16 Apr, 2026

Every FPL player on international duty in November – and when

After a smattering of under-19 matches on Wednesday, the November international break begins in earnest today. A significant number of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players will be representing their countries over the coming week, so there’ll be a nervous wait to see if any new Fantasy flags are added ahead of Gameweek 12. From every […]

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National League matches kicking off at 3:03pm – but what does it mean? – Football in Berkshire

Anyone taking a cursory look over the fixtures at the weekend may note the Enterprise National League matches all kicking off at 3:03pm. The odd time, three minutes after the traditional kick-off time of 3pm, is to raise awareness of the National League’s campaign to increase promotion and relegation between the top-tier of non-league football […]

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Players + teams to target

In ‘Frisking the Fixtures’, we pinpoint the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) teams and players with the best runs of matches from Gameweek 12 onwards. We begin with a six-Gameweek look ahead in these articles but we’ll peer beyond that where necessary. As always, our colour-coded Fixture Ticker is the primary source for this piece. ABOUT THE FIXTURE […]

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Berks County provide FA Vase shock as Reading City and Windsor & Eton advance

Berks County provided the upset of the FA Vase Second Round as they beat Step 5 Sutton Athletic 4-3 on penalties. There are four surviving Football in Berkshire sides after Tadley Calleva were beaten 2-1 at Punjab United. Berks County have now emulated their 2021/22 run that saw the Swords reach the Third Round at […]

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Draw, dates and all you need to know

The draw for the 2025/26 FA Vase Third Round Proper is due on Monday after the weekend Second Round fixtures are complete. Five Berkshire sides remain in the competition this season including promotion-chasing Combined Counties League Premier Division North sides Burnham and Windsor & Eton. Berks County meanwhile, are one game away from emulating their […]

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Prizes on offer as the 2025/26 FFS Open Cup opens for entry

There is £300 worth of prizes on offer in our Fantasy Football Scout (FFS) Open Cup competition for the 2025/26 campaign, which is now open for entry. This is our latest open-to-all tournament, with entry for a separate competition for Chief Scout members only to open in Gameweek 12. If you’re new to our cup competitions, […]

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Slough Town beat Reading FC’s 40-year record and on verge of FA Cup history

For the first time in 40 years, a Berkshire side other than Reading FC will hold the title of going furthest in the FA Cup. It almost happened two years ago when Reading, Maidenhead United, Slough Town and Bracknell Town were all in the First Round; however, only the Royals won their tie, beating MK […]

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