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ASCOT UNITED vs. KENSINGTON/EALING BOROUGH
Tue 18 May 2021
Cherry Red Records Combined Counties League Cup Semi Final
Matchday
Programme
Season
2020/21

T H E Y E L L A M E N
T H E B O R O
Yellow and Blue
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Sam Gray (GK)
Alex Sykes (GK)
Sam Hayes (GK)
Aaron Berry
Aiden Higgs
Ben Hodges
Calum Ferguson
Chris Ellis
Dan Bailey
Duarte Surpanu
George Lock
Harry Laflin
Ian Davies
James Haworth
Jonny Denton
Josh Masters
Louis Bouwers
Riccardo Andrady
Rory Merrick
Sam Evans
Shaun Preddie
Taylor Morgan
Jamie Tompkins
Dan Masters
Jamie Ashdown
Bjorn Dunkley
Steve Quelch
Georgia Buddin
Manager
Asst. Manager
GK Coach
Coach
Coach
Therapist
Juan Federico (GK)
Mohamed Turay
Miguel Des Matos Lopes
Shadrach Williams
Sam Nana Marfo
Adam Hamdi
Joshua Chetwynd
Josiah Valerie
Jabir Lariba
Eva Batousol
Mohammed Belamouadden
Terence Cariba
Adam Nejjay
Jahmal Edwards
Gilbaut Batousol
Ricardo Taylor
Gilbaut Batousol & Mohammed Bakkali
Jeff Clement
Steve
Hart
Match Officials
Adam
Merchant
Martin
Etheridge
Last Match:
Frimley Green
A
Mon 3 May
W 3-1
FST
Next Match: TBC TBC TBC
TBC

ASCOT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, SL5 7LJ
Chairman: Simon Negus
Club Secretary: Dan Birchmore
Director of Football: Neil Richards
1st Team Manager: Jamie Tompkins
Assistant manager: Dan Masters
Coaches: Bjorn Dunkley, Steve Quelch
Goalkeeping Coach: Jamie Ashdown
Allied U18 Manager: Josh Nice
Therapist: Georgia Buddin
Racecourse Facilities Manager: Jo Gavin
Administration Manager: Emma Paton
Bar Manager: Ellen Stearn
Clubhouse Catering: Lisa Richards
Reporting, Comms and Programme: Neal Jeffs
Directors:
Doug Page
Mark Cooper
Rob Jones
Mike Harrison
Phil Wray
Zoe Reilly
Chris Day
Ascot United Football Club Limited. Registered in
England and Wales. Registration No. 6883550
Registered Office: Ternion Court, 264-268 Upper Fourth
Street, Central Milton Keynes MK9 1DP.
Affiliated to the Berks & Bucks F.A. No. Q-B&B0165
IN THE CHAIR
with Simon Negus
A warm welcome to Kensington/Ealing
Borough for today's Cherry Red Records
Combined Counties League Cup fixture.
A warm welcome to you all and especially our visitors from
West London for what feels like our first game of the season
but in reality is our last home game!
It’s been a two stage return to football for us at Ascot Utd. Our
junior teams have been back playing for a few weeks, as have
the senior teams but behind closed doors. It’s only now that it
feels like we are properly back, and here’s hoping we get a full
un-interrupted program next season. For now we’re delighted
to have fans back at The Racecourse tonight, and look forward
to seeing many of you back over the summer whether it’s to
watch Euro 2020 matches on one of our big screens, or to
support one of the many tournaments we will be hosting over
the summer.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the recent sudden
death of Graham Poulter, Secretary at Virginia Water FC and
previous Ascot Utd stalwart. Previous Chairman Mike Harrison
wrote this tribute:
“Graham started his football career at Ascot United soon after
I joined in 1998 and like so many of us he initially coached a
junior team which included his younger son. The Royals
progressed through the age groups and went on to win many
trophies. In 2002 Graham agreed to help the club with the
increasing workload caused by compliance and became our
first Child Welfare Officer. His commitment and diligence
made the club a better and safer place for children. Graham
bought to the club was determination, integrity and honesty in
abundance. If he didn’t agree with something he quickly made
it clear what the correct thing to do and as a result gained
everyone’s respect. Ascot United is indebted to Graham for the
contribution he made but first and foremost he was a family
man and our thoughts are with Wendy, their children and the
many friends and colleagues he had both in and out of
football. Rest in Peace Graham and thank you.”
Ensuring the safety of all of our visitors on site, and to comply
with all of the FA & Government guidelines, has required a
monumental effort for us as it has for all grassroots football
clubs… I’d like to say a massive thanks to all of our staff and
volunteers for all of their efforts on behalf of the club. Enjoy the
game tonight! Simon.

