Thame United head to Dorset this Saturday to take on Portland United in the second qualifying round of the FA Trophy. This will be the first time the two teams have met. Portland United, nicknamed the Blues, play in the Southern League Division One South after earning promotion for the 2026/27 season by winning the Velocity Wessex League Premier Division play-off final.

They finished third in the regular season before recording a 2–0 semi-final victory over Andover New Street. They went on to win the play-off final 5–3 on penalties against Laverstock & Ford, following a 0–0 draw after extra time.
It was a historic milestone for the club, as it marked the first time Portland United had reached Step 4. It is also the first time they have played in the FA Trophy since the 1969/70 season. This season, they have gone further in the competition than previously, advancing by beating Hungerford Town 3–1 in the first qualifying round.

Meanwhile, Thame reached this stage of the competition with a 1–0 away victory over fellow Southern League Division One South side Westbury United, with Ed Daffern scoring the only goal. Since their opening-day home defeat to Royston, Thame have gone on a five-match unbeaten run in league and cup matches.

Interestingly, both teams are currently tenth in their respective leagues. Each side has played three games, recording one win, one draw and one defeat, leaving them both on four points. Last time out, Portland bowed out of the FA Cup following a 2–1 away defeat to AFC Porchester. In the same competition, Thame overcame Reading City 3–2 in a hard-fought encounter. If the scores are level at full time, the match will go straight to penalties. The winner will go into the hat for the third qualifying round, which will be played on Saturday, 26 September. The draw will take place on Monday, 14 September.

Kick Off at the The Camp & Satherley Stadium is !5:00

CURRENT FORM LAST 6 GAMES
Portland United - L, D, W, W, W, L
Thame United - L, D, W, W, W, W

HEAD TO HEAD:
This is the first time the two team have met in any competition

COLOURS:
Portland United will be playing in Royal Blue Shirts, Royal Blue Shorts, Royal Blue Socks. Goalkeeper Pink / Black
Thame United will be playing in Red / Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks, GK All Yellow

TEAM MANAGERS:
Marlow Manager -
Thame United Manager - Ben Williams

MATCH OFFICIALS:
Referee: Mr. Michael Wright
Assistant Ref: Mr. Finn Ford
Assistant Ref: Mr. Norbert Varszegi

GROUND:
The Camp & Satherley Stadium, Grove Road, Portland. DT5 1DP

Directions: On entering the Island of Portland, stay on the main road (signposted for Easton) to the top of the Island (unmistakable - sharp steep hairpin bend with the Portland Heights Hotel in front of you). Continue towards Easton
into Yeats Road and Easton Lane. 100 yards after passing the Drill Hall(Castle like building) turn left into Grove Road. New Grove Corner is 200 - 300 yards on the left.

TICKET PRICES
Adult – £10
Concession - £8
18-16 Year Olds - £5
Under 16 – Free