As the final whistle of 2024’s outdoor season looms, Old Georgians Hockey Club is gearing up for one last weekend of action before the winter break. With no matches for the Men’s and Ladies’ 1XI, the spotlight shifts to the other teams in the club, particularly the high-performing Men’s 2XI and Ladies’ 2XI, who are both in action this weekend and coming off some big results. The rest of the club also has a full slate of fixtures, each looking to end the year on a high.
Men’s 2XI: Chasing the League Leaders
The Men’s 2XI travel to Old Williamsonians this Sunday at 12:00 in what should be a vital clash. The team sits second in the South East Men’s Premier Division table, just three points behind league leaders Holcombe 2XI. Their 5-2 victory over Guildford M2 last weekend showcased their attacking prowess, with Louis Holmes, Adam Franks, and Harry Cooper all contributing to the scoreline. This result followed another high-scoring 6-2 win over Woking, cementing the team’s place as one of the top-scoring sides in the division, with 32 goals in nine matches.
Old Williamsonians, currently bottom of the league, provide an excellent opportunity for the Men’s 2XI to notch another big win and maintain pressure on Holcombe at the top. However, they’ll need to remain focused to avoid any surprises as they close out their outdoor season.
Ladies’ 2XI: Back at Home After a Winning Streak
The Ladies’ 2XI return to St George’s College this Saturday for a home match against Brighton & Hove 2XI, kicking off at 14:30. Fresh from a solid 3-1 win over Hailsham last weekend, where Becca Battersby, Kate Macdonald, and Riley Morris found the net, the Ladies’ 2XI are eager to continue their strong form. Currently fifth in the South East Women’s Division 1 West table, the team has proven their quality throughout the season.
With Brighton & Hove sitting 10th in the league, Old Georgians are favourites in this fixture, especially considering their dominant 5-0 victory last season over the same opponents. A win here would push the Ladies’ 2XI closer to the top four and cap off what has been an impressive first half of the season.
The Rest of the Club: All Eyes on Key Matches
It’s not just the 2XI teams vying for big results this weekend. Across the club, several other squads are in action, looking to make their mark before the winter pause:
Men’s Fixtures:
• Men’s 3XI: Away vs. Guildford (11:30) – The Men’s 3XI will face a strong Guildford side in a pivotal away clash.
• Men’s 4XI: Home vs. Fleet & Ewshot (16:00) – Playing at St George’s College, the Men’s 4XI aim to secure another home victory.
• Men’s Phoenix: Away vs. Old Loughtonians Super Vets (17:00) – The experienced Phoenix side travels to Essex for a challenging encounter.
Ladies’ Fixtures:
• Ladies’ 3XI: Away vs. Woking (16:00) – The Ladies’ 3XI look to build momentum against a competitive Woking side.
• Ladies’ 4XI: Away vs. Fleet & Ewshot (12:30) – After a strong season so far, the Ladies’ 4XI aim to finish with another big result.
Wrapping Up the Year
This weekend marks the end of the first half of the season for Old Georgians Hockey Club. With all teams eager to go into the winter break on a positive note, fans can expect thrilling hockey across the board. Good luck to all the teams competing—let’s finish the year strong and come back even stronger in 2024!