LOWER DIVISIONS Knockout Cup
2023/24 LDKO Competition
The Lower Divisions Knockout Cup is open to all teams registered in Divisions 3 and 4.
This season the tournament will remain as a DOUBLES event. Each team can field up to 6 players and each player can play in a maximum of two pairings. Each set will be best of three games up to eleven.
Updated 12th April 2024
The final was played on Tuesday 9th April, Congratulations to OLOP B who are this years winners after defeating OLOP C 5 - 4. Full report in the newsletter.
Updated 10th March 2024
Congratulations to OLOP B and OLOP C for reaching the final.
Updated 8th December 2023
Semi final draw is as follows:
OLOP B 8 - 1 Kingfisher I
SC&P E 2 - 7 OLOP C
Updated 6th November 2023
Quarter Final draw is as follows:
OLOP B 9 - 0 Sonning Sports C
Kingfisher I 8 - 0 OLOP F
OLOP C 9 - 0 Sonning Sports D
Tidmarsh D 2 - 7 SC&P E
Matches to be played by end Nov
Updated 8th September 2023
14 teams have entered this year’s LDKO, so we have a six match first round, with two teams receiving a bye to the second round. First round matches to be played by 31st October. Scorecards will be sent out to team captains week commencing 9th October
Full Draw
OLOP B vs BYE
Kingfisher L 2 - 7 Sonning Sports C
SC&P G 4 - 5 OLOP F
Kingfisher I 8 - 1 SC&P F
T Meths C 1 - 8 OLOP C
Sonning Sports D 9 - 0 w/o Kingfisher K
BYE vs Tidmarsh D
Kingfisher J 0 - 9 w/o SC&P E
2022/23 LDKO Competition
The Lower Divisions Knockout Cup is open to all teams registered in Divisions 3 and 4.
This season the tournament will revert to a DOUBLES event. Each team can field up to 6 players and each player can play in a maximum of two pairings. Each set will be best of three games up to eleven.
Updated by Louise Forster - 12th April 2023
The FINAL of this years LDKO competition was played at OLOP on Tuesday 11th April:
Kingfisher H 5 - 4 OLOP D
Well done to Kingfisher H, the full report of the final can be found in the newsletter
Updated by Louise Forster - 7th March 2023
Semi final results:
OLOP D 5 - 0 Sonning Sports B
Springfield A 4 - 5 Kingfisher H
Updated by Louise Forster - 1st December 2022
Semi Finals are as follows:
OLOP D vs Sonning Sports B
Springfield A vs Kingfisher H
Quarter final results are all in:
SC&P E 2 - 7 OLOP D
Sonning Sports B 8 - 1 Tilehurst Meths C
Springfield A 9 - 0 SC&P F
Tidmarsh D 4 - 5 Kingfisher H
Updated by Louise Forster - 6th November 2022
Quarter Final draw:
SC&P E vs OLOP D
Sonning Sports B vs Tilehurst Meths C
Springfield A vs SC&P F
Tidmarsh D vs Kingfisher H
Updated by Louise Forster - 28th October 2022
First round results are all in:
Kingfisher J 0 - 9 (w/o) OLOP D
Sonning Sports C 4 --5 Tilehurst Meths C
SC&P F 7 - 2 Kingfisher I
Kingfisher H 8 - 1 Springfield B
Updated by Louise Forster - 6th October 2022
12 teams have entered this year’s LDKO, so we have a four match first round, with four teams receiving a bye to the second round. First round matches to be played by 31st October. Scorecards will be sent out to team captains week commencing 10th October
Full Draw
SC&P E vs BYE
Kingfisher J vs OLOP D
Sonning Sports B vs BYE
Sonning Sports C vs Tilehurst Meths C
Springfield A vs BYE
SC&P F vs Kingfisher I
Tidmarsh D vs BYE
Kingfisher H vs Springfield B
updated by Louise Forster 20th September 2022
Entry forms have been sent to Club Secretaries and the deadline for entry is 26th September.
