Robins and Seasiders bow out- but the Geordies get four

We didn’t have the best of days in the FA Trophy. Felixstowe and Walton United, who had defeated two giants in the last two rounds, headed north- but couldn’t manage to slay giant number three as Basford United, currently second in the Pitching In Northern Premier League, came away with a three-nil win. You can watch highlights of that match here.

Carshalton Athletic were also on the road, as they travelled to take on Swindon Supermarine. The top team in Swindon are currently in sixth place in Pitching In Southern Premier South, and although they couldn’t score, neither could the Robins- so the match went to penalties, and the home side came out on top, five-four.

Our third competitive match was in the London Senior Cup, and saw two South Central rivals meet as Barking hosted Hanwell Town. This was the Geordies first competitive match since the end of October, but any concerns that they might be a little ring rusty were soon dispelled as they fired in four first half goals, Ogo Obi (2), Harry Rush and Daniel Carr finding the back of the home net. Junior Dadson got one back for the Blues after the break, but that was that. Headline image courtesy of Tom at shootthephoto.com. You can also find a report, more photographs and the programme from the match here.

We also had a collection of friendlies. Information taken from social media so this might not be a comprehensive list:

AFC Dunstable and Uxbridge drew two-two, scorers unknown, whilst Ashford Town defeated Kingstonian three-one. Kane Fitzgerald, Dale Burnham, and Harry Woodward scored for the Tangerines, Andre Coker for the K’s.

Bedfont Sports defeated Potters Bar Town three-two. Goalscorers as yet unknown.

Bracknell Town defeated Wantage Town three-nil, with goals from Hippolyte, Grant and Ishmael, whilst Brightlingsea Regent fell to a two-one defeat against AFC Sudbury. Joe Grimwood and Reece Harris scored for the visitors, we don’t know who struck for Regent.

Burgess Hill Town fell to defeat by a single goal at home to Chipstead, Tom Collins getting it-and you can watch highlights here. Canvey Island scored five against Waltham Abbey, Toby Joseph, Elliott Ronto (2), Evans Kouassi (2) scoring their goals. Domafriyie got the Abbotts consolation.

Cheshunt and Coggeshall Town drew one each, goalscorers unknown, whilst Chichester City and Worthing also played out a draw, two-two this time. Clack and Iordache scored for the hosts, Parsons and Diallo hit back for the Mackerel Men.

Cray Valley PM and Sheppey United drew one-one, Ade Yusuff with the Millers goal, whilst Merstham won three-one at East Grinstead Town. Dillon, Mills and Simeone scored for the Moatsiders, we don’t know who opened the scoring for the Wasps.

Harrow Borough defeated Chalfont St Peter three-nil, whilst Hastings United won a seaside derby against Newhaven two-nil, with goals from Stone and Adams.

Herne Bay and Welling Town shared ten goals behind closed doors, TT Walters (2), Zak Ansah, Anthony Edgar and Daniel Johnson with Bay’s five; whilst Hertford Town fell to a four-one defeat against Hendon, scorer unknown.

Heybridge Swifts lost two-one at home to Ware, Jack Adlington scoring for Swifts, Ware goalscorers unknown, whilst fans at the Hornchurch Arena were royally entertained as the Urchins defeated Basildon United five-three, Brown, Ruff (3) and Stimson striking for the hosts, Bentley (2) and Boylan for the Bees.

Horsham defeated Westfield three-nil, goals from Dsane, Metcalf and Wilson for the Hornets; whilst Soham Town Rangers defeated Royston Town four-one, goals from Joe Carden (2), Toby Andrews and Declan Rogers.

Staines Town- we believe- lost three-one at home to Ramsgate, Ashley Miller, Luke Carey and A Triallist scoring for the Rams.