RESERVE TEAM BLOG

The Oxfordshire County Cup quarter final promises an exciting encounter as Woodstock Town Reserves take on Hardwick Club Sport Reserves. Both teams have shown determination and skill in their recent matches, setting the stage for a competitive and thrilling game. The match will take place at New Road, Woodstock, with kick off scheduled for 13:30. Fans can expect a hard-fought battle as these sides vie for a place in the semi-finals. Current Form and Recent Performances Woodst

Wishing a Happy New Year to all fans and readers. We hope you enjoyed a fantastic Christmas and New Year and are excited for the football in 2026. The upcoming match between Woodstock Town Reserves and Bletchington Devs promises to be an exciting encounter. Scheduled for Saturday, 3rd January 2026, at New Road, Woodstock (OX20 1PD), with kick off at 2 pm, both teams will be eager to secure three points early in the new year. The last meeting between these sides ended in a nar

Long Wittenham 1 – 4 Woodstock Town Reserves   Saturday, December 20, 2025 Woodstock Town Reserves signed off for 2025 in style, delivering a commanding performance away at Long Wittenham to secure a vital 4-1 victory. Following a frustrating result last weekend, the lads showed immense character to bounce back and ensure they head into the Christmas break with all three points. Dominant Opening From the first whistle, Woodstock looked the sharper side. While both teams moved

A dominant Greater Leys Youth secured a decisive 5-0 win over Woodstock Town Reserves, despite a brief moment of early controversy. The match started slowly until the 15th minute when a Leys centre-back received a sin bin for arguing with his own linesman following a break by Woodstock's Eduardo Santana, which they thought was offside. Crucially, Woodstock failed to score while the opposition was down to ten. Minutes later, Greater Leys punished them. Poor clearance work by A

After persistent poor weather forced yet another postponement last week, Woodstock Town Reserves  will finally return to action this Saturday, December 13th, as they travel to Oxford to take on Greater Leys Youth First  at Sandy Lane. The match is scheduled to kick off at 2:00 PM GMT . After persistent poor weather forced yet another postponement last week, Woodstock Town Reserves  will finally return to action this Saturday, December 13th, as they travel to Sandy Lane, Oxfor

It's finally here! After last week's frustrating rain-off, the Woodstock Town Reserves are chomping at the bit for this Saturday's mouth-watering fixture against OSL Division 3 leaders, Chesterton MLBS . Kick-off is at 2:00 PM  at Chesterton Playing Fields  on Saturday, December 5th . Let's hope the weather holds out this time! 🔥 A Battle of Streaks This game pits two of the division's most in-form teams against each other. Both the Reserves and Chesterton are coming into th

it's time to put the league rivalry aside, because this Saturday, the stakes are raised. Woodstock Town Reserves travel to Cassington Recreation Ground  for a crucial Clarendon Cup Round 2  showdown against East Oxford First —a fixture brimming with history, drama, and a coveted spot in the Round of 16 on the line. The Details: Match Clarendon Cup Round 2 Teams East Oxford First vs. Woodstock Town Reserves Date Sat 29th Nov Kick-off 1:30 PM Venue Cassington Recreation Ground

Woodstock Town Reserves returned to league action yesterday for their final home game of 2025, fully aware they were in for a tough battle against East Oxford- made even more challenging by the difficult weather conditions. A new formation for Woodstock as they set up with the famous 'christmas tree' 4-3-2-1. The reserves also welcomed back 4 players who played a new road last year. Higor Barreto, Felipe Roldao, Claudio Roldao & Celis Leite. They also welcomed back New Road f

After a frustrating weekend off due to the weather, Woodstock Town Reserves are back in action this Saturday as they welcome East Oxford First to New Road (OX20 1PB) for what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams will be eager to shake off the rust and pick up valuable points after their unplanned break. Woodstock Town Reserves currently sit comfortably in 6th place in the league table. With 7 games played, they boast a solid record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and just 2

⚽ Reserves Clash: Woodstock Aiming for Home Advantage Against Charlton United! The stage is set at New Road, Woodstock  this Saturday, November 15th, for a crucial Oxfordshire Senior League Division 3 encounter as Woodstock Town Reserves  host Charlton United Reserves . Kick-off is at the traditional time of 2:00 PM . 🌟 Momentum vs. Battle-Hardened Woodstock Town Reserves come into this league fixture riding high on a wave of confidence following a gritty 1-0 away victory  a

