–4 (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU (EA2) Narrock Community Sports 3–2 (EA1) Sutsyridge FC (EA2) Aston Road FC 2–4 (EA1) Lunselbury FC (EA2) Chesinglea Village FC 3–3 (EA1) FC North Orbital (3–4 AET) (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC 3–2 (EA1) Alstone FC (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC 2–1 (EA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC Western Round 3 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC 2–2 (WA1) St Astons Striders FC (3–2 AET) (NA2) Gerald's Oak FC 1–1 (WA2) Beachtree Rangers FC (1–1 AET) (3–4 pen.) (WA1) Napsmouth FC 0–1 (WA2) Old Saints FC (WA1) Pykrot End FC 0–0 (WA1) Combury FC (0–1 AET) (WA1) Hadford Dacorum FC 3–0 (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral (WA1) Addenleigh Rangers FC 1–0 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (NA2) Flawthorpe FC 4–4 (WA1) Woodlee Farm (5–5 AET) (2–4 pen.) (WA1) Melcave Meerkats 3–1 (WA1) Floombury United FC Eastern Round 3 (EA1) Waldster Junction FC 2–2 (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU (3–3 AET) (3–4 pen.) (SA2) Kingsland FC 2–0 (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC (EA1) FC North Orbital 3–1 (EA2) Narrock Community Sports (EA1) Lunselbury FC 3–3 (SA2) Hollytree FC (4–3 AET) (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC 2–0 (SA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood (EA1) Hillsight Bridge FC 0–0 (EA1) Lukes Wood FC (1–0 AET) (EA1) Brimton FC 0–1 (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC 2–0 (EA2) Whisbeleng Woods FC Western Quarter Finals (WA1) Ellerstone United FC 1–0 (WA1) Addenleigh Rangers FC (WA2) Beachtree Rangers FC 1–1 (WA1) Melcave Meerkats (1–1 AET) (4–2 pen.) (WA1) Woodlee Farm 0–0 (WA1) Hadford Dacorum FC (0–0 AET) (4–1 pen.) (WA1) Combury FC 2–1 (WA2) Old Saints FC Eastern Quarter Finals (EA1) Hillsight Bridge FC 0–2 (EA1) FC North Orbital (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC 0–1 (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC 0–1 (SA2) Kingsland FC (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU 3–0 (EA1) Lunselbury FC Western Semi Finals (WA2) Beachtree Rangers FC 0–1 (WA1) Woodlee Farm (WA1) Combury FC 1–1 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC (2–2 AET) (1–3 pen.) Eastern Semi Finals (SA2) Kingsland FC 1–2 (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC 5–1 (EA1) FC North Orbital Western Final (WA1) Woodlee Farm 1–4 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC Eastern Final (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU 1–0 (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC Final (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU 5–4 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:24 am

Buzzin Super League

The Super League, the top level of football in Flavovespia. 240 games, 16 teams, 1 champion. Can anyone stop the title streak of Langmere Green Rovers? Who will get the 2nd Champions League berth? Will be see any surprises in the fight for IFCF places, and who'll be the unlucky 3 to go down? The next 30 Matchdays will be full of twists and turns. Part 1 features the 3 promoted sides, and 13th-9th from last season.

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:25 am

Buzzin Super League

Part 2 of the preview, featuring the Top 8 teams from last season.

Code: Select all: OOC Note: Only posting a top tier preview atm for time purposes, will come back to a lower league preview if I have the time.

by **Flavovespia** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:23 pm

Matchday 1

One man made all the headlines on Matchday 1. Many wondered if the £55m Nick Cole spent to bring his son Michael from Waldster to Langmere Green Rovers was worth it. 5 goals later, and that transfer was looking inspired. For Gann however, 6 goals conceded, an embarrassing own goal being one of them, and an early missed penalty was a sobering start to their Super League return, played out on Friday Football Fever’s season opener. Narrock Wood United also had a tough opener at Binclestead Wood, but Garden City looked more than at home, returning albeit with a new name. An early straight red for Stephen Shepherd was fully exploited, as Garden City won 0-3 against Waldster. Sanson Eisen had a debut to forget, deflecting a free-kick into his own net. Hadford Hill and South Maishop played out a 7 goal thriller. New signing Ivan Lewis thought his injury time goal secured a point for South Maishop, only for Matthew Hanley's Edge of the box effort stole the win. Loxthorpe Rovers and St Astons City got wins, and Carston Green surprised Marthorpe City in the City Arena.

Matchday 2

Langmere Green Rovers may have made it 2 wins from 2 at South Maishop, but Michael Cole left the game hobbling off with help from the physio. He’ll be out for several games, a frustration for the defending champions. Some choice words were made by Nick Cole about the defending of South Maishop, but not all pundits were in agreement. Matthew Cope showed he didn’t plan to be a benchwarmer for St Astons City, getting himself a hattrick this Matchday. However defensive woes meant despite his efforts, St Astons City shipped 4 goals to finish empty handed. Hadford Hill, Kings Lunsel and Loxthorpe Rovers mean 5 teams have 6 points so far at the top. At the other end of the table, 5 teams remain pointless, newly promoted Narrock Wood United and Gann joined by Stanmorn and Waldster, all those looking for points sooner rather than later. Marthorpe City managed their first win despite a red card for Ike Barnes for handling outside the area, 19 year old Darren Wagstaff making an unexpected debut. Apsbrooke got a convincing win over Carston Green, Victor Cooke and Neil Ambrose key players in that result, and in Garden City, defences ruled in a goalless draw involving Bavingtor.

Matchday 3

Testing times are already hitting for Stanmorn and Waldster. Whilst the former can excuse a loss to Langmere Green Rovers, a 2nd home loss to Waldster, this one to Apsbrooke, has gone down poorly. 0 goals so far as well has drawn negative attention to Morten Christensen, and everyone who sanctioned the sale of Michael Cole. Only South Maishop also remain pointless. Gann pick up their first point, a scoreless draw at Carston Green getting them off the pointless mark. Loxthorpe Rovers, even with Steven Hall still suspended from his red card in the final game of last season, put 5 past a fast failing St Astons City defence. Robert Totten was a star with a hattrick for Loxthorpe Rovers. Kings Lunsel aren’t missing Steven Hall though, Anthony Hannigan came with the deal and scored 4 in their win at Bavingtor, the 4th player this season to get a hattrick in as many matchdays. 3 were from the spot though, Bavingtor’s defence at set plays drawing far too many fouls. Narrock Wood United get their first win with a surprise away win at nearby Hadford Hill. A goal to remember for sure for Mark Robinson. Garden City continue a good start to Super League life with a win at Binclestead Wood, thanks to a strong header from Andrew Mason.

Matchday 4

Langmere Green Rovers survived a red card for 2 yellow cards for Gerik Morlock to win 0-3 at Narrock Wood United, and are quickly showing why they’re favourites again. As for their rivals, Steven Hall may have got a debut goal for Loxthorpe Rovers to give them the lead, but a double by Andrew Mason gave the high flying newly promoted side 3 points. Kings Lunsel lost their perfect record with a 0-1 loss to Binclestead Wood with an early goal for Kishan Rees the only in the game. The win was despite Murgen Knox living up to his reputation with a red card in his 4th appearance. St Astons City vs Hadford Hill was a derby that didn’t go without controversy. Gerald Bishop knocked over Nick Bracken in the box, and his kick out at the Hadford Hill striker saw him see red, figuratively and literally. After the ruckus was cleared, Bracken put away the penalty to give the visitors a derby win, keeping them part of the charging pack at the top. Morten Christensen finally scored for Waldster, and they took 3 points for the first time this season. Bavingtor now have questioned asked of them, as they drop into the dreaded bottom 3. So do Stanmorn, another loss for them leaves them in the relegation zone and still pointless with just 2 scored, one an own goal. Apsbrooke 3-0 win over Gann shows the hosts have a really well oiled defence, only 1 goal conceded so far. South Maishop get a first win too, an entertaining 4-2 game over Carston Green, as they stake a claim for staying up this season.

Matchday 5

With a 1-0 against St Astons City, Langmere Green Rovers make it 5 wins from 5, already they’re laying a big claim for another title. It won’t be without a fight though, with plenty still close behind. Steven Hall was an unwelcome sight for his old side Kings Lunsel, he scored against them in a 2-0 loss. Others on 12 points include Marthorpe City, with a solid 2-0 win over Narrock Wood United, Binclestead Wood, adding to Waldster's woes with a 3-2 win, and Hadford Hill, an exciting 3-2 win over surprise package Garden City. The Marthorpe City game saw David Mercer get sent off, for nasty late tackle on Alan Holdsworth. Mercer is a signing that’s not yet delivering for his new side There’s a noticeable top-bottom split at the moment. Apsbrooke are on the better side, despite a 3-1 loss to Bavingtor. Stanmorn with a 0-0 draw at Carston Green get a first point, but Ekta Hjorth has had to hold crisis talks with the squad, with his own job on the line. Certainly there’s been a real lack of goals, and although they defended well against Carston Green, good defence was a rarity so far for Stanmorn. Gann got a late equaliser against South Maishop from a terrible defensive mix-up, but the hosts still look very uncomfortable in the Super League.

Lower League Roundup

5 Matchdays in, and Sporting Towerhaite have showed that they do intend to make their return to the Challenge League a short one, as they hit the ground running. The race for automatic promotion before the season was predicted to be a close one, but Croxlich are the only other contenders who have particularly impressed. Cartswood in particular are performing well above expectations, although it’s early days yet. Tough early days for the newly promoted sides, Whittlesbury Wanderers in 13th the only one not in the relegation zone.

In the National League Division 1, Redthwaite Rangers have started with a flurry, and are gunning to finally break out of the third tier. Abbots Lunsel begin another stint in the third tier with clear ambitions to make it a short one. Buchraston and FC North Waldster are both showing they’ve got their footing in this division already. Johns Park and Old Marthorpe will be disappointed with their starts, underdogs Radstye Rangers after two consecutive promotions will be hoping they can at least stay competitive in their bid to stay up.

National League Division 2, and Sandneston Rovers are trying to make amends for not going up last season with this perfect start. Highhadford and Westwood both look like sides that could also quickly bounce back from relegation, although Oxwich Wood aren’t looking confident of staying in the league based on early form. Alstone and Napsmouth are both impressing on their return to the league. Footing the league is Magic Roundabout, is the magic running out for them?

Flavovespia Gold Cup
Round 1
Scores:
(EA1) Sutsyridge_FC 0–3 (NLD2) Buchraston_Heath_FC
(EA1) Ashland_Common 3–2 (WA1) Addenleigh_Rangers_FC
(NLD1) Old_Marthorpe_FC 2–2 (NLD1) Slaton_FC (2–2 AET) (4–5 pen.)
(EA1) Hollytree_FC 1–2 (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron_FC
(WA1) Pykrot_End_FC 3–1 (WA1) Walbert_Street_FC
(NLD2) Caffchin_FC 1–0 (EA1) Woodlee_Farm
(NLD2) Maltsterbrack_FC 0–0 (NLD1) FC_North_Waldster (2–1 AET)
(WA1) Floombury_United_FC 2–2 (EA1) Crimblewood_Park_FC (2–3 AET)
(NLD1) Buchraston_FC 3–0 (WA1) Barmount_FC
(EA2) Buchraston_Arches_FC 0–4 (SA2) Narrock_Community_Sports
(WAL) Waldster_Park_United_FC 0–1 (NLD2) Camber_Place_FC
(NLD2) Magic_Roundabout_FC 2–3 (NLD2) Hadford_Dacorum_FC
(NLD1) Langpool_Capton_FC 1–0 (NLD2) Sandneston_Rovers_FC
(NLD1) Redthwaite_Rangers_FC 1–1 (EA1) Galling_Rangers_7AU (2–1 AET)
(SA2) Hillsight_Bridge_FC 0–1 (WA2) Prince_Street_Wanderers
(NA2) Hadford_Bypass_FC 0–1 (NLD1) Oxwich_FC
(NLD2) Napsmouth_FC 1–2 (NLD1) Claychester_FC
(WA2) Trenton_Bottom_Sports 2–1 (NLD2) Henhaven_Palace_FC
(EA2) Loxspring_FC 0–2 (NLD1) Radstye_Rangers_FC
(EA1) Calhead_Rangers_FC 4–1 (WA1) Capton_Street_FC
(NLD1) Abbots_Lunsel_FC 0–0 (NLD2) Westwood_FC (1–0 AET)
(NLD2) Henhaven_Beachside 5–1 (WA1) South_Hadford_United
(NLD1) Boll_Lake_Mariners_FC 4–0 (WA1) Combury_FC
(EA2) Pranglers_Crouch_FC 0–2 (EA1) Brimton_FC
(NLD1) Captonbridge_Rangers_FC 4–1 (WAD) Anot_FC_(Carston_Green)
(NLD2) Oxwich_Wood_FC 4–1 (WHHL) Blackwald_FC
(NLD1) Johns_Park_FC 2–1 (WA2) Northlee_United_FC
(NLD1) North_Mayshop_FC 2–2 (NLD1) Woodbrook_FC (3–2 AET)
(EA2) Pranglen_End_FC 0–1 (EA2) Capton_Valley_FC
(NLD2) Leabury_FC 0–2 (NLD2) Alstone_FC
(NLD2) Highhadford_FC 1–0 (WA1) Ellerstone_United_FC
(WA2) Roestock_Rovers_FC 0–0 (NLD2) Boleland_Wood_Town_FC (0–0 AET) (1–3 pen.)

The 32 sides from the National League Division 1 and National League Division 2 join the 32 non-league sides who’ve gone through the qualifying rounds to make Round 1 of the Flavovespia Gold Cup. The dream for the smaller sides is an upset and a trip to Round 2. Non-league vs league upsets were a rarity in this round, unfortunately for the neutrals. Trenton Bottom Sports got one however, a 2-1 victory over Henhaven Palace sending them into the next round. FC North Waldster were the only one of the third tier sides eliminated in an upset, by Maltserbrack in extra time. Old Marthorpe and Woodbrook were both eliminated, but via fellow third tier sides. Of the sides below the Alliance still in the tournament, all fell at this Round. Waldster Park United played well, but one goal by fellow Waldster side Camber Place ended their dreams. Blackwald had little answer to Oxwich Wood, a late consolation a small reward for a few dozen travelling fans however. Narrock Community Sports, Prince Street Wanderers and Capton Valley are the other Alliance D2 sides into Round 2, all winning away at fellow sixth tier sides.

by **Flavovespia** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:52 pm

Matchday 6

Bavingtor haven’t started too well, but nothing makes fans happier than a derby win, and Gary Carr delivered one against Binclestead Wood. It was a cagey game, but one goal in the end made the difference. Few teams at the top did well this Matchday. Waldster surprised Loxthorpe Rovers with their 2-0 win, Eddie Killingsworth and Franco Ferretti both scoring with the head. Hadford Hill and Marthorpe City were held to draws by Kings Lunsel and St Astons City respectively, in close contests. Stanmorn’s calls for a response were certainly heard. Wolfgang Wladimirić got a hattrick in a 5-3 thriller over Gann, as the Outer Waldster side finally find their shooting boots. Narrock Wood United and Carston Green was anything but a thriller, 2 shots on target overall in a goalless draw. Finally Apsbrooke outclassed South Maishop in a match between two of the perceived smaller sides, hitting them for four without reply.

Matchday 7

Langmere Green Rovers made it superb 7 wins in a row this season, with their victory over Kings Lunsel. Konstantin Vyland’s second, from all of 25 metres, was one of the top goals scored this season. Marthorpe City are the closest chasers to the top with their narrow win over Garden City, but lie 5 points behind. Loxthorpe Rovers also keep chase, a 4-3 win over Bavingtor not exactly a defensive masterclass from either side, but 3 poins is 3 points for the hosts. Hadford Hill and Waldster was as ever hyped up as a major derby, with the added spice of one side overperforming and the other underperforming. The hype didn’t live up to reality, a rather drab 0-0 game in the end with little incident. It was 0-0 in Binclestead Wood as well, although Apsbrooke pulled out all the stops in defence to get the point. Carston Green completely outplayed St Astons City, who now face scrutiny with Alistair Lough under fire for his performances. Gann finally get their first win, albeit over fellow promoted side Narrock Wood United. South Maishop and Stanmorn have been a bit leaky at the back, so many were surprised that game ended goalless.

Matchday 8

With St Astons City not able to beat Gann at home, Alistair Lough “wins” the sack race this season. In comes Alan Young, the former Flavovespia national team manager keen to rebuild his reputation and show his title wins at Langmere Green Rovers were more than just his players skills. Speaking of Langmere Green Rovers, their winning streak this season finally ends. Nick Cole may be a club legend of Waldster, but they showed him no favours in a scoreless draw. The home defence played very well to frustrate ex-teammate Michael Cole, now back from injury. The lead at the top is not reduced however. Marthorpe City could only draw in Kings Lunsel, a match between two sides with IFCF aspirations. Loxthorpe Rovers shipped 5 goals in a loss to Binclestead Wood, the defensive record of the visitors becoming rather questionable. Hadford Hill continue a surprise fight for the IFCF places, with a 0-1 win at Bavingtor. They benefited from Tony Elvidge receiving a reckless red card in an attempt to win the ball high up the pitch. Also making a strong start are Garden City, and a 5-0 win over Carston Green shows they should easily stay up and then some. Stanmorn shoe more signs of a revival with a 2-3 win at Apsbrooke, no easy feat to score 3 against that defence. Finally, Narrock Wood United move out of the bottom 3, with their win over struggling South Maishop.

Manager Fired -> Alistair Lough (St Astons City FC)

Manager Hired -> Alan Young (St Astons City FC)

Alistair Lough’s poor start to the season means he’s the first manager to be sacked in the Super League this season. One of the veterans in the dugout, his failure to get his side going this season means the end of the line for him at St Astons City. Maybe also the end of his managerial career, given he’s in his mid 60’s. In comes Alan Young. A 3 time league winner with Langmere Green Rovers as a manager, his struggles as manager of Flavovespia have raised questions about how much his success at club level was just down to the players. A role at St Astons City may give him a chance to prove his doubters wrong.

Matchday 9

Langmere Green Rovers got 3 points over Bavingtor, with Michael Cole back on the scoresheet from the penalty spot. The holders of the Super League continue to look practically unbeatable this season. The race for 2nd has the big bonus of an IFCF Champions League spot, and Hadford Hill move into it thanks to a 3-2 win over fellow challengers Binclestead Wood. Steven Hall showed his class with a double to help Loxthorpe Rovers beat a 10 man Apsbrooke. A troubled start for Robin King continues, a red card for fouling Lucky Diamond. Alan Young returns to the Super League with a win, although South Maishop nearly pulled it back from 0-3 down. Morten Christensen equalised late on to give Waldster a point at Marthorpe City, a result ironically benefitting the rival to both sides, Hadford Hill. Stanmorn continue their upturn in form, winning over Narrock Wood United, although the visitors made a fair few mistakes. Gann held Garden City to a draw, the visitors bid for an IFCF spot straight after promotion hampered by another promoted side. Carston Green learnt lessons from the last matchday, keeping a clean sheet this time, although a red card for Martyn Schelzer helped. Not a particularly clean Matchday, with George Taylor of Bavingtor also sent off.

Matchday 10

Binclestead Wood were only the second side to take points off Langmere Green Rovers this season, in a fairly feisty 2-2 draw, a surprise nobody saw red in the eyes of the pundits. Someone who did see red was Morten Christensen, and an already poor start for him and Waldster continues on with little sign of improvement, a second yellow before the first half finished an embarrassment for a player of his value. Loxthorpe Rovers and Hadford Hill saw 4 of the 5 goals scored by players formerly employed by their opponents, but it was Loxthorpe Rovers who finished the happier of the two sides. 4 first half goals saw Bavingtor cruise past a Marthorpe City side far from their best, denting the visitors chances fo an IFCF Champions League spot. South Maishop haven’t hit their best at all yet this season, a 3-0 loss at Garden City means their stint in the Super League is in peril. Gann also look set to struggle to stay up, losing to a Kings Lunsel side keen to reassert themselves in the IFCF race. Narrock Wood United played another “just not quite good enough “ game, a narrow 1-0 loss against an Apsbrooke side very much trying for the IFCF places too. St Astons City and Alan Young hit a bump in the first home game since he arrived, as Stanmorn’s surge in form rolls through in a 1-3 win.

