17th December 2024
Thame United travelled to Bedfordshire to take on Barton Rovers in the Pitching In Southern League Central Division One. Thame faced an early setback, going down to 10 men after Ollie Hogg was sent off for two yellow cards in the 38th minute. Despite fighting hard, Barton opened the scoring in the 58th minute. Credit goes to the 10 men of Thame, who were the better side in the second half but conceded a second goal in the 88th minute through a contentious penalty and a third with the last kick of the game.
Meanwhile, Thame United Reserves enjoyed a successful afternoon in the Oxfordshire Senior League Premier Division, defeating Chalgrove Cavaliers 5–1 at the ASM Stadium to complete the season double over their opponents. Two goals each from Taylor Edward Goodby and Matt Johnson, alongside one from Kaiyun Reeves, secured the points. With Kennington not in action, the win moves Thame into a clear second place, just one point behind Brill, who suffered a surprise home defeat.
In the Uhlsport Hellenic League Division 2, Thame United A travelled to Taplow United, where the home side triumphed 3–1. Ashley Moakes scored Thame’s lone goal, but the result saw the team drop one place to fifth in the table.
In the Aylesbury and District League Division Two, Thame United B visited Rivets Sports FC in Stone. Earlier this season, Thame had claimed a 5–0 victory against Rivets at Meadow View Park, but this time the tables were turned as the home side earned a 4–2 win. Late goals from William Holman and Felix Horner provided some consolation for Thame. The defeat leaves them ninth in the standings, with 12 points from 10 games.
Looking Ahead
- Tuesday, 17 December
Thame United’s First Team return to Pitching In Southern League Central Division One action as they host Leverstock Green at the ASM Stadium. This is a rearranged match from earlier in the season, postponed due to Thame’s FA Trophy involvement. It will mark the first competitive meeting between the two teams since Leverstock’s promotion to Step Four. Kick-off is at 19:45. - Wednesday, 18 December
Thame United Veterans face Woodley United Veterans in the Uhlsport Hellenic Veterans Premier Division. Thame currently sit top of the table with 15 points from seven games, while Woodley are second-bottom with three points from four matches. Kick-off at Meadow View Park is at 19:00.
