Match Preview: Virginia Water

James Smith
Aug 21
2 min read

Photo: Hadley Gleeson in action against Baldock Town.

Written by James Smith

Photos by George Lewington & James Smith (unless stated)

Opposition recent history

They are currently members of the Combined Counties Premier Division North and play at Arbour Park, Slough.

At the end of the 2021-22 season, after 7 successful years as manager, Ceri became Director of Football, and appointed Adam Bessent as his successor along with Jake Bessent as Assistant Manager.

The 2022/23 season saw us reach the Senior County Cup final, finishing second to Met Police in the final, and also our highest ever league position - a respectable 7th place. The Bessent’s sadly resigned their positions early in to the 2023/24 season.

An internal promotion saw Adam Sams take over the reins as the new First Team manager, ably assisted by Ben Warren as first team coach and successfully lead the club to another 7th place league finish and reach the Combined Counties Premier League Cup Final where we were narrowly beaten by Burnham FC 2-1 to be Runner’s Up.

The club still aims for continued success, both on and off the pitch, in the future and the move, under a new ground share arrangements, to the great facilities at Slough Town is seen as a step forward for the 2024/25 Season.

Best FA Cup performance: 1st qualifying round, 2024–25
Best FA Vase performance: 2nd round, 1975–76
Hellenic League Division One Champions 2017-18

Recent matches

19th July v Langley W2 - 1

29th July v Ashford Town (Middx) D0 - 0

2nd August v Thornbury Town D2 - 2

5th August v Thornbury Town W3 - 2

9th August v Greenford United L1 - 2

12th August v Hilltop L1 - 4

16th August v Risborough Rang’s L0 - 3

Player in focus

Jehovany KinzonzI has scored three goals so far this season.

View of the Town

One or two injuries will be assessed before Saturday as the team look to bounce back from the last two results.