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FA reveal provisional Step 3 and 4 boundaries
The FA’s Leagues Committee have revealed provisional Step 3 and 4 league boundaries ahead of next season’s National League System shake-up.
From season 2018/19, a new division is to be introduced at Steps 3 and 4.
At Step 4, the seven areas will be divided as shown in the graphic left (click to enlarge). The Isthmian League will have responsibility for the green, blue and orange areas, the Southern League will administer the yellow and pink areas. At Step 3, a new central division will be created; the Southern League will administer two areas, the Isthmian League one area.
It is emphasised by the FA that, for the time being, this is a guide only and they have deliberately not included names of clubs because the full allocation can only be made when the identities of the constituent clubs are known.
28 February 2018
Sign up for NFC Under 6s Respect Football Festival
As part of developing young players we are delighted to host our annual Under 6 Respect Football Festival at Northwood FC. This will be at the club’s Community Day on Saturday 21st April 2018.
Entry costs £30 per team; all games are aimed at improving game and positional understanding in a fun, relaxed and friendly environment.
To enter, please e-mail Firsttouch@primarysportingdevelopment.co.uk. Click here for more information, or call 07585024329. Note that the deadline for bookings is Monday 16th April.
25 February 2018
Bedford win in stoppage time
A goal five minutes into stoppage time won Bedford Town all three Evo-Stik League South, East points at Chestnut Avenue this afternoon.
It was a blow to the Woods, who had levelled in the 86th minute when Meshach Williams tucked a shot into the bottom corner. Bedford had gone ahead on 55 minutes with a headed goal from Steve Gentle, and it it appeared that the points woukd be shared until paul Benson netted the Bedford winner in the 95th minute.
The match report and photos are here. The matchday programme is still available as a FREE digital download; click here for your free issue.
24 February 2018
Barton Rovers take a point
The Woods were held to a 1-1 Evo-Stik League South, East draw by second-bottom club Barton Rovers at Chestnut Avenue this evening.
There were two debutants in the home side, keeper Ashley Harris appearing more than ten years after his last Northwood appearance, with ex-Hanwell Town man Ned Clarke in attack. Evans Kouassi fired the Woods ahead on 37 minutes, but they couldn't hold onto the advantage, Jack Keating levelling in the 58th minute.
The match report is here. The matchday programme is still available as a FREE digital download: click here for your free issue.
20 February 2018
Early goal costs Woods at Marlow
A goal after just five minutes cost the Woods the Evo-Stik League South, East points at Marlow this afternoon, Curtis Chapple's early strike proving to be the only goal of the afternoon.
It proved to be a very frustrating afternoon for Northwood, who dominated for much of the game but lacked punch in front of goal and went down to a 1-0 defeat.
The match report and photos are here, and the Woods are back in action on Tuesday evening, when they play Barton Rovers at Chestnut Avenue.
17 February 2018
Memorial football tournament this Sunday
A memorial football tournament is being held on Sunday, 18th February, in loving memory of the three schoolboys who died after being hit by a car in Hayes.
The fundraiser to remember Harry Louis Rice, 17, George Toby Wilkinson, 16 and Josh McGuinness, 16, will run five-a-side teams for under 18s, under 16s and under 14s - one cup in memory of each of the boys.
The event will also host a special coaching session for under 12s as well as a raffle prize draw and auction - please support this if you can. The tournament is at Goals Heathrow, Shepiston Lane, Hayes UB31LL.
15 February 2018
Under 18s win at Staines
The Woods’ Under 18s won 4-3 away to Staines Town yesterday evening in the Sportswik Isthmian Youth League thanks to a last minute winner from Aaron Feeney.
Earlier goals from Anthony Amankwa and Morgan Whittick had brought the scores level after the home side had taken a two goal lead. Staines went ahead again, only for Stanley Anum to equalise.
Well done to the Northwood youngsters; it was their first away win in the Isthmian Youth League for almost two years.
13 February 2018
Uxbridge derby game is postponed
This afternoon's Evo-Stik League South, East Middlesex derby clash with Uxbridge at Chestnut Avenue has been postponed as the playing surface is waterlogged. The match referee made the decision at 1.00 p.m. as the rain continued to fall.
The postponement means a delayed Woods debut for interim manager Jake Heracleous' new signings, midfielder Charley Barker and defender Andrew Camilo-Tayaca both having arrived from Leyton Orient on work-experience loans. Meanwhile, experienced midfielder Tyler Hatherly has moved on to Spartan South Midlands outfit Welwyn Garden City after a few weeks' stay at Northwood Park.
10 February 2018
Late goals win it for Chalfont
Two late goals undeservedly condemned the Woods to a 2-0 Evo-Stik League South, East defeat at the hands of Chalfont St Peter at Chestnut Avenue this evening.
There had been chances at both end through the game before Jake Cass put the visitors ahead on 87 minutes, then former Northwood striker Rob Hastings netted another four minutes into stoppage time.
The match report is here; the matchday programme is still available as a FREE digital download. Click here for your free issue.
6 February 2018
Middlesex derby draw for Woods
In atrocious playing conditions, Northwood this afternoon shared the Middlesex derby Evo-Stik League South, East points with a 2-2 draw away to Ashford Town.
The home side took an early lead, with Woods levelling on 21 minutes when Wilson Chingoka headed in off a post following a Harry Newman cross.
Ashford went ahead again just past the hour mark from the penalty spot, but within a minute Chingoka battled through into the box to force the ball home for his second goal and Northwood's equaliser. The match report and photos are here.
3 February 2018
