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Luton first team open Canaries' pre-season programme

June 26: Blue Square Premier side Luton Town will visit Hitchin on Thursday July 15, kick off 7.45pm. The match represents Hitchin's first pre-season game and comes just a fortnight into serious pre-season training.

Early FA Cup campaign for Hitchin

June 26: Hitchin will begin their FA Cup campaign on August 28 when they enter the competition in the Preliminary Round. The qualifying tournament dates are: EP August 14; PR August 28; 1Q September 11; 2Q Sptember 25; 3Q October 9; 4Q October 23.

Goalless as play-off sides keep powder dry

April 24: Hitchin and Burnham ended the season with a tame 0-0 draw - aware of the fact that Bury Town had secured the Midlands Division title. Burnham rested half of their regular team and after the news filtered through that Bury had netted three times in half an hour, the game went very flat.

Hitchin had the best chances, but home keeper Chay Morris had an oustanding game to prevent the Canaries from snatching a win. The play offs are on Tuesday April 27 and are:

Hitchin Town v Slough Town (7.45pm)

Burnham v Chesham United

To see the full report of this game, click here

SYCOB beaten by rampant Canaries

April 17: Hitchin turned on the style in their final league game of the season at Top Field. A textbook header by Jamie Arlick gave the Canaries the lead after 11 minutes. Harry Hunt made it 2-0 after 43 minutes, applying the finishing touch after Arlick had headed on a Richard Howell corner. Beaconsfield pulled a goal back on 76 through Craig O'Connor, but the striker was red-carded three minutes later. Hitchin took full advantage, and in the 83rd minute, a good run by Tony Fontenelle ended with a low shot for Hitchin's third goal. Two minutes later, Zak Burke netted with a long range effort to make it 4-1.

Comeback Canaries win 7 goal thriller

April 10: Hitchin retrieved a 3-1 deficit to pull off a 4-3 win against relegation threatened at Leighton this afternoon. The Canaries came back from the dead after looking like they were heading for a shock defeat.

Jeff Hammond gave Hitchin the lead after 10 minutes, showing great persistence as he fired home from 10 yards. But Aylesbury equalised on the half hour through Tyrone Taylor and two minutes from the interval, Lewis McBride shot the home side ahead.

It got worse for the Canaries five minutes into the second half when Ashley Harewood netted a third for the Ducks.

Six minutes later, Hitchin began their comeback, with Carl Williams scoring from close range, and in the 63rd minute, Williams did it again, shooting home after an excellent through ball by Jeff Hammond. Hitchin scored their winner after 74 minutes, Jamie Arlick skilfully lobbing Aylesbury keeper Jack Sillitoe.

Burke corner puts paid to Arlesey

April 3: A dramatic 81st minute goal from substitute Zak Burke gave Hitchin a 2-1 derby win against Arlesey at the Armadillo Stadium this afternoon. Burke netted direct from a corner after Blues keeper Ian Brown misjudged the kick. The goal came just as it looked as if Hitchin had blown their chances of victory. Arlesey's Adam Watkins had equalised in the 67the minute for the home side after Hitchin took a first half lead through Jamie Arlick (32 minutes). After Burke's goal, the Hitchin winger almost added another when he struck the crossbar with a piledriver. 

Skipper Gilbert does it again

March 27: Hitchin skipper Dean Gilbert was the matchwinner for the second time in three weeks with a 59th minute goal at Atherstone. The Canaries came away from Sheepy Road with a 2-1 win, but had to work hard for the points. Harry Hunt gave them a third minute lead with a tame header after Richard Howell's free kick had struck the woodwork. Gilbert netted from close range, but within a minute, Tyron Amory had reduced the arrears with a long range effort. Hitchin had a few nervous moments, but hung on to keep up their title bid.

Leighton hit by first half blitz

March 13: A three goal salvo in the first half gave Hitchin a 3-0 win against Leighton at Top Field. Tony Fontenelle gave the Canaries the lead after 15 minutes with a 25-yard low drive. Four minutes later, Jamie Arlick glanced home a header from a Zak Burke. In the 23rd minute, Harry Hunt netted a third, a low shot after being set up Ieuan Lewis. Leighton forced a couple of good saves from Martin Bennett, but rarely threatened the Hitchin goal.