FROM THE DUGOUT
Jamie Tompkins
First Team Manager
Welcome to the players, officials
and supporters of
Kensington/Ealing Borough. Enjoy
the game!
Hello and welcome to Kensington & Ealing Borough FC players, staff and club committee and to all supporters in
attendance this evenings Combined Counties League Cup semi-final fixture.
Our welcome extends to all supporters of non-league football as fans are permitted back into grounds. This evenings
game will be an entertaining one to return too with a place in the final at stake.
Since lockdown 3.0 ended, our playing squad and staff have been in good spirits and have been enjoying the return to
football in the Fripp-Smith trophy, we thank the Combined Counties League for organising this competition which has
given us a release from the outside pressures of the pandemic.
This period has allowed us to experiment on new ideas and offer opportunities to our younger players in our U18
squad. In our recent fixture away at Frimley Green, three players in Lawson Jones, Sam Evans and Tom Bailey, all
featured for the first team having joined the club from the age of 5. Further demonstrating the pathway the club offers
to local players.
Back to the league cup, our route to the semi-final stage has seen us win and progress against Tooting Bec,
Chessington & Hook, Badshot Lea and Sandhurst Town (Bracknell Town), the last of those being a memorable night for
the club versus our local rivals.
Our opponents, Kensington & Ealing Borough surprised the league with a 6-1 win in the quarter final away at Cobham,
clearly a strong side who will travel with confidence and on good form.
Thank you to our sponsors, club officials and volunteers for all the fantastic work and ongoing support towards our
football club.
Enjoy the game! Jamie.
ASCOT UNITED FC MANAGEMENT TEAM: PROUDLY SPONSORED BY ASCOT UNITED FC U12 YOUTH
Dan Masters
Assistant Manager
Jamie Ashdown
Goalkeeping Coach
Bjorn Dunkley
Coach
Steve Quelch
Coach
Georgia Buddin
Therapist

ON COURSE!
With Programme Editor Neal Jeffs
Welcome to the players, officials and
supporters of Kensington/Ealing Borough
for this Cherry Red Records Combined
Counties League Cup match.
Happy
reading, and
enjoy the
game! Neal
W E L C O M E T O T H E B O R O
Well, a huge welcome back to The Racecourse to all supporters for tonight’s
league cup semi final. I know it has been a huge wrench for many people for so
long to go without their dose of live action so hopefully tonight’s action will make
up for some of that absence. Being one of the club officials, I’ve been able to
watch some of the recent games and it was a tragedy we didn’t have a crowd in
for the quarter final performance against Sandhurst “Bracknell” Town which was
nothing short of stunning. The whole team raised their game to another level and
it was clear to see the impact new singing and ex-Harrow Borough captain Shaun
Preddie had; he was top drawer. I also can’t go without mentioning Binfield’s run
to the FA vase final, which is on BT Sport this Saturday (12:15). All wins away from
home, 4 penalty shoot outs, quite incredible and with former Yellamen Chris
Grace and Dave Hancock in their side they have a really good chance this
weekend.
The Boy Done Good! Ex-
Yellaman Luqman Kassim in
action for VPS in the Finnish
2nd tier having signed
professional terms with the
club last year.
The season did, of course, get curtailed. However, some teams will be rewarded
with promotion using an average points per game of the past 2 curtailed
seasons. All I know is that our form this season didn’t match last season when we
led the league and as such over the 2 campaigns we were behind Sutton
Common Rovers and one other team, although I can’t remember if it is Southall or
Spelthorne! In other news, Luqman Kassim (pictured) is now playing
professionally for Vaasan Palloseura in the Finnish 2nd division, whereas James
Richardson is trying out with Chesham United (Southern League South, step 3 of
pyramid). Best wishes to both! Not much else to say, enjoy the game and stay
safe. Make the most of the experience tonight, it’ll probably be another few
months before we watch another first team game here! Neal
W E L C O M E T O T H E B O R O

