Wallingford ended their pre season campaign with a close 2-1 defeat against Reading Senior League Reading YMCA.
In an entertaining encounter, the visitors started the brighter and went close early on through Smith bringing out a fine save from Garry Clark, returning in the AFC goal after an absence of 2 years. Wallingford were playing some neat football in midfield with Primmer and Chalmers pulling the strings before YMCA took the lead on 20 minutes when poor defending allowed Seymour to steal in at the far post to finish well from 5 yards.
Wallingford rolled up their sleeves and their good passing football was rewarded on 40 minutes when fine work from Chalmers and Simmonds allowed Mike Starkey room to fire an unstoppable drive into the top corner. Brad Chalmers went close just before half time, but his fine drive was well saved by the visiting keeper.
AFC started well in the 2nd half, with both Gibbons and Starkey going close following good wing play from Nathan Hill. However, in the 65th minute Reading scored what proved to be the winner when Sidwell got free in the box and managed to score at the 2nd time of asking following another good stop from Clark.
This seemed to knock the stuffing out of the home side and Reading should have added another from Smith but he blazed well over from close range.
AFC now look forward to their opening North Berks League fixture when they welcome Drayton to Hithercroft, this Saturday for a 2.30pm kick off.
AFC Youth v Eynsham PostponedFriday, 14 November 2008Due to an administrative error on our part, the match on Sunday 16th against Eynsham has had to be postponed. Read more...
Saturday 15th November v Blewbury (A)Thursday, 13 November 2008After last weeks postponment we are due to return to league action with a trip to high flying Blewbury, who currentley sit 3rd in the league. Of course Blewbury contain many ex-wally... Read more...
Saturday 8th November v Steventon (A)Thursday, 06 November 2008We travel to Steventon this Saturday for a league encounter against the team who currentley sit level on points with us but one place below us in the league. Steventon struggled last season and... Read more...
Help AFC While Xmas ShoppingMonday, 03 November 2008Many more people now make use of the convenience of the internet to do their Christmas shopping. But did you know that you can raise money for AFC Wallingford while doing your shopping from home?... Read more...
Saturday 1st November - Faringdon Town (A)Thursday, 30 October 2008After another weeks break we return to action with a tricky league fixture away against 4th placed Faringdon. Faringdon are a consistentley good North Berks side who finished 6th last season and will... Read more...
Gordon Banks Auction ClosedMonday, 06 October 2008 The auction for the signed photograph of Gordon Banks famous save from Pele in the 1970 World Cup is now closed. Read more...
First Team Player Signing on fee is now dueWednesday, 15 October 2008Now that we are several games into the season, the club requires the players £20 signing on fee to be payed. We are proposing that all players pay £10 by the end of October, we are then... Read more...
Training changed this week to Tuesday 14th OctoberSunday, 12 October 2008After yesterday's blank Saturday we have decided to change training this week to Tuesday night, 7.15 for 7.30 start at The Hithercroft. Training night has changed to avoid players coming up with... Read more...
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