Vase
But first, Rob Webb’s Windsor & Eton have the FA Vase Fourth Round to negotiate
Windsor & Eton are back in FA Vase action on Saturday with a Fourth Round tie at home to Fisher FC. Rob Webb was appointed manager of the Royalists in September after the departure of Matt Angell, stepping up from his role as assistant boss, a role he also occupied at Eversley & California under […]
“No easy games” Simon Johnson knows Reading City must be at their best in FA Vase Fourth Round – Football in Berkshire
Simon Johnson says Reading City want to reward their fans by making further progress in the Isuzu FA Vase. “Reaching this stage of the competition is a significant moment for the club, and it’s one we want to share with our supporters,” commented the manager. “The fans have been brilliant for us throughout the season, […]
Reading City to produce one-off fanzine for FA Vase Fourth Round tie – Football in Berkshire
Reading City host Lymore Gardens in the 2025/26 FA Vase Fourth Round on Saturday 17th January, and we’re teaming up with the Cityzens to produce something special. As a New Year special, we’re co-producing a physical fanzine programme for the match which will include all the usual pen pics and club information plus longer features […]
Reading City and Windsor & Eton ‘in the hat’ for FA Vase Fourth Round draw
The 2025/26 FA Vase Fourth Round draw will have two Berkshire side ‘in the hat’ but for very different reasons following the Third Round action on Saturday. Windsor & Eton’s difficult looking trip to Southern Counties East Football League Tunbridge Wells was postponed on Saturday, meaning the Royalist will be in the draw which takes […]
Reading City at home in FA Vase Fourth Round while Windsor & Eton could host Fisher
Could Reading City be on for a reverse Binfield? The Cityzens have once again been drawn at home after their FA Vase Third Round heroics against Snodland Town. Binfield’s famous run to the 2020/21 FA Vase Final at Wembley Stadium was characterised by the club being drawn away in every single round. Reading City can’t […]
Hayes & Yeading United appoint FA Vase winner Jamie Tompkins
Former Ascot United manager Jamie Tompkins is back in the dugout with Isthmian League South Central Division One side Hayes & Yeading United. The former Yellas boss departed the Racecourse Ground in the summer and has been biding his time before taking on another role. Strongly linked with the vacant Kingstonian position a month or […]
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 […]
Dave Tarpey cameo as Reading City swagger into FA Vase Second Round
Stefan Brown was undoubtedly the star of the show as his hat-trick sent Reading City on their way to the FA Vase Second Round on Saturday, but there was one moment you might have missed involving a Berkshire non-league hero. Dave Tarpey scored goals by the bucket-load for Maidenhead United (44 in total), including a […]
Everything you need to know about the 25/26 FA Vase Second Round Proper draw
The draw for the 2025/26 FA Vase Second Round Proper is due on Tuesday after the weekend Second Qualifying Round fixtures are complete. There are seven fixtures involving seven Berkshire sides during the First Round at the weekend, including 2018 winners Thatcham Town who travel to Balham. Three Berkshire sides are kicking off their campaigns […]
FA Vase First Round Proper – Dates, draw and who’s in
The draw for the 2025/26 FA Vase First Round Proper is due on Tuesday after the weekend Second Qualifying Round fixtures are complete. There are eight fixtures involving nine Berkshire sides during the Second Qualifying Round at the weekend, including 2018 winners Thatcham Town who will host Wessex League Avonmouth at Waterside Park. The West […]