Gilbert wins in for Hitchin

March 13: Dean Gilbert was Hitchin's hero as the Canaries snatched a late winner against Stourport at Top Field this afternoon. Skipper Gilbert scored in the 75th minute, after the visitors had pegged Hitchin back in the first half. Jamie Arlick gave Hitchin the lead from the penalry spot after 18 minutes, but in the 31st minute, Alex Lavery headed home to put Stourport level. Gilbert's close range effort came after Harry Hunt's shot had been blocked. "It was good to get back on track," said manager Colin Payne.

Chesham complete double over Town

March 6: Two Chesham first half goals proved to be the downfall for Hitchin, ending a 12 match unbeaten run that stretched back three months. Chris Bangura gave the home side the lead, shooting home after good work by Steve Wales. That lead was doubled after 36 minutes, a long ball causing problems for the Hitchin defence and John Frendo netted from close range. Chesham were reduced to 10 men late in the game when goalkeeper Richard Hayward was sent off for bringing down Jeff Hammond, but the Canaries were rarely in it. Final score Chesham 2 Hitchin 0

Woodford brushed aside by Lee

February 27: Louis Lee scored twice as Hitchin emphatically beat Woodford United 3-0 on a heavy Top Field pitch this afternoon. The Canaries went ahead on 26 minutes when Lee shot home from close range after his earlier header had struck the crossbar.

Jamie Arlick added a second for Hitchin in the 58th minute, a glancing header from Tony Fontenelle's cross and with six miniutes remaining, Lee sent a spectacular 30 yard effort past Woodford keeper Matt Finlay.

Canaries held at Marlow

February 20: Hitchin extended their unbeaten run to 10 games, but had to be content with a point against Marlow after a difficult second half at Oak Tree Road.

The Canaries were seldom at their best at Marlow, but should still have put themselves in a commanding position in the first half. Their only goal came in the 38th minute when Tony Fontenelle's shot from just inside the area was deflected high into the net. But in the second half, Marlow came out fighting and it was no surprise when Leigh Mason equalised in the 68th minute. Harry Hunt had a chance to restore Hitchin's lead straight after the goal, but the Canaries had to thank goalkeeper Martin Bennett for keeping the home side at bay in the closing minutes of the game. Final score 1-1.

Great stuff again by Canaries

February 13: Two goals in three minutes and an own goal late in the game gave Hitchin an emphatic 3-0 win at Biggleswade Town. Around 180 Hitchin fans swelled the gate at the Carlsberg Stadium, and they were not disappointed. Hitchin played some excellent football and were good value for their win. Harry Hunt gave the Canaries the lead on 21 minutes and less than two minutes later, Jamie Arlcik took advantage of a defensive lapse to make it 2-0. Hitchin's third goal came 17 minutes from time, Ieaun Lewis's shot being deflected into the net by Craig Reynolds.

Goal at each end of game wins it for Canaries

February 6: An early strike and a late goal were enough to give Hitchin a 2-0 win against a stubborn Romulus side. Ieuan Lewis gave Hitchin a sixth minute lead, running 30 yards before placing a low shot past Matt Sargeant. Romulus proved a difficult side to break down, and Marcus brown had two chances to level. The Canaries played dome good football in the first period, but they had to wait until the 89th minute for the clinching goal, substitute Jon Stevenson prodding home after Arlick's close range effort following a Zak Burke free kick, was spilled by Sargeant. The crowd was an excellent 356.

Canaries off again

January 30: Slough v Hitchin was called off due to a frozen pitch.

Rovers surprise Payne's men

January 23: Hitchin were held 1-1 by troubled Bromsgrove this afternoon in a scrappy encounter. Hitchin had a good start when Harry Hunt hit the woodwork, but they were unable to build on their early dominance. Bromsgrove took the lead in the 43rd minute when Luke Findlay was upended in the area and Dexter Ravenhill netted from the penalty spot. Hitchin levelled in the 55th minute when Tony Fontenelle's ball into the box was flicked home by Jamie Arlick. The Canaries had late chances to win, with Dean Gilbert heading wide and Arlick denied by a flying save from Karl Lewis.

