Burghfield and Maidenhead Town cause upsets in County Cup semi-finals

It's an all-Berkshire affair in the Charles Twelftree Cup Final
Issy Chase-Kelly and James McLellan challenge for the ball. Photo: Richard Milam.
Issy Chase-Kelly and James McLellan challenge for the ball. Photo: Richard Milam.

Burghfield and Maidenhead Town will contest the final of the 2023/24 Berks & Bucks FA Charles Twelftree Trophy after beating Thames Valley Premier League rivals in the semi-finals.

Burghfield earned their final spot, beating title chasing Windsor & Eton 1-0 at Stag Meadow in front of a crowd of over 400. At the start of the season it was the Fielders who featured in the Royalists first competitive game at home – a 0-0 draw in front of a crowd of over a 1,000.

The only goal of the game came from Jordan Cox on the 39th minute while both sides were reduced to 10-men on the hour with Burghfield goalkeeper Ben Lallament sent off. For Windsor it was Conor Alisson who was dismissed.

Party time as Maidenhead Town win on penalties. Photo: Andrew Batt.
Party time as Maidenhead Town win on penalties. Photo: Andrew Batt.

Across at Bisham Abbey in the other semi-final, Maidenhead Town saw off two-time TVPL winners Finchampstead on penalties – Sam Angel converting the winning spot kick for Town.

As far as Football in Berkshire is aware, it will be a first senior County Cup Final appearance for both sides. Congratulations to all involved with Burghfield and Maidenhead.

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