On the back of a defeat in the County Intermediate Cup Final on the previous Saturday, and following their earlier defeat to Bierton FC by 1 : 0 in  the Thomas Field Shield the players all knew that they owed the managers and supporters a  better performance in the Tom Sparkes League Cup Final held at Winslow FC.

Even before the whistle blew to signal the kick-off, Bucks CC FC had obviously  prepared well, a few changes to the line up were made  and as soon as the whistle signaled the start of this enthralling encounter Bucks CC FC immediately attacked their opposition. Less than one minute had passed and an intricate passing move and a display of one touch passing football  through Nando Perna and Carl Clay saw James Baxter released who certainly lost his man marker on the other side of the pitch and delivered an excellent low cross that was met by Chris Hill who smashed the ball past the keeper for a 1 : 0 lead and ensured that Bucks CC had scored in every single match this season except one.

Bucks CC FC were fired up and attacked Bierton as every player were winning their individual battles across the pitch and both Michael Severin and Steve Garbutt were dominant in the air against the opposition strike force. This was an enthralling battle with no quarter given and the crowd of 301, a record for this final, witnessed a very feisty and competitive match with a fine playing surface allowing the good passing of Bucks CC FC to combat the long ball Bierton tactics and after a great turn by Hill who played in Sam Ward whose shot went narrowly wide, top scorer Hill was forced off with an ankle injury after only 15 minutes

Mid way in the first half a long kick from the Bierton keeper saw a great tackle on the winger by Alex Storczynski and  Bierton forced their first corner and Tom Brindley y whose in-swinging corner crept in at the far post for an equalizer. Baxter rallied his troops but ex- Arsenal hopeful Nando Perna who was giving his marker Nick Gurney a torrid time fell awkwardly and dislocated his shoulder - and came off to a standing ovation from the Bucks CC FC faithful. - he was replaced by Felice Iannone who immediately stamped his mark on the game and slotted the ball through for Anthony Kew who chipped the ball over the stranded keeper.

Bucks CC FC went in at half time but knew the game was not won yet. At the start of the second half  Bierton FC  pushed for an equalizer looked threatening from long ball situations but  the ever reliable Jody Scott made a stunning save at the near post, caught anything that came near him and could even rely on the cross bar to keep out a fierce shot - Bucks CC FC were holding firm with Clay, Kew and Iannone winning the midfield battle and Baxter and Wright providing the width!

With Ryan Wiffen holding it up well up-top and bringing Ben Rickard into play, Bucks CC FC always looked dangerous and ten minutes from time a superb run by Andy Wright who tormented the full back throughout the second half ended with a superb low cross that Wiffen flicked into the goal with a deft piece of skill and a delicate touch for a big man

In the final few minutes  the tireless Bucks CC FC players  battled like warriors and played some slick football to go with it. The referee brought an end to the match - Bucks CC FC won 3 : 1 and a  great performance certainty saw the best team win and the Tom Sparkes Cup was secured and taken to its rightful home.

Three superb trophies secured  - and Champions elect - a great season from a great team led by three wise men Frank Clay - Dean Murray and Gary Wray