Hendon too strong for Canaries

January 16: Hitchin got their long-awaited run-out when they met Ryman Premier Hendon on the artificial surface at Norton Road. After a bright opening, the Canaries found that the London side had just a little too much in reserve and ran out 3-0 winners.Hitchin played some good football, with Jamie Arlick and Harry Hunt looking sharp up front, and Richad Howell went close to scoring. Dean Gilbert also should have scored, but volleyed over from close range.Hendon took the lead after 44 minutes, Bradley Woods-Garness tapping the ball home from six yards. Hendon added to their lead in the 46th minute when Jamie Busby netted from the penalty spot, and the visitors scored again on 65 minutes through Yacine Hamada shot into the net after evading the challenge of two defenders.

Canaries game off again

January 8: Hitchin Town's game with Bedworth, scheduled for January 9, has been postponed.

Hitchin still waiting to kick a ball in 2010

January 2: The Canaries game at Barton was postponed.

Canaries underline local superiority

December 26: Hitchin comfortably won this most local of local derbies with an emphatic victory against a leaden-footed Arlesey side in front of more than 500 people at Top Field.The Canaries took the lead after nine minutes when Richard Howell's free kick was parried by Martyn Patching and Jamie Arlick netted from the rebound. Six minutes later, a long ball from Tony Fontenelle ended with Patching wrong-footed and Arlick took advantage to score his second goal. Arlesey pulled a goal back on 22 minutes when Chris Marsh scored with a well struck shot from the edge of the area. But just 30 seconds later, Hitchin restored their two-goal advantage when Arlick flicked on a long ball and Harry Hunt rounded the hapless Patching to score. Arlick secured his hat-trick in the 63rd minute when Fontenelle went on a characteristic long run and slid the ball through for the in-form striker to flick the ball home. Arlesey's afternoon got worse when midfielder Derwayne Stupple brought down Ieuen Lewis in full flight and was awarded a red card. Craig Reynolds, for Arlesey, and Hitchin's Danny May both struck the woodwork in the closing stages.

Canaries make bid to get game on

December 24: Hitchin Town are making a brave bid to get their Boxing Day game with Arlesey played. The club is appealing to fans to come along and help clear the snow off the Top Field pitch.

Best yet from Canaries

December 12: Two goals apiece from Jamie Arlick and Harry Hunt were enough to beat Burnham as Hitchin put on their best display of the season in their top of the table clash. The 4-0 win sent the Canaries back to the top and compensated for the midweek defeat at Soham. Hunt gave Hitchin the lead after 17 minutes, touching the ball home after Richard Howell headed goalwards. Arlick made it 2-0 after 29 minutes, sweeping the ball into the net after good work by Howell. Arlick's second goal came from the penalty spot after 57 minutes and six minutes later, Hunt netted from close range after Howell's shot was parried by Paul McCarthy.

Canaries go nap against strugglers

December 5: Hitchin went back to the top of the Zamaretto Midland Division with a 5-1 win against Aylesbury United. The first goal came in the 22nd minute. Jamie Arlick was set free down the flank, he cut inside and sent a shot crashing against the crossbar. The ball rebounded, hit Ieuan Lewis and rolled into the net. Hitchin shook off their malaise in the 62nd minute when Lewis shot home from close range after good work by Burke. It was a the prelude to burst of scoring in the final 13 minutes. First, in the 77th minute, substitute Jeff Hammond played the ball through to Arlick and he shot low into the net. Two minutes later, Arlick headed his second following a Carl Williams free kick. Four minutes from time, Hitchin netted again, Hammond latched onto Arlick’s hooked pass, taking advantage of some hesitancy in the visitor’s defence and shot past Sillitoe. Aylesbury had the last word, however, a 90th minute bullet header by Matt Ansell from Keith Newby’s corner kick.

Beaconsfield hold Canaries on a sad day

November 28: On a day when Hitchin lost one of its most passionate supporters, Beaconsfield gained their first home point of the season. The game at Holloways Park was overshadowed by the death of former secretary Alan Sexton, but it was also a lack lustre performance by the Canaries. The home side took the lead through Henry Atu are 18 minutes and also hit the woodwork in the first half. Hitchin improved after the break and in the 54th minute, Jeff Hammond equalised, sliding the ball home after a Ieuan Lewis cross. Hammond hit the post with a header in final minute, but Colin Payne's men had to settle for a draw.