Lower League Roundup

Sporting Towerhaite continue their very strong start in the Challenge League. The favourites are living up to the billing, and a quick return to the top flight really looks on the cards. Croxlich are still in the promotion zone, but only narrowly with Capton Club closing in. Cartswood and Henhaven Islanders have surprised many with their good starts to occupy a playoff spot, Butterfield Rovers in 6th may want a bit more from this season. In the relegation zone is one big surprise, Batchingtonwood Rovers at this rate could find themselves down for a second season in a row. Vitarias Legion aren’t yet adapting well to their new surroundings, and Rumlington Rovers are staring at the third tier again.

In the third tier, and North Mayshop join Redthwaite Rangers in flying high in the promotion zone. Abbots Lunsel need to find some more to avoid the playoffs, likewise with fellow relegated side Slaton. Woodbrook continue good form from last year to lie 5th, with Locksmith-on-Carron in the final playoff spot. In the drop zone, Radstye Rangers may be 14th, but that’s more than plenty expected of them. FC North Waldster are at risk of an immediate return to the fourth tier, and Oxwich need some inspiration. Nevertheless, the points margin to a safe spot is very slim at this stage.

Sandneston Rovers are continuing to look impressive in the National League Division 2. Highhadford edge out a whole heap of sides looking for playoffs or automatic promotion, a huddle containing Alstone and Napsmouth who are newly promoted to the league. Fellow newly promoted side Hadford Dacorum are doing less well, footing the league now. Buchraston Heath are at risk of falling out of the league, only a few seasons since they were a third tier side, and Henhaven Palace have started poorly.

Flavovespia Gold Cup
Round 2
Scores:
(CL) Hopford_FC 2–1 (EA1) Brimton_FC
(NLD2) Boleland_Wood_Town_FC 0–0 (CL) Millsea_FC (0–0 AET) (3–1 pen.)
(NLD1) Langpool_Capton_FC 3–0 (NLD1) Redthwaite_Rangers_FC
(NLD1) Captonbridge_Rangers_FC 1–3 (CL) Whittlesbury_Wanderers
(WA1) Pykrot_End_FC 2–3 (NLD1) Claychester_FC
(CL) Havermilly_FC 2–1 (NLD2) Caffchin_FC
(NLD1) Boll_Lake_Mariners_FC 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe_Rovers_FC
(SL) Carston_Green_FC 0–2 (SL) Langmere_Green_Rovers_FC
(SL) Garden_City_FC 2–1 (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron_FC
(EA1) Ashland_Common 3–0 (SA2) Narrock_Community_Sports
(SL) Bavingtor_FC 3–1 (NLD2) Alstone_FC
(SL) Stanmorn_FC 1–3 (SL) Binclestead_Wood_FC
(NLD1) Buchraston_FC 3–1 (WA2) Trenton_Bottom_Sports
(NLD1) Abbots_Lunsel_FC 0–1 (CL) Capton_Club
(CL) Vale_FC 1–0 (NLD2) Hadford_Dacorum_FC
(SL) Narrock_Wood_United_FC 1–0 (NLD2) Oxwich_Wood_FC
(NLD2) Camber_Place_FC 1–0 (EA2) Capton_Valley_FC
(NLD1) Slaton_FC 0–0 (CL) Croxlich_FC (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.)
(NLD1) Oxwich_FC 1–1 (SL) Gann_FC (1–2 AET)
(NLD2) Maltsterbrack_FC 1–1 (SL) Apsbrooke_FC (1–2 AET)
(SL) Waldster_FC 2–3 (NLD1) Radstye_Rangers_FC
(SL) Kings_Lunsel_FC 2–0 (CL) Henhaven_Islanders_FC
(NLD1) Johns_Park_FC 3–6 (CL) Batchingtonwood_Rovers_FC
(SL) South_Maishop_FC 1–1 (CL) Sporting_Towerhaite (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
(EA1) Calhead_Rangers_FC 1–0 (CL) Cartswood_FC
(NLD2) Buchraston_Heath_FC 5–5 (NLD1) North_Mayshop_FC (5–6 AET)
(SL) St_Astons_City_FC 2–0 (EA1) Crimblewood_Park_FC
(CL) Guildwell_Football 2–2 (NLD2) Henhaven_Beachside (2–2 AET) (1–3 pen.)
(WA2) Prince_Street_Wanderers 2–5 (CL) Vitarias_Legion
(NLD2) Highhadford_FC 3–1 (SL) Marthorpe_City_FC
(CL) Rumlington_Rovers_FC 0–2 (SL) Hadford_Hill_FC
(CL) Nailwood_Mills_FC 2–3 (CL) Butterfield_Rovers_FC

One result was the big story of this Matchday. Super League Waldster suffered a shock home loss, to nearby Radstye Rangers. The third tier side, underdogs even in their own division, pulled out a 2 goal lead, and despite Waldster coming back to equalise, got an 80th minute winner. The result meant the end of Glyn Hughes at Waldster. Howwever, by gap between divisions, there were 2 bigger upsets. The first was Highhadford winning 3-1 over Marthorpe City. The Super League side were left nonplussed by their fourth tier opponents. The second was Calhead Rangers, a non-league fifth tier side, eliminating second tier Challenge League Cartswood with a single 47th minute goal. Also out at the first stage from the top flight were Carston Green and Stanmorn, although they had the excuse of fellow Super League opposition. Ashland Common join Calhead Rangers as the last of the non league sides, the former benefitting from a home match up over Narrock Community Sports to win 3-0. The most entertaining game was in Johns Park, the visitors Batchingtonwood Rovers scoring 6 in a 9 goal game.

Manager Fired -> Glyn Hughes (Waldster FC)

Manager Hired -> Connor Clifford (Waldster FC)

Glyn Hughes never seemed to turn Waldster into contenders for the top end of the table, and fans were frustrated. His business in the transfer window hasn’t looked good so far, and there was pressure on him after 10 games. An embarrassing loss to Radstye Rangers in the Flavovespia Gold Cup, and his time at Waldster is over. Connor Clifford comes in, the former Reserves manager now in as something of a known commodity in the club, if not a big name manager.

by **Flavovespia** » Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:25 pm

Matchday 11

One game seemed hyped above all other going into this Matchday. Loxthorpe Rovers were making their first trip to Seafront Stadium, the new home of fierce rivals Langmere Green Rovers. William Somers got a goal, and then an assist to Edward Barkes to make it 0-2. Whilst Konstantin Vyland pulled one back, it wasn’t enough, and Langmere Green Rovers were defeated for the first time this season, by their rivals. The first test for Connor Clifford, an intra-city match at Gann. 2 early goals set Waldster en route to an easy win over Gann. Marthorpe City recovered from the last Matchday with a 4-2 win of their own, Binclestead Wood the unfortunate victims. Victor Collomb’s display on the right wing was very impressive. Bavingtor seemed set for 3 points despite a red card for Benjamin Hicks, only for Stuart Bray to head home a corner in the dying seconds to rescue a point for Carston Green in a thrilling game. Stanmorn seemed close to staging a great comeback from 0-3 down, but Garden City did just enough to get over the line with a 2-3 win and 3 points. Hadford Hill could only get a 1-1 draw against an Apsbrooke side proving to be tough opponents for most sides, Victor Cooke scoring the equaliser with a powerful effort. South Maishop got something of a surprise win over Kings Lunsel, Ivan Lewis showing his worth with a low driven goal to win it. Narrock Wood United may have taken an early lead, but St Astons City turned it around to win and just ease some of their fears a little.

Matchday 12

In Hadford Hill, Nick Bracken sandwiched the goals of Adrian Jones and Ramon Martin as the leaders came to visit. A 3rd game in a row without a win for Langmere Green Rovers, and maybe the holders aren’t going to run away with it again. Marthorpe City travelled to Loxthorpe Rovers, knowing they had a great chance of going 2nd with a win. A tap in from John Bell gave them that win, and 2nd place. Garden City keep their great start going, thanks to a fluffed clearance by Gerald Gauci of Narrock Wood United. Gann also continue their woes at the bottom, Bavingtor winning 3-0 at a canter with Peter Smith scoring a double. Thomas Foley was barely tested, starting instead of David Meehan in goal for Bavingtor. South Maishop did decently to grab a point at Waldster, a result not exactly endearing Connor Clifford to the home fans in his first game at the Hornet’s Nest as manager of Waldster. Kings Lunsel are on a bit of a poor run, as a team on a good run, Stanmorn, win 0-1 thanks to Andrew Thomas scoring with a shot from a narrow angle. A 5 minute double from Mike Beeton grabbed a point for Carston Green at Binclestead Wood. In Apsbrooke, a disaster for Victor Cooke, he misses 2 penalties as the home side lose 0-2 to St Astons City.

Matchday 13

A derby between Marthorpe City and Hadford Hill always promises fireworks, and this season with both in good positions, there was added incentive. Matthew Hanley may have got the opener for Hadford Hill, but they were second best and fell to a 3-1 defeat. Loxthorpe Rovers, also challenging near the top, played a thrilling game. Mike Beeton, formerly of Loxthorpe Rovers may have scored a hat-trick against them, but Loxthorpe Rovers hit 5 goals to win anyway. However, neither of the challengers could close the gap at the top this Matchday. Whilst Apsbrooke are no easy opponents, Langmere Green Rovers broke their winless streak with a 2-0 win over them. A powerful shot from Michael Cole, and a curling effort from Ralph Brown delivering the goods. Andrew Thomas got an 86th minute winner for Stanmorn, and suddenly they’re only a few points off the IFCF Challengers Cup spots. Waldster, their opponents, still languish in the lower reaches of the Super League. Christopher Ace took just 40 seconds to open the scoring against Garden City, and Sailin Sheth took less than 5 minutes to get a red card for a foul on Ace. Garden City fought valiantly, but Matthew Cope denied them anything from the game late on. All of the bottom 3 lost in this Matchday, and all need to find some improvement to survive, and soon.

Matchday 14

Langmere Green Rovers vs Marthorpe City was set to be a key match in the race for the title. Some individual brilliance from Michael Cole, beating two defenders and a shot that left Ike Barnes with no chance made the difference in Seafront Stadium. For Loxthorpe Rovers, they needed another famous Flavovespian in Steven Hall to produce a magic run and shot to beat a determined Gann side and keep the gap to the top at 3 points. Bavingtor vs Stanmorn saw 5 goals, with Stanmorn having the edge with 3 of them. A lot of praise for Ekta Hjorth’s turnaround, but Vinh Ha’s management of a side expected to be at least in the top half is under question. Apsbrooke vs Garden City saw 5 goals, but all 5 went to the hosts. Garden City for the first time since promotion back to the Super League just seemed completely out of sorts, conceding 2 in injury time summing up their performance. Waldster remain unconvincing, but at least got 3 points over Narrock Wood United, the visitors again probably deserving more than the results show. South Maishop too played well, but Toby Curry’s penalty save against Malcolm Golfin may have saved the win for Binclestead Wood. Hadford Hill kept their IFCF ambitions on course with a 2-1 win over Carston Green. Mike Beeton has 6 goals in 3 games for the visitors, maybe their attacking woes are finally over, but now defensive woes set in. Kings Lunsel and St Astons City didn’t play out an attacking masterclass, the most notable moment from either attack was a straight red for Stephen Nichols for an elbow at goalkeeper Pearce Weaver. A 5 game ban is incoming for that act of violent conduct.

Matchday 15

Carston Green’s season has been mediocre so far, but John Mason’s effort on the edge of the box meant that Carston Green stunned holders Langmere Green Rovers with a 1-0 win. Only the 3rd win all season for the hosts, and the 2nd loss for the visitors, but the sort of result that shows anything can happen in the Super League. Steven Hall’s hat trick against Loxthorpe Rovers in theory should’ve been enough, but the defence of his side were all over the place, as it finished 4-4 against South Maishop. Marthorpe City lost some ground in the race at the top, Stuart Cookson’s straight red for a denial of clear goalscoring opportunity foul on Victor Cooke left his side defending a 1 goal lead a man down. They couldn’t do it, and Apsbrooke won 1-2. There was a derby match, as St Astons City hosted Waldster. St Astons City ahd gone comfortably ahead thanks to Christopher Ace, Sylvain Mathieu and Anis Trabelsi, only for it to be pulled back to 3-2 by 2 great goals. Christopher Ace got a second to secure the points for St Astons City over their rivals. In the capital, John Payne had grabbed a late equaliser for Gann against Hadford Hill, only for Mohammed Raja to turn Robert Cooper’s cross into his own net, for a Hadford Hill win. Garden City came from behind to win 2-1 to be in the IFCF spots at the halfway point, their opponents Kings Lunsel who expected to be there, only 10th. An entertaining 3-3 draw between Stanmorn and Binclestead Wood leaves both sides just outside the IFCF spots. Narrock Wood United managed to get a big victory, 4-1 over Bavingtor. 11th, and with only 17 points, it’s the end of the line for Bavingtor manager Vinh Ha.

Manager Fired -> Vinh Ha (Bavingtor FC)

Manager Hired -> Charlie Holton (Bavingtor FC)

Vinh Ha’s time at Bavingtor comes to an end after 1.5 seasons. After the disappointment of dropping out of the IFCF places last season, his Bavingtor side have further drifted away from the better end of the table. Despite some chopping and changing of personnel and tactics, nothing has ended the poor run of form, and the 4-1 loss at Narrock Wood United ends his time in the dugout at Bavingtor. Charlie Holton comes in, a manager who’s success at Vale lead to an okay stint at St Astons City, before then struggling at Marthorpe City. A return to management in Bavingtor may reinvigorate his career.

Lower League Roundup

Sporting Towerhaite may have finally lost a game, to relegation threatened Rumlington Rovers, but they still seem a class above the rest of the division and well on course for an immediate return to the Super League. Croxlich hold 2nd place, but only 2 points above Butterfield Rovers who got over some early jitters. Henhaven Islanders continue to impress with their 4th place position, and Vale improve to challenge for promotion. Capton Club lie 6th, still in a spot to fight for an immediate return, but with plenty lining up to try and nab that spot. At the wrong end of the table, life in the Challenge League is tough for Vitarias Legion and Whittlesbury Wanderers, relegation straight back to the third tier is on the cards as it stands. Just a point keeps Guildwell Football ahead of their rivals Havermilly in the battle to stay up, but plenty of sides are still nervously looking over the shoulder.

Redthwaite Rangers bright start is fading away somewhat, as North Mayshop take top spot now. Abbots Lunsel in 3rd are ever close to making a quick return to the second tier. Locksmith-on-Carron and Slaton have playoff spots, and Woodbrook just edge out plenty to lie 6th at the hallway point. Boll Lake Mariners are only 10th, disappointing for a recently relegated side. Not least when Radstye Rangers, promoted two seasons running and the underdogs, have pulled themselves to 11th. Claychester fall to 14th, a side who not many saw as likely to go down. Captonrbdige have only lost 5, but drawn 8 and lie in the relegation zone, with FC North Waldster propping up the division.

Sandneston Rovers lead the National League Division 2, in a bid to go back up after failing to do so last season. 2 newly promoted teams are separated by goal difference in the fight for the 2nd automatic promotion spot, Napsmouth now narrowly ahead of Alstone, neither side having any problems in their new surroundings. After a poor start, Magic Roundabout now find themselves in a playoff spot, a good turnaround. Highhadford and Boleland Wood Town round out the Top 6. Facing a drop to non-league are Buchraston Heath, a team on a slide over the past few seasons, Henhaven Palace suffering some “second season syndrome”, and newly promoted Hadford Dacorum.

Flavovespia Gold Cup
Round 3
Scores:
(SL) Kings Lunsel FC 4–0 (CL) Havermilly FC
(SL) Binclestead Wood FC 3–1 (CL) Vitarias Legion
(EA1) Calhead Rangers FC 1–2 (NLD2) Henhaven Beachside
(NLD2) Camber Place FC 2–3 (CL) Whittlesbury Wanderers
(SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 6–4 (CL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC
(SL) South Maishop FC 0–0 (NLD2) Highhadford FC (2–0 AET)
(NLD1) Langpool Capton FC 0–1 (SL) Narrock Wood United FC
(NLD1) North Mayshop FC 1–1 (NLD1) Claychester FC (1–2 AET)
(SL) Hadford Hill FC 2–0 (SL) Apsbrooke FC
(CL) Capton Club 3–2 (SL) Gann FC
(SL) Garden City FC 1–1 (SL) St Astons City FC (1–1 AET) (4–2 pen.)
(NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC 3–3 (NLD1) Radstye Rangers FC (4–3 AET)
(CL) Butterfield Rovers FC 2–1 (NLD1) Slaton FC
(NLD1) Buchraston FC 1–4 (SL) Bavingtor FC
(CL) Hopford FC 2–0 (CL) Vale FC
(EA1) Ashland Common 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC

32 become 16 in Round 3. It’s the end of the line for both non-league side left. Calhead Rangers had reason to be optimistic after the draw, but Henhaven Beachside in the end made a one division difference in quality count. Ashland Common knew an upset against Loxthorpe Rovers was improbable, and despite giving it a good go, Simon Hamblin and Andrew Brocklehurst got the holders into Round 4. There were 2 upsets in this round. Capton Club came from behind late on to win 3-2 over Gann, the struggling Super League side suffering another blow this season. Boleland Wood Town benefitted from a home draw, and Radstye Rangers, after causing a great upset last round, were victims of one themselves. Highhadford after a great win at Marthorpe City held South Maishop to a scoreless draw in 90 minutes, but extra time was too much for them. Batchingtonwood Rovers showed attacking skill to put 4 past Langmere Green Rovers at Seafront Stadium, sadly the hosts had put 6 past them to advance. Boleland Wood Town of the fourth tier are now the lowest ranked side left in the tournament.

by **Flavovespia** » Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:40 am

Matchday 16

Just as the title race began to look closer, the gap returned. For Gann, Michael Cole’s early goal may have set off a sense of déjà vu for the home fans, but Gann did everything but score an equaliser, in a display deserving points against Langmere Green Rovers. Stanmorn vs Loxthorpe Rovers wasn’t a game for the ages, the only goal coming from a miscued pass from Shazed Amer out of reach of Lucky Diamond and into his own goal. Marthorpe City closed the gap to the IFCF Champions League spots, with 2 late goals to win 3-5 in Carston Green. Rivals Hadford Hill were held to a 0-0 draw in South Maishop, frustration as Nick Bracken failed to convert an early second half penalty into a goal. Charlie Holton had no joy in his first match as Bavingtor manager. His old side St Astons City won 2-1, Anis Trabelsi with a well taken effort to win it. Waldster, like Marthorpe City, got 2 late goals in a win over a Garden City side who weren’t quite their impressive selves in this match. Kings Lunsel’s sturggles continue, as they couldn’t get the win against a tough Apsbrooke side. Finally, Narrock Wood United again lose narrowly, this time to Binclestead Wood with Kishan Rees scoring a curling effort from outside the box.

Matchday 17

Marthorpe City was home to the most entertaining game of this Matchday. Both defences struggled, with Gann’s Ronald Peddie getting a double over his former side. But Marthorpe City had the final laugh, as they won 6-4 in the end. Loxthorpe Rovers also got on track with a big win, their 4-0 victory over Narrock Wood United was the sort of results that doesn’t give the visitors much hope of staying in the Super League. The race at the top got no closer though. Despite Kulvinder Johal scoring against his former side, South Maishop were defeated by the leaders Langmere Green Rovers. In the IFCF race, it was a game of two halves in Hadford Hill, with Stanmorn turning a 1-0 deficit into a 1-3 victory with a fine second half performance. Binclestead Wood could only muster a scoreless draw against a St Astons City side just creeping back up towards the good end of the table. Max Koehler got Kings Lunsel back on track with a tap-in, opponents Waldster still a bit short on ideas. Gary Carr got Charlie Holton a win in his forst hoem game managing Bavingtor. Carston Green also extend the gap to safety, with a solid win over Apsbrooke, who just went nowhere in attack this game.

