Provisional Hellenic League line-up revealed

The provisional allocations for the Hellenic League have been revealed, with Wantage Town and Abingdon United back in the Premier Division as expected, whilst Wallingford Town’s return to the league has also been confirmed, as has the transfer of Thame Rangers.

Ten-man Didcot well beaten by Fairford

Jack Ellis scored a hat-trick as Fairford Town comfortably beat Didcot Town Reserves to win the Supplementary Cup, with Didcot playing more than 50 minutes with ten men after Jack Hollister was sent off.

Hellenic League Constitution Unveiled

The Hellenic League constitution has been confirmed, following Sunday’s AGM.

There’s no real surprises in either the Premier Division or Division One, with the only outstanding issue being the consequences of Flackwell Heath turning down promotion to the Southern League. Following approval, it was decided to relegate Reading Town, who had been expecting a reprieve. Other options could have been to run a 21-team league or not promoting Lydney Town.

As a result five teams are promoted into the Premier Division, as expected, those being Brackley Town Saints (previously Brackley Town Dev), Longlevens, Lydney, Tuffley Rovers and Wokingham & Emmbrook. Three of the four bottom sides from last season, Cheltenham Saracens, Reading and Shrivenham, step down to Division One, with Holyport joining them voluntarily. Newbury have left the league entirely, and are expecting to take a place in the North Berks League.