Saturday is quiz night!

Tables for our quiz next Saturday 3 October are still available. Email juniors@fobgfc.org to reserve one!  Teams of up to six, £5 per person, starting at 7pm at the club. 

Weekend Round-up: 26/27 September

Not one of the club's great weekends, results wise. You have been warned!

The First XI put in a much improved performance away to neighbours Bromleians in the league. The game turned on the ten minutes leading up to half-time when the home side scored the only two goals of the game. Prior to then Broms had their keeper to thank for two great saves amongst goalmouth scrambles in a very open game. In the second half FOBG sustained yet another injury when centre back Reggie Dempsey fell awkwardly on the hard surface and suffered suspected ankle ligament damage. Club photographer Colin Brazier was there to record the match action - look out for his photos.

The Reserves lost for the first time this season, going down to the only goal of the game away to Dartford Royals in the Fisher Shield. The two sides meet again at the same venue in the league on Saturday.

The Saturday Vets were beaten in a league game for the first time since March 2025, and at home since October 2024, when Baldon Sports Vets arrived at Farrow Fields and swept to a 3-0 half-time lead. A double from Danny Oakins and a Lawrence Thompson strike could not repair the damage, Baldon adding a fourth to deservedly run out 4-3 winners.

The Saturday Vets Reserves bucked the trend of the day (and the weekend!) by winning 4-3 at home to SP Athletic Vets in the league. Gary Harrigan got two goals, Lee Friend and Brett Chandler (his first for the club) one each.

The Sunday and Sunday WESFA XIs both suffered heavy league defeats, the former beaten 5-1 at home by Hatcham, the latter crashing 9-1 away to Ridgeway Darts.

The Red Vets also lost heavily away to Eltham Vets, but the Yellow Vets won 3-0 at home to  Mayfair United Vets, Jack Loizou, Asa Wilson and Jordan Brown on target.

Things weren't much better for the juniors. 

The Under 14s Mustangs had a groundhog day, losing 3-1 at Coulsdon Athletic Cobras for the second successive week, this time in the Challenge Cup. Match photos from the first half of this game will also appear over the next few days (Colin had to leave at half-time).

The Under 12s Stallions lost 4-1 at home to Joydens Wood, Samuel Murray scoring. They are playing a few matches against random opponents to enable the league to grade the formal divisions more accurately.

The Under 10s Foals played a fixture against NexGen, while the Under 7s Broncos (now the Under 8s Broncos) had a free week. 

Sunday Vets players wanted

We are looking for players to add to our Sunday Red Vets squad.

If you are aged 35 or over and interested please send an email to the club at mailbox@fobgfc.org.

Dan Debenham walking 50km for Evelina

First XI manager Dan Debenham is raising money for Evelina London Children's Charity as part of a team walking 50km (35 miles) on 10 October. Evelina are raising money to equip their new children's cancer centre.

You can support this very worthy cause at their JustGiving page which has the whole story.

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Farnborough Social Club - Parking

Please note that Farnborough Social Club (NOT FOBG!) now have their car park controlled by an ANPR system. If you park there and are not registered, you could receive a fine of £150. It may be possible to buy a day permit from their bar.

Our Social Media

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