Greens undone in first friendly

Kidlington 1-3 Thatcham Town

Kidlington started their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Hellenic League side Thatcham Town.

Abingdon and Thame given tough FA Vase tests

Abingdon United have been rewarded for their victory against Oxford City Nomads with a home draw against Thatcham Town in the First Round of the FA Vase, whilst Thame United will travel to Walton & Hersham.

Ardley open season with well earned victory

Ardley United got off to the perfect start with a battling 1-0 victory over last season’s Hellenic League runners-up Thatcham Town.

Gerrard delivers Thame cruel late blow

Rob Gerrard struck deep into stoppage time to deny Thame United what would have been a well-earned point away at Hellenic League leaders Thatcham Town.

Old boys seal the spoils for Kidlington

Kidlington began what they hope could be an Hellenic title-winning season with a 2-1 victory over the heavily-fancied Thatcham Town, with goals from Tommy Castle and Lewis Coyle providing the difference between the two sides.

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.