THE 1999 JERSEY CUP FINAL

8 April, 1999 at Bicester Town Sports Ground

Highfield Old Boys (2) 3 -  Heyford Athletic (2) 2

Referee: S. Fisher Linesmen: Unknown

Highfield Old Boys: G. Zydrko J. Heslop S.Wise C. Austin J. Ralph S. Hupalo I. Edge V. Byfield G. Anderson L. Blossom W. Blossom J. Hall I. Gregory M. Beard J. Montegue

Highfield Old Boys Scorers: I. Edge 2 G. Anderson 1

Heyford Athletic: Unknown

Heyford Athletic Scorers:  G. Williams 1 P.Gelatly 1

Victory FOR Old Boys in Jersey Cup final

The 101st Jersey Cup final between Heyford Athletic and last year’s beaten finalist and pre-match favourites Highfield Old Boys got off to an explosive start.

Garry Williams gave Heyford the lead after just five minutes, but then just two minutes later Ian Edge headed Highfield level. And that man Edge was on hand again in the 24th minute to head Highfield into the lead. But their lead was short-lived as it this time it was Heyford’s turn to bounce back, man-of-the-match Paul Gelatly slotting home from the penalty spot to make the half time score 2-2.

In the second half Heyford came closest to breaking the deadlock when John Varney fired a 40-yard free kick against the post.

After this wake-up call Highfield applied more pressure and it took a string of fine saves from Heyford’s young keeper Kevin Fry to keep them out. However, with extra time looming, Graham Anderson broke down the right wing and his cross found an unmarked John Hall who rifled home the winner for Highfield from 10-yards.