Matchday 18

A good Matchday for those at the bottom end of the table. Gann were rapidly falling towards an early relegation, but a blunder by Geoff Ashcroft to turn a cross into his own net means Gann get 3 points over the side in 13th. Young winger Daniel Matthews fired in from a tight angle to give South Maishop 3 points, against a Marthorpe City who went from 6 goals last Matchday, to none this Matchday. Even Narrock Wood United avoided defeat, Paul Crowley equalising not long after Robert Cooper gave Hadford Hill the lead. Little change in the title race however. Wolfgang Wladirmić had his penalty saved by Lawrence Henderson, and Adrian Jones made sure Langmere Green Rovers punished Stanmorn for that, in another wise close game. Lucky Diamond also saved a penalty, and like their rivals, Loxthorpe Rovers went on to win, 0-2 over St Astons City. Apsbrooke are known for a more direct rather than entertaining style of football, but their 2-2 match against Waldster was quite the thriller, despite only 4 goals being scored. With Nick Massey out with a bad leg injury, Binclestead Wood fans could be nervous about their attack, but Patrick Turner’s hat trick, with 2 from the spot, may alleviate those fears. Garden City, the 2-4 losers, may just be faltering after an impressive return to the Super League so far. Kings Lunsel didn’t start well, but with another win, are just starting to show they’re not out of the race for the IFCF spots.

Matchday 19

If the Super League ever seemed predictable, Gann vs Apsbrooke proved otherwise. Gann, a team who weren’t great in front of goal against a side praised for a good defensive setup. Within 21 minutes it was 3-0, and despite a saved penalty, it still finished 4-0. Gann’s 2 wins in a row means the fans have hope of staying up again. Loxthorpe Rovers were also victims of a surprise, 35 year old Ashfaq Ahmad scoring late on to win the game for Garden City at Loxthorpe Rovers. The derby between Hadford Hill and St Astons City wasn’t without incident. An early penalty scored by Anis Trabelsi, a red for Dmaian Johnson and 2 further goals made it 0-3, seemingly the visitors were dominant. Then Paul Ford got a late double. In injury time nick Bracken thought he’d equalised, only for the offside flag to deny him. Narrock Wood United were so close to getting a point against the leaders, but Adrian Jones tapped in a low cross from Konstantin Vyland to win it for Langmere Green Rovers. Mike Beeton’s penalty was enough for Carston Green to get 3 points over South Maishop, a match potentially key in the relegation scrap. A 1-1 draw between strugglers Bavingtor and Waldster, both on their second managers this season did little to cheer up either side. Fans of Binclestead Wood and Kings Lunsel had little to cheer in their scoreless game, a rogue pigeon flying dangerously close at the referee the highlight of the game.

Matchday 20

What goes arounds comes around, so they say, and Gann certainly felt that. 3 first half goals, and a second half effort meant South Maishop put 4 past them without reply. John Davis has been close to the sack, if rumours are to be believed, but that result gives him a bit more time. Narrock Wood United also close up the relegation race a little, as they grab a 2-1 win over Marthorpe City. John Bell’s spectactular volley in the 89th minute made the home fans nervous, but it wasn’t enough for the IFCF Champions League spot challenging side. In St Astons City, Alan Young faced his old side, and would be happy to have taken a point from that game, all things considered. In Kings Lunsel, the exchanged players Anthony Hannigan and Steven Hall both got two goals over their former side, with Minotauro Meñica a surprise goalscorer to get an equaliser right at the end. Binclestead Wood almost threw away a 3 goal lead, but held on to win at Waldster. Suddenly, the side never outside the top flight, have the dreaded R-Word start to get mentioned. Charlie Holton hasn’t yet got Bavingtor laying as well as they have doesn’t in the past, and a 0-0 draw at Apsbrooke doesn’t make them much safer. Stanmorn kept their IFCF chances high with a 3-1 win over Carston Green, the visitors now getting sucked back into a relegation fight for another season. Garden City and Hadford Hill are two teams who’ve just slipped away from the IFCF places, after making surprisingly good starts, a scoreless draw doesn’t help either get particularly closer.

Lower League Roundup

With 10 games to go, Sporting Towerhaite have a 10 point margin to 3rd, a return to the Super League is looking ever more likely. Croxlich as well are stretching their margin to 3rd as well, so the promotion race could turn to the playoffs soon. Vale have moved up to 3rd, with Butterfield Rovers and Henhaven Islanders still in the playoffs. Millsea now lie 6th, just ahead of the impressive newly promoted Nailwood Mills, and Capton Club. Cartswood have suffered a big collapse, now they’re barely above the relegation zone. Havermilly lie just inside it, along with Vitarias Legion and Whittlesbury Wanderers, but all 3 of those will look at the table and think they could survive.

In the National League Division 1, Abbots Lunsel begin to show why they were favourites to return, lying top with a bit of a margin to 3rd. North Mayshop are 2nd, with the great starting Redthwaite Rangers not at their best form. Locksmith-on-Carron are looking decent for a playoff spot. Below them, Slaton and Claychester occupy the other two, but the table is very close all the way down. Old Marthorpe lie 14th and in the relegation zone, but only 5 points off of a playoff spot. FC North Waldster continue their struggles, and Captonbridge Rangers are bottom, with 2 wins and 10 draws.

The National League Division 2 is really surprising many. Napsmouth and Alstone, promoted to the league last season, now occupy 1st and 2nd. 3rd on goal difference are one of the early favourites to go down, Magic Roundabout. Sandneston Rovers have fallen a little to 4th, with Highhadford and Westwood in the playoffs and hoping to bounce back up. At the wrong end, Henhaven Palace lie bottom and need to improve quickly to stay up. Hadford Dacorum and Maltserbrack are currently set to join them back in non-league.

Flavovespia Gold Cup
Round 4
Scores:

(NLD1) Claychester FC 2–3 (SL) Garden City FC
(SL) Kings Lunsel FC 1–1 (SL) Narrock Wood United FC (1–1 AET) (6–5 pen.)
(CL) Hopford FC 0–1 (SL) South Maishop FC
(NLD2) Henhaven Beachside 1–4 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC
(SL) Hadford Hill FC 3–1 (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC
(SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 2–1 (CL) Whittlesbury Wanderers
(CL) Capton Club 2–1 (SL) Bavingtor FC
(SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 1–0 (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC

16 teams left now and the stakes get ever higher. It wasn’t a great day for most of the non-Super League sides, nor neutrals looking for big upsets. There was one upset however, Richard Foster scored in injury time to get Capton Club a dramatic winner over Bavingtor. Claychester lead twice against Garden City, but in the end a 77th minute goal for Garden City from Andrew Mason won them the game. In Loxthorpe Rovers, a 2 goal lead was halved with 13 minutes to play. But the game ended in ugly scenes, Whittlesbury Wanderers had an equaliser denied by the video referee for a foul. Ron Scaife’s attempts to run down the clock were met by a horrible effort to win back the ball and a red card for Whittlesbury Wanderers, the ensuing brawl saw a second Whittlesbury Wanderers player sent off. Henhaven Beachside were outclassed by visiting Binclestead Wood, a 91st minute goal the only consolation for the hosts. Boleland Wood Town initially had the better of Hadford Hill with a 5th minute goal, but couldn’t hold on for victory in the end. In Hopford, heavy rain could’ve been seen as an equaliser, but in dreary conditions, South Maishop came through thanks to Kulvinder Johal’s close range goal. The rotated Langmere Green Rovers squad weren’t spectacular, but were capable enough to get past Butterfield Rovers. One all Super League matchup occurred, and it was the only game to go to penalties. Robert Jones was subbed on for the penalty shootout, and made the sudden death save to eliminate Narrock Wood United.

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:20 am

Matchday 21

The Binclestead Wood vs Bavingtor derby was the game of this Matchday. Mark Paul put Bavingtor 3 up by half time with a brilliant hat-trick. It stayed that way until 80 minutes. Patrick Turner and Sean McClafferty set up the possibility of a great comeback. William Edwards got the visitors 4th, and despite Kishan Rees scoring in injury time, the frantic attacks of Binclestead Wood in the dying seconds couldn’t stop them losing to their rivals. There was another 7 goal thriller. Kings Lunsel lead 1-3 on the brink of half-time at Hadford Hill, only for Nick Bracken to tap in a goal with the last kick of the half. He then got a second, and late on Robert Cooper cut inside and drilled home, to give Hadford Hill a comeback win. South Maishop’s survival hopes took a blow with a heavy 0-4 loss at the hands of Apsbrooke, a Matchday after the hosts had won by that margin themselves. That result also sees John Davis time at South Maishop as manager come to an end. Gann also suffered another setback, with Stanmorn edging out a 0-1 win in the end, no a convincing display, but enough for the visitors to get 3 points. Narrock Wood United blew a 2 goal lead and couldn’t benefit from a Michael Morley red card, in a key match against Carston Green. At the top end of the table, Nigel Newman’s long range effort helped Garden City to a point against leaders Langmere Green Rovers. Loxthorpe Rovers close the gap to 6 points, with a solid win over Waldster. Waldster themselves drop to 13th, and just 5 points above the relegation zone. Marthorpe City’s game over St Astons City wasn’t a thriller, but young Michael Rossi grabbed the only goal to win it for the hosts as they keep dreams of a IFCF Champions League place, and possibly even the title alive.

Manager Fired -> John Davis (South Maishop FC)
Manager Hired -> Ezra Badger (South Maishop FC)

John Davis came back to South Maishop as a manager fans felt had previously deserved the job full time. However he just hasn’t got the side close to escaping relegation this season. With 9 games to go, the board have taken the gamble, by sacking him and hoping Ezra Badger, formerly of Apsbrooke and after that Millsea, can turn it around and keep the side u, for an 8th consecutive season in the Super League.

Matchday 22

The goals were certainly not shared out equally in this Matchday. The first key match, and a big scorer was the Waldster-Hadford Hill derby. The visitors were absolutely dominant, giving Waldster little time to make a case, going 0-2 up by 22 minutes, and winning 2-4 in the end. Waldster players were heavily booed by their own fans, and Morten Christensen managed to irritate both sets of fans with an over the top celebration to a consolation goal in injury time. For Connor Clifford, his stint in the dugout at Waldster ends very briefly and with his side in peril. Kings Lunsel, after an early setback thanks to Michael Cole, went 3-1 up by half time against the leaders, and it was that way after 74 minutes. But then, a late flurry from Langmere Green Rovers turned a 3-1 loss into a 3-4 win for them, the players showing huge determination. Paul Rodwell’s blatant denial of goalscoring opportunity by blatantly tripping Anthony Hannigan drew much ire and caused a ruckus on the pitch, but it was effective in stopping a late equaliser. 3 goals for St Astons City, including one for a young Derek Spall, got them a good win over relegation threatened Carston Green. A key result in the relegation race came in Stanmorn. The ex-Stanmorn player Geoffrey Snelson put away a late winner against his old side for South Maishop, a winning start for Ezra Badger, and 13th spot is so much closer for South Maishop now. Marthorpe City’s 0-1 win over Garden City keeps the former in a great position to make a late charge, but the IFCF dream of the latter, admittedly optimistic to begin with, is fading away. 3 games finished goalless this Matchday. Loxthorpe Rovers didn’t help their title ambitions with their draw in Bavingtor, injury had ruled out Steven Hall for this game and it showed in the lack of attack for Loxthorpe Rovers. Narrock Wood United and Gann’s scoreless draw leaves both ever closer to an immediate return to the Challenge League. Andrew Lowe’s return to Apsbrooke, as the manager of Binclestead Wood was a match that was hardly an example of the beautiful game, Kenneth Pile blasting his penalty straight at Toby Curry after Murgen Knox fouled Victor Cooke summing up that match.

Manager Fired -> Connor Clifford (Waldster FC)
Manager Hired -> Conor Harrington (Waldster FC)

Connor Clifford was only initially contracted to the end of the season, but he didn’t even make it that far. Not getting Waldster further up the table caused much frustration, and an appalling display against Hadford Hill was the icing on the cake. At such a late stage, Waldster bring in their former long serving goalkeeper and now goalkeeper and first team coach Conor Harrington to manage them. He has 8 games to keep Waldster from a first ever relegation and to stake a claim for the job for next season.

Matchday 23

Conor Harrington’s Waldster side put on a decent display as he travelled to face Langmere Green Rovers and Nick Cole. But a decent display isn’t good enough against the leaders, Gerik Morlock headed home a corner, and then Sanson Eisen’s red card for a stamp on Anpele Zork ended hopes of a comeback. South Maishop recovered from an early setback to win 4-1 over Narrock Wood United, and Waldster now drop into the relegation zone, could they for the first time ever be relegated? Langmere Green Rovers had other reasons to cheer. Loxthorpe Rovers looked toothless in attack, as Binclestead Wood took the 3 points in Rovers Arena. Marthorpe City also lost 0-1, Anthony Hannigan’s close range goal keeps Kings Lunsel’s faint IFCF hopes alive. Capitalising on the woes of those around them were Stanmorn and Garden City. The former came from behind to win 2-1, Giordano Limene winning it with a spectacular volleyed effort. Garden City exploited a Carston Green defence at second best, in a 3-5 win between 2 Western sides, Andrew Mason enjoying his hat trick. Hadford Hill were held to a draw by Bavingtor, the IFCF spots remaining tantalisingly close for the hosts. Gann got a point over St Astons City, but at this stage, they really needed 3.

Matchday 24

Shocks were plentiful this Matchday. In Bavingtor, few were expecting much, but the hosts completely outclassed Langmere Green Rovers. It’s rare to see them struggle so badly, but the leaders just seemed to have no ideas in this match. The only consolation for the leaders is others chasing had poor results. Loxthorpe Rovers lost at Apsbrooke, the result even more bitter as Neil Ambrose did choose to celebrate against his old side when he scored against them. Waldster went 3-0 up in the first half against Marthorpe City, only to fall to 3-3, with the equaliser coming from John Burnie turning Linus Doolin’s back pass into his own net. In the last minutes however, with more and more players going forward, Franco Ferretti fired through a crowded box and into the net, getting a vital win for the hosts. Veteran Robert Clarke got the opener for South Maishop against St Astons City, and despite a missed penalty, South Maishop got 3 points of their own, Ezra Badger off to a good start at such a key stage. Carston Green gave away 2 penalties against Kings Lunsel, and that 2-2 draw now they drop into the relegation zone. Binclestead Wood hit good form right when it really matters. Their 4-1 takedown of Hadford Hill moves them up to 2nd. They’re 10 points off Langmere Green Rovers and travel there in their next game, but they’ll dream of the title, or at least the 2nd IFCF Champions League spot to the end. Stanmorn lead most of the game at Narrock Wood United, but Robert Falconer snatched a point back for the hosts, and pushed Stanmorn away from the race for 2nd, something 5 games into the season seemed miles away. Gann and Garden City both really wanted a win, but had to settle for a point each, a game between 1st vs 2nd in the Challenge League last season, a real contrast in fortunes.

Matchday 25

Many hoped Langmere Green Rovers vs Binclestead Wood could be a famous game, but it became infamous more than anything. Konstantin Vyland got the opener, and then almost from the kick-off looked like he was played in by Konstantin Vyland with a ball over the top. He would’ve been had Murgen Knox gone with a gridiron football style challenge, shoulder to head into Jones, who was out before he even hit the ground. Whilst leaving the field, Knox then tried to fight it out with Nick Cole, causing several players and staff to run in, not least an irate Michael Cole. That anger was certainly channelled well by Langmere Green Rovers. They went on to win 5-0 in one of their most dominant displays this season, and next Matchday they could win the title at Rovers Arena, the stadium of their rivals. Marthorpe City were beneficiaries of the drama in Seafront Stadium. Terence Daley cooly converted a penalty past David Meehan to get Marthorpe City a win in the race for 2nd. Steven Hall may still love and be loved by Hadford Hill, but that didn’t stop him scoring past his old side. Nick Bracken scored twice though against his old side Loxthorpe Rovers, and then Mark Crossland made it 3-2. In the last minute of injury time, a Minotauro Meñica was first headed by goalkeeper Lucky Diamond towards the far post, before Robert Totten got a final touch to steer it past Andrew Bullivant and in for the equaliser. Only a draw though, and Loxthorpe Rovers are only in an IFCF Challenger’s Cup spot with 5 to go, Hadford Hill remain outside the IFCF spots. It was the late show in Stanmorn, losing with less than 5 minutes to play, Wolfgang Wladmirić got 2 goals to win it for the hosts. At the bottom end of the table, Carston Green vs Waldster was a key clash. Waldster didn’t seem too bad, but twice against the run of play they conceded, and that was enough to send them back into the relegation zone. South Maishop knew they needed every point possible, but the early dismissal of Farhan Sharif was too much to overcome, Garden City thankful to just get a win after a bad run of games. Max Koehler’s early tap-in was enough for Kings Lunsel to consign Gann to a loss, and for Gann they need title-winning form to have a chance of staying up. Narrock Wood United got a draw against Apsbrooke, but like Gann, look ever closer to going down by the day. The relegation race looks like 3 battling for 2 safety spots, with maybe Bavingtor still potential risk. St Astons City and above need a big collapse to go down now. The title race looks all but over, barring a major collapse from Langmere Green Rovers. The race for 2nd place and that IFCF Champions League spot, and the 3 IFCF Challengers Cup spots are the close races now in the top half.

Lower League Roundup

Just 5 games to go, and the promotion and relegation races begin to reach their end. At the top of the Challenge League, Sporting Towerhaite are 15 points ahead of 3rd, promotion is all but assured now. With a 10 point margin to 3rd, Croxlich also look set to return to the Super League after 2 seasons. Butterfield Rovers and Vale should be confident of a playoff spot. 5th to 11th are separated by just 4 points, with Havermilly shooting up to 5th, and Henhaven Islanders just holding on to a playoff spot. Towards the bottom, Whittlesbury Wanderers and Vitarias Legion are running out of time to avoid going straight back down. Rumlington Rovers are in the relegation zone, but close to Cartswood and Guildwell Football.

Into the National League Division 1, and Abbots Lunsel lead North Mayshop by 3 points. They both have a decent gap to 3rd, and thus hopes of a return to the second tier look very strong. The race for the playoffs is close with some surprises. Slaton and Claychester lie 3rd and 4th, with Redthwaite Rangers tumbling a bit to 5th. Boll Lake Mariners are 6th, but only on goal difference. Just outside in 7th, are the divisions underdogs Radstye Rangers. Surely they can’t make it 3 consecutive promotions? At the wrong end, Captonbridge Rangers have only lost 8 times in 25 games. But 15 draws and 2 wins leaves them very close to relegation. Buchraston and FC North Waldster are on course for an immediate return to the fourth tier, but the route out looks more viable for them.

4 points separate 1st to 6th, in a promotion race that’s still too close to call. Early strugglers and one of the teams many thought would go down, Magic Roundabout, now lead the division. Joining them in the promotion zone, Alstone looking for a second consecutive promotion. Westwood, Sandneston Rovers and Highhadford were all sides expected to challenge to go up, Napsmouth maybe less so. Relegation for bottom side Henhaven Palace has looked likely for a while, but escape is still possible. It’s Maltserbrack and the rivals to Henhaven Palace, Henhaven Beachside in the drop zone.

Flavovespia Gold Cup
Quarter Finals
Scores:
(SL) Garden City FC 2–1 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC
(SL) South Maishop FC 0–0 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (0–1 AET)
(SL) Binclestead Wood FC 2–2 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (2–3 AET)
(CL) Capton Club 3–5 (SL) Hadford Hill FC

8 teams left, the dream gets ever closer. Capton Club, the last non-Super League left in, were 2-0 and then 3-2 up, but Hadford Hill came back, and got the winner in the 85th minute, with an injury time goal to ensure no comeback. There was no love lost between Binclestead Wood and Langmere Green Rovers. The visitors initially lead, but the hosts turned it around. The 68th minute saw it become 2-2, it’d remain that way until Langmere Green Rovers got the winner in the 108th minute in extra time. In South Maishop, a very tense game was 3 minutes from penalties, until Jonathan Feld volleyed in at the far post from Aladdin Gilbert's cross. The one surprise result was in Garden City. The hosts went 2-0 up in the first half, Steven Hall got one back 67 minutes in, but it wasn’t enough. The holders are out.

