Football

Abingdon players at the MAN V FAT club. Picture by Manvfat

Amateur footballers shed 330 pounds of weight with MAN v FAT programme

PRAISED: Young football player praised for consoling opposing teammate after own goal

PRAISED: Young football player praised for consoling opposing teammate after own goal

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Young football player praised for consoling opposing teammate after own goal

MURAL: Football club marks Remembrance Day with new pitch-side mural. Picture by Abingdon Abbotts FC.

MURAL: Football club marks Remembrance Day with new pitch-side mural. Picture by Abingdon Abbotts FC.

Football club marks Remembrance Day with new pitch-side mural

ENERGY CRISIS: Didcot Town Football Club calls for earlier kick-off to save money on energy bills. Picture by Didcot Town Football Club

ENERGY CRISIS: Didcot Town Football Club calls for earlier kick-off to save money on energy bills. Picture by Didcot Town Football Club

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Football club calls for earlier kick-off to save money of energy bills

Sammy Chung has died age 90. Picture: Wolverhampton Wanders

Sammy Chung has died age 90. Picture: Wolverhampton Wanders

‘A gentleman of the game’: Football pioneer and Abingdon boy Sammy Chung dies age 90

Some of the fans arrive at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Pictured left to right: Archie Bowman, Corey Wise, Adam Farmer, Dean Hadrell, Connor Carpenter and Lewis Jarvis. Photo: Dave Cox.

Some of the fans arrive at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Pictured left to right: Archie Bowman, Corey Wise, Adam Farmer, Dean Hadrell, Connor Carpenter and Lewis Jarvis. Photo: Dave Cox.

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15 Town fans banned from matches after Bradford bus attack charges

Oxford United's Simon Eastwood teaching kids in Didcot how to goal keep (Ed Nix).

Oxford United's Simon Eastwood teaching kids in Didcot how to goal keep (Ed Nix).

'Goal keepers get left behind,' says professional player about his new business

James Roberts put Oxford City in front at Chelmsford City Picture: Mike Allen

James Roberts put Oxford City in front at Chelmsford City Picture: Mike Allen

Non-league round-up: James Roberts hits spectacular volley in Oxford City draw

Division 2 South side Letcombe will be sponsored by local newsagents Rowes this season. Mike Rowe (left) presents the new shirt to manager Garry Cook (right) and captain Josh Fowler

Division 2 South side Letcombe will be sponsored by local newsagents Rowes this season. Mike Rowe (left) presents the new shirt to manager Garry Cook (right) and captain Josh Fowler

Hellenic League round-up: Defeat for Oxon pair on opening day

Aleks Novakovic wins a header for Ardley United in their final pre-season friendly, against Didcot Town on Saturday Picture: Dan Reed

Aleks Novakovic wins a header for Ardley United in their final pre-season friendly, against Didcot Town on Saturday Picture: Dan Reed

Competitive non-league football returns after 171 days with FA Cup ties tonight

Amer Awadh scored twice for Banbury United

Amer Awadh scored twice for Banbury United

Pre-season round-up: Amer Awadh double maintains Banbury United's positive start

George Jeacock on the attack for Didcot Town during his first spell with the club Picture: Ric Mellis

George Jeacock on the attack for Didcot Town during his first spell with the club Picture: Ric Mellis

Didcot Town boss thrilled to snap up top two targets

Four more on board at Kidlington, while Wantage Town set to start pre-season

North Leigh and Didcot Town are opening their bars from this weekend

North Leigh and Didcot Town are opening their bars from this weekend

Southern League trio to reopen their bars from Saturday

Didcot Town’s under sevens, pictured before lockdown, exceeded all expectations in a charity challenge

Didcot Town’s under sevens, pictured before lockdown, exceeded all expectations in a charity challenge

Jose Mourinho’s message caps off special effort from Didcot Town kids

Wantage Town in action before the lockdown, when they were 13 points adrift at the bottom of the table Picture: Ed Nix

Wantage Town in action before the lockdown, when they were 13 points adrift at the bottom of the table Picture: Ed Nix

Reprieved Wantage Town aiming to play catch-up with technology

FOOTBALL: Wallingford Town hire ex-Wantage Town coach Rob Wytchard

FOOTBALL: Wallingford Town hire ex-Wantage Town coach Rob Wytchard

FOOTBALL: Wallingford Town hire ex-Wantage Town coach Rob Wytchard

Lincoln Callaghan was presented with a trophy by Didcot Town after completing his challenge

Lincoln Callaghan was presented with a trophy by Didcot Town after completing his challenge

FOOTBALL: Didcot Town salute five-year-old after 100k fundraising challenge

Didcot Town fan Lincoln Callaghan

Didcot Town fan Lincoln Callaghan

Five-year-old gets on his bike to boost Didcot Town appeal

Wantage Town Picture: Ed Nix

Wantage Town Picture: Ed Nix

FA ratifies move to cancel sections of non-league, women's and grassroots seasons

