Didcot and Bishops Cleeve played out a 2-2 draw at the Loop yesterday as both sides protected their unbeaten starts to their League campaigns.

There's little doubt that Cleeve ended the happier of the two sides as Town contrived to throw away a 2-1 lead against 10 men with just 2 minute remaining.  Town then had a goal ruled out for offside, a decision that was hotly disputed by those in line with the play.

Next action for the First Team is next Saturday at Chipping Norton.

The two last unbeaten Hellenic League teams meet tomorrow as Town and Bishops Cleeve clash at the Loop Meadow Stadium.  Both teams have games in hand on top-placed Slimbridge and will be looking to cut the gap on them with a win.  Last season honours were even in League matches, Cleeve winning 1-0 at the Loop and Town 2-1 at Kayte Lane.  The last meeting was the Town's memorable 3-1 in the League Cup Final at Fairford in May.

Stuart Peace's injury problems seem to have eased a little with only Ian Concannon and long-term absentee Andy Cooper definitely out of contention.  Grant Goodall and Paul Powell are both back in the squad after recent injuries and Matty Jack returns after being cup-tied for the game against Abingdon in the Vase last week.  Full Report in Season Stats Section on Sunday.

Town's Berks & Bucks game at Buckingham scheduled for 3rd Nov has been put back a week due to their Vase replay.

The Reserves game at Carterton was postponed at the last minute yesterday following very heavy rain.

Didcot have been drawn away at East Preston of the Sussex County League in the Second Round of the FA Vase.  Match to take place on Saturday 20th November.

Didcot secured a memorable 1-0 win against neighbours Abingdon United yesterday to book a place in the FA vase 2nd Round.  Laurence Hoey was the hero, scoring his first senior goal for the club, but everyone played their part and despite a couple of hairy moments near the end Didcot were the better side throughout.  full Report in Season Stats.

Please note that Tuesday's game against Witney Utd is off after their game was postponed at Hassocks (they will now play that game on the same night).

Didcot Town Reserves also grabbed a 3-2 win at Binfield thanks to a brace from Adam bailey and another from Jon Gardner.

Didcot face neighbours Abingdon United tomorrow in the FA Vase 1st Round proper at the Loop.

Town will be without Matty Jack (cup-tied), long term absentee Andy Cooper,  plus Ian Concannon and Paul Powell who both suffered injury and illness prior to the Slimbridge match last weekend.  On the plus side Grant Goodall came through training this week and is back in contention.

United are the in-form side in the Hellenic Premier and tomorrow's game looks too close to call.  Kick-off is 3pm and despite recent heavy rain and a crumby weather forecast the pitch looks in excellent condition.  Match Report will be posted here on-line on Sunday.

The Reserves play at Binfield tomorrow as they look to continue their promising start to the season.

Didcot host Reading Reserves tomorrow (Wed 20th October) when they take on Cardiff City with a 2pm kick-off.  Supporters are very welcome and the clubhouse will be open for liquid refreshments.

Didcot returned from table-topping Slimbridge yesterday with a creditable draw.  Things couldn't have gone better as we raced into a 2-0 lead in the first half hour thanks to goals from Bradley Ward and Stuart Beavon.  But the hosts aren't top for nothing and they showed plenty of spirit to hit back and claim a share of the points.  Didcot had chances to win it, as did Slimbridge, and we came agonisingly close twice when hitting the woodwork, but a draw was probably a fair result.  Read Bucko's match report which is online in Season Stats.

the Reserves won a tough encounter 3-2 at Marcham to progress in the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup.

First takes on second in the League when Slimbridge host us tomorrow afternoon.  Didcot are looking to preserve their unbeaten start to the season while Slimbridge have dropped points only twice, in a shock defeat at Pewsey Vale and on Wednesday in a 1-1 draw at Bishops Cleeve.

Town will be missing Paul Powell, who has a knee injury, and top scorer Ian Concannon who has a family commitment.  returning to the squad are Andy Parrott and Grant Goodall.  Read Bucko's match report here on Sunday.  People intending to travel on the coach are reminded to be at the club by 12 noon for a 12.15 departure.

Tonight the club host Frank Bruno as a speaker at our Sportman's Evening.  People who have reserved a seat are reminded to arrive by 7pm sharp.

The Reserves play at Marcham in a 2pm kick-off tomorrow in the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup.

Stuart Beavon notched his first hat-trick for Town as Didcot ran out 4-1 winners at Henley tonight.  Other scorer was Matty Jack.  Town actually fell behind early-on and did well to turn things round.  One bit of bad news, Paul Powell picked up a knee injury that could see him out of Saturday's top of the table clash at Slimbridge.  Full Report in Season Stats Section.

Didcot thumped Pewsey Vale 5-0 last night in front of our biggest crowd of the season.

It was a thoroughly entertaining performance and goals from Ian Concannon (2), debutant Matty Jack, Bradley Ward and an own goal made if 6 straight League wins at home.

Next up is the tricky game at Henley on Tuesday, who always prove to be tough opponents especially at the Triangle.  News of that match here on-line first.

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Didcot take on Pewsey Vale tomorrow evening (Friday 8th Oct) in what is believed to be our first game ever on a Friday night.  The match has been shifted so that our players and supporters can enjoy England's World Cup qualifier against Wales on Saturday (why not watch that at the club too on our large screen TV!).  Please encourage friends and colleagues to come along (on both days) to support the lads.

Team news for Friday: Matty Jack is available so he may make his debut, Grant Goodall is probably a few days from being fully fit following his ankle problem and Glyn Jones is definitely out with an ankle injury.

Didcot won for the first time at Kilkenny Lane since 1999 with a superb 2-1 win at Carterton yesterday.  The match wasn't without controversy, with the home side claiming a penalty kick early in the second half that the referee turned down, but on the balance of play, and chances created, I think Didcot just about deserved the three points.  Full Report in Season Stats Section.

Next up is Pewsey Vale this coming Friday (to avoid a clash with England's vital World Cup qualifier with Wales on Saturday).  PLEASE URGE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO COME ALONG TO OUR FIRST FRIDAY LEAGUE FIXTURE AT THE LOOP.  Please Use the Fixture download sheet to (on the front page) to advertise the game at work/school.

The Reserves neat Highworth yesterday 4-0, Matt Bianchini claiming all four.