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:38 am

Matchday 26

The question going into this Matchday was, could Langmere Green Rovers win the title at the home of rivals Loxthorpe Rovers? Michael Hornby’s goal very early in the second half meant that yes was the answer for much of the game. 77 minutes in though, and Michael Kersey’s long pass was met by Steven Hall, who brought it down and fired past Lawrence Henderson. 87 minutes in, and Steven Hall became the provider, pulling the ball across goal and into the path of Andrew Brocklehurst to win it. No title win yet for Langmere Green Rovers, and their rivals had done the double over them this season. After the calamity of the previous Matchday, Binclestead Wood did everything right in recovery. An 8 minute hat trick from Patrick Turner won them the game. Michael Rossi of Marthorpe City ended his substitute appearance in stupid fashion, fouling Toby Curry whilst the goalkeeper was killing time and seeing a red card. Given how unimpressed the Binclestead Wood players looked and reacted, it’s probably a good thing Murgen Knox was banned. A key game in the race for the IFCF Challengers Cup saw Stanmorn go from 2-0 down after 81 minutes to 2-2 after 84 minutes against Garden City. 33 year old John Small completed a hat trick to win it for Garden City, Stanmorn’s comeback all for nought. In the relegation race, Waldster knew they needed a result against intra-city side Gann. But the pressure got to their attack, and Gordon Cox of Gann scored the only decent chance the visitors had. Gann had beaten the capital’s side, and left them further in the dumps. Waldster travel to South Maishop next, another loss and alarm bells are blaring at over 100 decibels. Speaking of South Maishop, Max Koehler scored the only goal in their loss to Kings Lunsel, but Kings Lunsel’s profligacy meant the scoreline was closer than it should’ve been. Despite a late goal from Aston Andrews, Narrock Wood United lost at St Astons City, the side now bottom could be relegated as soon as the end of the next Matchday. Back towards the top, and Apsbrooke’s 3-2 win over Hadford Hill means the hosts still have a very small chance of the IFCF spots, with Hadford Hill’s chances of the same feat fading. Nick Bracken’s 2 goals however means he’s still well on course to be a surprise winner of the Golden Boot.

Matchday 27

For Langmere Green Rovers, the maths was simple. Win and they’re champions for a 5th time in a row. After a nervy first half, Michael Cole fired home past ex-Langmere Green Rovers keeper Andrew Bulliant in the 49th minute. A second from Michael Cole, and a goal for Anpele Zork wrapped up the title, in front of the fans in Seafront Stadium. In the end, despite a few small nervous moments, and 2 losses to their rivals, they lived up to the billing as favourites. The race for 2nd place was still wide open. In Marthorpe City, Saltino Salazar left his side in a perilous situation against Loxthorpe Rovers. However, a counter-attack in injury time saw John Bell get the win for Marthorpe City, in a real 6-pointer of a match. Binclestead Wood’s chances of a second consecutive second were hindered by Carston Green taking a key 3 points, needing them in their bid to stay up. In the relegation fight, Franco Ferretti and Morten Christenen got Waldster into a good lead at South Maishop, and despite Mark Page’s late goal, Waldster moved out of the bottom 3 and dropped South Maishop into it. Narrock Wood United could only muster a draw against Garden City, and relegation is all but certain now. Gann also only managed a draw, this time against Bavingtor, and likewise, relegation is almost unavoidable now. One of the most entertaining games of all season came in Stanmorn. Max Koehler gave Kings Lunsel the lead, before Andrew Thomas and James King scored from outside the box to make it 2-1. Joshua Kelnic made it 2-2, before a real back and forth, ending with Joshua Kelnic’s curling shot to equalise in injury time, 4-4 in the end. Finally, a 1-0 win for St Astons City over Apsbrooke had the feel of a game with both sides having little left to realistically play for, although it moves the hosts above rivals Hadford Hill, and both sides could maybe scrape into the IFCF spots if results fall their way.

Matchday 28

For Narrock Wood United and Gann, the relegation that has felt inevitable for a while was confirmed. They needed wins and other results to go their way to have any chance of staying up, both got neither. In Binclestead Wood, an early missed penalty didn’t make much difference. Ronald Ireland headed in a free-kick, and Gann couldn’t get a goal of their own, let alone two or more. Kings Lunsel looked comfortable all through their game with Narrock Wood United, and even a Robert Falconer goal couldn’t get Narrock Wood United away from defeat. Those results were academic anyway. In Waldster, Franco Ferretti fired home early from the spot against Stanmorn. An assured defensive display got 3 points for Waldster, and now they need just 2 points to guarantee safety. Stanmorn however fall out of the IFCF places, thanks to Garden City thrashing St Astons City 4-0. Alan Young gambled on some squad rotation, and it backfired horribly, 3 goals were conceded before 20 minutes was played. Further up, the race for 2nd is as close as ever. Nick Bracken got a double, as Hadford Hill took 2 points off of Marthorpe City in a competitive game with some strong challenges and tension between two teams with little time for each other. Loxthorpe Rovers initially fell behind to Carston Green, but Steven Hall and Robert Totten got them 3 vital points. And finally, Langmere Green Rovers may be champions and have received a guard of honour coming onto the pitch, but Victor Cooke and Apsbrooke proved they can be defeated. The tricky smaller town side coming from behind to take a 2-1 win.

Matchday 29

The relegation race is over now. Franco Ferretti’s early goal for Waldster got them the win at Narrock Wood United to ensure after a very tough season, they avoid a first ever relegation. In Carston Green, the visitors went 2-0 up thanks to John Mason and Mike Beeton. Nick Bracken got one back, but couldn’t stop Hadford Hill falling to defeat against Carston Green. For South Maishop, their goalless draw over Binclestead Wood didn’t matter in the end, they are relegated after 7 seasons in a row in the Super League. The race for 2nd is still very close. As well as a draw for Binclestead Wood, Loxthorpe Rovers had William Somers to thank for getting a point against the already relegated Gann. Marthorpe City scored twice in the space of 3 minutes to go 2-0 up over Langmere Green Rovers. It wasn’t enough however, the visitors staged a comeback victory, and Marthorpe City are in a tough spot to get 2nd now. Garden City won 1-0 over Apsbrooke, and with Stanmorn held to a goalless draw by Bavingtor, Garden City are all but assured of an IFCF Challengers Cup spot now, in their first season back in the Super League. St Astons City vs Kings Lunsel meant little to the key ends of the table, but Joshua Kelnic’s late goal got the visitors a point despite being down to 10 men.

Lower League Roundup

In the Challenge League, Sporting Towerhaite go up as champions, Croxlich go up in 2nd place. Vale and Butterfield Rovers are in the playoffs, and will play in the Upper semi final. 4 teams will fight it out for 5th and 6th. It’s 4th vs 5th, as Capton Club have to travel to Butterfield Rovers. Batchingtonwood Rovers, currently in 6th, travel to 7th placed Havermilly, whilst Hopford host Croxlich. All of the bottom 6 could potentially stay up or go down, it’s a nervy time at the bottom of the second tier.

The third tier also has the top 2 spots sealed up, Abbots Lunsel are champions and North Mayshop 2nd. Slaton in 3rd are in the playoffs. One of Claychester, Boll Lake Mariners, Redthwaite Rangers or Radstye Rangers will unfortunately miss out, those sides ranging from teams who making the playoffs was the bare minimum expectaction this season, to ones who staying up was considered a good season. Captonbridge Rangers and FC North Waldster are relegated, Woodbrook need a win to potentiall knock one of the 4 teams above them into the fourth tier for next season.

The fourth tier still has a wide open promotion race. Highhadford look close to going up, they merely need to avoid a 4 goal or more defeat to Alstone to do so. If they don’t win that game, Magic Roundabout could snatch the title, Magic Roundabout themselves know a win vs Oxwich Wood means they go up, against all odds at the start of the season. 3rd through to 9th are all still in contention for playoff spots, with all of the Top 6 potentially still ableto go up automatically. At the bottom, Leabury, Maltserbrack and Henhaven Beachside will have one spot to avoid non-league football, Henhaven Palace are already relegated and with the wooden spoon.

Matchday 30

All eyes were on the race for 2nd, and the berth to the IFCF Champions League qualifying rounds, with 4 contenders – Loxthorpe Rovers, Binclestead Wood, Marthorpe City and Garden City. The first key goal was against Marthorpe City, Stuart Cookson fouled Victor Cooke in the box, and the Apsbrooke striker then took the penalty to give his side the lead. Andrew Mason gave Garden City the lead, although Ian Johnson equalised 28 minutes in. Benjamin Potter’s own goal would equalise the game between Apsbrooke and Marthorpe City on the half hour mark, leaving the table as it was to begin the Matchday. Shortly before half time, a double by Andrew Brocklehurst put Loxthorpe Rovers firmly in the driving seat for 2nd. Garden City had restored their lead with 2 goals close together, although Max Koehler reduced the deficit to 2-3. Gordon Berystain opened the scoring for Binclestead Wood against Stanmorn with a driven effort from just outside the box, but just after 60 minutes, Ivan Lewis deflected a free kick into his own goal, Loxthorpe Rovers looking all but certain to beat South Maishop and barring a major goal difference swing, taking 2nd. It was in Apsbrooke the last 25 minutes were chaotic. John Bell gave Marthorpe City the lead, only for Timonthy Kilgour to equalise in his final game before retirement. John Bell then went from hero to zero, lunging in on Benjamin Potter. Bell’s season ends early, with a straight red card. Victor Cooke taps in his second from close range, giving Apsbrooke the lead. Stephen Nichols made it 3-3 between Kings Lunsel and Garden City, and with 2 minutes to go, Terence Daley made it the same scoreline for Marthorpe City. But Robin King, after so many struggles this season, got the winner for Apsbrooke, and his goal in injury time pushed Marthorpe City down to 5th, and Garden City to 4th. Loxthorpe Rovers won 3-0, guaranteeing them 2nd place. Binclestead Wood won 1-0 over Stanmorn, but it wasn’t enough for 2nd, they end up 3rd.

In the 4 games with no IFCF places implications, Anpele Zork’s goal meant Langmere Green Rovers finish with a win over Carston Green, as they lifted the Super League trophy again, in front of their fans. Waldster and St Astons City was a derby that ended up with no major implications, despite fears at one point it could be key in the relegation race. 2-2 was a fair result, although both sides probably want to forget this season happened for a while. Bavingtor would also like to forget this season, and a 1-2 loss to Narrock Wood United sums up some of their struggles. A rather unexciting game saw Hadford Hill win 1-0 over Gann, and that leaves Gann holding the wooden spoon for this season.

Lower League Roundup

The Challenge League playoff race saw a lot of twists and turns, going down to the end. Capton Club had an awful day, suffering a 6-1 loss to Butterfield Rovers. They needed results elsewhere to keep them in the playoffs, and thankfully they did. Hopford twice equalised against Croxlich, but couldn’t get the win needed to make the playoffs. Havermilly went from 0-3 down at half-time to 3-3 with 5 minutes to go, but Batchingtonwood Rovers got a late winner. So Batchingtonwood Rovers end up 5th, Capton Club 6th. In the battle to stay up, Whittlesbury Wanderers took an early lead against Vale, but were unable to hold on to any points, not that mathematically it mattered anyway. Cartswood vs Vitarias Legion was a must win for both sides to have a chance of staying up, the 81st minute goal for the home side in the end absolutely vital. Millsea had a first half goal against Guildwell Football, and with Guildwell Football unable to avoid defeat, they join Vitarias Legion and Whittlesbury Wanderers in relegation.

The National League Division 1 had a more anti-climatic finish. Radstye Rangers couldn’t make a fairytale run to the playoffs, a 1-0 defeat at nearby FC North Waldster ensured they could only finish 7th, despite a Redthwaite Rangers loss in Buchraston. Boll Lake Mariners won in Woodbrook, sending the hosts down into the fourth tier.

Highhadford needed only to avoid defeat by 4 goals against Alstone to go up, but it nearly happened. Alstone won 1-4, if they’d scored another, they’d go up. A 3-1 victory over Oxwich Wood means Magic Roundabout take the National League Division 2 title. Henhaven Beachside won a thrilling game 4-3 against Camber Place, but neither set of supporters ended up happy, the hosts still got relegated to non-league, the visitors drop out of the playoffs. Leabury’s 2-1 win over Buchraston Heath also ensures despite a win, Malsterbrack are relegated. Westwood’s 3-1 win over Sandneston Rovers moves them into 5th, where in the Lower semi final they’ll repeat the same fixture. Alstone and Napsmouth, both promoted to the league last season, face off in the Upper semi final.

Flavovespia Gold Cup
Semi Finals
Scores:
(SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 4–2 (SL) Hadford Hill FC
(SL) Garden City FC 1–2 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC

Just 4 teams left, for a spot in the final of the Flavovespia Gold Cup. Langmere Green Rovers were going for a domestic double, but 15 minutes in, and they were rattled. Nick Bracken and Matthew Hanley had both scored from low crosses into the box, and it was 0-2 to Hadford Hill. Michael Cole scored in the 19th minute with a headed effort from Konstantin Vyland’s cross, but getting a second was a tough ask. In the 70th minute, the equaliser came, Ramon Martin using his experience to open the space for the shot, and sending it past ex-teammate Andrew Bullivant. 8 minutes later, Konstantin Vyland again set up Michael Cole, and the comeback was complete. On the counter attack in the dying minutes, David Clark finished off the game.
In Garden City, a tense semi final saw Joshua Kelnic fouled just inside the box. Anthony Hannigan made no mistake from the spot, to give Kings Lunsel the lead. Nerves were so high, as the minutes ticked on. And then in the 87th minute, with men piling forward, a scrappy free-kick routine saw Terence Neil eventually hook the ball at goal, and Robert Jones couldn’t get across to keep it out. Celebrations amongst the home fans lasted less than 2 minutes, when Steven Hurricane played a great ball into the box, and Max Koehler drilled it home. There was not another late equaliser, and Kings Lunsel make it to the final. Hornet’s Nest will be the venue, for Kings Lunsel vs Langmere Green Rovers in the Flavovespia Gold Cup final.

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:59 am

Playoffs

Butterfield Rovers may have had more possession and shots in the Upper Semi Final, but in the end it was fruitless. Monir Miah, off the bench, scored from just inside the box in the 79th minute, to send Vale to the Playoff Final, and one game away from the Super League. In the Lower Semi Final, it took just a minute for Capton Club to take the lead, and by 30 minutes, it was 0-3. Batchingtonwood Rovers got 2 goals back, but couldn’t get any more, their hopes of an immediate return to the Super League ended in front of their own fans. In the Qualifier, Butterfield Rovers were again arguably the better side, but 3 times fell behind to Capton Club. 2 times they got an equaliser, but the 64th minute penalty from their former player, Mark Paddock meant elimination for Butterfield Rovers, and Capton Club would play Vale in Rovers Arena to determine who’d go to the Super League. The Challenge League Playoff Final was a tense, cagey affair. 90 minutes produced no goals, and extra time was required. There were tired legs, with a fair few mistakes, but none were capitalised on. After 120 minutes, 0-0 it remained, and it was time for penalties. Both scored their first, but Geoffrey Ritson of Capton Club produced the first save in the second set of penalties. 3 down, and it was 2-3. Stephen Scott of Vale struck the post, and it was all down to Alan Patient of Capton Club. He showed no nerves, with placement and power to beat Michael Makin in the Vale goal, and Capton Club were winners. 6th in the standings, they had the toughest route to winning promotion, but they did it, and make a return straight back to the Super League.

Claychester made home advantage count in the Upper Semi Final, a goal on the hour mark sending them into the final. Redthwaite Rangers haven’t had the best of times in playoffs, but after throwing away a 2 goal lead, they then got a 3rd to win at Boll Lake Mariners. The Qualifer was absolute chaos. A goal after 42 seconds for Slaton, it was 3-1 at half-time, 5-2 on the hour mark, and Redthwaite Rangers were a matter of centimetres away from scoring a last-minute equaliser to make it 5-5. It was cleared off the line however, and Redthwaite Rangers lose out in the playoffs again. Saints Park would host Claychester vs Slaton, both sides in St Astons (and so too are Redthwaite Rangers). In the National League Division 1 Playoff Final, Slaton were 0-2 up within 10 minutes. It was 1-2 at half time, with Claychester equalisign 67 mintues in. Slaton scored thanks to an own goal a few minutes later however, and an 81st minute goal made a comeback much less likely. Claychester got a 3rd goal, but not the 4th goal they needed, and Slaton therefore make an immediate return to the second tier.

Alstone made it into the Playoff Final thanks to a dramatic winner in injury time, sending the home fans into wild cheering in the stands, the scenes that make football the sport it is. Westwood put on a solid display to defeat Sandneston Rovers, the visitors bid to go up coming to a disappointing end. Napsmouth benefitted from a Westwood red card to record a 2-1 win in the Qualifier, ensuring for a second season in the row, there’d be a side promoted 2 seasons in a row from the Alliance D1 up to the National League Division 1. In Highland Road, after a close first half, Alstone scored in the 60th and 69th minute to make it 3-1. A late goal from Napsmouth created a few nerves, but Alstone weren’t fazed, and won promotion to the National League Division 1.

League Cup

Not as prestigious as the Flavovespia Gold Cup, it does provide teams with an alternative route at international club competition via the Vilitan Cove Invitational, and third and fourth tier sides are guaranteed to host a top or second tier side at home in Round 1. Of those Round 1 ties, Alstone’s 2-1 win over Carston Green and Boll Lake Mariners defeating Bavingtor on penalties were the biggest upsets. The lower league sides were whittled down quickly, by the quarter finals only one remained – Nailwood Mills. They went out at that stage, defeated 5-2 by Waldster. In the same round, a 0-1 win for Binclestead Wood at Langmere Green Rovers ended the latter’s hopes of doing the domestic treble. South Maishop impressed to reach the semis, but couldn’t go to the final, stopped in Waldster. Binclestead Wood suffered an embarrassing 1-5 home loss to St Astons City in the other semi final. St Astons City vs Waldster was the final. Two rivals would meet at the home of a fellow rival, Highland Road in Hadford Hill. A tight, tense game was settled by Morten Christensen’s fierce strike in the 48th minute. Both him and Waldster had difficult seasons, but at the full-time whistle, that was forgotten for a while, as Waldster won the League Cup.

Alliance Shield

For the 96 non-league sides in the Alliance, the highest 2 tiers of non-league football, this is their equivalent of the League Cup. Often a tournament recently relegated sides do well, it was a tale of two halves in the West and East. In the West, Panford and Saltearth, both with ambitions of a return to the League in the near future, played out a 9 goal thriller in the Western Final, Saltearth winning 3-6. In the East, a close match between Southern Alliance D2 side Narrock Community Sports and Eastern Alliance D1 side Calhead Rangerswas won by a 101st minute extra time goal for Calhead Rangers. The great run of Narrock Community Sports had come to an end. Saltearth were favourites for the final, but despite taking the lead, were defeated by a spirited Calhead Rangers side who lifted the trophy after a 1-2 win.

Flavovespia Gold Cup
Final
Scores:

(SL) Kings Lunsel FC 0–1 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC

Kings Lunsel were the winners in 31AU, and were looking for the win again. Langmere Green Rovers haven’t won the Flavovespia Gold Cup since 25AU, but a win this year would come with the added importance of a domestic double. The game was a close affair, with few mistakes and few opportunities presented to either side. Both had doen their homework, and finding a goal would be no easy task. In the end, there was the one goal to win it. In the 83rd minute, Ramon Martin was able under pressure tp flick the ball out wide in the box to an incoming Konstantin Vyland. He hit a shot across the face of the goal, beyond the reach of Robert Jones, and into the net. Kings Lunsel tried to rally, but they couldn’t fashion out a good chance, and the league winners became the cup winners as well.

LigAnaia Qualifier
Scores:

Loxthorpe Rovers FC 1–2 Kings Lunsel FC

With the league and cup berth for the LigAnaia occupied by Langmere Green Rovers, a one-off neutral match between the runners up of both competition was used to determine the second spot in the LigAnaia for Flavovespia, Hornet’s Nest the venue for this game. 35 minutes in, and a denial of goalscoring opportunity meant Ian Cohen was off with a straight red card. A few minutes later, Anthony Hannigan capitalised to put Kings Lunsel ahead. It looked comfortable for Kings Lunsel, but in the 76th minute William Somers caught Kings Lunsel napping, and his shot was enough to get the equaliser. Kings Lunsel pushed for a winner to avoid extra time, and in the 88th minute, a cross wasn’t cleared and eventually Max Koehler got the final touch to score the winner. Kings Lunsel win this one-off match, to qualify for the LigAnaia.

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:11 pm

Golden Boot
1. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 25
2. Steven Hall (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 20
=3. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 18
Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC) - 18
Mike Beeton (Carston Green FC) - 18
Andrew Mason (Garden City FC) - 18
=7. Anthony Hannigan (Kings Lunsel FC) - 16
Michael Cole (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 16
Terence Daley (Marthorpe City FC) - 16
=10. Giordano Limene (Stanmorn FC) - 14
Wolfgang Wladmirić (Stanmorn FC) - 14

The race for the Golden Boot was won by a considerable margin of 5 goals. Few before the start of the season would’ve predicted it would be Nick Bracken. However the Hadford Hill striker, a veteran of the game, was a lethal poacher in front of goal. Anytime he got near the ball in the box, it seemed like he could score, and Hadford Hill’s prospentity to hit quickly and fire the ball into the box helped. 20 for Steven Hall at Loxthorpe Rovers shows he’s settled in very well.