Banbury United were only a point outside the play-off positions Picture: Ed Nix

Banbury United were only a point outside the play-off positions Picture: Ed Nix

FOOTBALL: Banbury United boss agrees with FA call to expunge results

Didcot Town feared for their future last week, but are now looking ahead with more confidence

Didcot Town feared for their future last week, but are now looking ahead with more confidence

Didcot Town thankful after receiving strong response to survival appeal

Didcot Town’s Cameron McNeill is mobbed by teammates after opening the scoring against Wantage Town this season. The Railwaymen now have big concerns about their future Picture: Ric Mellis

Didcot Town’s Cameron McNeill is mobbed by teammates after opening the scoring against Wantage Town this season. The Railwaymen now have big concerns about their future Picture: Ric Mellis

'We have no income' – Didcot Town chairman fears for future as survival bid starts

Heyford’s Steve Roberts taps home the only goal of the game to take Heyford into the final

Heyford’s Steve Roberts taps home the only goal of the game to take Heyford into the final

FOOTBALL: Berinsfield beaten by late winner in last-four clash

Cholsey Bluebirds Under 7s Blue (left to right): Jon Swindell (manager), Mark Brock (manager), Daniel Crichton, Charlie Allum, George Doughty, Devon Hansen, Noah Davis, Jude Chaffey, Zachary Robinson, Liam Swindell and Bobby Brock Picture: Jon

Cholsey Bluebirds Under 7s Blue (left to right): Jon Swindell (manager), Mark Brock (manager), Daniel Crichton, Charlie Allum, George Doughty, Devon Hansen, Noah Davis, Jude Chaffey, Zachary Robinson, Liam Swindell and Bobby Brock Picture: Jon

FOOTBALL: Cholsey Bluebirds came trophy in first season + Youth League scorers

Grove Rangers booked their place in the North Berks War Memorial Cup Final with a 5-0 victory over Kingston Colts Picture: Richard Underwood

Grove Rangers booked their place in the North Berks War Memorial Cup Final with a 5-0 victory over Kingston Colts Picture: Richard Underwood

FOOTBALL: Berinsfield tighten their grip at the top + North Berks League round-up

Watlington Town Reserves progressed to the semi-final of the North Berks League Cup with a 2-1 victory over Marcham Reserves Picture: Richard Underwood

Watlington Town Reserves progressed to the semi-final of the North Berks League Cup with a 2-1 victory over Marcham Reserves Picture: Richard Underwood

FOOTBALL: Watlington ready for final + North Berks League round-up

FOOTBALL: Shrivenham climb after second-half show + Hellenic round-up

FOOTBALL: Shrivenham climb after second-half show + Hellenic round-up

FOOTBALL: Shrivenham climb after second-half show + Hellenic round-up

Tim Barton opens the scoring with a looping effort for Long Wittenham Res against Grove

Tim Barton opens the scoring with a looping effort for Long Wittenham Res against Grove

FOOTBALL: Grove Rangers down leaders + North Berks League round-up

Harry Winn rises highest to score Saxton Rovers Reserves’ second goal in their defeat against Wargrave

Harry Winn rises highest to score Saxton Rovers Reserves’ second goal in their defeat against Wargrave

FOOTBALL: High fives for Berinsfield as leaders march on + North Berks round-up

FOOTBALL: Sam Wharton strike in vain for Abingdon United + Hellenic League round-up

FOOTBALL: Sam Wharton strike in vain for Abingdon United + Hellenic League round-up

FOOTBALL: Sam Wharton strike in vain for Abingdon United + Hellenic League round-up

FOOTBALL: Abingdon United out of FA Vase + Hellenic League round-up

FOOTBALL: Abingdon United out of FA Vase + Hellenic League round-up

FOOTBALL: Abingdon United out of FA Vase + Hellenic League round-up

East Hendred, who beat table topping Watlington 5-1 in Division 1

East Hendred, who beat table topping Watlington 5-1 in Division 1

FOOTBALL: North Berks League round-up – Hendred thrash below-par Watlington

Jack Kitchener scores Hagbourne’s fourth goal from the penalty spot in their win over North Oxford

Jack Kitchener scores Hagbourne’s fourth goal from the penalty spot in their win over North Oxford

FOOTBALL: North Berks, Oxfordshire Senior League and Witney FA round-ups

Banbury United’s two-goal hero Jaanai Gordon (left) is frustrated as a chance goes beggingPictures: Ed Nix

Banbury United’s two-goal hero Jaanai Gordon (left) is frustrated as a chance goes beggingPictures: Ed Nix

