Here we are, for the first time this season, Kidlington vs Milton United, league action returns for another enthralling, entertaining season for The Greens. Kidlington finished the preseason fixtures in good fashion after an impressive 2-1 victory against a strong Highworth Town side. A late finish from Joey Aust and an impressive approach to the game from Kidlington won them the game and sparked the Greens’ comeback. Yarnton Road not only welcomes Kidlington’s new season opener, but it also holds the return of former Green, Mark Flanagan, who has returned to OX5 for another season as the appearances are stacking up rapidly, becoming too hard to figure out and count. Brad Chalmers and his squad will be hoping for a strong start to the league campaign in the Combined Counties League Premier Division North after last season’s misery as The Greens exited the Southern League for good after a tough couple of seasons prior to their relegation.

On the other hand, Milton United’s preseason needs no introduction, goals flying around the team contributed from several players, their attacking football approach has been stylish and flary to watch going forward. Christian Lawrence was questioned before the League Campaign’s opener and stated, “we are as ready as we can be” with key new signings to look out for within their squad such as Tyler Webb staying alongside Noah Parsons and they have also recently signed, former Kidlington player, Twariq Yusuf from Tanzania, who will be looking to impress against his former club as he and Milton United travel to Yarnton Road on Wednesday Evening to start the 2025/26 League Campaign. After creeping up the league table slightly in the last couple of seasons, Milton’s approach to this season so far has been major, they could be top contenders of the CCLP Division North come the end of this new season in May.

So, You’ve heard it all... two attacking approaches from two top sides hoping to gain promotion back to the Southern League Central face off in the league opener, will this first result shape the season to come? Why don’t you travel down to OX5 on Wednesday to find out as Milton United travel to Yarnton Road to face Kidlington FC.