Assists
=1. Konstantin Vyland (Langmere Green Rovers FC) - 12
Steven Hall (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 12
3. Benjamin Hicks (Bavingtor FC) - 11
=4. Neil Ambrose (Apsbrooke FC) - 10
Robert Totten (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 10
=6. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 9
Sean McClafferty (Binclestead Wood FC) - 9
Robert Cooper (Hadford Hill FC) - 9
Victor Collomb (Marthorpe City FC) - 9
=10. Gordon Berystain (Binclestead Wood FC) - 8
Alexander Clarkson (Binclestead Wood FC) - 8
Luke Sturgeon (Gann FC) - 8
Matthew Hanley (Hadford Hill FC) - 8
Jonathan Feld (Kings Lunsel FC) - 8
Ose Shunsho (Marthorpe City FC) - 8
Ivan Lewis (South Maishop FC) - 8
Christopher Ace (St Astons City FC) - 8
Giordano Limene (Stanmorn FC) - 8
Wolfgang Wladmirić (Stanmorn FC) - 8
James King (Stanmorn FC) – 8

Konstantin Vyland and Steven Hall share the honours for the most assists. Down the flanks, these two wingers were key to getting their teammates in the right places to score, and were often a handful for any defenders to deal with. Both also scored plenty themselves, in particular Steven Hall, thus posing a dual threat to defenders.

Young TOTY (23 and under)
GK: Lawrence Henderson 22, NWK (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
LB: David Lyons 23, FVA (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CB: Tylan Glovak 23, SRS (Stanmorn FC)
CB: Stuart Cookson 22, FVA (Marthorpe City FC)
RB: Kevin Turner 23, FVA (Garden City FC)
LM: Andrew Thomas 23, FVA (Stanmorn FC)
CM: Stuart Smith 22, FVA (Binclestead Wood FC)
CM: Steven Hurricane 22, MUR (Kings Lunsel FC)
RM: Victor Collomb 21, SVG (Marthorpe City FC)
CF: Michael Cole 22, FVA (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Adrian Jones 23, FVA (Langmere Green Rovers FC)

These 11 young players show that, if you’re good enough, you’re old enough. Lawrence Henderson was part of a title winning Langmere Green Rovers side with a brilliant defensive record, so he makes it in. Toby Curry and Andrew Bulman however, both showed young goalkeepers can certainly have a place in the Super League, both unlucky in a way to not make it in. At the back, David Lyons was a very obvious choice. Tylan Glovak and Stuart Cookson had decent seasons, although the latter in particular still has room to grow. Kevin Turner is a bit of a surprise name, but he really hit the ground running this season, a strong player for Garden City FC. In midfield, Andrew Thomas had a solid season for Stanmorn, the question does remain whether or not they can keep hold of him. Victor Collomb was a great signing for Marthorpe City, and lived up to the billing he came with. Stuart Smith and Steven Hurricane are two midfielders who, despite being relatively young, can really hold their own. Up front, and the strike force of Michael Cole and Adrian Jones can’t be overlooked. Any defence had a hard time dealing with them, and it must worry many how young they are, and for how much longer Langmere Green Rovers could be a force.

Veteran TOTY (32 and over)
GK: David Meehan 34, FVA (Bavingtor FC)
LB: Ronald Maddox 33, FVA (Marthorpe City FC)
CB: Ben Blyth 34, FVA (Garden City FC)
CB: Benjamin Potter 32, FVA (Apsbrooke FC)
RB: Stephen Moore 32, FVA (Stanmorn FC)
LM: William Somers 32, FVA (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CM: Neil Ambrose 34, FVA (Apsbrooke FC)
CM: John Small 33, FVA (Garden City FC)
RM: Joshua Kelnic 34, KRY (Kings Lunsel FC)
CF: Nick Bracken 32, FVA (Hadford Hill FC)
CF: Andrew Mason 33, FVA (Garden City FC)

Sometimes you can’t beat experience, as these 11 players show. In goal, it was a battle between David Meehan and Andrew Bullivant, both ex-internationals for Flavovespia. Meehan may have struggled and even been dropped at one point, but overall was probably the best eligible goalkeeper in this category, even if his form isn’t quite as good as before. In defence, Ronald Maddox and Stephen Moore are ex-internationals who may not be quite at their past best, but still proved valuable assets for their sides. Ben Blyth proved to be an inspired signing for Garden City, and Benjamin Potter continue to showed why Apsbrooke are a tough team to crack. Murgen Knox came close to making this team, but his general disregard for the limits of fair tackling ultimately cost him a place. William Somers was a key part of Loxthorpe Rovers’ powerful attack, and impressed to the extent he’s now back in the international picture for Flavovespia. Neil Ambrose may be a “love to ahte” figure, but the 34 year old arguably had one of his best seasons yet, age hasn’t caught up to him. John Small before this season was a relatively unknown journeyman of the second tier, but really came to life, and proved his worth in Garden City’s surprise success. Joshua Kelnic, a former international, showed he can still offer a lot, with a collection of good performances for Kings Lunsel. Up front, Nick Bracken gets in as a very obvious choice, and Andrew Mason turned out to finally reach his old form in the colours of Garden City.

International TOTY
GK: Lawrence Henderson 22, NWK (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
LB: Minotauro Meñica 21, DEL (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CB: Juergen Kessler 31, NPH (Apsbrooke FC)
CB: Gerik Morlock 31, NPH (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
RB: Norue Gomóspar 28, TIO (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
LM: Konstantin Vyland 27, NPH (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: Anpele Zork 30, ZRH (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: Gordon Berystain 25, ASG (Binclestead Wood FC)
RM: Ralph Brown 29, NWK (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Giordano Limene 24, JUE (Stanmorn FC)
CF: Wolfgang Wladmirić 27, ZRH (Stanmorn FC)

Whilst Toby Curry had a good debut season for Binclestead Wood, Lawrence Henderson unsurprisingly gets in this team. Minotauro Meñica gets in as left back, even if Loxthorpe Rovers defence had some question makrs this season. Juergen Kessler was a player who surprised many at Apsbrooke, few could’ve looked at him and thought he’d be key to some good defensive performances. Gerik Morlock and Norue Gomóspar of the champions Langmere Green Rovers unsurprisingly make it in. In the midfield, it’s not a surprise to see a trio from Langmere Green Rovers make it in – Konstantin Vyland, Anpele Zork and Ralph Brown. Unfortunate for the likes of Victor Collomb, Zdeslaw Markowić and Joshua Kelnic, who had good seasons but couldn’t meet that level. Gordon Berystain gets named in midfield in the International TOTY, he did well for Binclestead Wood, in their somewhat unconventional 3-4-1-2 and was part of a strong midfield. Upfront, the Stanmorn duo of Giordano Limeme and Wolfgang Wladmirić took a little while to get going, but when they did, they were a strong duo. Anis Trabelsi may have felt he could’ve offered more this season, and Max Koehler narrowly misses out, his hot and cold form ultimately going against him.

Overall TOTY
GK: Lawrence Henderson 22, NWK (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
LB: David Lyons 23, FVA (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CB: Alexander May 31, FVA (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CB: Gerik Morlock 31, NPH (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
RB: Norue Gomóspar 28, TIO (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
LM: Konstantin Vyland 27, NPH (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: David Clark 27, FVA (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CM: Robert Totten 26, FVA (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
RM: Steven Hall 31, FVA (Loxthorpe Rovers FC)
CF: Michael Cole 22, FVA (Langmere Green Rovers FC)
CF: Nick Bracken 32, FVA (Hadford Hill FC)

The overall TOTY has caused some eyebrows to be raised, with how much Langmere Green Rovers have dominanted the list. However, they won the league by 12 points, had the joint second highest goal tally, and conceded less than 1 goal per game on average, at 27 goals conceded this season. Lawrence Henderson is the goalkeeper TOTY, one of the easier positions to pick in the end. Credit though to Toby Curry and Andrew Bulman, 2 young goalkeepers who were on the initial shortlist, even if their chances of making the TOTY were low. In defence, it was the starting Langmere Green Rovers defence, who all made it in. Shortlisted players who didn’t make it in included Kishan Rees and Ronald Ireland of Binclestead Wood and Juergen Kessler and Benjamin Potter of Apsbrooke, but in the end nobody could break the champions stronghold on those positions. In midfield, the wide players Konstantin Vyland and Steven Hall were probably some of the easiest choices. David Clark’s defensive prowess and ability to advance the ball, and Robert Totten’s creativity and link-up play ultimately got them into the TOTY. There’s others who missed out, that some may feel deserved a spot. Neil Ambrose, Stuart Smith, Anpele Zork, William Somers, they all made the shortlist but not the TOTY. Finally, in attack it was Michael Cole and Nick Bracken. Whilst 16 goals and 5 assists isn’t the most spectactular season anyone will have statistically, Michael Cole whenever he was on the pitch seemed to be a real threat, and displays like the 5 goal haul against Gann showed just how good he is, and how good he could be. Nick Bracken got 25 goals this season for Hadford Hill, and the Golden Boot winner just couldn’t be overlooked in the end. A few players who were shortlisted but missed out include Adrian Jones, Victor Cooke and Andrew Mason.

Full round up

Code: Select all: Buzzin Super League Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Langmere Green Rovers FC 30 20 5 5 57 27 +30 65 CL LA CWC 2 Loxthorpe Rovers FC 30 16 5 9 63 46 +17 53 CL 3 Binclestead Wood FC 30 15 8 7 51 40 +11 53 CC 4 Garden City FC 30 14 7 9 54 44 +10 49 CC 5 Marthorpe City FC 30 15 4 11 57 49 +8 49 CC 6 Stanmorn FC 30 13 6 11 47 48 −1 45 7 Kings Lunsel FC 30 11 11 8 43 42 +1 44 LA 8 Apsbrooke FC 30 12 7 11 44 35 +9 43 9 Hadford Hill FC 30 11 10 9 48 50 −2 43 10 St Astons City FC 30 11 8 11 45 50 −5 41 11 Bavingtor FC 30 10 8 12 47 43 +4 38 12 Waldster FC 30 9 8 13 38 45 −7 35 VCIAPP 13 Carston Green FC 30 8 9 13 41 56 −15 33 14 South Maishop FC 30 7 6 17 36 52 −16 27 R 15 Narrock Wood United FC 30 5 7 18 25 44 −19 22 R 16 Gann FC 30 4 9 17 29 54 −25 21 R Buzzin Challenge League Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Sporting Towerhaite 30 22 6 2 75 34 +41 72 P LBCT 2 Croxlich FC 30 18 5 7 58 39 +19 59 P LBCT 3 Vale FC 30 13 10 7 45 33 +12 49 4 Butterfield Rovers FC 30 13 10 7 42 31 +11 49 5 Batchingtonwood Rovers FC 30 12 8 10 46 51 −5 44 6 Capton Club 30 10 11 9 58 52 +6 41 P 7 Hopford FC 30 10 10 10 40 41 −1 40 8 Havermilly FC 30 12 4 14 53 56 −3 40 9 Henhaven Islanders FC 30 11 5 14 48 57 −9 38 10 Nailwood Mills FC 30 11 4 15 44 59 −15 37 11 Millsea FC 30 10 6 14 40 47 −7 36 12 Rumlington Rovers FC 30 9 7 14 47 51 −4 34 13 Cartswood FC 30 10 4 16 36 53 −17 34 14 Guildwell Football 30 9 6 15 38 47 −9 33 R 15 Vitarias Legion 30 8 6 16 43 51 −8 30 R 16 Whittlesbury Wanderers 30 8 6 16 45 56 −11 30 R Vale FC 1–0 Butterfield Rovers FC Batchingtonwood Rovers FC 2–3 Capton Club Butterfield Rovers FC 2–3 Capton Club Vale FC 0–0 Capton Club (0–0 AET) (2–4 pen.) Buzzin National League D1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Abbots Lunsel FC 30 17 9 4 52 30 +22 60 P 2 North Mayshop FC 30 17 6 7 53 34 +19 57 P 3 Claychester FC 30 14 5 11 56 43 +13 47 4 Slaton FC 30 14 5 11 57 55 +2 47 P 5 Boll Lake Mariners FC 30 13 7 10 43 33 +10 46 6 Redthwaite Rangers FC 30 11 10 9 42 39 +3 43 7 Radstye Rangers FC 30 11 9 10 39 43 −4 42 8 Old Marthorpe FC 30 10 8 12 59 60 −1 38 9 Johns Park FC 30 11 5 14 42 44 −2 38 10 Locksmith-on-Carron FC 30 10 8 12 44 50 −6 38 11 Oxwich FC 30 9 10 11 30 33 −3 37 12 Buchraston FC 30 11 4 15 35 47 −12 37 13 Langpool Capton FC 30 10 5 15 45 52 −7 35 14 Woodbrook FC 30 8 9 13 37 44 −7 33 R 15 FC North Waldster 30 7 11 12 33 44 −11 32 R 16 Captonbridge Rangers FC 30 3 17 10 34 50 −16 26 R Claychester FC 1–0 Slaton FC Boll Lake Mariners FC 2–3 Redthwaite Rangers FC Slaton FC 5–4 Redthwaite Rangers FC Claychester FC 3–4 Slaton FC Buzzin National League D2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Magic Roundabout FC 30 15 6 9 59 52 +7 51 P 2 Highhadford FC 30 14 7 9 60 51 +9 49 P 3 Alstone FC 30 14 7 9 41 33 +8 49 P 4 Napsmouth FC 30 13 9 8 50 39 +11 48 5 Westwood FC 30 14 5 11 55 48 +7 47 6 Sandneston Rovers FC 30 13 6 11 59 46 +13 45 7 Camber Place FC 30 13 6 11 32 32 0 45 8 Boleland Wood Town FC 30 12 8 10 46 48 −2 44 9 Caffchin FC 30 12 7 11 43 40 +3 43 10 Buchraston Heath FC 30 12 6 12 48 47 +1 42 11 Oxwich Wood FC 30 11 7 12 41 47 −6 40 12 Hadford Dacorum FC 30 11 5 14 57 64 −7 38 13 Leabury FC 30 9 8 13 51 56 −5 35 14 Maltsterbrack FC 30 9 7 14 47 57 −10 34 R 15 Henhaven Beachside 30 7 11 12 30 40 −10 32 R 16 Henhaven Palace FC 30 6 5 19 39 58 −19 23 R Alstone FC 2–1 Napsmouth FC Westwood FC 2–0 Sandneston Rovers FC Napsmouth FC 2–1 Westwood FC Alstone FC 3–2 Napsmouth FC Western Alliance D1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Melcave Meerkats 30 18 7 5 46 29 +17 61 P 2 Ellerstone United FC 30 17 7 6 54 35 +19 58 3 Saltearth FC 30 16 3 11 67 49 +18 51 P 4 Hadford Industrial United 30 14 6 10 56 48 +8 48 5 Panford FC 30 13 8 9 51 38 +13 47 6 South Hadford United 30 12 11 7 46 41 +5 47 7 Pykrot End FC 30 13 8 9 35 35 0 47 8 Combury FC 30 12 6 12 45 46 −1 42 9 Floombury United FC 30 11 8 11 53 54 −1 41 10 Ellerstone Aerodrome 30 10 7 13 35 45 −10 37 11 Addenleigh Rangers FC 30 11 3 16 50 54 −4 36 12 Walbert Street FC 30 9 8 13 50 55 −5 35 13 Old Saints FC 30 9 6 15 44 53 −9 33 14 Barmount FC 30 5 16 9 38 42 −4 31 R 15 St Astons Athletic 30 6 8 16 34 52 −18 26 R 16 Capton Street FC 30 6 4 20 36 64 −28 22 R Ellerstone United FC 1–1 Ashland Common (2–1 AET) Saltearth FC 4–3 Galling Rangers 7AU Ashland Common 2–2 Saltearth FC (2–4 AET) Ellerstone United FC 0–2 Saltearth FC Eastern Alliance D1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Lunselbury FC 30 18 8 4 65 40 +25 62 P 2 Ashland Common 30 16 4 10 49 41 +8 52 3 Galling Rangers 7AU 30 13 11 6 59 36 +23 50 4 Waldster Junction FC 30 13 9 8 42 34 +8 48 5 Frostbrook Rovers FC 30 13 6 11 50 44 +6 45 6 FC North Orbital 30 11 8 11 48 36 +12 41 7 Queens FC 30 11 8 11 50 47 +3 41 8 Woodlee Farm 30 10 11 9 33 34 −1 41 9 Crimblewood Park FC 30 10 10 10 45 49 −4 40 10 Calhead Rangers FC 30 10 10 10 43 51 −8 40 11 Dame Roundabout FC 30 10 8 12 39 45 −6 38 12 Hollytree FC 30 8 10 12 28 44 −16 34 13 Ifleii FC 30 7 11 12 36 52 −16 32 14 Malter End FC 30 6 13 11 31 40 −9 31 R 15 Sutsyridge FC 30 6 10 14 39 47 −8 28 R 16 Brimton FC 30 6 7 17 40 57 −17 25 R Northern Alliance D2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Kingsley Green FC 30 19 4 7 62 38 +24 61 P 2 Parmo-by-Hadford FC 30 18 3 9 55 47 +8 57 P 3 Havermilly Hanger FC 30 16 5 9 48 31 +17 53 4 Water Gardens FC 30 14 9 7 65 54 +11 51 5 Tadcester Wood FC 30 16 2 12 48 41 +7 50 6 Flawthorpe FC 30 14 6 10 43 31 +12 48 7 Phinmall Wood FC 30 11 14 5 54 38 +16 47 8 Linwyn Lake FC 30 14 5 11 41 39 +2 47 9 Hadford Aerodrome 30 12 6 12 45 49 −4 42 10 Binclestead Wood Common FC 30 12 5 13 46 50 −4 41 11 Billingwax Browns 30 12 4 14 45 49 −4 40 12 Gerald's Oak FC 30 11 5 14 38 42 −4 38 13 Bridles End FC 30 10 6 14 39 50 −11 36 14 Linvale Town FC 30 6 5 19 33 59 −26 23 15 FC Locksmith 30 4 8 18 37 55 −18 20 R 16 Hadford Bypass FC 30 4 7 19 35 61 −26 19 R Parmo-by-Hadford FC 2–1 Saltearthbury FC Prince Street Wanderers 1–1 Havermilly Hanger FC (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.) Saltearthbury FC 0–1 Havermilly Hanger FC Parmo-by-Hadford FC 3–1 Havermilly Hanger FC Western Alliance D2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Presmoor Bridge Railway FC 30 19 6 5 62 35 +27 63 P 2 Saltearthbury FC 30 17 5 8 67 38 +29 56 3 Prince Street Wanderers 30 15 8 7 60 48 +12 53 4 St Astons Abbey and Cathedral 30 16 4 10 62 51 +11 52 5 Beachtree Rangers FC 30 14 9 7 53 41 +12 51 6 St Astons Striders FC 30 14 6 10 54 36 +18 48 7 Saxford FC 30 13 3 14 47 45 +2 42 8 Palace Wood Village FC 30 10 9 11 40 41 −1 39 9 Northlee United FC 30 10 8 12 58 63 −5 38 10 Torstermound FC 30 10 7 13 40 48 −8 37 11 Presmoor Bridge AFC 30 11 4 15 37 54 −17 37 12 Bridge Hill FC 30 7 11 12 44 48 −4 32 13 Trenton Bottom Sports 30 8 7 15 39 58 −19 31 14 Oakwoods FC 30 7 9 14 40 59 −19 30 15 Roestock Rovers FC 30 8 6 16 36 55 −19 30 R 16 FC The Rise 30 6 8 16 33 52 −19 26 R Southern Alliance D2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Kings FC 30 20 6 4 61 35 +26 66 P 2 Narrock Community Sports 30 20 5 5 64 35 +29 65 3 Waldster Waterfields 30 19 5 6 55 28 +27 62 4 Kingsland FC 30 16 6 8 40 36 +4 54 5 Waldster Harriers FC 30 14 5 11 41 35 +6 47 6 Great Fuzzbrooke Wood 30 13 6 11 39 39 0 45 7 Marely Park FC 30 12 7 11 36 33 +3 43 8 Queens Road FC 30 10 9 11 46 50 −4 39 9 Cardinal Cross FC 30 11 5 14 44 41 +3 38 10 Omega FC 30 9 7 14 31 39 −8 34 11 Leo Farm FC 30 8 8 14 32 41 −9 32 12 UA North Waldster 30 8 7 15 30 38 −8 31 13 Midlandsee FC 30 8 7 15 51 63 −12 31 14 Hillsight Bridge FC 30 7 8 15 35 45 −10 29 15 Northrise FC 30 6 9 15 34 52 −18 27 R 16 Digsbury FC 30 5 8 17 31 60 −29 23 R Narrock Community Sports 7–3 Baxlee Blues Waldster Waterfields 0–0 Aston Road FC (1–1 AET) (2–3 pen.) Baxlee Blues 4–1 Aston Road FC Narrock Community Sports 1–3 Baxlee Blues Eastern Alliance D2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Pranglers Crouch FC 30 20 1 9 58 36 +22 61 P 2 Baxlee Blues 30 17 5 8 52 42 +10 56 P 3 Aston Road FC 30 15 9 6 55 43 +12 54 4 Rumlington Lakes FC 30 15 8 7 47 41 +6 53 5 Loxthorpe Green FC 30 15 7 8 52 33 +19 52 6 Buchraston Arches FC 30 16 4 10 58 44 +14 52 7 Capton Valley FC 30 15 4 11 54 43 +11 49 8 Lukes Wood FC 30 13 7 10 60 48 +12 46 9 Buchraston Mill FC 30 12 5 13 40 49 −9 41 10 Fullertons FC 30 10 9 11 41 42 −1 39 11 Pranglen End FC 30 9 6 15 34 43 −9 33 12 Croxlich Beachside FC 30 9 6 15 36 48 −12 33 13 Capton United FC 30 9 4 17 30 47 −17 31 14 Chesinglea Village FC 30 8 5 17 36 48 −12 29 15 Loxspring FC 30 8 3 19 35 57 −22 27 R 16 Rumlington Dragons FC 30 5 5 20 30 54 −24 20 R