RESULTS AND FIXTURES 20/21
Date Opposition
H/A Comp Result Att
Scorers
01-Sep Christchurch
A FAC XP L 1-1* 143 Higgs
05-Sep Molesey
A COCO W 7-1 60 Davies 3, Laflin 3, Hodges
08-Sep Camberley Town
A COCO L 0-1 60
12-Sep Colliers Wood United H COCO W 5-2 70 Higgs 3, Laflin 2
15-Sep Frimley Green
H COCO W 6-0 112 Berry 2, Davies 2, Richardson, OG
19-Sep Southall
A COCO W 1-0 75 Bailey
26-Sep Hanworth Villa
A COCO L 0-3 116
29-Sep Abbey Rangers
H COCO L 0-4 93
03-Oct Redhill
A COCO W 4-3 68 Morgan (2), Higgs, Laflin
06-Oct Tooting Bec
A LC 1 W 1-0 55 Davies
10-Oct Spelthorne Sports
A COCO D 1-1 162 D. Bailey
13-Oct Cobham
H COCO D 1-1 68 Richardson
20-Oct CB Hounslow United H COCO W 3-1 79 Laflin 2, Higgs
24-Oct Knaphill
H COCO D 1-1 297 Laflin
31-Oct Newhaven
A FAV 1 L 1-4 152 Richardson
03-Nov Chessington / Hook Utd H LC 2 W 4-0 66 Davies 3, Surpanu
05-Dec Egham Town
A COCO A-A** n/a Laflin**
12-Dec Frimley Green
A COCO W 4-0 88 Laflin 2, Surpanu, Davies
10-Apr Fleet Town
H FST L 0-1 -
13-Apr Badshot Lea
H LC 3 W 2-1 - Higgs, OG
17-Apr Sandhurst Town
H FST L 1-6 - Berry
24-Apr Eversley & California A FST D 2-2 - Davies, Higgs
27-Apr Sandhurst Town
H LC QF W 2-1 - Laflin 2
01-May Ash United
H FST L 4-5 - Higgs, Bailey, Davies, Morgan
03-May Frimley Green
A FST W 3-1 - Higgs, Bailey, Laflin
18-May Kensington/Ealing
H LC SF
TBC TBC
TBC TBC
For the record, we played 5 matches in the end of-season Fripp-Smith Trophy (marked "FST", above). The
competition comprised four groups of five or six teams with the top 2 in each group advancing to a quarter
final knockout. As we only took 4 points from 5 games, we didn’t advance from our group as Sandhurst and
Fleet took the top spots! Last weekend the semi-finals were played; the results are shown on the fixtures and
results page.
* Christchurch won 7-6 on penalties
* Abandoned at half time due to floodlight failure with Ascot leading 1-0 (goalscorer: Laflin, credited in AUFC stats)
COCO - Cherry Red Records Combined Counties League Premier Division, FAV - Buildbase FA Vase, FAC - The Emirates FA
Cup, BBT - Berks&Bucks Trophy, LC - Cherry Red Records Premier Challenge Cup, FST - Fripp-Smith Trophy

TODAY'S FIXTURES AND RECENT RESULTS
Weekend results:
Badshot Lea 0-3 Sandhurst Town Fripp-Smith Trophy
Spelthorne Sports 1-1 (3p2) Abbey Rangers
Fripp-Smith Trophy
Kensington & Ealing Borough 3-2 FC Deportivo Galicia MIDDX COUNTY CUP
Tonight's fixtures:
Ascot United v Kensington & Ealing Borough LC SF
Sheerwater v Abbey Rangers LC QF
Chessington & Hook United v Godalming Town COCO DIV 1 CUP
Obviously not too many results or fixtures to update you on but in addition to the
above we know that in the other half of the league cup draw Sheerwater play
Abbey Rangers in the quarter final (tonight). The winners of that tie will play
Redhill in the semi final, so whoever wins tonight will play one of those three in
the final, scheduled for Saturday 29th May at Cobham FC.
Also note that whilst we've beaten Tooting Bec, Chessington/Hook Utd, Badshot
Lea and Sandhurst Town en route to the semi final, Kensington/Ealing Borough
have beaten Ash United (3-2, away) and Cobham (6-1, away) either side of a
walkover awarded against Dorking Wanderers Reserves.
Cherry Red Records Combined Counties Premier Division Table (final, season curtailed)
P W D L GD PTS
1 Sutton Common Rovers 13 11 2 0 29 35
2 Badshot Lea 14 10 1 3 13 31
3 Spelthorne Sports 15 9 2 4 23 29
4 Hanworth Villa 10 8 2 0 18 26
5 Southall 12 8 1 3 19 25
6 Ascot United 13 7 3 3 15 24
7 Knaphill 14 7 3 4 6 24
8 Banstead Athletic 14 5 5 4 3 20
9 Abbey Rangers 12 5 2 5 7 17
10 Sheerwater 13 5 2 6 2 17
11 Cobham 12 5 2 5 -1 17
12 Camberley Town 10 5 0 5 -4 15
13 Egham Town 13 4 2 7 -7 14
14 Redhill 13 4 2 7 -9 14
15 Colliers Wood United 14 3 3 8 -14 12
16 Frimley Green 13 3 2 8 -16 11
17 Raynes Park Vale 11 3 1 7 -13 10
18 CB Hounslow United 10 1 3 6 -13 6
19 Guildford City 9 1 1 7 -12 4
20 Molesey 15 1 1 13 -46 4

