2026
26/27 football pyramid allocations are a ‘cracker’ for Reading FC Women – Football in Berkshire
Women’s Football Pyramid (WFP) club allocations for Tiers 1-6 for the 2026/27 season have been announced, with some tasty encounters in prospect for the new campaign. In Tier 4, Ascot United and Maidenhead United will resume Berkshire rivalry after three memorable encounters during a 2025/26 ‘best ever’ season for both sides. The Yellas, who have […]
No 3am games… the sleep-friendly Fantasy FIFA World Cup 2026 XV!
One of the main reasons cited by many UK-based Fantasy managers for not playing the FIFA World Cup 2026 game is the fact that so many matches will kick off in the early hours. Given that manual substitutions and captaincy changes can be made before every match, it’s perfectly understandable. So, if the idea of […]
Eliot Whitehouse checks in at Woodley United – Football in Berkshire
Woodley United have announced their new manager following an end to Jordan Blake’s four-year spell at the club. Blake led Woodley to the play-offs last season having previously helped the club avoid relegation on the final day of the season. Now, the Kestrels have appointed former Wokingham Town boss Eliot Whitehouse to build on their […]
Fantasy FIFA World Cup 2026 team previews: Brazil
Our Fantasy FIFA World Cup 2026 team previews continue with a look at Brazil. The five-time World Cup winners have underachieved in recent times, having not lifted the trophy since 2002. They also lag behind the likes of Spain, France and (yes, really) England in the bookies’ odds. However, there is renewed optimism for Selecao under the […]
FA Vase Factfile has ranked the competitions Top 50 clubs – Berkshire’s best might surprise you – Football in Berkshire
The Social Media account FA Vase Factfile has created a list of the Top 50 clubs in the competitions 52 year history. Just last weekend, AFC Stoneham in Hampshire were the latest side to win the FA Vase at Wembley, beating Cockfosters 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in normal time. Run by Phil […]
FIFA World Cup Fantasy 2026 team previews: Belgium
Our FIFA World Cup Fantasy 2026 team previews continue with a look at Belgium. Although they’ve qualified for a seventh successive major tournament, the ‘golden generation’ that took part in previous ones is over. Only veterans Thibaut Courtois ($4.9m), Kevin De Bruyne ($7.5m) and Romelu Lukaku ($7.4m) remain. The Red Devils have never won a World Cup, […]
Sandhurst Town begin manager search – Football in Berkshire
Wessex League Division One side Sandhurst Town will go into the 2026/27 season with a new manager. That is after the club’s social media account confirmed Bob Ryan was stepping down from his role. The Fizzers finished 20th in the Combined Counties League Division One this season – a point outside the relegation zone. The […]
Who is the best captain for FPL Gameweek 38?
The most-captained player in Gameweek 37, Erling Haaland (£14.7m), delivered a goal and maximum bonus points to reward the millions of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers who handed him the armband. Backers of Viktor Gyokeres (£9.1m) were left disappointed with positional rival Kai Havertz (£7.3m) starting and scoring in the Swede’s place against Burnley, but […]
Ascot United confirm Gavin Smith to lead Yellas into 2026/26 – Football in Berkshire
Isthmian League Ascot United have confirmed manager Gavin Smith will take the Yellas forward next season after the club kept its place at Step 4. The Isthmian League South Central Division One side had a difficult season after losing in the play-offs the previous year, but finished three points clear of the drop zone. Smith […]
Cherki a sub again, no Pedro
The final two Gameweek 37 matches take place tonight. Bournemouth v Manchester City gets us underway at 19:30 BST, with Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur kicking off 45 minutes later. Both the title and the final relegation spot could be sewn up tonight. If City drop points on the south coast, Arsenal will be crowned champions. […]