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(NA2) Hadford Aerodrome 0–0 (NA2) Billingwax Browns (1–0 AET) (WHHL) Studio FC 1–0 (HL) Bavingtor Airport FC (SASL) Blackbirds FC 0–1 (WA2) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC (WAD) Booker Park FC 0–2 (WA2) Northlee United FC (SASL) FC Faylake 2–0 (WAD) Carston Eleven (WA2) Beachtree Rangers FC 0–1 (WA2) Saltearthbury FC (WA2) Saxford FC 3–0 (SASL) St Astons Sports & Social Club (WA2) Roestock Rovers FC 1–1 (SASL) Lawsons FC (2–1 AET) (WA2) Oakwoods FC 2–2 (WAD) Hopford Hawks (4–2 AET) (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers 4–1 (WAD) Williams Farm (SASL) AFC Jovinal Farm 1–2 (WA2) Trenton Bottom Sports (WA2) Bridge Hill FC 1–0 (WAD) Watchers Associates (WA2) Torstermound FC 0–1 (WA2) FC The Rise (SASL) Strongsilver FC 1–2 (WA2) Presmoor Bridge AFC (WA2) St Astons Striders FC 3–0 (WAD) Carston Butterflies (WAD) Langpool Capton Valley FC 4–1 (SASL) Cottonmill Rangers FC (SASL) St Astons Hill FC 1–1 (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral (2–3 AET) (WAD) Anot FC (Carston Green) 1–0 (WA2) Palace Wood Village FC (SA2) Narrock Community Sports 2–1 (SA2) Digsbury FC (SA2) Midlandsee FC 1–0 (LLA) South Maishop Fields (SA2) Hillsight Bridge FC 2–0 (SA2) Marely Park FC (LLA) Lunselbury Airfield 1–2 (WAL) Garden Ash FC (LLA) FC Kings Lunsel Road 2–0 (WAL) FC Colosseum (SA2) Kingsland FC 2–0 (SA2) UA North Waldster (WAL) Knucklesford FC 2–3 (LLA) Dancers Park (SA2) Waldster Harriers FC 2–1 (LLA) AFC Abbots (LLA) Amateurs of Cartswood 2–0 (LLA) Lunsel and Co Factory (SA2) Queens Road FC 1–1 (WAL) Beach Grove Rovers FC (1–2 AET) (SA2) Omega FC 5–1 (LLA) Lunselbury Ridge (SA2) Kings FC 0–2 (SA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood (WAL) Waldster Park United FC 1–1 (SA2) Northrise FC (1–1 AET) (3–1 pen.) (WAL) Galling Heart 0–1 (SA2) Waldster Waterfields (SA2) Leo Farm FC 4–2 (WAL) Old Waldsterians (WAL) Courtiers FC 3–5 (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC (TRL) Whisbeleng Woods FC 3–0 (EA2) Croxlich Beachside FC (EA2) Capton United FC 1–2 (EAL) Croxlich Casuals (EA2) Pranglen End FC 4–2 (TRL) The Hallhammers FC (TRL) The Amateurs of Buchraston 2–4 (EA2) Baxlee Blues (TRL) Narrock Wood Trading Co. 3–0 (EAL) Oxwich Parklands (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC 2–1 (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC (EAL) Sutsyridge Lane FC 3–3 (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC (3–5 AET) (TRL) Capton Central FC 2–1 (EA2) Rumlington Dragons FC (EA2) Aston Road FC 3–3 (EA2) Lukes Wood FC (3–3 AET) (4–3 pen.) (TRL) Rivergreen Rangers FC 1–0 (EAL) Calhead Recreational (EA2) Capton Valley FC 2–0 (EAL) Chalk Hill FC (EA2) Loxspring FC 2–2 (TRL) Capton Heath Village FC (2–2 AET) (3–2 pen.) (EAL) South Oxwich FC 1–2 (EA2) Fullertons FC (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC 2–0 (TRL) AFC Holy Rood (EAL) Butterfield Refinery FC 0–1 (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC (EA2) Chesinglea Village FC 1–0 (EAL) Ricky Park FC Preliminary Round 2 (WHHL) Golden Walkway FC 4–1 (HL) Walnut End United FC (NA2) Binclestead Wood Common FC 3–2 (NA2) Phinmall Wood FC (NA2) Hadford Aerodrome 1–0 (WHHL) Studio FC (WHHL) Ellerstone Open Space 2–3 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (NA2) Linvale Town FC 0–3 (NA2) Kingsley Green FC (NA2) Hadford Bypass FC 3–1 (NA2) Linwyn Lake FC (HL) Old Town FC 2–6 (WHHL) Anot St Peter FC (WHHL) Blackwald FC 1–0 (NA2) FC Locksmith (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral 0–2 (WA2) Roestock Rovers FC (WA2) Oakwoods FC 0–1 (WAD) Anot FC (Carston Green) (SASL) FC Faylake 4–1 (WA2) Bridge Hill FC (WA2) FC The Rise 1–0 (WA2) Saltearthbury FC (WA2) Trenton Bottom Sports 1–0 (WA2) St Astons Striders FC (WAD) Langpool Capton Valley FC 0–1 (WA2) Northlee United FC (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers 3–0 (WA2) Saxford FC (WA2) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC 1–0 (WA2) Presmoor Bridge AFC (SA2) Midlandsee FC 0–1 (SA2) Waldster Harriers FC (SA2) Kingsland FC 0–0 (SA2) Omega FC (2–0 AET) (WAL) Beach Grove Rovers FC 0–1 (SA2) Leo Farm FC (WAL) Waldster Park United FC 4–1 (LLA) Dancers Park (LLA) Amateurs of Cartswood 1–5 (SA2) Narrock Community Sports (SA2) Hillsight Bridge FC 3–0 (LLA) FC Kings Lunsel Road (SA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood 1–2 (SA2) Waldster Waterfields (WAL) Garden Ash FC 2–1 (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC (EA2) Pranglen End FC 1–0 (EA2) Chesinglea Village FC (TRL) Narrock Wood Trading Co. 0–0 (TRL) Rivergreen Rangers FC (1–0 AET) (EAL) Croxlich Casuals 1–2 (EA2) Loxspring FC (EA2) Capton Valley FC 1–0 (EA2) Baxlee Blues (EA2) Fullertons FC 1–0 (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC (EA2) Aston Road FC 3–0 (TRL) Capton Central FC (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC 1–0 (TRL) Whisbeleng Woods FC (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC 2–0 (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC Preliminary Round 3 (WA1) Barmount FC 4–2 (WA1) Melcave Meerkats (WHHL) Blackwald FC 3–0 (NA2) Kingsley Green FC (WHHL) Anot St Peter FC 0–1 (WA1) Pykrot End FC (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC 3–3 (WAD) Anot FC (Carston Green) (4–4 AET) (2–4 pen.) (WA1) Walbert Street FC 2–0 (WA1) Old Saints FC (WA1) Capton Street FC 1–1 (WA2) FC The Rise (4–1 AET) (WA1) Ellerstone United FC 5–1 (WA1) St Astons Athletic (WA2) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC 2–2 (WA1) Addenleigh Rangers FC (2–2 AET) (2–4 pen.) (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers 3–3 (WA1) Saltearth FC (3–3 AET) (3–2 pen.) (NA2) Hadford Bypass FC 3–2 (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome (WA2) Roestock Rovers FC 2–0 (SASL) FC Faylake (WA1) Panford FC 0–1 (WA1) South Hadford United (WA1) Combury FC 2–0 (WA1) Hadford Industrial United (WHHL) Golden Walkway FC 0–1 (WA1) Floombury United FC (WA2) Trenton Bottom Sports 1–1 (NA2) Binclestead Wood Common FC (2–1 AET) (WA2) Northlee United FC 4–3 (NA2) Hadford Aerodrome (WAL) Garden Ash FC 2–6 (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC (EA2) Capton Valley FC 2–0 (TRL) Narrock Wood Trading Co. 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(EA1) Hollytree FC 1–2 (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC (WA1) Pykrot End FC 3–1 (WA1) Walbert Street FC (NLD2) Caffchin FC 1–0 (EA1) Woodlee Farm (NLD2) Maltsterbrack FC 0–0 (NLD1) FC North Waldster (2–1 AET) (WA1) Floombury United FC 2–2 (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC (2–3 AET) (NLD1) Buchraston FC 3–0 (WA1) Barmount FC (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC 0–4 (SA2) Narrock Community Sports (WAL) Waldster Park United FC 0–1 (NLD2) Camber Place FC (NLD2) Magic Roundabout FC 2–3 (NLD2) Hadford Dacorum FC (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC 1–0 (NLD2) Sandneston Rovers FC (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC 1–1 (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU (2–1 AET) (SA2) Hillsight Bridge FC 0–1 (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers (NA2) Hadford Bypass FC 0–1 (NLD1) Oxwich FC (NLD2) Napsmouth FC 1–2 (NLD1) Claychester FC (WA2) Trenton Bottom Sports 2–1 (NLD2) Henhaven Palace FC (EA2) Loxspring FC 0–2 (NLD1) Radstye Rangers FC (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC 4–1 (WA1) Capton Street FC (NLD1) Abbots Lunsel FC 0–0 (NLD2) Westwood FC (1–0 AET) (NLD2) Henhaven Beachside 5–1 (WA1) South Hadford United (NLD1) Boll Lake Mariners FC 4–0 (WA1) Combury FC (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC 0–2 (EA1) Brimton FC (NLD1) Captonbridge Rangers FC 4–1 (WAD) Anot FC (Carston Green) (NLD2) Oxwich Wood FC 4–1 (WHHL) Blackwald FC (NLD1) Johns Park FC 2–1 (WA2) Northlee United FC (NLD1) North Mayshop FC 2–2 (NLD1) Woodbrook FC (3–2 AET) (EA2) Pranglen End FC 0–1 (EA2) Capton Valley FC (NLD2) Leabury FC 0–2 (NLD2) Alstone FC (NLD2) Highhadford FC 1–0 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC (WA2) Roestock Rovers FC 0–0 (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC (0–0 AET) (1–3 pen.) Round 2 (CL) Hopford FC 2–1 (EA1) Brimton FC (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC 0–0 (CL) Millsea FC (0–0 AET) (3–1 pen.) (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC 3–0 (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC (NLD1) Captonbridge Rangers FC 1–3 (CL) Whittlesbury Wanderers (WA1) Pykrot End FC 2–3 (NLD1) Claychester FC (CL) Havermilly FC 2–1 (NLD2) Caffchin FC (NLD1) Boll Lake Mariners FC 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (SL) Carston Green FC 0–2 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (SL) Garden City FC 2–1 (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC (EA1) Ashland Common 3–0 (SA2) Narrock Community Sports (SL) Bavingtor FC 3–1 (NLD2) Alstone FC (SL) Stanmorn FC 1–3 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC (NLD1) Buchraston FC 3–1 (WA2) Trenton Bottom Sports (NLD1) Abbots Lunsel FC 0–1 (CL) Capton Club (CL) Vale FC 1–0 (NLD2) Hadford Dacorum FC (SL) Narrock Wood United FC 1–0 (NLD2) Oxwich Wood FC (NLD2) Camber Place FC 1–0 (EA2) Capton Valley FC (NLD1) Slaton FC 0–0 (CL) Croxlich FC (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.) (NLD1) Oxwich FC 1–1 (SL) Gann FC (1–2 AET) (NLD2) Maltsterbrack FC 1–1 (SL) Apsbrooke FC (1–2 AET) (SL) Waldster FC 2–3 (NLD1) Radstye Rangers FC (SL) Kings Lunsel FC 2–0 (CL) Henhaven Islanders FC (NLD1) Johns Park FC 3–6 (CL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC (SL) South Maishop FC 1–1 (CL) Sporting Towerhaite (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.) (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC 1–0 (CL) Cartswood FC (NLD2) Buchraston Heath FC 5–5 (NLD1) North Mayshop FC (5–6 AET) (SL) St Astons City FC 2–0 (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC (CL) Guildwell Football 2–2 (NLD2) Henhaven Beachside (2–2 AET) (1–3 pen.) (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers 2–5 (CL) Vitarias Legion (NLD2) Highhadford FC 3–1 (SL) Marthorpe City FC (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC 0–2 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (CL) Nailwood Mills FC 2–3 (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC Round 3 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC 4–0 (CL) Havermilly FC (SL) Binclestead Wood FC 3–1 (CL) Vitarias Legion (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC 1–2 (NLD2) Henhaven Beachside (NLD2) Camber Place FC 2–3 (CL) Whittlesbury Wanderers (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 6–4 (CL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC (SL) South Maishop FC 0–0 (NLD2) Highhadford FC (2–0 AET) (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC 0–1 (SL) Narrock Wood United FC (NLD1) North Mayshop FC 1–1 (NLD1) Claychester FC (1–2 AET) (SL) Hadford Hill FC 2–0 (SL) Apsbrooke FC (CL) Capton Club 3–2 (SL) Gann FC (SL) Garden City FC 1–1 (SL) St Astons City FC (1–1 AET) (4–2 pen.) (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC 3–3 (NLD1) Radstye Rangers FC (4–3 AET) (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC 2–1 (NLD1) Slaton FC (NLD1) Buchraston FC 1–4 (SL) Bavingtor FC (CL) Hopford FC 2–0 (CL) Vale FC (EA1) Ashland Common 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC Round 4 (NLD1) Claychester FC 2–3 (SL) Garden City FC (SL) Kings Lunsel FC 1–1 (SL) Narrock Wood United FC (1–1 AET) (6–5 pen.) (CL) Hopford FC 0–1 (SL) South Maishop FC (NLD2) Henhaven Beachside 1–4 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC (SL) Hadford Hill FC 3–1 (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 2–1 (CL) Whittlesbury Wanderers (CL) Capton Club 2–1 (SL) Bavingtor FC (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 1–0 (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC Quarter Finals (SL) Garden City FC 2–1 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (SL) South Maishop FC 0–0 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (0–1 AET) (SL) Binclestead Wood FC 2–2 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (2–3 AET) (CL) Capton Club 3–5 (SL) Hadford Hill FC Semi Finals (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 4–2 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (SL) Garden City FC 1–2 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC Final (SL) Kings Lunsel FC 0–1 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC

Code: Select all: League Cup Round 1 (NLD2) Oxwich Wood FC 2–3 (CL) Guildwell Football (NLD2) Magic Roundabout FC 0–4 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (NLD1) Slaton FC 1–3 (SL) Apsbrooke FC (NLD1) Woodbrook FC 1–2 (SL) Gann FC (NLD1) Captonbridge Rangers FC 1–2 (CL) Hopford FC (NLD1) Radstye Rangers FC 0–2 (SL) St Astons City FC (NLD1) FC North Waldster 0–2 (CL) Henhaven Islanders FC (NLD1) Abbots Lunsel FC 1–0 (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC (NLD2) Leabury FC 0–1 (CL) Croxlich FC (NLD1) Boll Lake Mariners FC 1–1 (SL) Bavingtor FC (1–1 AET) (3–2 pen.) (NLD1) North Mayshop FC 1–1 (CL) Nailwood Mills FC (1–2 AET) (NLD1) Old Marthorpe FC 0–1 (SL) Marthorpe City FC (NLD1) Oxwich FC 1–1 (SL) Waldster FC (1–2 AET) (NLD2) Highhadford FC 1–2 (CL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC 0–0 (SL) Garden City FC (0–1 AET) (NLD2) Maltsterbrack FC 0–1 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (NLD2) Camber Place FC 1–2 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC (NLD2) Caffchin FC 3–0 (CL) Whittlesbury Wanderers (NLD1) Johns Park FC 1–2 (CL) Havermilly FC (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC 1–3 (SL) Narrock Wood United FC (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC 1–2 (CL) Vale FC (NLD1) Buchraston FC 0–0 (SL) South Maishop FC (0–1 AET) (NLD2) Buchraston Heath FC 0–1 (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC (NLD2) Napsmouth FC 0–1 (SL) Stanmorn FC (NLD2) Westwood FC 0–2 (CL) Cartswood FC (NLD2) Alstone FC 2–1 (SL) Carston Green FC (NLD2) Sandneston Rovers FC 0–1 (CL) Capton Club (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC 0–0 (CL) Vitarias Legion (0–1 AET) (NLD2) Henhaven Palace FC 1–3 (CL) Sporting Towerhaite (NLD1) Claychester FC 1–4 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC (NLD2) Henhaven Beachside 2–4 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (NLD2) Hadford Dacorum FC 0–2 (CL) Millsea FC Round 2 (CL) Nailwood Mills FC 4–3 (CL) Capton Club (SL) Marthorpe City FC 1–0 (NLD1) Boll Lake Mariners FC (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC 5–2 (CL) Havermilly FC (CL) Vale FC 1–0 (CL) Henhaven Islanders FC (CL) Cartswood FC 1–1 (CL) Guildwell Football (1–2 AET) (NLD1) Abbots Lunsel FC 0–5 (CL) Croxlich FC (SL) Hadford Hill FC 2–1 (CL) Vitarias Legion (SL) Gann FC 0–1 (SL) Stanmorn FC (SL) St Astons City FC 4–1 (NLD2) Alstone FC (SL) Waldster FC 3–2 (CL) Millsea FC (SL) Garden City FC 4–3 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (NLD2) Caffchin FC 2–3 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC (SL) Binclestead Wood FC 0–0 (SL) Narrock Wood United FC (2–0 AET) (CL) Hopford FC 0–2 (SL) South Maishop FC (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 5–1 (SL) Apsbrooke FC (CL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC 3–1 (CL) Sporting Towerhaite Round 3 (CL) Nailwood Mills FC 1–0 (CL) Croxlich FC (SL) Binclestead Wood FC 3–0 (CL) Guildwell Football (SL) St Astons City FC 3–1 (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 2–0 (SL) Garden City FC (SL) South Maishop FC 1–0 (SL) Stanmorn FC (SL) Marthorpe City FC 4–2 (CL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC (SL) Waldster FC 2–0 (SL) Hadford Hill FC (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 5–2 (CL) Vale FC Quarter Finals (SL) Waldster FC 5–2 (CL) Nailwood Mills FC (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 0–1 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 1–2 (SL) South Maishop FC (SL) Marthorpe City FC 3–4 (SL) St Astons City FC Semi Finals (SL) Binclestead Wood FC 1–5 (SL) St Astons City FC (SL) Waldster FC 4–2 (SL) South Maishop FC Final (SL) St Astons City FC 0–1 (SL) Waldster FC

