Manager Ben Williams made one change to the starting line up after the Bank Holiday win against Kidlington with Jack Tutton returning to the team and Jefferson Louis moving to the bench, There was also a place for Rocko Tamplin on the bench. Wingate from the Isthmian League Premier League would prove to be a formidable opponent on the day,

Thame had an early chance when Ollie Hogg’s long range effort went over the bar, but it was Wingate who were dominating play and Thame were on the back foot but defending well, until the 32 minute, when the visitors earned a corner and as the ball was cleared Wingate delivered the ball back into the box and a scrappy finish saw the ball go into the net, there was a hint off off side, as the referee had his flagged raised, but turns out it was indicated the ball had gone over the line. The visitors were good value for their half time 1 - 0 lead, as the home side had offered little in front of goal.

The second half began much as the first ended with Wingate on top, Thames first sub of the afternoon cam on 62 minutes when Ollie Hogg was replaced by Jefferson Louis, it wasn’t long before the visitors doubled there lead, a quick break on the right saw the ball played across the face of the goal and striker Obi slots the ball home on 65 minutes. almost immediately another break saw on the left, the ball was played across field and Geeogiou cut in onto his right and curled the ball past Keeper Crowther. Thame made a triple substitution on 70 minutes with Tucker, Brown and Garcia replacing Daniel, Alexander and Tutton. Thame came back into the game had were have some success on the counter attack but the final pass on several occasions didnt find a Thame attacker. Against the run of play Wingate wrapped up the tie with their forth on 89 minutes when Ego heads home at the back post after a cross from Rhamer.

The game finished and to be fair a deserved victory for the Step 3 team who go into Mondays draw for the next round. Thame had done well to get to this stage but were outfought by a stronger team. Attention now turns to the FA Trophy with an away trip to Stenying Town FC on Saturday September 7. More details on the match to follow.

Team Sheet

1.Matthew Crowther
2.Josh Stranks
3.Oscar Lucy
4.Leo Galpin
5.Fin Murray
6.Mark Riddick (Captain)
7.Brayden Daniel(Alfie Tucker 70 minutes)
8.Jack Tutton (Curtis Brown 70 minutes)
9.Tom McElroy (Rocko Tamplin 74 minutes)
10.Ollie Hogg (Jefferson Loius 62 minutes)
11.Harry Alexander (Fabian Garcia 70 minutes)
12. Jefferson Louis
14.Curtis Brown
15.Fabian Garcia
16.Rocko Tamplin
17.Alfie Tucker
18.Reece Cameron