This is a repeat of last seasons Oxfordhsire Cup Final with Thame retaining their 2022/23 title with a hard fought 3-2 victory over Kidlington at the Banbury Plant Hire Stadium, in a close match in which Kidlington took the lead Thame equalised with a goal from Louis Fountain. Kidlington went back in front in the second half, but late goals from Eitel Goueth from the spot and Harry Alexander saw Thame over the line. In this seasons competition both clubs have had one tie, Thame comfortably beatng Adderbury Park 9 - 1, While Kidlington went down to Woodcote Park, but were later awarded the tie, due to a rule infringement.

This tie was due to be played on the 15 January but unfortunately the fog closed in and by kick off time, you couldn’t see one touch line from the other so the referee called the game off.

In this seasons competition both clubs have had one tie, Thame comfortably beating Adderbury Park 9 - 1, While Kidlington went down to Woodcote Park, but were later awarded the tie, due to a rule infringement. The other quarter final ties saw Oxford United comfortably beat Banbury United 6 - 0 and Oxford City won 2 - 1 away at Canfield. In the remaining tie North Leigh pulled out of their match against Ardley United who progressed to the semi final against Oxford United. The winner of this tie will be at home to Oxford City in the semi final.

In the league this season Thame have come out on top, winning both games at the start of the season in August . Thame were comfortable 5 - 0 winners at The ASM Stadium. Then last month Thame went to Yarnton Road and won 2 - 0 with goals from Tom McElroy and Ty Deacon.

CURRENT LEAGUE RECORD:
Thame United - Position 6th - Played 28 Won 17, Drawn 2, Lost 9, goals for 56, Goals against 42, Points 53 (Points per game 1.89)
Kidlington - Position 19th - Played 28 Won 5, Drawn 4, Lost 19, Goals for 30 Goals against 63, Points 19 (Points per game 0.68)

FORM GUIDE LAST 6 MATCHES:
Thame United - W, W, L, W, W, L (3rd league form guide)
Kidlington - L, L, L, L, L, W (19th league form guide)

HEAD TO HEAD:
In recent years since 2019 the two teams have met sixteen times, with Thame slightly ahead with 7 wins to Kidlington 6 wins with 3 draws.

LEADING SCORERS:
Thame United - Harry Alexander 12, Curtis Brown 10.
Kidlington - Powfil Raposo 7, Charles Bacon 6.

COLOURS:
Thame United will be playing in Red / Black Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks, GK Yellow
Kidlington will be playing in Green / White Shirts, Green Shorts & Socks. GK Orange.

TEAM MANAGERS:
Thame Manager - Ben Williams
Kidlington Manager -Craig McKay

MATCH OFFICIALS:
Referee: David Evans
Assistant Referee: Jermaine Muponda
Assistant Referee: Andrew Wertheim

KICK OFF
19:45 15 January

GROUND
The ASM Stadium, Meadow View Park, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3RN

PRICES:
Adults £10, Concessions £5, Under 16 £3, Under 5 Free