End Of Season Celebrations - 16th May
Ardley United players, management and officials enjoyed a day at the races on May 8th to celebrate a successful season which culminated in the winning of the Bluefin Insurance League Cup. . . . more |
The Celebrations Start - 5th May
The first team, and supporters, returned to the Oxford Road club house to carry on the celebrations after lifting the Bluefin Hellenic League Challenge Cup on Monday evening.. . . more |
  Ardley 2010 Challenge Cup Winners - 4th May
Ardley dominated play at Alfredian Park yesterday afternoon, against Division One West Slimbridge, to take the Bluefin Insurance Brokers Hellenic League Challenge Cup back to Oxford Road. Two first half goals were enough to seal the victory. . . more |
Ardley United 1 Flackwell Heath 4 - 1st May
FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division
With one eye on Monday’s Bluefin Insurance Cup Final, a much changed Ardley side lost their final league game of the season at home to Flackwell Heath on Saturday. . . .more |
 How Many? - 30th April
Ten goals, yes 10 without reply, were notched up by United last night against a weakened Marlow United side at Oxford Road. Troy Bryan contributed five of the tally.
With Witney United completing their season last night with a draw, a win against Flackwell Heath at home tomorrow will move Ardley into 6th place for the 2009/10 season. |
Five Wins in One Week -25th April
Following on from Mondays demolition of Marlow United, Ardley win 2-1 against Binfield on Thursday night. Followed yesterday by a win at Carterton, where Jordan Ayris scored the only goal of the game. . . .more
The Ressies also got two scalps this week with a convincing 5-1 over Cheltenham Saracens midweek, and a 2-1 victory against Henley Town yesterday. |
Ardley Goal Rampage - 19th April
Marlow United 1 Ardley United 6
Two goals each from Stidder and Castello, one from Bryan, and an own goal, seal a convincing win away at Marlow. . . .more
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Ardley United 1 Shortwood United 2 - 17th April
FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division
Shortwood kept up their quest for league honours with a well deserved win at Ardley on Saturday. . . .more
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Ardley Achieve Place in Final - 17th April
Two goals in extra time on Thursday night earned Ardley a place in the League Challenge Cup Final. . . .more. |
 Fairford Earn Valuable Point - 15th April
Andrew Stidder scores for Ardley in the 34th minute last night. Boucher claws one back for Fairford in the 76th and the relegation threatened visitors hang on to share the points. Match report to follow. |
Games This Week - 11th April
Plenty of action at Oxford Road this week with three home games. On Tuesday night Fairford Town open the proceedings, then on Thursday 15th it's the Bluefin Insurance Hellenic League Cup semi-final against Abingdon Town, both games kick off at 7.30 pm. Saturday 15th April brings high flying Shortwood United to the ground with a 3pm start.
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 Shrivenham 1 Ardley United 5 - 10th April
FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division
Shrivenham succumbed to their second 5-1 defeat of the season at the hands of Ardley United.
Ardley made the perfect start as Jason Castello headed home his first goal since rejoining the club in March. . . . .more.
The Ressies snaffle the cake in a 4 - 3 victory against Carterton.
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 Ardley United 1 Hook Norton 0 - 6th April
FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division
Ardley made sure of a maximum 6 points from their two Easter matches with a 1-0 victory against Hook Norton at the Playing Fields on Bank Holiday Monday. . . . .more |
The 'Bluefin' - Insurance Brokers Challenge Cup - 6th AprilThe semi final ties are listed below and will be played on the ground of the first named team on a date to be set by the Fixture Co-ordinator.
