For the first time since the 2019/20 season, our Under 23s will be taking part in the Charles Twelftree County Cup, which involves Step 7 and 8 clubs around Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
Shrivenham currently feature in the Corsham Print Wiltshire Senior League, following their resignation from the Uhlsport Hellenic Premier Division in Step 5. This will be the first time the two sides meet, with this fixture being Shrivenham’s debut in the competition.
ABOUT THE OPPOSITION
Shrivenham FC were formed in 1900, and began in the North Berks League, gaining promotion to Division Two following the 1990/91 campaign. They went up through the ranks once again in 1994/95 after winning the playoffs, moving up into Division One. Earning the title of Champions in 1997/98 and 2000/01, Shrivenham eventually moved to Division One West of the Hellenic League.
Three seasons later, they earned promotion and subsequently joined the Premier Division, winning the title by a single point, with Trowbridge Town narrowly losing out.
Despite being relegated down to Division One West in 2015, Shrivenham persevered and were able to be promoted again in 2017/18 due to finishing in a runners-up position.
In 2023, Shrivenham had to make the difficult decision to voluntarily resign, making the move over to the Corsham Print Wiltshire Senior League in Step 7. This division runs parallel with the Thames Valley Premier League Premier Division, where our Under 23s feature.
ADDRESS: The Ian Richardson Ground, Shrivenham, Swindon SN6 8BJ – 2pm Kick-Off
TICKETS:
Prices are:
Adults – £4
Concessions – £3
GETTING HERE:
Please note that there will be no access towards the town centre (westbound) from Junction 12 due to essential works carried out at the M4 Theale Interchange. We advise for supporters wishing to travel down for the game to avoid Junction 12.
The exit for Reading via Theale will still be open, however is likely to be busier than usual due to the diversion, alongside traffic from the A4.
This will also affect travel when returning from Shrivenham, as Junction 12 will be unavailable to come off at. It’s recommended by Highways England to use Junction 11 to access Reading.
DIRECTIONS:
By Car: Get on M4 from A33
Head south on A329
Merge onto A33
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A33
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on A33
Keep right to stay on A33
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A33
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto the M4 ramp to South Wales
Follow M4 to Swindon. Take exit 15 from M4
Merge onto M4
At junction 15, take the A346/A419 exit to Marlborough/Swindon
Continue on A419 to your destination in Shrivenham
At Badbury Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Marlborough Rd/A419
Continue to follow A419
Take the A4312 exit toward A420/Oxford/Swindon/Gablecross/S.Marston Village/Stratton/Shrivenham
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merlin Way/A420
At White Hart, take the 3rd exit onto A420
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
Continue onto A420
Turn right onto Townsend Rd
Slight left onto Townsend Rd/B4000
Slight right onto High St/B4000
Turn left onto Highworth Rd/B4000
Turn right – the ground will be on the right.
By Bus / Rail: From Reading take Great Western Railway services bound for Weston Super Mare and disembark at Swindon. The journey will take 23 minutes.
After an approximate five-minute walk, take the S6 Gold bus from the Market Place, Faringdon stop towards Swindon. Once you have arrived at The Green in Shrivenham, the Ian Richardson Ground is around a five minute walk away.
To return from Shrivenham using public transport, take the S6 Gold back into Swindon, and walk around five minutes towards the Swindon railway station. Upon arrival, take the Great Western Railway service bound for London Paddington, and disembark at Reading.
