Oxfordshire FA is excited to announce Smiths Bletchington as the new title sponsor of the Oxfordshire FA Senior Cup. 
To now be known as the Oxfordshire FA Senior Cup sponsored by Smiths Bletchington, the competition is the premier club competition in the county, open to teams competing in the English Football League (EFL), National League System and Regional Feeder Leagues. 

Smiths Bletchington are Oxfordshire’s leading supplier and producer of aggregates, providing a wide range of quality materials and constructions services for customers, both large and small. A dynamic, independent and family-owned company based in Enslow, Smiths Bletchington possess an enviable reputation as quality operators, winning a variety of domestic and international health, safety, and environmental awards. 

In becoming title sponsor of the Oxfordshire FA Senior Cup, Smiths Bletchington align the company with a historic cup competition, which was first contested in the 1884/85 season in which Culham College became the inaugural winners following a 2-1 victory over Friar Park. 

Oxford City have been the most successful club in the competition to date, winning the title on 35 occasions; the last being in 2021/22 after a 2-1 win over Oxford United in the final.  

The current holders are Southern League Thame United, who claimed their ninth Senior Cup final victory courtesy of a 4-1 defeat of Oxford City at the Raw Charging Stadium. 

Alfie Saunders, Commercial and Distribution Manager at Smiths Bletchington, said: "As an established Oxfordshire business, with many of our employees, customers and suppliers all involved in local sport, we are pleased to be sponsoring the Oxfordshire Senior Cup. This will hopefully enable the Oxfordshire FA to provide support to more of those participating in football, at all levels, in our county. We look forward to seeing as many spectators as possible turning up to the county’s finals and we wish all of the teams the very best of luck." 

Jonathan Duckworth, Chief Executive Officer of Oxfordshire FA, added: “We are delighted to welcome Smiths Bletchington to our team of prestigious County Cup Competition sponsors. 2024 sees the 140th anniversary of the foundation of the Oxfordshire Football Association. We treasure that proud heritage, and are driving the inclusive and sustainable future growth of grassroots football throughout Oxfordshire for the benefit of everyone in our local community. Smiths Bletchington, with their distinctive trucks, share a proud local history, being based in Enslow, as a dynamic, family-owned company. Together we make a great team.” 

The semi-finals of the Oxfordshire FA Senior Cup sponsored by Smiths Bletchington, take place on Wednesday 20 March. Holders Thame United entertain their opponents in last year’s final, Oxford City, at Meadow View Park (7.45pm KO). The other semi-final will see Banbury United host Kidlington at the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium (7.45pm KO). 
 
For more information on the Oxfordshire FA Senior Cup sponsored by Smiths Bletchington, please click here. 
 
To learn more about Smiths Bletchington, please visit www.smithsbletchington.co.uk