Tie 1. Ardley United v Abingdon Town
Tie 2. Slimbridge v Almondsbury Town |
Ardley United 6 Pegasus Juniors 0 - 3rd April
FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division
Ardley United bounced back from a below par performance against Ascot United just two days earlier to prevail against Pegasus Juniors at the Playing Fields on Saturday. . . . .more |
Ascot United 4 Ardley United 2 - 1st April
FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division
Ardley Utd played at Ascot on Thursday evening but were
not at the races as they were beaten 4-2 in a performance that was the
polar opposite of their sublime exhibition at Binfield five days
earlier. . . .more |
Siege Of Troy - 27th March
Binfield’s
10 match unbeaten run in the league came to a shuddering halt at Stubbs Lane
courtesy of a
virtuoso performance from Troy Bryan who scored all four of United's goals. . . .more |
The 'Bluefin' - Insurance Brokers Challenge
Cup - 25th March
United win 2-0 tonight against Reading Town and now progress to the semi final stage. A goal at the start of each half produced the goods ,Danny Bone in the first three minutes and Troy Bryan within two minutes of the second half re-commencing . . . match report to follow. |
Win On Tuesday - 25th March
Ardley picked up a valuable three points on Tuesday with a 4-2 win at Bicester . . .more and it's back into football action tonight with visitors Reading Town. Kick off 7.30pm |
Games This Week - 22nd March
 A busy schedule this week with three games for the first team. Tomorrow night it's a trip to The Foxhunters for a local derby, the corresponding game saw United win 4-1 at Oxford Road, but Bicester are riding on a 3-1 win against promotion hopefuls Wantage Town on Saturday and will be looking to  continue the form.
On Thurday night (25th - 7.30 KO) it's The 'Bluefin' - Insurance Brokers Challenge Cup Quarter Final at home against League leaders Reading Town. A home win will continue Ardley's chance of gaining silverware this season, but it's not going to be an easy game. A result on the night is required so it will be extra time then penalties if a drawn scoreline.
 Saturday 27th is the first ever League game between Binfield and Ardley. It's a 3pm kick off at "The Moles" Hill Farm ground. For the travelling supporters who have not visited Binfield before, the advice is leave plenty of time to locate the ground, it's not the easiest to find. Sat Nav details are Hill Farm Lane Binfield RG42 5NR.
The Ressies are in action twice this week hosting local rivals Kidlington at Oxford Road tomorrow night (23rd - 7.30 KO), and a mirror fixture against Binfield Reserves at home on Saturday.
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 Witney United 5 Ardley United 1 - 20th March
FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division
Ardley stumbled to the heaviest defeat of the season at Witney on Saturday. Adam Richmond scored United's consolation goal. . . .more
Better news from the Ressies as they romped to a 4-1 win against Abingdon United at Oxford Road. |
Will United Turn The Blankets? - 18th March
  United will be at the Polythene UK Stadium on Saturday hoping to get a result against Witney. Over the past three seasons the sides have met on eight previous ocassions in League and Cup competition. At the moment it's honours even, United winning three, Witney three, and two drawn games. Both clubs have won five and lost three in league competition since the start of the New Year, with the Blanketmen logging three drawn fixtures against United's one. For spectators it should be a cracking game to take in, kick off 3pm.
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 Double First At Oxford! - 18th March
Ardley scored three to complete the double over Oxford City Nomads this season. A 3-0 victory in November was emulated with a 3-1 victory at Court Farm Place last night, with goals from 17 year old Jordan Ayris, club leading scorer Troy Bryan, and a 90th minute own goal. . .match report to follow. |
"Elvis" Returns - 14th March
Having signed on for Ardley in the close season, but playing for Didcot Town in the Zamaretto Premier Division for the majority of it, Jason "Elvis" Castello is back at Oxford Road to help the side to have a successful end to the season. . . .more |
 Honours Even For This Season - 14th March
Having suffered a 2-1 defeat away the Kidlington in December, Ardley returned the compliment at home in this local derby fixture with a 2-0 victory over Kiddy yesterday. Danny Mason and Troy Bryan hit the only goals of the game in the first half. . . .more
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North Oxfords "Old Firm" - 11th March
 Saturdays fixture brings Kidlington to The Recreation Ground for one of the" Derby" games which supporters of both clubs look forward to. Kiddy sit 12 points in front of United in the league, having played six more games. The Yarnton Road side halted a run of four losses, conceding 18 goals, with a win at Malmesbury mid week. With Kidlington winning the corresponding fixture in December, both sides will be seeking to gain local bragging rights for this fixture. Kick off 3pm, not a game to miss.
