Berks & Bucks Senior Cup
The Berks & Bucks FA County Senior Cup is the Senior County Cup competition of the Berks & Bucks FA.
History
The competition first took place in 1878–79 – a time when the FA Cup had only been going for seven years, there was no Football League, and most countries in the world did not have any football competitions at all. Originally known as the Berks & Bucks Challenge Cup, Reading was the inaugural winner, defeating Marlow 1–0 in the final held at the Reading Cricket Ground.The trophy was shared in its second season; after Swifts and Old Philberdians drew twice in the final, the association ruled that both clubs were joint holders.
The competition mainly consists of non-league teams. However, three Football League teams – Wycombe Wanderers, Milton Keynes Dons and Reading – have recently competed, often fielding reserve and youth team players. With 28 wins, Wycombe is the most successful club in the competition. The Chairboys have also finished as runners-up more times than any other club.
In 2023, Bracknell Town defeated Marlow 1–0 in the final at the Racecourse Ground, Ascot, becoming the 28th different club to claim the trophy.
In 2024, Reading defeated Marlow 2–1 in the final at Bottom Meadow, Sandhurst, to win the cup for the 5th time.