In Alan Devonshire’s final game, United welcome Chippenham Town to York Road, for what is also our Grassroots Community Day. 

 

Meetings between Saturday’ sides have been few and far between. The most recent of which came in the 2018/19 season, both of which came in the FA Cup campaign. The initial fourth qualifying round game finished 1-1 at Hardenhuish Park as Christian Smith’s goal was cancelled out by Michael Jones’ equaliser late into stoppage time. The replay came just three days later, as United saw out a narrow 1-0 victory as Adrian Clifton scored the game’s only goal, smashing in a James Comley cross that caused plenty of confusion. 

 

Saturday will bring to an end Dev’s 3,861-day tenure as Magpies boss. His second spell at the club, which has seen him most notably lead United to promotion to the National League, where they would stay for eight years. Not just known for managing clubs across non-league, Dev is fondly thought of by many West Hams thanks to his impressive playing days. A tricky wide player, many would recall Devonshire as being one of those players that got you on the edge, if not off, of your seat. Known for his impressive dribbling and creativity, Dev eventually made over 440 appearances and scoring 42 goals for The Hammers. With seven trophies and two promotions across his two spells managing Maidenhead United, Devonshire leaves the Magpies as a true footballing legend – not just locally, but throughout wider footballing community. 

 

Chippenham have earned five points from their past five National League South matches, with a win against Tonbridge Angels and draws with Eastbourne and Farnborough. The most recent of which, against the Boro, saw them fight back from 2-0 down to earn a point. Substitute Olaf Koszela halved the deficit with 10 minutes remaining scoring a stunning long-range effort, before Tom Owen-Evans drew The Bluebirds level in the 87th minute. Former Magpie, Harry Parsons, now plays his football out of Hardenhuish Park, but his minutes have been fairly limited so far this campaign. 

 

United finally broke their duck during the week, and in emphatic fashion as the ran out 6-0 winners at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium. The standout man so far this season, Josh Popoola was on fine form, opening the scoring before assisting the second for Liam Dulson with some tremendous trickery. Dulson would then turn for provider for Josh Umerah in the opening stages of the second 45. Will de Havilland made it four as he got the faintest of touches on Popoola’s low cross, before that man made it 5 with a tidy finish from 12 yards. Noah Stewart came off the bench to complete the scoring as he slotted in Sam Barratt’s threaded pass. 

 

Maidenhead United 1-0 Chippenham Town (2018) 

Chippenham Town 1-1 Maidenhead United (2018) 

Chippenham Town 2-1 Maidenhead United (2007) 

Maidenhead United 0-0 Chippenham Town (2006) 

Please follow the link below for directions to York Road. 

Saturday's fixture is also our Grassroots Community Day, as part of this day football clubs and schools in the RBWM area are able to unlock a special ticketing offer whereby a child and a parent can buy a discounted bundle ticket for only £9 wtih a prize to be won too!! 

 

BOTH the school and grassroots community football club with the most attendees will win a visit from our first team players.  

 

 

This fixture WILL NOT be segregated.  

 

Tickets can be purchased online before 1pm on matchdays for the best rate or on the gate, with cash and card accepted. Tickets prices are as follows: 

 

 

(Prices in brackets indicate on-the-gate admission) 

 

 

We offer complimentary carer tickets upon direct request. Once you have booked your match ticket, please email social@maidenheadunitedfc.org with your booking reference number to request your carers ticket or call 01628 636314 (option 1) 

The digital matchday programme will be published across our social media channels, and can be accessed at York Road by scanning the QR codes around the ground. Physical copies are available for subscribers. For more information, please click here.