A host of local teams got more valuable pre-season minutes in the tank ahead of the start of the 2022/23 season.
WOKINGHAM & EMMBROOK FC got another 90 minutes under their belts ahead of the new Combined Counties Premier North campaign.
The Sumas took a 1-1 draw in sweltering conditions on Saturday against Marlow after Enow Ojong’s goal.
Eliot Whitehouse’s side have confirmed several more players to remain on the books for next season in the last week including last season’s top scorer James Clark, Allen Bossman, Enow Ojong, Olly Noyes and Jordace Holder-Spooner.
The Sumas also confirmed that last season’s U18’s captain Ellis Riley has been added to their squad for the upcoming campaign.
Wokingham host Woodley United on Saturday in a clash between two local sides at Emmbrook School (2pm kick-off).
BINFIELD visited Flackwell Heath in their latest friendly and came away with a 1-1 draw.
The Moles are in action this weekend at Hill Farm Lane against Ascot United.
After their battle against Ascot, Binfield are back in action on Tuesday, July 26 when they play hosts to Slough Town (7.45pm kick-off).
Meanwhile, BINFIELD U23’s contested their first friendly and defeated Sheerwater U23’s 5-2.
READING CITY lost out 4-0 at home against Thatcham Town.
BERKS COUNTY collected a 3-2 success against FC Fleet Town on Saturday.
EVERSLEY & CALIFORNIA faced North Greenford United in their most recent friendly outing.
The Boars have retained several players ahead of the new season in their hope to push on from what was a successful 2021/22 season.
New signing Adam Crocker has been added to Matty Angell’s team after he turned out for both Hartley Whitney and Badshot Lea last season.
Meanwhile, Eversley has retained the services of goalkeeper Henry Pidgeon, right-back Troy Baker, Joe Pantony, Luke Frewin, Connor Allston, and Jamie Griggs as Angell’s squad begins to take shape ahead of a fresh schedule in Combined Counties Division One.
Following their 4-0 defeat to READING CITY in their last pre-season outing, BURGHFIELD return to action on Tuesday evening.
Their match against the Cityzens was their first run out of pre-season and they are up against Andover NS FC in midweek as they continue preparations for a new season in the Thames Valley Premier League.
Another Thames Valley Premier League side, READING YMCA, have four more pre-season fixtures to look ahead to.
They battle with Chalvey Sports on Saturday before matches against Kintbury Development, Holyport Reserves and Hurst FC in the following weeks.
READING YMCA RAPIDS take on West Berks Wanderers this weekend and then continue their pursuit for fitness against BERKSHIRE ROYALS, SOUTHBANK and Henley Town Development.
Rapids manager Jamie Froude is also on the lookout to appoint a new assistant manager to join his coaching team ahead of their campaign in Thames Valley Division Two.
