Basingstoke too good for Greens

Mekhai Bessasa-Grant looks to put a cross in for Kidlington.

Basingstoke Town 3-0 Kidlington

Kidlington bowed out of the FA Trophy as they were beaten by higher-league opposition in the form of Basingstoke Town.

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Greens defy heat to beat Millers

Dan West taking a first-half free kick for North Leigh.
Dan West taking a first-half free kick for North Leigh.

Kidlington 2-0 North Leigh

Brad Walton and an own goal from George Gilmore gave Kidlington victory against Oxfordshire rivals North Leigh in the FA Trophy on Saturday.

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Banbury miss out on FA Trophy history

Does Aaron Martin (#15) beat Kelvin Langmead to the ball fairly?
Does Aaron Martin (#15) beat Kelvin Langmead to the ball fairly? Photo: James Rees

Banbury United 0-1 Gateshead

Banbury United bowed out of the FA Trophy to Gateshead, missing out on a first ever quarter final appearance, although the game was marred by scenes at the end.

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Robins recover to fly past Millers

Jordan Esprit scores the penalty that sparked Bracknell Town's revival against North Leigh in the FA Trophy.
Jordan Esprit scores the penalty that sparked Bracknell’s revival. Photo: James Rees

Bracknell Town 3-2 North Leigh

A flurry of goals either side of half time from Bracknell Town ended North Leigh’s chances in the FA Trophy on Sunday.

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Thame send Westbury home with barely a whimper

Both sets of players pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II before kick off. Photo: James Rees

Thame United 2-0 Westbury United

Thame United eased through to the next round of the FA Trophy with a 2-0 win over Westbury United.

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Home ties for Oxfordshire pair in FA Trophy

fatrophyatwembley800Oxford City and North Leigh have both been given home draws in the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy, but they will have to wait to find out exactly who they’ll play, although the Millers could face a former winner of the competition.

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Banbury fall victim to Bishops Cleeve upset

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Banbury United were dumped out of the FA Trophy by lower league Bishops Cleeve, with a late goal from Jacob Davidge.

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Wantage win in the FA Trophy at the third attempt

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Wantage Town won in the FA Trophy for the first time, at the third time of asking, beating Oxfordshire rivals Kidlington 3-2.

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Potential derbies as FA draws are made

P1050581 - CopyThe draws for the men’s FA competitions for the season ahead were made on Friday morning, with numerous Oxfordshire clubs finding out their fate. Highlights include a potential short trip to Milton United for Didcot Town in the FA Cup, and one of Kidlington and Wantage Town are guaranteed a first FA Trophy win after the two were drawn together.

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City fall again in the Trophy to Woking

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Oxford City finished with ten men as Woking knocked them out of the FA Trophy for the second season running, narrowly winning 1-0.

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