Code: Select all: Alliance Shield Northern Round 1 (NA2) FC Locksmith 0–0 (NA2) Phinmall Wood FC (0–1 AET) (NA2) Water Gardens FC 2–2 (NA2) Havermilly Hanger FC (2–2 AET) (5–4 pen.) (NA2) Hadford Bypass FC 1–0 (NA2) Kingsley Green FC (NA2) Linvale Town FC 1–2 (NA2) Bridles End FC (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC 0–0 (NA2) Flawthorpe FC (0–1 AET) (NA2) Parmo-by-Hadford FC 2–3 (NA2) Hadford Aerodrome (NA2) Linwyn Lake FC 4–3 (NA2) Billingwax Browns (NA2) Binclestead Wood Common FC 1–2 (NA2) Gerald's Oak FC Western Round 1 (WA2) Torstermound FC 1–2 (WA2) Roestock Rovers FC (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral 3–1 (WA2) Presmoor Bridge AFC (WA2) Saltearthbury FC 2–0 (WA2) Beachtree Rangers FC (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers 3–5 (WA2) Oakwoods FC (WA2) Trenton Bottom Sports 1–1 (WA2) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC (1–2 AET) (WA2) Bridge Hill FC 2–1 (WA2) Northlee United FC (WA2) St Astons Striders FC 2–3 (WA2) Palace Wood Village FC (WA2) FC The Rise 2–0 (WA2) Saxford FC Southern Round 1 (SA2) Queens Road FC 3–1 (SA2) Waldster Waterfields (SA2) Northrise FC 3–1 (SA2) Great Fuzzbrooke Wood (SA2) Midlandsee FC 2–0 (SA2) UA North Waldster (SA2) Narrock Community Sports 2–0 (SA2) Cardinal Cross FC (SA2) Leo Farm FC 0–0 (SA2) Marely Park FC (0–1 AET) (SA2) Omega FC 2–0 (SA2) Hillsight Bridge FC (SA2) Kings FC 2–1 (SA2) Waldster Harriers FC (SA2) Kingsland FC 3–2 (SA2) Digsbury FC Eastern Round 1 (EA2) Rumlington Dragons FC 0–1 (EA2) Aston Road FC (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC 1–0 (EA2) Loxthorpe Green FC (EA2) Croxlich Beachside FC 2–1 (EA2) Baxlee Blues (EA2) Pranglen End FC 3–2 (EA2) Fullertons FC (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC 1–0 (EA2) Capton Valley FC (EA2) Lukes Wood FC 1–3 (EA2) Chesinglea Village FC (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC 0–0 (EA2) Loxspring FC (0–0 AET) (4–5 pen.) (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC 2–0 (EA2) Capton United FC Western Round 2 (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral 2–2 (WA1) Melcave Meerkats (3–2 AET) (NA2) Flawthorpe FC 2–1 (WA1) Pykrot End FC (WA2) Saltearthbury FC 0–1 (WA1) South Hadford United (NA2) Phinmall Wood FC 0–3 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC (NA2) Water Gardens FC 1–0 (WA1) Walbert Street FC (WA2) Bridge Hill FC 0–1 (WA1) St Astons Athletic (WA2) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC 2–2 (WA1) Panford FC (2–4 AET) (WA2) Roestock Rovers FC 1–0 (WA1) Old Saints FC (WA2) Palace Wood Village FC 0–3 (WA1) Floombury United FC (NA2) Hadford Aerodrome 1–1 (WA1) Barmount FC (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.) (NA2) Hadford Bypass FC 1–2 (WA1) Saltearth FC (WA2) Oakwoods FC 2–3 (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome (NA2) Gerald's Oak FC 0–0 (WA1) Capton Street FC (0–0 AET) (5–6 pen.) (WA2) FC The Rise 0–2 (WA1) Hadford Industrial United (NA2) Linwyn Lake FC 2–1 (WA1) Addenleigh Rangers FC (NA2) Bridles End FC 4–3 (WA1) Combury FC Eastern Round 2 (SA2) Queens Road FC 1–3 (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU (SA2) Northrise FC 0–1 (EA1) Lunselbury FC (SA2) Midlandsee FC 0–1 (EA1) Woodlee Farm (SA2) Narrock Community Sports 3–1 (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC (SA2) Marely Park FC 0–0 (EA1) FC North Orbital (0–2 AET) (SA2) Omega FC 1–2 (EA1) Brimton FC (SA2) Kings FC 0–0 (EA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC (0–1 AET) (SA2) Kingsland FC 0–3 (EA1) Malter End FC (EA2) Aston Road FC 2–1 (EA1) Queens FC (EA2) Rumlington Lakes FC 0–1 (EA1) Ifleii FC (EA2) Croxlich Beachside FC 0–1 (EA1) Dame Roundabout FC (EA2) Pranglen End FC 0–3 (EA1) Sutsyridge FC (EA2) Buchraston Mill FC 0–2 (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC (EA2) Chesinglea Village FC 4–2 (EA1) Waldster Junction FC (EA2) Loxspring FC 0–0 (EA1) Hollytree FC (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.) (EA2) Pranglers Crouch FC 2–3 (EA1) Ashland Common Western Round 3 (NA2) Flawthorpe FC 1–2 (WA1) Barmount FC (WA1) Hadford Industrial United 2–0 (WA1) St Astons Athletic (NA2) Water Gardens FC 0–4 (WA1) South Hadford United (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral 1–1 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC (2–1 AET) (WA2) Roestock Rovers FC 3–2 (NA2) Linwyn Lake FC (WA1) Floombury United FC 2–0 (WA1) Capton Street FC (WA1) Panford FC 4–1 (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome (NA2) Bridles End FC 1–2 (WA1) Saltearth FC Eastern Round 3 (EA1) Ashland Common 1–1 (EA2) Loxspring FC (2–2 AET) (2–3 pen.) (EA2) Chesinglea Village FC 0–1 (EA1) Sutsyridge FC (EA2) Aston Road FC 3–3 (EA1) Ifleii FC (4–3 AET) (EA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC 2–3 (SA2) Narrock Community Sports (EA1) Brimton FC 2–0 (EA1) Lunselbury FC (EA1) Dame Roundabout FC 0–4 (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC (EA1) Malter End FC 0–1 (EA1) FC North Orbital (EA1) Woodlee Farm 3–0 (EA1) Galling Rangers 7AU Western Quarter Finals (WA2) St Astons Abbey and Cathedral 1–2 (WA1) Barmount FC (WA2) Roestock Rovers FC 0–0 (WA1) Panford FC (0–1 AET) (WA1) Floombury United FC 1–3 (WA1) Saltearth FC (WA1) South Hadford United 3–0 (WA1) Hadford Industrial United Eastern Quarter Finals (SA2) Narrock Community Sports 3–2 (EA1) Brimton FC (EA2) Loxspring FC 0–1 (EA1) Woodlee Farm (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC 1–0 (EA2) Aston Road FC (EA1) Sutsyridge FC 2–2 (EA1) FC North Orbital (3–3 AET) (5–4 pen.) Western Semi Finals (WA1) Panford FC 1–0 (WA1) South Hadford United (WA1) Saltearth FC 3–2 (WA1) Barmount FC Eastern Semi Finals (EA1) Woodlee Farm 0–3 (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC (EA1) Sutsyridge FC 2–3 (SA2) Narrock Community Sports Western Final (WA1) Panford FC 3–6 (WA1) Saltearth FC Eastern Final (SA2) Narrock Community Sports 0–0 (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC (0–1 AET) Final (WA1) Saltearth FC 1–2 (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC

Code: Select all: LigAnaia Qualifier Loxthorpe Rovers FC 1–2 Kings Lunsel FC

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:30 am

Buzzin Super League

Another year, and another season of the Super League shall begin. 16 teams, 30 games each, and 240 matches that will decide so much. Langmere Green Rovers have been the dominant force, with 5 consecutive titles in a row. Many around the nation will be hoping to end their grasp on the title, but the champions for half a decade will on paper be as tough as ever to beat. However anything could happen, such is the beauty of the game. Here is the preview, stating with the 3 promoted sides, and 13th to 9th.

by **Flavovespia** » Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:31 am

Buzzin Super League

Part 2 of the previews, looking at 8th-1st from last year.

by **Flavovespia** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:53 pm

Buzzin Super League

Part 1

The off-seasons seem to be getting shorter and shorter, especially with more international club football. Friday Football Fever began once again with Langmere Green Rovers as the defending champions. A familiar face would meet them in the dugout of St Astons City, that of former manager Alan Young. Konstantin Vyland’s low driven shot off of an assist by Michael Cole was the only goal in the opener. Buburhunak Zinaurtherinthen, Dorian Ballard and Kaylem Knight all made bright starts to their careers in Flavovespia, getting onto the score sheet in their debut games for their new sides. Sporting Towerhaite recorded a win in their return to the Super League, although it was at fellow promoted side Capton Club.

The second Matchday was a sluggish start across the whole Super League. 8 teams failed to find the net, with just the one game resulting in more than 3 goals. That was in Sporting Towerhaite, where on the hour mark it was 1-0, by the end it was 3-4. St Astons City mastered the set-pieces, with a penalty scored, 2 corners headed in (one by Jose Blanco of the hosts), and a free-kick scored following a deflection. The most contentious moment came in Carston Green. 81 minutes in, and Mike Beeton was played through on goal by a failed high press. Thomas Foley rushed out, missed the ball and clattered into Beeton, receiving a straight red. The young Bavingtor goalkeeper, now starting after Meehan’s departure was none-too impressed. Charlie Holton, his manager, turned his criticism to the referee and the FFA, citing the decision as harsh, and the 3 game ban as excessive. His choice of words lead to a fine as well.

Matchday 3 and there were 2 derbies to watch. In the city of Loxthorpe, it seemed to be going the way of the visitors Langmere Green Rovers. Then in the final minute of injury time, Andrew Dance had a free-kick with all 10 of his teammates, Lucky Diamond included to aim for. The floated cross was met at the far post by the head of Robert Totten to steer it in. Langmere Green Rovers appealed in vain for a reason to overturn it, but their rivals stole a point at the death. In St Astons City, Morten Christensen of Waldster at least had the decency to not wildly celebrate a consolation injury time goal against his clubs rivals, but it was a disappointing game from the side in yellow. Apsbrooke’s defeat by Capton Club left Hadford Hill top, the last side with a perfect record. Thomas Stratford got onto the scoresheet for the first time with Marthorpe City, with a trio of goals to take home a match ball.

Matchday 4 and a derby match sees a red card. Saltino Salazar of Marthorpe City saw a straight red for a denial of goalscoring opportunity, as Nick Bracken was through one on one against Ike Barnes. However hosts Hadford Hill not only fail to capitalise, but ended up losing with Thomas Stratford scoring on a quick breakaway. The Kohnhead striker will certainly be remembered by the Marthorpe City faithful for that goal. There were plenty of unexpected losses of more than a goal this Matchday. Unbeaten Kings Lunsel, with no goals conceded, kept another clean sheet and made Langmere Green Rovers look rather ordinary in front of their own fans. The attacking prowess of St Astons City was neutralised by an Apsbrooke side who’ve made a very solid start so far. And Sporting Towerhaite seemed to make easy work of Loxthorpe Rovers, assisted by Jonathan Swain saving a Steven Hall penalty.

Matchday 5 and after a bit of a nervy start, and a first goal conceded, Kings Lunsel recovered to win 3-1 over Sporting Towerhaite, and stay top of the Super League. Hadford Hill stayed in 2nd, thanks to a win over a Stanmorn side who had started the season with an impressive attacking attitude. Marthorpe City recorded another win, this one over Garden City to continue their fine start. Steven Hall had a good game, as he scored a hat trick to fire Loxthorpe Rovers to a 3-1 victory over Waldster. Capton Club vs Bavingtor ended 4-4, but the drama was more off the pitch. Charlie Holton seemed to be blaming everyone except himself for the problems at Bavingtor, and neither the FFA nor Capton Club who were described as “dirty and deceitful” seemed too impressed.

Lower League Roundup

5 games is always a bit early to make solid predictions, but South Maishop seem to be the dominant force in the Challenge League. They’ve made the perfect start, in their quest to make an immediate return to the Super League. It’s a real mixed barrel below them, but Slaton and Abbots Lunsel haven’t struggled to adapt to new surroundings, they lie 2nd and 3rd. Plenty of sides aren’t doing as well as expected, with Batchingtonwood Rovers, Vale and Butterfield Rovers all in the bottom half for now.

The National League Division 1 sees Claychester make a good start at returning to the Challenge League at the second attempt. The leaders remain the last undefeated side of the division. A very good start as well for the favourites for the wooden spoon Magic Roundabout, they lie 3rd and only behind Oxwich on goal difference. Boll Lake Mariners and Langpool Capton weren’t relegation favourites, but shocking starts for them so far, with only a point each, already leaves them some way from safety.

Into the National League Division 2 and Leabury and Westwood set the pace on 13 points each. FC North Waldster and Boleland Wood Town join them in the undefeated club, but both have more draws. Lunselbury are the only one of the 3 newly promoted sides out of the relegation zone at this point. Captonbridge Rangers, as it stands are in the relegation zone, and would go down twice in a row to non-league football for the first time.

Other News

New seasons mean new kits, but a few rows have broken out. Firstly, the use of sponsor colours on the away kits of Capton Club and Garden City has drawn the ire of a few other sides. Secondly, the decision for Garden City to wear a green away kit has been branded “clueless and against all common sense”, given the white and green kit of Loxthorpe Rovers. The FFA have said they’ll investigate all kit disputes to clarify rules for 35AU and beyond, and an interim solution for the Loxthorpe Rovers vs Garden City issue.

After receiving a £25’000 fine for his comments after Matchday 2, a further £50’000 has now been levied to Charlie Holton for his post match outburst. The FFA have warned further indiscretions could lead to even bigger fines. No official apology has been issued by Bavingtor or Holton, to the chagrin of some at Capton Club.

Early rumours are floating around that a few clubs are considering the possibility of exploring foreign shirt sponsorship deals. No confirmation or denial has yet been released by any club or the FFA, although it’s all but certain such deals must obey rules on what companies can and can’t advertise.

Golden Boot

1. Nick Massey (Sporting Towerhaite) - 6
=2. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 5
Anthony Hannigan (Kings Lunsel FC) - 5
Kaylem Knight (Stanmorn FC) - 5
=5. Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC) - 4
Richard Foster (Capton Club) - 4
Thomas Stratford (Marthorpe City FC) – 4
=8. Seven Players - 3

Flavovespia Gold Cup

Round 1
(WA1) Kingsley Green FC 0–2 (NLD1) Radstye Rangers FC
(NLD1) Guildwell Football 5–0 (WA1) Ellerstone Aerodrome
(NLD2) Woodbrook FC 3–2 (NLD2) Captonbridge Rangers FC
(EA1) Ifleii FC 1–2 (WA1) Floombury United FC
(NLD1) Oxwich FC 2–2 (NLD2) Boleland Wood Town FC (3–2 AET)
(EA1) Waldster Junction FC 0–0 (NLD2) Buchraston Heath FC (0–0 AET) (4–5 pen.)
(SA2) Narrock Community Sports 0–2 (EA1) Ashland Common
(NLD1) Buchraston FC 1–0 (EA1) Queens FC
(NLD1) Highhadford FC 3–1 (WA1) Combury FC
(NLD2) FC North Waldster 0–0 (NLD2) Oxwich Wood FC (2–0 AET)
(EA1) FC North Orbital 2–7 (NLD2) Caffchin FC
(EA2) Buchraston Arches FC 1–0 (NLD2) Westwood FC
(NLD2) Sandneston Rovers FC 4–1 (NLD2) Melcave Meerkats
(NLD1) Boll Lake Mariners FC 1–0 (EA2) Aston Road FC
(NLD1) Whittlesbury Wanderers 1–2 (NLD2) Napsmouth FC
(WAL) Yellow Hornet Amateurs 1–2 (SASL) Smug Oak FC
(NLD1) Johns Park FC 5–2 (WA1) South Hadford United
(NA2) Trenton Bottom Sports 0–2 (NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC
(WA2) Saxford FC 1–0 (WA1) Presmoor Bridge Railway FC
(NLD2) Leabury FC 4–1 (WA1) Ellerstone United FC
(EA2) Fullertons FC 1–0 (WA1) Walbert Street FC
(NLD1) Claychester FC 3–3 (EA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC (3–4 AET)
(WA1) Parmo-by-Hadford FC 2–1 (EA1) Henhaven Beachside
(NLD1) Alstone FC 3–1 (WA2) Beachtree Rangers FC
(NLD1) Old Marthorpe FC 4–1 (NLD2) Hadford Dacorum FC
(EA1) Calhead Rangers FC 1–0 (WA2) Prince Street Wanderers
(SA2) Omega FC 1–3 (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC
(NLD2) Saltearth FC 1–0 (NLD2) Camber Place FC
(NLD2) Lunselbury FC 0–1 (NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC
(NLD1) Magic Roundabout FC 0–1 (NA2) Tadcester Wood FC
(WA1) Pykrot End FC 0–1 (EA1) Henhaven Palace FC
(NLD1) Vitarias Legion 1–0 (EA1) Crimblewood Park FC

Round 1, and 32 non-league sides who battled through the Preliminary Rounds join the 32 sides from Tier 3 and Tier 4 of Flavovespian football. There were two sides, Yellow Hornet Amateurs and Smug Oak, who’d come from outside the top 6 tiers. Both were drawn together in this round, with visitors Smug Oak winning 1-2 to advance to Round 2. Upsets in this round were plentiful. Buchraston Arches of the 6th tier defeated 4th tier Westwood 1-0. Saxford from the Western Alliance D2 won 1-0 over Presmoor Bridge Railway of the Western Alliance D1. Fullertons won by the same scoreline against Walbert Street a tier above them. Frostbrook Rovers of the Eastern Alliance D1 took a 3-4 AET win at the side highest in the league of all in Round 1, Claychester. The biggest upset of them all was at Magic Roundabout. The hosts, of the third tier National League Division 1, were shocked at home 0-1 by Tadcester Wood, 3 tiers below them in the Northern Alliance D2. The biggest win in the end came in FC North Orbital, sadly for the hosts, it was 2-7 in favour of Caffchin.

by **Flavovespia** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:25 am

Buzzin Super League

Part 2

Kings Lunsel, the last of the undefeated sides, fell to their first loss this season. A game they were the better side, a long range effort from Valentine Richmond that took an unfortunate deflection off Neil Wright and looped into the net gave Waldster the win. That closes the gap at the top right up, as Marthorpe City claimed a win at Langmere Green Rovers. Vivek Soni had a game to forget against his old team, a clumsy attempt at a clearance ended up the winner for the visitors. Another team glad to see the end of this matchday are Capton Club. Arguably the best of the newcomers so far they were outclassed completely in a 6-2 defeat by Stanmorn. Despite that result, Bavingtor still have the most goals conceded so far, shipping another 3 in a draw against St Astons City. The decision to sell David Meehan is looking worse by the game.

The big news before Matchday 7 was that Charlie Holton had walked out of the job at Bavingtor. Whatever the cause, it certainly didn’t seem amicable, with the club leaving a very short statement confirming his departure. Assistant manager Justin Brown had less than 48 hours to prepare to be interim manager, starting with an away derby at Binclestead Wood. Given the circumstances, a 2-2 draw largely without incident was a fair result. The most eye catching scoreline was in Loxthorpe. The hosts came up against Carston Green, and put 8 goals past them. The 8-2 result was near total dominance, Steven Hall despite a penalty miss (Somers scored the rebound off the bar) still managed a hattrick. Back up goalkeeper for the visitors Kevin Norton probably had backache the number of times he had to pick the ball out of his net. A second loss for Kings Lunsel meant Marthorpe City and their rivals Hadford Hill now occupy the Top 2, both scoring 4 in their wins. And where are Langmere Green Rovers? The winless streak is now 5, as they play out a scoreless draw in Garden City.

Matchday 8 and the Top 5 all continue their early ambitions of a title or IFCF football with wins. Leaders Marthorpe City won a close game 0-1 at Waldster, with the scoring woes of the hosts continuing on. Hadford Hill impressed with a 2-1 win over Langmere Green Rovers, but for the visitors, the start of the season gets ever more painful. Kings Lunsel benefitted from a discipline lapse by Carston Green, in a 1-3 win that ended 9 vs 11. Á.Bergmundursson got a hat-trick as he begins to look like the answer to St Astons City’s past attacking woes.

