2026/27 season here we go!
So exciting to see so many teams back in action at Bourne Farm this week as several of the leagues started. After the desperately hot and dry summer our volunteers have done a great job getting the pitches back up and running. Thanks to all parents and players for their patience in training offsite for the summer weeks.
Sat 14th
U14 whites played the first game as a team after being formed this season in a friendly v larkspur rovers
Really good play a few bits to work on with the group but great start to their season
Final score 10-0 to Sandgate
Goals from
Jack x4
Ronnie 2
Marco 1
Juan 1
Chin 1
Ekham 1
Man of the Match Jack ��⚽️
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U15 girls opened their league account in the berks league with a come from behind 2-1 win over Wargrave.
It was a highly competitive game, our girls were a bit rusty and wasteful in front of goal but was great to see the quality of some of the football we produced.
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Sunday 15th
Sandgate U9’s were away to Taplow Utd Blues this morning
Despite us not managing to get a friendly in before the season started Sandgate started the game strong seeing most of the possession and finding the net !
Taplow managed to get back in the game through our rustiness but we never stopped battling trying to get back into the game, Taplow managed to add to their goal tally throughout the next few quarters. Sandgate had chances but unfortunately could find the net until the last quarter, But it was good to be back after a long summer and loads of positives to take forward.
Special mention to Leo and Dimi making their debuts for the U9’s, well played lads lots of positives from you guys too
Taplow came away with the win, all the best Taplow for the season ahead
We go again next week, C’mon Sandgate
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Sandgate u10s played at home to Harefield Reds.
We started well and had control of the game, Kenny scored for us half way through the first half. Harefield put up a fight and made it a physical game and then managed to score just before half time from a corner kick. Half time draw.
Second half was a battle and both teams pushed but neither could seem to find the net. Kenny managed to win a penalty 5mins from the end, he then stepped up and put us in the lead!
Super proud of the players today great team performance, everyone worked really hard and didn't let the oppositions tactics get in their heads and managed to come away with a great win!
Final result, a win to sandgate! ⚪️��
Player of the Match went to Milad. He gave it 110% today! Well done!
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Our U10 Colts played Sporttiers Blues U10s in their first ever league game today.
After only been formed a few weeks ago and with the recent summer holidays they have only had one training session and one friendly together as a full team. So there is lots to work on moving forward.
They gave it their all and most importantly enjoyed their first experience.
This team will be a true development team who have started their football journey 3 years later than most.
Today was not about the result, in fact primarily this season won’t ever be about the result for this team but more about learning the game.
Player of the Match went to Logan, he spent last season as a training player and he has developed massively over this time and spent today demonstrating everything he has been working hard on.
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U11 Reds vs Cippenham Magpies at Sandgate.
Today was great start to the season! It was our first league match at home, and the boys delivered an incredible performance, walking away with a victory against the Cippenham Magpies. It was a team effort from start to finish, with some outstanding individual highlights:
Arav, our fantastic new addition, put on a masterclass in great defence, shutting down the opposition's attacks. Adam played his very first game for the team today and fit right into the squad with a great performance.
I think this was the Magpies first season together. Our team had more experience. This was still a good victory for the team and a good way to get the momentum going in the right direction.
Coaches Defensive Player of the Match: Henry
Parents Offensive Player the Match: Ihanachu
GOALS:
Mathew,
Ihanachu,
Henry,
Sirage,
Every single player worked hard today, showing great teamwork, implementing training tactics into match play for a great win.
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U12s won their first league game 3-1 against Woking cougars
Kian x2
Freddie
Motm Fred
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U14s played their first game home v Michem
Positive start to the season getting off the mark with 3 points, some bits to work on at training for next weeks match
Final score 8-3 to Sandgate
Goals from
Nelson 4
Ronnie 1
Ollie 1
Wayne 1
Jacob 1
Man of the Match Nelson ��
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U15 Youth started the season in the same league as the Sandgate U15 Reds for a 3rd consecutive season.
Always a good derby game and fiercely contested game as you would expect, considering we both hadn’t played much pre season, both teams gave everything on the pitch.
Was great to give my new players game time and was pleased with the team performance.
Final score
Sandgate youth 6
Sandgate Reds 2
Goals
Marcon ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
Muzz ⚽️
Yuvi ⚽️
Mom mine went to Marcon who led the line and achieved 4 goals and an assist
Jacks went to Areen who integrated well, played in different positions but gave 100% throughout.
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U15 Reds played U15 youth in the league today.
A game to forget for us today. Just didn’t get going and was a very off day at the office today. Credit where credits due to Scott and his team who won the game comfortably. 2-6
Goal scorers for us:
Leon
Terry
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U16s Played away against Twickenham Tigers
Going into this game with minimal training and no friendlies we thought we were going to struggling
Having lost 3 players this season we showed heart, determination and guts to beat a team we lost twice to last season. We were excellent
Krish playing up top scored all 3 goals
Moved a few players around this year as we thought it just didn’t work last year
Final score: 2-3 to Sandgate
MOM - Krish