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 Back To Winning Ways - 11th March
United got back to winning ways scoring three without reply at Hook Norton last night. Goals from Harry Brock (35 minutes) and Troy Bryan( 68 minutes) were supported by a 40th minute Adam Garner penalty. . . . . .more
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 Heathens On Saturday - 4th March
With a 1-4 loss midweek against league leaders Reading Town, Ardley will be looking to make restitution this weekend when Flackwell Heath visit. The Heathens currently sit three places above United in the table and took the points with a 4-1 victory at their place in September. So it will be a tough nut to crack, but Ardley are more than capable of doing so. Looks to be a good game in the offing for the spectators.
The Reserves travel down the A34 for a local derby against Kidlington.
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Postponed Games - 1st March
With Saturday's first team game at Marlow United postponed, falling foul to the weather. Next Saturday's home fixture against Flackwell Heath has also now been re-scheduled for May 1st as Flackwell have been allocated a County Cup fixture.
Hopefully the elements will be with us and tomorrow nights fixture against league leaders Reading Town at The Recreation ground will take place. - Kick off 7.30pm.
The Reserves game against Carterton also did not take place on Saturday, this fixture will also have to be re-scheduled.
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Football Action Tomorrow-26th February
United visit Marlow and will be looking to impress a positive outcome when the sides meet for the first league encounter this season.
The Reserves have a home fixture against Carterton.
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United Take Points At Table Toppers - 13th February
League leaders Reading Town suffered a 1-0 loss at home to Ardley United. A 77th minute strike from debutant Neil Lazarus inflicted a second loss in four games on Reading Town. . . . . .more
United Reserves share the points with Abingdon Town in a 2-2 home draw. |
One Goal Denies The Points - 6th February
United lost at home by the only goal of the game against Highworth today.
The Ressies go down 5-2 at Finchampstead.
County Cup action at the Recreation Ground on Tuesday night. |
Cup Game Re-Arranged - 1st February
With the re-arranged Oxfordshire Senior Cup game suffering another postponement on Saturday it will now be played, at Ardley, on Tuesday 9th February.
The Ressies got back into the swing on Saturaday with a 1-0 win against Fairford Town. |
Pegasus Juniors 1 Ardley United 2- 23rd January
FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division
 Ardley United’s first match in over 5 weeks saw them take all 3 points from their visit to Hereford to play Pegasus Juniors.
Troy Bryan and Stuart Bridges were on the score sheet for Ardley.
All to play for Tuesday night when United visit Abingdon Town.
Ardley United Reserves tumble 3-1 at leaders Hungerford Town |
Snow Joke! - 15th January
All games in the Hellenic League have been canceled this weekend.
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 Frozen Consequences - 9th January
Freezing weather yet again played havoc with the Premier Division programme and all games were postponed. The enforced layoff from the ongoing winter weather has more consequences than just not playing matches. League General Manager Brian King spoke to fellow Board members Richard Carr of Chinnor and Norman Stacey of Ardley United on Saturday: . . . . .more |
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This excellent picture taken by Tom Sawyer on January 7th provides the reason why games are not likely in the short term. All it needs for a perfect Christmas Card is a couple of reindeers, and The Chairman dressed in a red suit! |
High Five For United - 2nd December
Launton 1 Ardley United 5 - 21st November
Ardley United 3 Oxford City Nomads 0 - 14th November
Ardley Who? - 30th October
Ardley Utd 3 Ascot Utd 1 - 17th October
A Green Phenomenom - 14th October
Key Game Tomorrow - 12th October
Moneyfields In The Vase- 1st October
Hellenic League Premier Division - 29th September
Southampton Here We Come -18th September
