Founded in 1907, Didcot Town began life in the North Berks League, competing there until 1928 before spells in the Reading League and Metropolitan League. The club became founder members of the Hellenic League in 1953, winning the title at the first attempt.

After returning to the Metropolitan League for 1957–58, Didcot rejoined the Hellenic Premier Division in 1963, remaining there for thirteen seasons. Relegation in 1975–76 coincided with the club’s FA Cup debut, but they bounced straight back as Division One champions the following year. The Railwaymen moved between divisions over the next two decades before establishing themselves in the Premier Division from 1995–96 onwards.

The mid‑2000s marked a golden era. Under Stuart Peace, Didcot lifted the FA Vase in 2005, defeating AFC Sudbury at White Hart Lane. A year later they claimed the Hellenic League title with a record 100 points, earning promotion to the Southern League. In 2009, the club reached the Southern League Premier Division, beating AFC Totton in a dramatic play‑off final after winning three consecutive away ties against the division’s top sides.

Didcot reached the FA Cup First Round Proper in 2015–16, hosting Exeter City live on BT Sport — a landmark moment for the club and town.

Promotion returned in 2022–23, when nearly 2,000 supporters packed Loop Meadow to see the Railwaymen defeat Ware in the play‑off final and reclaim their place in the Southern League Premier Division. The following campaign proved challenging, and Didcot were relegated into Division One South for 2024–25, finishing mid‑table after a season of heavy travel.

Ahead of 2026–27, the club was laterally moved back into Southern League Division One Central, restoring more familiar journeys and reigniting several traditional rivalries.


1	DidcotTown	9	3
2	Welwyn Garden City	9	4
3	Potters Bar	8	4
4	Hertford	8	5
5	Biggleswade	7	3
6	Royston Town	7	4
7	Waltham	6	3

Didcot Town

Match Outlook

Division One Central