28th January 2025
Thame United Reserves were in action in the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division when they traveled to play Marston Saints. After the previous week's defeat, Thame bounced back with a 3-2 victory, with goals from Dino Bonwick, Tom Lankester, and Kamran Ali. The victory keeps Thame in second place in the league, one point behind leaders Brill United, who have a game in hand, and six points clear of third-place Kennington Athletic.
In the Aylesbury and District League, Thame United B were at home to Aylesbury Royals FC in Division One, and the home side were comfortable winners by 4-0. Goals from Alex Booth, Matthew Hill, Burundi Maxwell, and Kareem Sulaiman secured the victory. Thame now sit in seventh place in the table.
In Division Two, Thame United C suffered their fifth consecutive defeat, going down at home to Steeple and Ludgershall by 4-0. The defeat leaves the side one place off the bottom of the table.
Looking Ahead
Wednesday, 29 January
Thame United are back in Pitching In Southern League Central Division One action this Wednesday when they face Kidlington at Yarnton Road, their second Oxfordshire derby in five days. This is the rearranged fixture from New Year's Day, which was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
This is the reverse fixture of the 2024/2025 season. The two teams met back in August, with Thame securing a comfortable 5-0 victory. Since then, the teams’ trajectories have diverged, with Thame hovering around the playoff places and Kidlington struggling to climb out of the relegation zone. There is currently a 27-point gap between the two teams. Thame have won 14 games this season, while Kidlington have managed only four wins in their 22 matches. Kickoff at Yarnton Road is at 7:45 pm.
Wednesday, 29 January
Thame United Veterans are also in action against Didcot Town Veterans in the Uhlsport Hellenic Veterans Premier Division. This is a clash of the top two sides, with both teams on 18 points from eight games, though Thame are on top due to goal difference. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm at Meadow View Park.