Hitchin earn a replay at Billericay

November 21: Hitchin Town will meet Billericay again on Tuesday in the FA Trophy 3QR after this keenly fought tie at New Lodge. Hitchin had early chances through Ieuan Lewis, but the home side adopted a tough stance late in the half and had David McSweeney sent off for a lunge on Dean Gilbert. The second half was all Hitchin, but the home defence held firm and rarely looked in danger of conceding a goal.

Weather and Leighton get in Hitchin's way

November 14: On an atrocious afternoon, Hitchin were held to a draw by a stubborn Leighton Town side. The Canaries took the lead twice, but each time the home side came back to level the scores. Zak Burke opened the scoring after 29 minutes, but seven minutes later, Jeff Deaton equalised for Leighton. Hitchin were under pressure for much of the second half and Leighton hit the woodwork twice. But in the 72nd minute, Louis Lee headed Hitchin back in front. Ten minutes from time, though, Leighton scored again to make it 2-2.

Canaries go five clear at the top after lucky win

November 7: Hitchin Town went five points clear at the top of the Zamaretto Midland Division with a 2-1 win against Atherstone this afternoon.The Canaries scarcely deserved to beat a youthful Atherstone side and had to thank two goals in a five minute spell and a last minute penalty save to preserve the points. Atherstone took the lead through an Ashley Grinham own goal after 22 minutes. Hitchin struggled to find their form, but in the 65th minute, Richard Howell shot home an equaliser. In the 69th minute, it was 2-1, Zak Burke turning a rifling a low shot beyond Atherstone keeper Woakes.

In the final minute, the visitors were awarded a penalty but Martin Bennett continued his fine run of form with a double save. “We got out of jail today,” said Canaries manager Colin Payne. “But we know where we went wrong.”

Gilbert sets Hitchin up for Trophy win

October 31: In an entertaining game at Top Field, Hitchin disposed of Zamaretto S&W side Gosport. Dean Gilbert scored his first goal for the club with a 25 yard strike on 30 minutes. Steve Velandia scored from a free kick after 47 minutes to increase the Canaries' lead, but on 69 minutes, Glen Howes pulled one back for Gosport. An excessive period of added time gave Htchin the chance to clinch the win. Ieuan Lewis was brought down in the area and although Jamie Arlick's penalty was saved, he followed up to score the Canaries' third goal.

Arlick sends Hitchin back to the top

October 24: A 19th minute goal from Jamie Arlick was enough to beat Bromsgrove Rovers this afternoon and send Hitchin back to the top of the table. In an untidy 90 minutes, Hitchin were rarely troubled although they struggled to find their best form against a club in crisis. Arlick had the simple task of shooting into the net after Bromsgrove keeper Karl Lewis slipped up.

"The team is taking shape", says Payne

October 18: Colin Payne believes the Hitchin team is shaping up well for a promotion challenge. Payne says the team has the right blend of youth and experience, but he is aware that the team has to finish top of the table to guarantee promotion. To hear a new audio interview (4mins 49 secs), click here

Bennett the hero as Canaries win at Canvey

October 17: Hitchin goalkeeper Martin Bennett was the hero of the hour as the Canaries pulled off an impressive FA Trophy win at Canvey Island. Bennett saved a second half penalty and performed heroics in the Hitchin goal throughout the 90 minutes. Jeff Hammond gave Hitchin a fourth minute lead, running on to a Fontenelle pass and slipping the ball past James Russell. Canvey hit the woodwork and Bennett came to the rescue on a number of spactacular saves to keep his side ahead. In the 59th minute, Zak Burke extended Hitchin's lead with a spectacular strike, but four minutes later, James Rowe pulled one back for the Ryman Premier side. Ieuan Lewis, who had an excellent games, almost extended Hitchin's lead in added time. Final score: Canvey 1 Hitchin 2

Easy win for Payne's men

October 10: Hitchin were comfortable 4-1 winners against Ryman Premier Harrow Borough at Top Field this afternoon in a friendly match played before 100 people. Jeff Hammond opened the scoring from the penalty spot after three minutes and Brett Donnelly grabbed two in the first half on 27 and 43 minutes. Richard Howell netted a cracker in the 52nd minute before Harrow scored a 72nd minute penalty through Freddom Piggott.