APPEARANCES AND GOALS
Below are the updated Ascot United appearance and scorers' records for
this season's squad.
2020-21 All-time
App Goals App Goals
R Andrady 18 18
D Bailey 23 4 27 4
T Bailey 4 4
A Berry 13 3 21 6
L Bouwers 17 145 11
E Burden 1 32
E Carey 9 50 4
H Cliff 2 2
I Davies 22 12 57 35
J Denton 23 174 19
C Ellis 3 56 1
S Evans 13 15
C Ferguson 4 20 1
S Gray 23 84
J Haworth 20 91 1
S Hayes 1 2
A Higgs 21 10 44 19
B Hodges 17 1 112 10
E Jabbari 3 3
L Jones 3 3
L Kassim 1 47 13
H Laflin 22 15 107 50
G Lock 22 122 5
J Masters 7 8
R Merrick 0 20
T Morgan 14 3 14 3
S Preddie 3 3
J Richardson 15 3 64 12
L Sankoh 1 23 1
D Surpanu 5 2 5 2
A Sykes 1 1
331 53 1374 197
Harry Laflin
recently scored
his 50th goal for
the club in just
107
appearances.
Louis Bouwers
(145 apps) and
Aiden Higgs (44
apps) are on
course for
milestone
appearances,
although Jonny
Denton (174
apps) still leads
the way of the
current crop.
Remember Jon
Bennett (262
apps, 171 goals)
leads the alltime
appearance
and scorers
charts.
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MATCH REPORT ROUNDUP
SUPER YELLAMEN SINK SANDHURST IN CUP
Preddie good defending as Ascot win 2-1
Saturday 27th April 2021 - Combined Counties League Cup Quarter Final - Ascot
United 2 - 1 Sandhurst Town
Ascot United produced a simply outstanding team performance to beat Sandhurst Town in the Combined
Counties League Cup Quarter Final on Tuesday. Having been hammered by the same team just a week-and-ahalf
earlier, Harry Laflin scored a brace to send his side through at the expense of a Fizzers side once again
boasting a step four line-up.
The visitors were 6-1 victors over Ascot in the Fripp-Smith trophy ten days earlier, so it would take a seismic
shift if the Yellamen were to continue their love affair with league cup competitions of recent seasons.
The first half was a brilliant advert for local non-league football. Full of endeavour and tasty challenges but
light on clear-cut chances, both sides gave 100% and it was rightly all-square at half time. Home marksman
Laflin had two sights of goal in the opening stages – one of them an audacious thunderbolt from at least 35
yards – although his later reward would be a short spell of dazed recovery following a clash of heads just
before half time. For Sandhurst, Joe Grant showed great strength to wriggle clear of Louis Bouwers midway
through the half but Max Herbert’s resultant first-time effort from Grant’s cut-back found the woods behind the
far end of the ground. Seb Bowerman’s effort would meet a similar fate four minutes later and new home
signing Shaun Preddie capped a fine half with a tremendous recovery challenge on Grant just when it looked
as if he would escape into a goalscoring position moments before the break.
The second half began with the home faithful – their committee well represented in the face of a ban on
spectators – contemplating if their side would maintain the workrate against their opponents. And, that they
did in fine style. Laflin had already tested Jason Matthews in the visiting goal before his 52nd minute opener –
a well-taken finish at the second attempt after Matthews had done well to block his initial left-footed attempt.
At the other end, Sam Gray’s moment of the match came with a splendid save to deny Grant when he was
through on goal, but the visitors would level in the scrappiest of circumstances moments later when the ball
trundled in following a corner.
But The Yellamen dug deeper and scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 67th minute. This time,
Taylor Morgan looked to have over-played with unnecessary trickery – although credit to him the ball found its
way to James Haworth on the left wing, Haworth surged into the box and cut the ball back for Laflin who
fashioned the ball into a shooting position before drilling low across Matthews and into the bottom right.
By this point it was the home faithful in a daze, and they looked on as Sandhurst sought another leveller;
Herbert’s direct free kick up and over the wall missed by inches and Preddie was on hand once again to deny
Grant – himself only just back on the field after an earlier stint in the sin-bin. The Yellamen then survived five
minutes of stoppage time to record arguably the result of their season – and definitely the performance of it.
Ascot United: Gray, Lock, Haworth, Evans, Bouwers (Surpanu 79’), D. Bailey, Preddie, Denton, Davies (Higgs 62’),
Laflin, Morgan. Subs unused: Andrady, Berry, Surpanu