FOOTBALL: FA Cup reports – North Leigh & Kidlington win, Banbury grab replay

George Kay scores Dorchester’s second goal against Kingston Colts

George Kay scores Dorchester’s second goal against Kingston Colts

FOOTBALL: North Berks League and Oxfordshire Senior League round-up

North Leigh captain Ben Brown is swamped after making it 2-0 in his side’s impressive win on SaturdayPicture: Edward Martin

North Leigh captain Ben Brown is swamped after making it 2-0 in his side’s impressive win on SaturdayPicture: Edward Martin

FOOTBALL: North Leigh hit five + other Southern League reports

Boss Jamie Heapy urges his side forward last weekPicture: Ed Nix

Boss Jamie Heapy urges his side forward last weekPicture: Ed Nix

FOOTBALL: Southern League previews

STOCK WEB IMAGE: Football.

STOCK WEB IMAGE: Football.

Hellenic League round-up: Jack Allan smashes five on debut for Shrivenham

George Seacole (9) is congratulated by Michael Alexis after opening the scoring for North Leigh during their 2-1 home victory against Wantage Town Picture: Ric Mellis

George Seacole (9) is congratulated by Michael Alexis after opening the scoring for North Leigh during their 2-1 home victory against Wantage Town Picture: Ric Mellis

FOOTBALL: All the action from the BetVictor Southern League

Harry Grant fires in a shot for North Leigh last weekend. The Millers face Aylesbury Vale Dynamos in the FA Cup tomorrow Picture: Ed Nix

Harry Grant fires in a shot for North Leigh last weekend. The Millers face Aylesbury Vale Dynamos in the FA Cup tomorrow Picture: Ed Nix

FOOTBALL: Oxfordshire clubs eye FA Cup progress

Dan West salvaged a point for Thame last night

Dan West salvaged a point for Thame last night

FOOTBALL: Thame and North Leigh share spoils, but Didcot Town, Kidlington and Wantage Town lose again

Jack Buchanan gives Wantage Town the lead during their 2-1 defeat at Welwyn Garden City on Saturday Picture: John Wood

Jack Buchanan gives Wantage Town the lead during their 2-1 defeat at Welwyn Garden City on Saturday Picture: John Wood

FOOTBALL: Southern League preview + Hellenic League round-up

Harry Grant wins this header for North LeighPictures: Ed Nix

Harry Grant wins this header for North LeighPictures: Ed Nix

FOOTBALL: Banbury win, but other Oxfordshire sides lose in Southern League

Adam Learoyd (centre) is congratulated after scoring for Didcot Town against North Leigh. Last season’s skipper has now joined the Millers from the RailwaymenPicture: Ric Mellis

Adam Learoyd (centre) is congratulated after scoring for Didcot Town against North Leigh. Last season’s skipper has now joined the Millers from the RailwaymenPicture: Ric Mellis

FOOTBALL: Southern League season previews

Tariq Moore Azille scored twice for Oxford City

Tariq Moore Azille scored twice for Oxford City

FOOTBALL: Oxford City win, Banbury United draw, Ardley and Shrivenham march on in FA Cup

FOOTBALL: Pre-season round-up – North Leigh and Thame win, Didcot beaten

Wantage Town v Brackley Town Saints .9 Tom Stanley.10.08.2019.Picture by Ed Nix.

Wantage Town v Brackley Town Saints .9 Tom Stanley.10.08.2019.Picture by Ed Nix.

FOOTBALL: FA Cup extra preliminary round reports

New Wantage Town managers Matt Biddle (left) and Tom Austin

New Wantage Town managers Matt Biddle (left) and Tom Austin

FOOTBALL: Oxfordshire sides in FA Cup action

Sam Nombe, in action during a loan spell with Oxford City, scored against them for MK Dons Picture: Mike Allen

Sam Nombe, in action during a loan spell with Oxford City, scored against them for MK Dons Picture: Mike Allen

FOOTBALL: Pre-season friendly round-up

Adam Learoyd has re-signed for Didcot Town Picture: Ric Mellis

Adam Learoyd has re-signed for Didcot Town Picture: Ric Mellis

FOOTBALL: Southern League fixtures to be unveiled

Morgan Williams has rejoined North Leigh from Didcot Town Picture: Ric Mellis

Morgan Williams has rejoined North Leigh from Didcot Town Picture: Ric Mellis

FOOTBALL: Oxford City, North Leigh, Kidlington and Wantage Town make additions

Felipe Barcelos has left Didcot Town for Thatcham Town Picture: Roger Neal

Felipe Barcelos has left Didcot Town for Thatcham Town Picture: Roger Neal

FOOTBALL: Barcelos is a big loss for Didcot - Jamie Heapy

New Wantage Town managers Matt Biddle (left) and Tom Austin

New Wantage Town managers Matt Biddle (left) and Tom Austin

FOOTBALL: Tom Austin and Matt Biddle handed reins at Wantage Town