Arlick brings relief to Canaries

October 3: A well taken goal by Jamie Arlick in the 88th minute gave Hitchin a 1-0 win at Folkestone in the FA Trophy this afternoon. Arlick's goal, coming at the end of the game dominated by Colin Payne's men, sets up a return trip to Canvey Island on October 17. Hitchin had an early scare when Jimmy Jackson struck the woodwork, but chances fell to Arlick and Jeff Hammond in the first half. Hitchin gained fresh impetus in the second period and a Richard Howell free kick was well saved by the Folkestone keeper. Luke Donnelly shot against the crossbar seconds later. It was Howell that set-up Arlick with two minutes to go.

Penalty shoot-out sees Hemel through

September 26: Hitchin were beaten on penalties in a mammoth shoot-out at Hemel Hempstead this afternoon. The Canaries, who had made the running in a Red Insure Cup tie against Premier Division hosts, were beaten 8-7 after Mark Smith’s penalty was saved. The game ended goalless after 120 minutes. It wasn’t a classic encounter, with very few chances but Hitchin had the best chance of the game in the final minute of extra time, Zak Burke hitting the crossbar. Manager Colin Payne made four changes to the side that started against Chesham a week ago, bringing in Danny Payne, Brett Donnelly, Lance Gentle-King and Louis Lee.

Canaries lose their unbeaten record

September 19: Hitchin Town went down to a 90th minute winner from Chesham substitute Steve Obeng and lost their 100% unbeaten record. Colin Payne's men were beaten 1-2 in front of a 400-plus crowd, after taking a first half lead through Jamie Arlick. Hitchin had the better of the first half, but Chesham did strike the woodwork twice in the first 45 minutes. They equalised after 53 minutes through Sam Ledger and in a first half dominated by the visitors, Hitchin had few opportunities. It was left to Obeng to clinch the points. Hitchin are still top of the Zamaretto Midlands Divison - but only just!

Great comeback earns Canaries a replay

September 12: Hitchin came back from 3-0 down to earn a draw against Ryman Premier side Canvey Island. In a full-blooded FA Cup tie, the Canaries were two-down inside 11 minutes when Canvey scored through Jay Curran (8 mins) and James Rowe (11 mins). Greg Cohen netted a third for Canvey before Luke Donnelly pulled one back from close range a minute before the break. Jeff Hammond missed a 51st minute penalty but five minutes later, Hammond was brought down and Jamie Arlick was successful from the spot. Canvey keeper James Russell was red carded for bringing Hammond down. Hitchin went all out to save the game and 14 minutes from the end, Zak Burke shot home their third. Final score 3-3 and the teams meet again on Tuesday.

Tough afternoon for Payne's leaders

September 5: Hitchin maintained their 100% record in the Zamaretto Midland and equalled an 81 year-old club record of five consecutive wins at the start of a season. The Canaries beat Stourport 1-0 and the matchwinner, for the second week running was Luke Donnelly, who scored after three minutes from 10 yards.

Hitchin had to contend with some rough-arm tactics from the home side and Storuport were fortunate not to lose a man before the interval. Zak Burke hit the woodwork and Jamie Arlick and Jeff Hammond both had chances to add to the scoreline, but one goal was enough.

Seaside shuffle for Canaries

August 29: A first half goal from Luke Donnelly was enough to send Hitchin through to the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup at FC Clacton. But the afternoon was overshadowed by an injury to Richard Howell, who dislocated his shoulder in the second half. In a scruffy game played on a bumpy and dusty surface, Hitchin made heavy weather of their hosts. But Canaries' goalkeeper Martin Bennett had a comfortable afternoon and the result was rarely in doubt. Donnelly's goal came in the 34th minute, a header from a Jamie Arlick cross.

Hitchin win again....top by two points

August 22: Hitchin maintained their 100% league record and went two points clear at the top of the Zamaretto Midlands, beating Woodford United away by 3-1. Zak Burke gave the Canaries the lead after 16 minutes, and Jamie Arlick headed home a second just before the interval. The home side came more into the game and after 55 minutes, Karl Fellows scored after his penalty kick had been saved by Martin Bennett. There were some uncomfortable moments, but in the 72nd minute, Richard Howell fired home a third for Hitchin. Final score 3-1.

Comfortable start for Canaries

August 15: Hitchin Town got off to the best possible start in their opening league game of the season, beating Marlow 3-0 at Top Field.