PHOTOZONE
A selection of photos from our last game - a win at Frimley Green on Bank Holiday Monday
(shooting-stars.co.uk).
Clockwise from top left: (1) Laffers
bags the 50th goal of his Ascot
career, (2) Riccardo Andrady on the
attack, (3) Sam Evans with Lawson
Jones and Tom Bailey - 3 players
who have played together at Ascot
since the age of 5, (4) The Gaffer's
generous response when asked
"who is buying the drinks tonight?"

PHOTOZONE
A selection of photos from various matches played behind closed doors since April
(shooting-stars.co.uk).
Clockwise from top left: Taylor
Morgan scores vs. Ash United, Sam
Gray remains alert vs. Fleet Town,
James Haworth clears vs. Fleet
Town, Aiden Higgs celebrates
scoring against Badshot Lea, Aaron
Berry heads home against
Sandhurst Town in the Fripp-Smith
Trophy.

ASCOT UNITED LADIES
Ascot United Ladies play in the Southern Region Women's’ Football League – the highest level at which they
have competed. The Ladies’ section starts down at the junior level with a host of teams – beginning with
mixed teams at U7 - rising through girls’ sides from U10 up to a senior Development (reserve) side playing
in the Thames Valley League. The junior sides operate on Saturdays or Sundays, with the Seniors (First and
Development) playing on Sunday afternoon. The first team are managed by Darrel Evans and coached by
Stephen Jeffery. The reserve team is managed by Jon Swallow. Find out more on our website. Sponsorship
packages now available - ask a member of the committee!
Amy Woollard Hannah Swallow Georgia Bowers
Lisa Phillips
Darcy Young
Kelly Rideout
Freya Johnson
Isabel Woods
Nicole Brown

ASCOT UNITED LADIES
Ascot United Ladies' season was curtailed back in December having played five matches and won
three. Sadly, as Warsash Wasps resigned from the league, Ascot's victory against them was expunged
leaving them with two wins from four games. For the record, they were in 5th place (out of 9 teams)
when the season ended. In April, the SRWFL introduced an end of season cup competition, which has
seen the ladies back on the pitch after four months' away and they have recorded a win, draw and loss
from their three games.
Meanwhile, the Ascot Ladies Reserves have been in brilliant form as the Thames Valley League
mandated the restart of their league. As such, they have been in frantic action each weekend and last
weekend they played a DOUBLE HEADER at Slough Town - two back to back games on the same
afternoon - and won both of them against a team who had previously only lost once all season (table
below). They've now won SIX games on the trot since the April restart and have one league game in
Division 3 (East) remaining on Sunday 23rd May at The Racecourse vs Bessingby Park, who are bottom
of the league. A tremendous effort from them after a slow start to the season!

Ian is a Biomechanics coach, supporting players returning from injury and
improving strength and conditioning.