Match Report: Stonesfield Reserves 0–1 Woodstock Town Oxfordshire FA Trophy – Second Round Date: Saturday 8th November 2025 Venue: Stonesfield Recreation Ground Woodstock Town advanced to the quarter-finals of the Oxfordshire FA Trophy following a hard-fought 1–0 victory away to Stonesfield Reserves. Prior to kick-off, both teams respectfully observed a minute’s silence in honour of Remembrance Day, paying tribute to those who have served. From the outset, Woodstock demonstra

Woodstock Town Reserves embark on the next stage of our Oxfordshire Trophy campaign today as we travel to face Stonesfield FC Reserves in the Second Round! Following a commanding start to our cup journey, which saw us triumph 8-1  over Bodicote Sports Reserves in the First Round, the focus remains sharp as we head into a tricky away fixture. Our opponents, Stonesfield FC Reserves, currently compete in the Witney District Division 2, but they have already proven their cup pedi

The focus shifts completely to cup football this weekend as Woodstock Town FC Reserves  hit the road to take on a formidable Stonesfield FC Reserves  side in the Second Round of the Oxfordshire Trophy! This fixture is a crucial moment for the Reserves, who are determined to put last week’s disappointing league form behind them. A Tough Week and a Tougher Task Woodstock enters the cup tie smarting from a recent 4-1 league loss away to Launton Sports Reserves . Manager Adam Swi

Match Report: Launton 4–1 Woodstock Date: September 1st November Venue: Away – Launton After an impressive five-game unbeaten run, Woodstock travelled to Launton in confident spirits, looking to build further momentum. However, despite moments of quality and determination, the visitors fell to a disappointing 4–1 defeat in a performance that never quite reached their usual standards. First Half From the first whistle, Woodstock struggled to find their rhythm, starting slowly

Woodstock Town Reserves  head out for their next competitive test this weekend as they take on Launton Sports Reserves  in a crucial Oxfordshire Senior League Division 3 fixture. After an incredible 5-5 goal-fest in our recent homecoming match, the team is fully focused on securing a decisive three points on the road. Match Details Detail Information Fixture: Launton Sports Reserves vs. Woodstock Town Reserves Competition: Oxfordshire Senior League Division 3 Date: Saturday,

Not the way we wanted our homecoming to end — with shared points. After just five minutes from kick-off, Woodstock gave away a penalty due to some poor decision-making and mistimed challenges, giving Long Wittenham the lead at 1–0. A few minutes later, Woodstock went on the attack and were awarded a free kick just to the left edge of the box, where Felype Mandu slotted the ball into the far bottom corner to equalise. The game began to settle for both teams, but with the match

Woodstock Town FC Reserves: The Long Awaited HOMECOMING! After a monumental stretch of five straight away fixtures across league and cup competitions, the Woodstock Town FC Reserves  are finally heading back to familiar ground! The lads have been true Road Warriors , navigating 81 miles of travel and battling their way to an impressive record of 4 wins and 1 loss , scoring 22 goals and keeping 3 clean sheets during their time away. From the tough season opener at Watlington,

Woodstock Town FC Reserves: The Road Warriors Take On Five Away Games! What a monumental effort from Woodstock Town FC Reserves! Facing an intense run of five consecutive away games across both league and cup competitions, the team truly embraced the challenge, demonstrating grit, resilience, and some fantastic football. Let's break down their incredible journey on the road! The marathon of away fixtures kicked off with a tough league match against Watlington Town . It was a

Gritty Woodstock Secure Vital Win to End Five-Game Road Trip Woodstock FC concluded their challenging run of five consecutive away fixtures this week with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against a highly competitive Quarry Rovers Nomads side. Coming off the back of two successive cup wins, Woodstock knew they needed to match that battling spirit from the first whistle to claim the three points. This match not only marked the end of a grueling stretch of games away from home but als

Our first team is returning home after a notably successful away trip last weekend, where they faced off against Chinnor and emerged victorious with a commanding score of 4-1. This impressive win not only boosted the team's morale but also set the stage for an exciting homecoming as we welcome the 2024/25 Division 3 winners back to New Road. The anticipation is palpable as fans and players alike prepare for what promises to be an exhilarating match. Last season, Longford Park