Cup
Max Herbert departs Bracknell Town with a league title and FA Cup memories – Football in Berkshire
Bracknell Town have announced long-serving midfielder Max Herbert has departed the club. Herbert is one of the most familiar faces in the squad having initially joined the Robins in 2018 on dual registration with Ashford Town (Middlesex) when Bracknell were still in the Hellenic League. At the time of his signature, Football in Berkshire wrote: […]
FPL team news ahead of the FA Cup
We’ll hear from eight Premier League managers on Friday ahead of the FA Cup fifth round. We’ll round up the key injury updates below. For the headline news from Thursday’s three pressers, this article is the place to go. KEY UPDATES FROM FRIDAY Manchester City: O’Reilly “better”, Pep on the upcoming fixture congestion Arsenal: Rice, […]
“Nothing less than they deserve” says Finchampstead boss ahead of County Cup semifinal – Football in Berkshire
Finchampstead Ladies are flying high in Division One of the Thames Valley Counties Women’s Football League as they sit second having lost just one game but they’re also on the hunt for some cup silverware this season. Berkshire are guaranteed a team in the Trophy final this season as Finch welcome Windsor & Eton to […]
An (FA Cup) Replay Requiem – Football in Berkshire
Like anything else in life, football evolves. Any changes inevitably provoke opposition, but the test of time will prove their efficacy. Thus, in my lifetime, the use of goal average to rank teams on the same number of points or the back-pass to the keeper are barely remembered, never mind lamented. The digital revolution has […]
“There’s something special about non-league” Scott Davies and Slough Town are prepare for FA Cup showdown – Football in Berkshire
As Slough Town prepare to host Macclesfield in the FA Cup Second Round Proper on Sunday, live on TNT Sports 2, Football in Berkshire sat down with boss Scott Davies and some of the club’s long-serving supporters for an overview of where the club is at. The FA Cup tie see’s two Step 2 sides […]
‘Supersub’ Kate Fox makes County Cup history for Ascot United
Ascot United Women have secured a place in the Berks & Bucks County FA Senior Women’s Cup semi-finals for the first time ever. The Yellas were on the road to Milton Keynes side New Bradwell St Peter in Tuesday night quarter-final action. They looked to be one up with 20 minutes on the clock after […]
Berks & Bucks FA Women’s Senior Cup and Trophy reach the semi-final stages
It could be an all-Berkshire affair should the stars align in the semi-finals of the Berks & Bucks County FA Senior Women’s Cup. Maidenhead United – who beat Penn & Tylers Green 2-0 in the Quarter Finals, are on the road to MK Dons whilst Ascot United will head to Abingdon United after beating New […]
Berks & Bucks Women’s Senior Cup and Trophy reach the semifinal stage
We could be in for an all-Berkshire affair should the stars align in the semifinals of the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup. Maidenhead United are on the road to MK Dons whilst Ascot United will head to Abingdon United. Maidenhead will be keen to defend their title for a second season, meanwhile the Yellas will […]
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, […]
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 […]