2021/22 LDKO Competition
Updated by Louise Forster, April 30th
The LDKO final was played on April 27th between Milestone 'A' and OLOP 'D'
The result was a 6 - 3 win for Milestone 'A'
Congratulations to Milestone 'A', the 21/22 Champions
Updated by Louise Forster, March 7th
This years final will be Milestone 'A' vs OLOP 'D'
To be held first week of April
Updated by Louise Forster, January 23rd
Semi-final draws:
Kingfisher J 0 - 9 Milestone A
OLOP E 4 - 5 OLOP D
Matches to be played in February cup week (w/c Feb 14th)
Updated by Louise Forster, 21st November
There is one first round match outstanding but Quarter Final fixtures are listed below. [All available scores will be added below when received].
First round highlights can be viewed in the November newsletter
Quarter Final matches to be played by Friday 29th November are as follows [Home teams listed first]
Sonning Sports C 4 - 5 Kingfisher J
Milestone A 8 - 1 Sonning Sports B
OLOP E 7 - 2 SC&P F
SC&P E 3 - 6 OLOP D
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15 teams have entered this year’s LDKO, so we have a seven match first round, with Sonning Sports C receiving a bye to the second round. First round matches to be played by 31st October.
Full Draw
Sonning Sports C vs BYE
Kingfisher J 9 - 0 (w/o) Springfield
Tilehurst Meths B 2 - 8 Sonning Sports B
Milestone A 7 - 2 RFC Biscuit Men
SC&P F 9 - 0 (w/o) Milestone B
Kingfisher H 4 - 5 OLOP E
Kingfisher I 4 - 5 SC&P E
Tidmarsh D 2 - 7 OLOP D
The dates for the cup matches will be w/c 25th Oct, 22nd Nov, 13th Dec, 14th Feb, and finals will be the first week in April.
Tournament Organiser is Louise Forster.
Entry forms have been sent to Club Secretaries and can be downloaded here:
Entry forms to be returned no later than Monday 27 September.
2019/20 Tournament
Tournament Organiser is Ray Webb.
With only 16 teams entering, this seasons Competition Format will once again be a straight Knockout
Match Format will again have all 9 sets in each match being doubles sets but with the option of featuring from three to six players on each side, with any individual player restricted to a maximum of two pairings. Please note that each set will be best of 3 [not 5] games, with games being up to 11 points as in league matches.
UPDATE - 13 September 2021
Tidmarsh 'C' received a walkover in the final ..... (more to follow)
Ray Webb Updated 28th November
All Quarter Final matches have now been completed. There will be an all Tidmarsh clash in one of the Semi-Finals where the victor will play either Kingfisher 'F' or Springfield 'C'
Quarter Final highlights can be viewed on the Website under News > Press Reports, when posted
Semi-Final matches to be played by Friday 21st February are as follows [Home teams listed first]
Tidmarsh 'C' 6 - 3 Tidmarsh 'D'
Kingfisher 'F' Vs Springfield 'C'
Ray Webb Updated 1st November
There is one First Round match outstanding but Quarter Final fixtures are listed below. [All available scores will be added to the 2nd October update below when received].
First round highlights can be viewed on the Website under News > Press Reports, when posted
Quarter Final matches to be played by Friday 29th November are as follows [Home teams listed first]
Reading FC 'A' 3 - 6 Tidmarsh 'C'
Springfield 'D' 3 - 6 Tidmarsh 'D'
Kingfisher 'F' 5 - 4 Kingfisher 'G'
Springfield 'C' 7 - 2 Reading FC 'B'
Ray Webb Updated 2nd October
The draw was made this week by last seasons 100% top league player, Kingfisher's Martin Adams. 16 Teams entered in total and will all play in a eight match first round. First round matches to be played by Friday 1st November.