PEN PICS AND SPONSORS - ASCOT UNITED
Sam Gray – goalkeeper
Solid goalkeeper, confident with the
ball at his feet. Established first
teamer since 18/19 and was players’
player of the year in 19/20 when he
appeared in every league game.
Sponsors: Gorilla Hub and Westcott
Building Services
Josh Masters - defence
Sponsor: Carrier
Sam Hayes – goalkeeper
Talented Youth Team ‘keeper who
made his debut in a league cup win
over Balham in 19/20. Sponsor: FJ Lane
& Son
James Haworth – defence
Winger who joined in 18/19 from Fleet
Town, having previously played for
Aldershot Town. Likes to get forward.
Sponsor: Ascot United Ultras
Louis Bouwers – defence
A physical and dominant centre half
and a leader on the pitch. Signed from
Faringdon Town FC in 16/17 and now
well-established as club captain.
Sponsors: Just Mortgages and Ascot
United U18 Racing
Chris Ellis – defence
Signed for 18/19, a strong and
dominant defender. Vastly
experienced having played for
Camberley Town, Egham Town and
Chipstead.
George Lock – defence
A fearless right back previously with
Binfield and Bracknell. Technically
strong and a consistently high
performer. Supporters POY in 18/19,
part of a select few who have made
100 appearances. Sponsors: Dave
Bucktrout and Total Market Solutions
Dan Bailey – defence
Experienced centre back who
skippered Flackwell Heath in 19/20.
Previously played at a higher level
with Marlow and has a level 2
coaching qualification. Sponsor: Total
Market Solutions
Jonny Denton – midfield
Former Ascot Youth team star who
returned in 17/18 after a scholarship in
the U.S. A dead ball specialist with
over 150 appearances, he has twice
won the player of the year award.
Sponsors: Darcliffe Homes and
Westcott Building Services
Calum Ferguson – midfield
Signed in 19/20 having previously
starred for a National League youth
side. Also had a spell with Highworth
Town. Sponsor: Ascot United
Foundation Academy
Ben Hodges – midfield
A talented player previously with
Holmer Green. Very committed, Ben
has great composure and an eye for a
killer pass. Sponsor: P&P Litho
Sam Evans – midfield
Played for the U16s and U18s in 19/20
before making his first team debut in
the same season. Exciting prospect
having been with the club since his
debut for the U8s. Sponsor: SL4
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PEN PICS AND SPONSORS - ASCOT UNITED
Shaun Preddie - defence
Signed for the end of 20/21 campaign and
brings quality and experience having most
recently captained Harrow Borough at Step 3.
Previously with Chipstead and Hanworth Villa
and has played in the US. Weighs in with
occasional goals; a top signing for the club.
Duarte Surpanu - forward
Skilful winger wit lighting quick feet, signed
midway through in the 20/21 season and has
the potential to cause problems for any
defence.
Taylor Morgan - Forward
Pacey forward who impressed whilst playing
against us for Fleet Town during pre-season.
Has played at a higher level including
several seasons in the US Major League.
Previous clubs include Toronto, Ostersunds
(Sweden), Falkirk, Airdrie and Whitehawk.
Aiden Higgs – forward
Energetic forward who always gives 100%.
Signed from Burnham during 19/20 and was
in excellent form just before the season
ended. Sponsor: Terry's Badges
Rory Merrick – forward
Signed for 19/20 and continues to improve.
Calm and composed figure on the pitch and
has great technical ability. Sponsor: Fitness
Clinic
Ian Davies – forward
Prolific goalscorer who scored 25 goals for
Binfield in 18/19 before top scoring for Ascot
with 23 goals in the curtailed 19/20
campaign. Sponsor: Zipcar UK
Harry Laflin – forward
Laffers joined in 18/19 when he scored 13
goals. Added another 22 goals in 19/20
despite often playing out of position, earning
him the supporters’ player of the season
award. Sponsor: Cameron Webb
Aaron Berry – forward
Returned in 19/20 for his second spell at the
club. Strong and leads the line well.
Previously with Burnham.
Riccardo Andrady – forward
Signed from Basingstoke Town for 20/21.
Pacey and skilful wide player. Sponsor: Omni
Plastering, Ascot
Jamie Tompkins – manager
Highly respected throughout the club who
guided the team to league cup glory in 18/19
before taking the team to top of the league
before the 19/20 campaign was curtailed.
Football Development manager at Brentford
FC. Sponsors: Ascot United U16 Youth and
Ascot United U12 Youth
Jamie Ashdown - goalkeeping coach
Needs little introduction, former professional
Jamie began his career with Reading before
making over 100 appearances for
Portsmouth between 2004-2012. A huge
asset to the club where he coaches at all
levels. Sponsor: Ascot United FC Veterans
Dan Masters – asst. manager
Dan is in his third season with Ascot Utd and
is a crucial part of the coaching staff.
Sponsor: Ascot United U12 Youth
Georgia Buddin - Therapist
Stepped up to be the lead therapist at Ascot
United in 19/20, supporting the fitness and
recovery of the squad

