The game of the day was in the Queen Mary Cup semi-final, as Tudor Sports Reserves (top of the Premier Division) took on Frazier, of Division Two. On paper it looked like a one-sided game, but Frazier are a side full of players that had great success in the BDFL and SLA, so a good contest was on the cards. It proved to be as such, as Frazier pushed their hosts all the way. A John Leonard goal cancelled out by finishes by Danny Roots and Billy Dolby, who now has 8 goals in 6 cup matches.
In the Ron Pope Cup, there was a semi-final place up for grabs, as Ten Em Bee took on Meridian. Meridian are second in Division One and had won 10 games on the trot in 2018. They were up against Ten Em Bee, 3rd in the Premier Division and who had lost only twice all season, against Tudor and West Bromley Albion, back in September. It was sure to be a cracking game between two sides who both play excellent football. The Premier Division side prevailed, winning 2-0, goals coming from Rowan Dormer and Darrell Francis. Ten Em Bee go on to face EFC in the semi-final.
The Elizabeth Jaques had an intriguing tie, as Seven Acre took on KSG Falcons in the quarter-finals. A cracking game finished 6-5 to Seven Acre. Joey Childs of KSG can count himself particularly unlucky, as he scored four goals and still ended up on the losing side. Seven Acre go on to face Old Colfeians Blue in the semi-final.
The Vic Farrow Cup group stage continued, with Eltham Town beating Kingsdale 4-1, Dane Lutchford scoring a hat-trick.
In the President's Cup there were two matches. In group A, Russellers beat West Bromley Albion 4-0, with two goals from Daniel Strugnell. They have now won three out of three. In group B, Crofton Albion won 2-1 away to Old Roan Reserves.
Back to league action and there was a big surprise result in the Premier Division, as EFC were beaten 3-1 by Croydon BR. The results means that EFC can no longer win the league and it is now only Ten Em Bee who can mathematically deny Tudor Sports Reserves the title. In the other Premier Division game, Eden Park Rangers drew 2-2 with Red Velvet Reserves.
In Division One, leaders Danson Sports were given a walkover, as Lewisham Athletic Reserves have folded. River Plate were the other winners, 2-1 against Farnborough OBG 4ths. The result saw them rise from bottom to 4th, showing how close the whole division is below the top two sides. Meridian meet Danson Sports next week, with Danson needing just a point to secure the title. Meridian would need to beat Danson and win their final game and overturn a goal difference deficit of 11 to win it.
In Division Two, leaders, Old Colfeians Blue, beat Ground Hoppers 5-2, Matt Maynard with a hat-trick. Farnborough OBG 3rds won 2-0 against Junior Reds to keep in touch at the top of the table. Old Colfeians Blue, Frazier and Farnborough can all still win the division. Frazier still have fixtures against Old Colfeians Blue and Farnborough, so it is all to play for.
In Division Three, Old Bromleians stay second after a 4-1 win away to Welling Park Reserves, James Low with a hat-trick. AFC London beat Slade Green Knights 3-2 to move into third. In the other match, Latter Day Saints beat Highfield and Welling 5-3 to continue their upturn in fortunes. Eltham Town Reserves need 3 more points to secure the title, with Old Bromleians 3rds and AFC London both still in with a chance.