Full Draw
Reading FC 'A' w/o 9 - 0 Our Lady of Peace 'F'
Tidmarsh 'C' 9 - 0 Sonning Sports 'B'
Springfield 'D' w/o 9 - 0 Tidmarsh 'E'
Tidmarsh 'D' 8 - 1 Sonning Common and Peppard 'G'
Sonning Common and Peppard 'F' 0 - 9 Kingfisher 'F'
Our Lady of Peace 'E' 4 - 5 Kingfisher 'G'
Springfield 'C' w/o 9 - 0 Kingfisher 'H'
Sonning Sports 'C' 1 - 8 Reading FC 'B'
2018/19 Tournament
With only 16 teams entering, this seasons Competition Format will be a straight Knockout
Match Format will again have all 9 sets in each match being doubles sets but with the option of featuring from three to six players on each side, with any individual player restricted to a maximum of two pairings. Please note that each set will be best of 3 [not 5] games, with games being up to 11 points as in league matches
Ray Webb Updated 4th April
The Trophy has gone to Reading FC 'A' following a excitingly close 5 - 4 victory over Springfield 'B'. With Springfield winning the opening set and sets then shared between the sides, the match finally decided with a Reading 11-8, 7-11, 11-8 win in set nine
Ray Webb Updated 1st March
The Semi-Final matches have now been completed, following Reading FC 'A's victory over OLOP 'D'. Reading will now meet Springfield 'B' in the final who themselves saw off Kingfisher 'G'.
This seasons final is to be played at the Our Lady of Peace club on Tuesday 2nd April
Ray Webb Updated 23rd November
There are two matches outstanding from the second round which means that six clubs are currently still represented Reading FC 'A' and Kingfisher 'G' will host the semi-finals once the delayed fixtures are played.
Semi-Final matches to be played by Friday 15th February are as follows [Home teams listed first]
Reading FC 'A' 5 - 4 Our Lady of Peace 'D'
Kingfisher 'G' 2 - 7 Springfield 'B'
Ray Webb Updated 2nd November
There are still some First Round matches outstanding but second round fixtures are listed below. [All available scores will be added to the 3rd October update below when received].
First round highlights can be viewed on the Website under News > Press Reports > Press 06 - 28th October.
Second Round matches to be played by Friday 23rd November are as follows [Home teams listed first]
Springfield 'D' 0 - 9 Reading FC 'A'
Sonning Common & Peppard 'E' 1 - 8 Our Lady of Peace 'D'
Kingfisher 'G' 8 - 1 Kingfisher 'H'
Springfield 'B' w/o 9 - 0 Tidmarsh 'E'
Ray Webb Updated 3rd October
The draw was made yesterday evening by Pradeep Desh and Abhay Gore members of last seasons victorious Our Lady of Peace 'D' side and therefore current holders of the trophy. 16 Teams entered in total and will all play in a eight match first round.
First round matches to be played by Friday 26th October.
Full Draw
Springfield 'D' 8 - 1 Reading FC 'B'
Reading FC 'A' 6 - 3 Tidmarsh 'D'
Kingfisher 'I' 1 - 8 Sonning Common and Peppard 'E'
Our Lady of Peace 'D w/o 9 - 0 Springfield 'C'
Kingfisher 'H' w/o 9 - 0 Tidmarsh 'C'
Springfield 'E' 0 - 9 Kingfisher 'G'
Milestone 'C' 1 - 8 Springfield 'B'
Our Lady of Peace 'E' 4 - 5 Tidmarsh 'E'
2017/18 Tournament
Competition Format will again be a straight Knockout but with the losing teams posting the best results re-entered. Only two teams will therefore be eliminated in round One
Match Format will again have all 9 sets in each match being doubles sets but with the option of featuring from three to six players on each side, with any individual player restricted to a maximum of two pairings. Please note that each set will be best of 3 [not 5] games, with games being up to 11 points as in league matches
Ray Webb Updated 13th April
Our Lady of Peace 'D' have won the Trophy following a 6 - 3 victory over Curzon 'C'. At three sets each the match was finely balanced before OLOP stepped up a gear to capture the final three sets. More match details hopefully to be posted on this weeks Press Release on the website.