CLUB HISTORY - ASCOT UNITED
Ascot United as we know it, was founded in 1965 by a men’s team who played their games at Sunninghill with “after
match meetings” in The Wells in Cheapside village (now Mikado’s). teams playing as long ago as 1928 under the name
Ascot United but nothing to link them directly to the current club. In 1965, the club had gained permission from the
Ascot Racecourse Trustees to convert the land east of coach park 10 into a football pitch. A wooden clubhouse was built
and this team went on to win many prestigious trophies in the years that followed.
Various youth teams represented Ascot United over the years up to 1988, and 1992 the East Berks 7-a-side Association
was formed by our then Chairman Keith Wicks introducing small-sided junior games and having disbanded in 1980 the
men’s team also reformed. The club continued to grow, entering into partnership with Charters School and being
awarded FA Charter Standard status in 2004. The men’s senior team enjoyed early success through the East Berks
League gaining continued promotions to the Senior division and winning various Cups including the Fielden Charity
Cup in 1996/7. 2001 saw the 1st team join the Reading Senior League and winning the Evening Post Senior Cup at the
Madejski Stadium in 2006. Promotion to the Hellenic League soon followed in 2007, followed by promotion to the
Hellenic Premier Division in 2009. The club today has grown to become one of the largest Community football clubs in
the UK with over 1000 registered players and over 70 teams playing every weekend embracing all ages and abilities
from 5 year olds through to Vets. A new clubhouse opened in September 2010, together with an improved main pitch,
floodlights and a stand.
The club has enjoyed much success at all levels particularly in the Ladies and Girls Section where they are regularly
winners of leagues and county Cups. Our senior Ladies won promotion to the Premier Division of the Southern Region
Women’s’ Football League in 2017-18 and consolidated their position with a mid-table finish in 2018-19. Meanwhile, 2018-
19 was an outstanding one for our junior Boys’ teams who won an array of county cups at various age groups, a feat
we’ve rarely previously achieved.
The past decade has been hugely successful for our first team; our debut in the FA Cup in 2011 attracted 1,149 people to
the Racecourse on a Friday evening where the famous trophy itself was on display and the match was streamed live on
Facebook. Between 2012-13 and 2015-16 we reached the Quarter Final of the FA Vase twice, enjoyed two top-three
finishes in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division, and won both the Bluefin Sport Challenge Cup and Perpetua
Press Floodlit Cup. More recently, our players’ development took the spotlight, as a host of Yellamen have enjoyed
success with other local sides and many of our talented development players stepped up into the first team. After
finishing 2017-18 in style, in 2018-19 new manager Jamie Tompkins led his side to the top of the table for long spells,
winning two team-of-the-month awards, and finishing with league cup glory once again by defeating Windsor 3-1 on 6th
May.
We were transferred into the Combined Counties League for the 2019-20 season, playing on our new 3G pitch facility,
which transformed the club by facilitating more of our teams’ matches and training at The Racecourse. The stronger
platform facilitated further player development, and Jamie’s young side would lead the table for long periods before
establishing what looked like a title-winning margin at the top shortly before the league was aborted due to the global
virus pandemic.
Jamie has retained most of his squad for the 2020-21 season and they are eager to make another attempt at winning the
title. One of the benefits of not winning promotion last season is that we will re-acquaint with some of the new friends
we made along the way! But most importantly, the club is committed to ensuring the health and safety of players,
officials and supporters so that grassroots football can continue to thrive in the way that it should.

CLUB HISTORY - KENSINGTON/EALING BOROUGH
Established as A.F.C. Hillgate in 2012, the club joined the
Middlesex County League. In 2013–14 they finished third in
Division Two, earning promotion to Division One Central
and East. After finishing sixth in Division One Central and
East in 2014–15, they switched to Division Two of the
Spartan South Midlands League. A fifth-place finish in
2015–16 saw them promoted to Division One. In the
summer of 2016 they were renamed Kensington Borough.
At the end of the 2016–17 season the club were moved to
Division One of the Combined Counties League. At the end
of the 2018–19 season, the club was renamed Kensington
& Ealing Borough.
Tonight's visitors
were eighth in
Division One when
the campaign was
suspended back in
December.
Recently they've been in good form,
winning four end-of-season cup
matches on the trot (below).