Bergmundursson continued his great start with a last minute equaliser to deny Rivals Hadford Hill a victory in St Astons City. Loxthorpe Rovers and Stanmorn was anticipated to be an attacking affair at the top of the table, instead defences dominated in a scoreless draw. Kings Lunsel didn’t have problems finding the back of the net, scoring 5 against Bavingtor. Marthorpe City were also in goalscoring form, putting 4 past Apsbrooke to assert their authority at the top. Langmere Green Rovers needed Lawrence Henderson to save a penalty to avoid home defeat to Sporting Towerhaite. Nick Cole returns to Waldster next weekend, no win there and the sack looks likely. Meanwhile Carston Green’s 1-0 loss at Croxlich meant Aiden Hackney was sacked, with Carston Green seeking new management to get back on track. Hackney wasn’t unemployed for long, Bavingtor offered him the job less than 72 hours later.

Matchday 10 and in the match between two strugglers, Langmere Green Rovers staged a great comeback from 3 goals down to draw in the space of the final 20 minutes plus injury time. It wasn’t enough to save Nick Cole however, and he is sacked. Quickly returning comes the man who lead Langmere Green Rovers to their first title, Robbie Redfield. William Hobbs, interim manager of Carston Green made a good first impression, his side scored within 2 minutes and held Marthorpe City to a draw. Aiden Hackney couldn’t get Bavingtor their first win, a curling long range effort from Andrew Tarpey ensuring the decent starting Croxlich got another point. In Stanmorn, it was an unwelcome visit from former player Neil Wright, his headed goal the only one in Kings Lunsel’s win. Wins for Hadford Hill and Loxthorpe Rovers mean the title race closes up again, a third of the way into the season.

Lower League Roundup

10 games in, and South Maishop continue at the summit of the Challenge League unbeaten. However 4 draws in their last 5 means the chasing pack is closing in. Gann are in the 2nd automatic promotion spot, seeking an immediate return to the Super League as well. Slaton and Abbots Lunsel continue to show the strength of the newly promoted sides, with North Mayshop also in the top half. Millsea and Hopford, 2 sides hopeful to one day finally make it to the Super League, instead look like going the other way for now, with Rumlington Rovers struggling to find any form at the bottom of the second tier.

Into the third tier, and Guildwell Football are making a strong case for an immediate return to the Challenge League. Whittlesbury Wanderers and Vitarias Legion are showing their similar ambitions, although they’re currently only in the playoffs. Last season’s disappointing campaign is behind Claychester now, as they’re in the promotion fight. A real surprise is Magic Roundabout, one of the favourites to go down are instead in the playoff fight. None of the sides who came up are in the Bottom 3, it’s still Boll Lake Mariners a surprise struggler at the foot at the table.

Down in the fourth tier, and it seems the division is more predictable than previous seasons. Westwood and FC North Waldster lie in the top 2, looking for returns to the third tier. Woodbrook, relegated last season, are in the playoff places as well. Melcave Meerkats, in 12th, are the best of the 3 sides who came up from the Alliance D1, it’s Caffchin and the other 2 side who came up, Saltearth and Lunselbury in the drop zone to non-league football now.

Other News

Managerial Changes

Charlie Holton quits Bavingtor FC
Aidan Hackney fired by Carston Green FC
Aidan Hackney hired by Bavingtor FC
Nick Cole fired by Langmere Green Rovers FC
Robbie Redfield hired by Langmere Green Rovers FC

With the title sponsorship of the 4 divisions up for renewal every 5 years, there are discussions ongoing about whether or not energy drinks supplier Buzzin will continue as the title sponsor. There are strong rumours circulating that a new title sponsor could be inbound.

In other sponsorship news, the rights to title sponsorship of the League Cup may be granted soon, in a bid to increase the relevance and income of the tournament. Whilst the tournament isn’t super popular amongst top tier clubs, the vast majority of clubs still back it, with practically unanimous support in the third and fourth tier due to the guaranteed home tie vs a Super League or Challenge League side.

Garden City announce they’ll be wearing an all-black third kit against Loxthorpe Rovers. Whilst there was talk Loxthorpe Rovers would wear their away kit at home, instead the visitors will produce a one-off kit for the purposes of this game. To avoid future issues like this, teams will be advised to produce a preliminary sketch of their home kit to the FFA, such that away kits can be produce to avoid serious clashes.

Golden Boot

1. Ásvarður Bergmundursson (St Astons City FC) - 10
=2. Steven Hall (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 9
Nick Massey (Sporting Towerhaite) - 9
=4. Victor Cooke (Apsbrooke FC) - 8
Andrew Mason (Garden City FC) - 8
Giordano Limene (Stanmorn FC) - 8
Kaylem Knight (Stanmorn FC) - 8
=8. Nick Bracken (Hadford Hill FC) - 7
Thomas Stratford (Marthorpe City FC) – 7
=10. Four Players - 6

Flavovespia Gold Cup

Round 2
(WA1) Floombury United FC 2–1 (CL) Nailwood Mills FC
(NLD2) Napsmouth FC 1–2 (CL) Rumlington Rovers FC
(NLD1) Highhadford FC 2–1 (CL) Millsea FC
(SL) Marthorpe City FC 0–0 (CL) Batchingtonwood Rovers FC (0–0 AET) (8–7 pen.)
(NLD1) Johns Park FC 0–1 (CL) Abbots Lunsel FC
(NLD1) Redthwaite Rangers FC 0–1 (CL) North Mayshop FC
(NLD1) Buchraston FC 0–0 (SL) Stanmorn FC (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.)
(EA1) Frostbrook Rovers FC 2–3 (NLD1) Langpool Capton FC
(NLD2) Leabury FC 1–3 (SL) Croxlich FC
(EA1) Henhaven Palace FC 1–0 (CL) Narrock Wood United FC
(NLD1) Alstone FC 0–1 (NLD1) Vitarias Legion
(EA1) Calhead Rangers FC 1–1 (SL) Kings Lunsel FC (1–1 AET) (6–5 pen.)
(CL) Vale FC 2–2 (SL) Capton Club (2–3 AET)
(NLD2) Buchraston Heath FC 1–3 (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC
(CL) Havermilly FC 2–6 (SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC
(NLD2) Sandneston Rovers FC 1–4 (SL) Sporting Towerhaite
(SL) Carston Green FC 5–2 (WA1) Parmo-by-Hadford FC
(EA1) Ashland Common 1–1 (NLD2) FC North Waldster (2–1 AET)
(NLD2) Woodbrook FC 0–1 (CL) Cartswood FC
(NLD1) Guildwell Football 2–1 (NLD1) Radstye Rangers FC
(NLD1) Locksmith-on-Carron FC 0–0 (SL) Waldster FC (0–1 AET)
(NLD2) Caffchin FC 4–2 (EA2) Buchraston Arches FC
(CL) South Maishop FC 2–0 (CL) Henhaven Islanders FC
(SASL) Smug Oak FC 1–4 (CL) Gann FC
(NLD1) Old Marthorpe FC 0–2 (SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC
(SL) St Astons City FC 2–1 (SL) Hadford Hill FC
(EA2) Fullertons FC 0–1 (CL) Slaton FC
(NLD1) Oxwich FC 0–0 (CL) Hopford FC (0–1 AET)
(WA2) Saxford FC 2–2 (SL) Bavingtor FC (2–2 AET) (4–2 pen.)
(NA2) Tadcester Wood FC 0–1 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC
(NLD1) Boll Lake Mariners FC 2–1 (SL) Garden City FC
(NLD2) Saltearth FC 0–2 (SL) Apsbrooke FC

64 teams left, with the biggest sides now entering. And what an unbelievable round of the Flavovespia Gold Cup! Sixth tier Saxford, a team of semi pros with other jobs, came from behind to lead 2-1 over Super League Bavingtor, only for a last minute equaliser from Gary Carr seemingly breaking the hearts of the home fans. But Saxford held on to take it to penalties. There, P.E Teacher Donald Ferguson saved William Edwards’ penalty, with the scores in the shootout 2-2. Then a missed penalty by Simon Hamblin meant Software Engineer Adrian Hill could win it. He sent Charles Richards the wrong way, to ensure an unforgettable upset for Saxford. Bavingtor weren’t the only Super League side going out to a non-league side. Calhead Rangers lead at home for an hour against Kings Lunsel, before it finished 1-1 after 120 minutes. The first 5 penalties on each side were scored, before Keng Leong scored his for the hosts in sudden death. Former international Scott Vaughan stepped up, and saw his shot saved by Fredric Leach, a part-time bartender, to send Calhead Rangers through and eliminate last year’s beaten finalists in Round 2. 3 other Super League sides fell at this stage. Stanmorn were goalless at Bucharston, and their struggles in front of goal were their undoing in the shootout, as the third tier side won. Fellow third tier side Boll Lake Mariners needed just the 90 minutes to defeat Garden City. The only all Super League tie was a big derby match, between St Astons City and Hadford Hill. Ásvarður Bergmundursson got the 93rd minute winner for the hosts, as he quickly becomes a really popular signing for St Astons City.

There were other interesting storylines. Smug Oak, down in the seventh tier, hosted Gann. Gann, once themselves a smaller side, were overwhelming favourites and won comfortably with a rotated squad, although Smug Oak at least scored. Waldster were taken to extra time by Locksmith-on-Carron, but Franco Ferretti made sure the visitors didn’t add another embarrassing upset in the Flavovespia Gold Cup to their recent history. Robbie Redfield’s return to Langmere Green Rovers got off to a good start in the cup at least, they scored a half-dozen past Havermilly, the holders ease into Round 3. Plenty of upsets amongst lower divisions sides occurred. Floombury United and Henhaven Palace of the fifth tier took great home wins over second tier sides, upsetting Nailwood Mills and Narrock Wood United respectively. Ashland Common got a win in extra time over FC North Waldster in a one division upset. Credit as well to Tadcester Wood, they did lose 0-1, but certainly weren’t easily rolled over by Binclestead Wood. Of the 32 sides left, 11 are in the Super League, 9 the Challenge League, 6 the National League Division 1, 1 the National League Division 2, 4 the Alliance D1 and 1 the Alliance D2.

by **Flavovespia** » Sat Sep 18, 2021 1:06 am

Buzzin Super League

Part 3

Bavingtor and Carston Green finally get their first wins of the season, both 1-2 away wins, a good sign for their new managers. Bavingtor in particular impressed, Benjamin Hicks’ 20 metre effort enough to sink the high flying Marthorpe City. Now top of the table are Kings Lunsel, who made easy work of a struggling Capton Club. Hadford Hill are in 2nd only on goal difference, a win at Binclestead Wood rather unconvincing with Kishan Rees if the gosts sent off early for a high challenge on Robert Cooper. Speaking of goal difference, Loxthorpe Rovers did there’s a lot of good, with a big 4-0 win over St Astons City. The struggles continue for Langmere Green Rovers and Waldster. The former couldn’t score against a tough Apsbrooke side, the latter defeated 2-0 by nearby Sporting Towerhaite.

Hadford Hill had a matchday that went all their way. They won 2-0 over Waldster, in a derby match showing how different the teams fortunes were. Not only that, the rest of the Top 4 prior to the Matchday suffered losses. Kings Lunsel were outplayed by a St Astons City side looking to make amends. 4-1 was the final result, with Jonathan Feld sent off for kicking out at David Robb, although the ensuing fracas may see more players punished later on. Zinaurtherinthen beat Lucky Diamond just before half time with a chipped shot, enough for Binclestead Wood to defeat Loxthorpe Rovers. Stanmorn showed their credentials by inflicting defeat on Marthorpe City in a 2-1 game far more entertaining than the scoreline suggests. An entertaining Eastlands match up saw Capton Club and Croxlich share 6 goals equally, Croxlich by far the happier with their season so far. As for Langmere Green Rovers, they couldn’t score in Carston Green against the bottom of the table side, they now hit an unwanted milestone of 10 games without a win in the Super League. Not only do the defending champions look far from another title, even IFCF qualification feels like a dream.

Matchday 13, and the key matchup was Loxthorpe Rovers vs Hadford Hill Steven Hall was a particular focus, as a former Hadford Hill player who was their academy product. 2 goals against his old side in a 3-1 result meant the title race got closer. Marthorpe City made relatively light work of Capton Club, who’s hopes of staying up aren’t all that positive. Speaking of relegation talk, after a 0-2 loss to Apsbrooke, the fear of a first ever relegation for Waldster remains very real. The blame is lying firmly at the feet (and heads) of their forwards, 8 goals so far is the worst in all the 4 league divisions. Kings Lunsel and Stanmorn also suffered setbacks in their title hopes. An improved Binclestead Wood took 3 points at the Kings Bowl, Gordon Berystain scoring both an own goal and a goal. Stanmorn simply fell apart at Garden City in a 4-0 loss. Garden City have been relatively quiet, but neither they nor Apsbrooke can be ruled out of an IFCF place. And finally, Adrian Jones’ near post header in the 86th minute meant Langmere Green Rovers won in the league for the first time since Matchday 2.

Bavingtor and Sporting Towerhaite served up one of the season’s most chaotic games on Matchday 14. 1-1 on the hour mark, both defences feel to pieces, with Michael McGowan’s last gasp winner making it 4-5 in the end. Steven Hall faced another old team of his, Kings Lunsel this matchday. It wasn’t a fond meeting at all for his old side, his hat-trick helping Loxthorpe Rovers to a 4-0 win. The match saw a comical moment when Steven Hall was given the last minute penalty to take, almost against his own wishes it seemed. He broke his recent penalty curse however, to get the hat-trick. Bergmundursson may have been in great form this season, but even he showed he wasn’t invincible, smashing a penalty off the bar. Not that it mattered, St Astons City won 2-0 over the ailing Marthorpe City. One team not ailing are Hadford Hill, a 1-0 win over Apsbrooke keeps them at the top, against almost all preseason predictions. Langmere Green Rovers would also win by a single goal over a decent Stanmorn side, the holders finally finding some form. At the bottom end of the table, Carston Green secured a win over a Waldster side who again couldn’t score, in a match neither side really impressed in the attacking department.

The halfway stage of the season was reached, and a change comes at the top. In Kings Lunsel, former Hadford Hill player Anthony Hannigan got a double in a 3-1 win, getting the hosts back on track. Loxthorpe Rovers probably would’ve wanted more than a one goal win at Croxlich, but a win is a win, and it takes them top. The Outer Waldster derby between Sporting Towerhaite and Stanmorn will be remembered for the wrong reasons. In the 87th minute, Crawford Lambie and Dinsdale Landen came to blows on the pitch. Landen swung an elbow at Lambie after Lambie climbed all over him. Lambie then threw a punch at Landen, before more hands were raised and others piled in. Landen and Lambie saw red, and crowd trouble erupted in the final minutes, with both sets of supporters throwing empty cups and other objects towards fans, stewards and even a few players. Unhappy scenes on and off the pitch the FFA will investigate. Marthorpe City were held to a draw in Binclestead Wood, as they struggle to recapture the early form that saw them lead at one point. St Astons City missed a chance to capitalise, with a loss at Garden City, a team building a reputation for bring a tough away game. The matchup between Waldster and Bavingtor was the stoppage force meeting the movable object. Ivan Lewis got only the 9th goal this season for Waldster, but that goal was enough for the 3 points. At the very least, it was a more interesting match than the scoreless draw of Apsbrooke vs Carston Green.

Lower League Roundup

South Maishop’s early run at the top of the Challenge League has faltered as they drop to 3rd. On the halfway mark, it’s Batchingtonwood Rovers and Gann in the top 2, separated by goal difference. Both are smaller sides historically, but have had brief spells in the Super League and are looking for a return. Butterfield Rovers and Vale lie in the playoff spots, both sides who lost in the playoffs last season. Abbots Lunsel continue their impressive return to the Challenge League, staying in the playoff spots at the halfway point. One relegated side doing poorly are Narrock Wood United, they’ve been sucked into the fight to avoid a second consecutive relegation. It’s Nailwood Mills, Millsea and Rumlington Rovers all facing a drop to the third tier, unusually none of them are newly promoted sides.

A surprise at the top of the National League Division 1, as Johns Park lead the way at the halfway point. One of the 16 sides who made up the very first modern era Super League season, they’ve never played in that division since, and recent years have been tough on them. A close fight behind sees Claychester hold onto second, with early favourites Guildwell Football dropping to 3rd. Relegation favourites Magic Roundabout and Alstone are currently in positions of safety, it’s Locksmith-on-Carron, Langpool Capton and Boll Lake Mariners in the bottom 3, the latter 2 something of a surprise.

Unlike previous seasons, the National League Division 2 is largely following predictions. Westwood have run up a considerable lead in their bid to return to the third tier. Boleland Wood Town now edge into 2nd place. The 4 playoff sides are teams who’ve recently been in the National League Division 1. The relegation race seems set to be a battle between the 3 newly promoted sides and Hadford Dacorum, for now it’s Saltearth who are safe.

Other News

Buzzin announce after 5 seasons they will not be renewing title sponsorship of the Super League. The decision appears to be a mutual agreement between Buzzin and the FFA, with neither side appearing to be aggrieved.

Langmere Green Rovers announce from next season, a new nickname to replace the little-used “Greenfields” will be introduced. Club fans and the board are in discussions over this, with an official announcement coming before the end of the season.

Stanmorn have announce early plans to expand Stanley Lane to at least 35’000, possibly even 40’000+. A particularly tricky point though is ground use during any construction. The options on the table are playing at a reduced capacity Stanley Lane, temporarily playing in the Waldster Municipal Stadium, currently not in use for football but used by Gann in their first Super League season, or a groundshare at Rovers Arena in Loxthorpe.

Golden Boot

1. Steven Hall (Loxthorpe Rovers FC) - 16
2. Nick Massey (Sporting Towerhaite) - 15
=3. Ásvarður Bergmundursson (St Astons City FC) - 11
Andrew Mason (Garden City FC) - 11
Giordano Limene (Stanmorn FC) - 11
=6. Thomas Stratford (Marthorpe City FC) - 10
Mark Paul (Bavingtor FC) - 10
Anthony Hannigan (Kings Lunsel FC) – 10
=9. Three Players - 9

Flavovespia Gold Cup

Round 3
(CL) Slaton FC 1–4 (CL) Cartswood FC
(NLD1) Buchraston FC 0–2 (SL) Capton Club
(WA2) Saxford FC 2–4 (CL) Abbots Lunsel FC
(NLD2) Caffchin FC 0–1 (NLD1) Boll Lake Mariners FC
(SL) Loxthorpe Rovers FC 1–1 (SL) Binclestead Wood FC (1–2 AET)
(SL) Langmere Green Rovers FC 0–0 (NLD1) Highhadford FC (1–0 AET)
(NLD1) Langpool Capton FC 0–2 (CL) Butterfield Rovers FC
(SL) St Astons City FC 5–0 (WA1) Floombury United FC
(EA1) Ashland Common 1–3 (SL) Croxlich FC
(SL) Carston Green FC 1–2 (SL) Waldster FC
(NLD1) Vitarias Legion 5–1 (EA1) Henhaven Palace FC
(SL) Marthorpe City FC 3–0 (CL) North Mayshop FC
(NLD1) Guildwell Football 2–2 (SL) Apsbrooke FC (2–2 AET) (5–4 pen.)
(CL) Gann FC 0–0 (CL) Hopford FC (1–0 AET)
(CL) Rumlington Rovers FC 1–1 (CL) South Maishop FC (2–1 AET)
(SL) Sporting Towerhaite 5–0 (EA1) Calhead Rangers FC

Round 3 and 32 teams are left to fight for a place in the next Round. 5 non-league sides entered, but none would make it through. Saxford after their heorics against Bavingtor, had another home time. However Challenge League Abbots Lunsel had enough in the end to win 2-4. Calhead Rangers also beat Super League opposition last time out, but were no match for Sporting Towerhaite. Ashland Common fell to defeat at home to Croxlich, and Floombury United and Henhaven Palace both conceded 5 in their away defeats. A round for upsets this wasn’t, the only inter divisional upset was Guildwell Football defeating Apsbrooke on penalties, with Wing Day missing the final penalty to the delight of the home fans. Langmere Green Rovers were held to a scoreless draw after 90 minutes, but Michael Cole ended the dreams of Highhadford in extra time. 8 Super League sides remain, 5 Challenge League sides, and 3 from the National League Division 1.

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