Ray Webb Updated 14th March
The date of the final has been changed, and will now be Thursday 12th April. Venue remains at the Our Lady of Peace club
Ray Webb Updated 17th February
The Semi-Final matches have now been completed, highlights of which can be viewed on the Website under News > Press Reports > 18th February Report. OLOP 'D', having disposed of last seasons finalists Reading FC 'A, will meet Curzon 'C' in the final. Curzon triumphing over Springfield 'D'.
This seasons final is to be played at the Our Lady of Peace club on Tuesday 3rd April
Ray Webb Updated 5th January
All Quarter-Final matches are now complete. Holders Tidmarsh 'D' were finally beaten by Curzon 'C'. Springfield 'D' are the only representatives left from division five and are joined by OLOP 'D' and Reading FC 'A', who are still on course to recapture the trophy they held two seasons ago.
Quarter-Final highlights can be viewed on the Website under News > Press Reports > Press 17, 7th January
Semi-Final matches to be played by Friday 16th February are as follows [Home teams listed first]
Reading FC 'A' 3-6 Our Lady of Peace 'D'
Springfield 'D' 1-8 Curzon 'C'
Ray Webb Updated 25th November
All Second Round matches have now been completed with scores added to the 31st October update below. Second round highlights can be viewed on the Website under News > Press Reports > Press 12, 26th November
Of the seven sides re-entered into Round Two having lost in Round One, only OLOP 'D' have progressed to the Quarter Finals beating Round One winners in the process.
Quarter Final matches to be played by Friday 22nd December are as follows [Home teams listed first]
Springfield 'B' 3-6 Our Lady of Peace 'D'
Reading FC 'B' 1-8 Reading FC 'A'
Curzon 'C' 6-3 Tidmarsh 'D'
Milestone 'C' 4-5 Springfield 'D'
Ray Webb Updated 31st October
All First round matches have now been completed with Sonning Common and Peppard 'F' and Our Lady of Peace 'F' the teams leaving at this stage, both on Sets difference. [All scores have been added to the 4th October update below].
First round highlights can be viewed on the Website under News > Press Reports > Press 08 Sunday 29th October. From the Second round the competition becomes a straight knockout with no re-entry for losing teams
Second Round matches to be played by Friday 24th November are as follows [Home teams listed first]
Springfield 'B' 6-3 Our Lady of Peace 'E'
Our Lady of Peace 'D' 5-4 Saiyan Brothers
Reading FC 'B' w/o 9-0 Kingfisher 'K'
Sonning Sports 'B' 3-6 Reading FC 'A'
Curzon 'C' 6-1 Tidmarsh 'E'
Tidmarsh 'D' 8-1 Sonning Common and Peppard 'G'
Milestone 'C' 8-1 Kingfisher 'L'
Springfield 'C' 1-8 Springfield 'D'
Ray Webb Updated 4th October
The draw was made yesterday evening by Dave Edwards and Dave Smith both members of last seasons victorious Tidmarsh 'D' side and therefore current holders of the trophy. 18 Teams entered in total and will all play in a nine match first round. The nine winning teams will then be joined in round two by the seven teams having the best losing result. This will be determined by sets difference, game difference and finally points count back.
First round matches to be played by Friday 27th October.
Full Draw
Sonning Common and Peppard 'F' 0-9 Springfield 'B'
Our Lady of Peace 'D' 4-5 Tidmarsh 'D'
Kingfisher 'K' 4-5 Milestone 'C'
Our Lady of Peace 'F' 0-9 Reading FC 'A'
Tidmarsh 'E' 6-3 Springfield 'C'
Saiyan Brothers 7-2 Sonning Common and Peppard 'G'
Kingfisher 'L' 1-8 Reading FC 'B'
Springfield 'D' 8-1 Sonning Sports 'B'
Our Lady of Peace 'E' 2-7 Curzon 'C'
2016/17 Tournament
