Our Under 18s kick off February with a trip to Wokingham Town in what we like to call an RGClásico, as Wokingham Town are the club’s nearest rival!
Please show us your support and make the short journey to Lowther Road and roar us on to victory as our youngsters continue their charge for the top spot in the Allied Counties Youth Football League Central Division.
ABOUT THE OPPOSITION
Wokingham Town, founded in 1875, moved to Finchampstead Road in 1906. They joined the Metropolitan League in 1954 and later played in the Delphian, Corinthian, and Athenian Leagues before entering the Isthmian League in 1973. Promoted to the Premier Division in 1982, they reached the FA Cup first round in 1982–83 and the FA Trophy semi-finals in 1987–88. Financial troubles in the 1990s led to relegations and the sale of their ground, resulting in ground shares with Windsor & Eton, Flackwell Heath, and Egham Town. They dropped to the Hellenic League to return to Wokingham at Emmbrook Sports’ ground.
In 2004, they merged with Emmbrook Sports, becoming Wokingham & Emmbrook, and competed in the Hellenic Football League. They won the Reading Senior Cup in 2009 and secured multiple wins through 2015. After sharing grounds with Bracknell Town in 2009, they moved to the Hellenic League Premier Division. The club made its FA Cup debut in 2011–12 and explored a merger with Woodley Town in 2011.
Promoted to the Combined Counties League Premier Division North in 2021, they reverted to the name Wokingham Town in May 2024.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Thursday evening’s derby will be our Under 18s first competitive meeting with our near-neighbours.
This season marks our first season competing in the Allied Counties Youth Football League Central Division having narrowly missed out on the Combined Counties Football League Tony Ford Under 18 Division West title, having finished third, an incredible feat when many of our youngsters were only aged 15 or 16.
Our opponents however are well-accustomed to the Allied Counties Youth Football League having featured in either the Southern or Central Division over several years.
Our youngsters come in to this game in very good form as they are unbeaten in six and their last game saw us witness an incredible 9-0 win at home to Thatcham Town. A win at Lowther Road will set up a scintillating clash against current league leaders Binfield who we face on Tuesday 11th February at the Rivermoor as our youngsters close in on the chance of taking the title!
Wokingham Town are having a decent season as they still have the option to compete for the League and League Cup. They currently sit in fourth having won their last three consecutive league games, overall they are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions. They come in to Thursday night’s game on the back of a 1-6 win away to Fleet Town in the Third Round of the Allied Counties Youth Football League Cup.
With three games in hand on us and Binfield. The Suma’s will be looking to get a result in the hope of mounting a charge of their own.
TICKETS
Prices are:
Adults: £5
Concessions: £3
Under 18s: FREE
LOWTHER ROAD
Address: Lowther Road,Wokingham,Berkshire,RG41 1JB
GETTING HERE
By Car: From Reading take the A329.
At Sutton Seeds Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A3290 slip road to M4/Wokingham/A329(M)/Bracknell
In 0.3 miles merge onto A3290
In 2.1 miles continue onto A329(M) (signs for M4)
In 92 yards take the exit towards Winnersh/Woodley/A329
In 0.1 miles at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A3290
In 01. miles at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A3290
In 0.1 miles use the left lane to turn slightly left towards Showcase Roundabout
In 57 yards turn left onto Showcase Roundabout
In 15 yards Showcase Roundabout turns left and becomes Reading Rd/A329
In 1.3 miles at the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Reading Rd/A329
In 0.2 miles at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Reading Rd/A329
In 0.4 miles turn left onto Old Forest Rd
In 0.2 miles turn right onto Lowther Rd
In 27 yards turn right and Wokingham Town Football Club will be on the left
By Bus: From Reading take the Lion 4 operated by Reading Buses from Central Reading towards Bracknell and disembark at Rifle Volunteer. The journey will last approximately 30 minutes with 26 stops. For details on bus prices please visit www.reading-buses.co.uk/fares-and-tickets
Once you’ve disembarked at the Rifle Volunteer, Lowther Road is approximately a 9 minute walk.