Last Saturday marked significant matches within our league community, including the George Thomas Plate and Vygon Challenge Cup finals. Despite the challenging weather conditions throughout the 2024-25 season, S&DCFL acknowledges the exceptional efforts made by all teams and officials to ensure that matches were played across the season.

George Thomas Knockout Plate Final

Saturday morning commenced with a 10:30 AM kick-off at Webbswood Stadium, where division one teams Cricklade Town FC Reserves and Redhouse FC Reserves competed for the 2024-25 George Thomas Knockout Plate title. Beyond the final score, both teams deserve commendation for their endurance and sportsmanship. Although Redhouse was unable to score, they exhibited considerable strength in the second half, ultimately preventing Cricklade from increasing their lead. Under the supervision of head match official Richard Fourarce, Cricklade secured a victory with a final score of 4-0.

Swindon & District Community Football League congratulates the match officials, Redhouse FC Reserves runners-up and Cricklade Town FC Reserves, champions of the 2024-25 George Thomas Plate.

Vygon Challenge Cup Final

Following a brief interval before the Vygon Challenge Cup final’s 2:30 PM kick-off, supporters from both Bassett Bulldogs FC and Blunsdon FC Reserves comfortably gathered around three sides of the pitch, enjoying refreshments from the Webbswood Stadium Cafe and Bar. S&DCFL President, Pete Mildenhall extended special thanks to “…the directors, officers, catering, bar, and ground staff at Supermarine, for their hospitality and use of their stadium and facilities.”

The first half saw Blunsdon quickly take the lead with the opening goal. However, Bassett Bulldogs promptly equalised before halftime. Both teams returned for a competitive second half, adding additional points to the board. In a remarkable display, Bassett Bulldogs secured the winning goal through what appeared to be a gravity-defying bicycle kick, with a final score 3-2. Match official, Ion Valentin Stancu remarked, “It was a tough game and both teams played proper football.”

Swindon & District Community Football League congratulates the match officials, Blunsdon FC Reserves runners-up and 2024-25 Vygon Challenge Cup champions, Bassett Bulldogs FC.

S&DCFL would also like to extend gratitude to Vygon for sponsoring the 2024-25 Vygon Challenge Cup, acknowledging their investment in our community vision and event. We also express appreciation to local businesses Mike Horan Printing Ltd for producing high-quality printed programmes and Vince Ayris Ltd for their trophy, awards, and engraving services.

Finally, S&DCFL thanks all our community teams and volunteers for supporting the league’s grassroots initiatives and we look forward to seeing your returned support for many seasons ahead.