Today we take a look back at the last five years' worth of games for the three OHAFC teams on this weekend...

Five Seasons Ago: November 28th 2009

No OHAFC fixtures

Four Seasons Ago: November 27th 2010

No OHAFC fixtures

Three Seasons Ago: November 26th 2011

Old Brentwoods 4 OHAFC 1st XI 2:

For the second successive week the Harrow 1st XI conceded four goals but unlike the previous game at Cholms, this time there was to be no last-minute reprieve and the side returned home round the M25 with nothing to show for their efforts.

A slow start saw the visitors two goals down inside the opening half hour and they struggled to test the Brentwood ‘keeper in tough conditions, the pitch as heavy as usual.

In the second half the Blues improved somewhat and just before the hour Freddie Brunt pulled a goal back, converting a Hadden-Paton cross on the volley. Ten minutes later and the sides were level, Brunt crossing for Lederman this time and his shot struck a defender’s arm inside the box giving the winger the chance to equalise from the spot.

A second penalty, dubious to say the least, was awarded against Ed Martins but McHardy produced a fine save, diving low to his right to maintain parity. Sadly, it didn’t last long and some poor defensive play allowed the hosts to re-take the lead with time running out.

Remarkably, a third penalty was awarded, again against Harrow and again controversially after McHardy caught a striker with his follow through having rushed off his line. This time he could not prevent the goal and the hosts ran out 4-2 winners thanks to a decent helping hand from the match official.

Old Etonian 2nd XI 5 OHAFC 2nd XI 0:

Numerous injuries and other absences meant the Harrow 2’s had to travel to their bitter rivals with a severely depleted lineup. Such was the paucity of talent available that 50 year-old veterans Bobby Tindall and Mike Morley-Fletcher were called into action.

Unsurprisingly the side struggled, managing to limit the damage to a solitary goal at the break but ultimately running out of steam and ending the game well beaten.

Two Seasons Ago: December 1st 2012

Old Foresters 4 OHAFC 1st XI 3:

A dramatic game in north-east London saw the OHAFC 1st XI come from two goals down to draw level with a penalty in the 87th minute only to then concede a spot-kick themselves in the final minute and lose the game 4-3.

Harrow played well in the first half and were unfortunate to go in at the break level at 1-1, Ed Martins heading home a Freddie Brunt cross to give the visitors the lead, Forest equalising from a set-piece following a fumble in goal from Luke Raffety.

Forest upped the tempo in the second half and were soon causing problems for the visitors, scoring twice in quick succession, the first following a far-post scramble, the second a close-range effort that appeared to have been cleared off the line but was eventually given by the referee.

Harrow were struggling badly and it took a special goal to drag them back into the match, Nick Defty collecting a throw-in and firing home low from nearly thirty-five yards out.

The goal inspired the Blues and they laid siege to the Forest goal in the final ten minutes, earning their reward thanks to an admittedly soft penalty decision, Johan Harder falling under a negligible challenge inside the box. Lederman converted to apparently earn the draw.

But two minutes later, with the ninety minutes up, another poor decision saw Luke de Rougemont penalised for handball when the ball was drilled against him from barely three yards away. Forest made no mistake to seal a dramatic victory.

Last Season: November 30th 2013

OHAFC 2nd XI 4 Old Cholmeleians 3’s 1:

An impressive display from Jack Orr-Ewing’s men earned them a comfortable win against Cholms’ second string and kept alive their promotion hopes in a game that was televised for statistical purposes.

The hosts took the lead on the half hour mark with a well-worked goal, Dave Stead finishing accurately following good work from Harder and Cater. The euphoria did not last long however, the goal scorer injuring his ankle in the process of scoring and having to be led from the pitch – Woolley helpfully confirmed to the referee Harrow’s intention to make a substitution by rolling his hands over each other in the internationally recognised ‘Please sir I need to be substituted’ motion.

Cholms began the second half strongly and scored a deserved equaliser when several chances to clear their lines were fluffed by the Harrow back four.

It didn’t matter. The response was immediate and impressive, Woolley racing down the right and delivering a low cross which Cater allowed to run, gifting the opportunity to Curry to drill the ball home into the top corner. Confirmation of the action used in applying the finish was provided by the injured Stead, who helpfully bellowed ‘DRILLED IT’ as if practising his best Andy Townsend impression.

Harrow’s mood was lifted further thanks to a comedy miscue by the younger Orr-Ewing, skipper Jack hacking the ball out of play sideways with his left boot, leading Jackie Woolley to enquire how was it possible for the ball to end up where it did. Various explanations were offered, some suggesting the defender was wearing Toblerone-shaped boots.

At the other end Harrow looked like scoring every time they attacked and they registered twice more on the scoresheet, Cyprian Owen-Edmunds notching his first goal for the Club when he converted a Cater cross. Cyprian enjoyed his goal, aggressively punching the air several times and hugging anyone who came near him.

A fourth was comfortably added by Curry, who strode through the middle late on to beat the ‘keeper and confirm the win.

OHAFC 3rd XI 0 Old Amplefordians 2:

The Harrow third string dominated the early stages but could not find a way past their stubborn opponents and they paid the price when their opponents scored from pretty much their only attacks of the half.

Harrow wilted in the second half and began to try increasingly desperate balls forward to try and find a way back into the game. Without any composure in possession the Blues struggled to create chances and the visitors held on to complete the League double for the season.

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5 Years Ago: November 29th 2009

UK Singles Chart No.1: The X Factor Finalists “You are not alone”

Premier League top three: 1st Chelsea 36pts from 14 games, 2nd Man Utd 31 (14), 3rd Tottenham 26 (14)

Premier League bottom three: 18th Bolton 12 (13), 19th Wolves 10 (14), 20th Portsmouth 7 (14)

10 Years Ago: November 29th 2004

UK Singles Chart No.1: Girls Aloud “I’ll stand by you”

Premier League top three: 1st Chelsea 36 (15), 2nd Arsenal 31 (15), 3rd Everton 30 (15)

Premier League bottom three: 18th Southampton 12 (15), 19th Norwich City 12 (15), 20th West Brom 10 (15)

20 years Ago: November 30th 1994

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Premier League top three: 1st Blackburn Rovers 36 (16), 2nd Manchester Utd 35 (16), 3rd Newcastle Utd 34 (16)

Premier League bottom three: 20th Everton 14 (16), 21st Leicester City 12 (16), 22nd Ipswich Town 11 (16)