The Canaries took the lead in the 41st minue when Jamie Arlick shot home from the edge of the penalty area.

Ten minutes into the second half, Luke Donnelly made it 2-0, sweeping the ball into the net after good work by Tony Fontenelle.

Hitchin’s day was complete in the 62nd minute when Zak Burke cleverly backheeled home after Marlow goalkeeper Kieron Drake fumbled an Ashley Grinham cross.

“It wasn’t pretty, but it was good to start with a 3-0 win,” said manager Colin Payne.

Howell added to Hitchin squad

August 15: Hitchin's new signing, Richard Howell, is included in the Canaries squad for today's opening game of the season against Marlow. Howell, who was previously with Bishop's Stortford, was signed on Thursday night. The Hitchin squad will be: Bennett, Dunn, Grinham, Payne, Smith, Gilbert, Reece, Fontenelle, Velandia, Howell, L.Donnelly, Lewis, Williams, Brinkman, Thompson, Arlick, Burke

Hitchin ready for the challenge

August 8: Hitchin Town completed their pre-season programme against Wealdstone, earning a 0-0 draw against Ryman Premier opposition.

It was yet another clean sheet for the Canaries, something which hasn’t happened too often over the past few years. With veteran defender Mark Smith and Dean Gilbert forging a good partnership at the back, hopes are high that Hitchin will be hard to beat in 2009-10.

In midfield, Ieuan Lewis has looked sharp in pre-season and Luke Donnelly is improving by the game. But manager Colin Payne appears to have pulled off a coup in signing Zak Burke, who has impressed throughout the summer. Recent addition Steve Velandia, has also shown some nice touches. Tony Fontenelle will also be a valuable capture.

Up front, Jamie Arlick has a striking resemblance to Matt Nolan and Jeff Hammond, when he returns from suspension, knows that a lot is expected of him this season.

One player who won’t be featuring this season after all is Richard Wilmot. He has joined AFC Sudbury.

Carl Williams has been pleased with the club’s pre-season. “It has been a good build-up,” he said. “But we will know how good we are in about four or five weeks.”

Hammond signs on

July 6: Hitchin have signed striker Jeff Hammond on for 2009-10 as manager Colin Payne starts to assemble his squad. Hammond, who netted 10 goals in 15 games last season, making him a big favourite with the crowd, will play an important part in the Canaries’ season in the Southern League Midland Division. Payne is delighted to tie-down the diminutive striker. “Jeff did very well for us and I just know he will get a lot of goals for us next season. He is pivotal in my plans and his signing will make a lot of people happy,” he says.

Canaries launch code of conduct

June 28: Hitchin Town is set to launch a new and stringent code of conduct for playing members of the club in 2009-10. The Canaries management, perplexed at the club’s disciplinary record over the past few years, is determined to improve Hitchin Town’s reputation. Chairman Terry Barratt said: “Our record over the past few seasons has been poor, around 40 sending-offs and countless yellow cards. This not only costs the club money, but also damages our reputation. We are not prepared to accept this and as a result, a code of conduct, which we will establish with manager Colin Payne, will be set in motion.”

Payne expects tough competition

June 2: Hitchin manager Colin Payne anticipates a fiercely competitive BGB Midland division next season with local rivalry adding spice to the campaign. Payne was pleasantly surprised at the constitution of the league, with unexpected games against Burnham, Beaconsfield and Slough. He expects Slough, where former Canaries manager Darren Salton is currently serving as assistant manager, to be a challenger. “They’re a big club and although they are groundsharing, they have the potential to be up there.”

But he also sees competition coming from more local sources. “Arlesey have fresh impetus and if you believe the rumours, an injection of resources. They will be a threat,” says Payne.

 

There are quite a few “unknowns” for Payne and both he and Carl Williams have their work cut out in getting to grips with the new world Hitchin find themselves in. “Clubs like Soham, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone and Romulus are not familiar to us, but we will doing our homework in the next few weeks. What we do expect is a lot of clubs in contention and we aim to be one of them.”

 

Payne and Williams have been speaking constantly to players and by the time the Canaries report back for pre-season training, there could be some “flesh on the bones”. In the meantime, Hitchin have three summer training sessions planned: June 10, June 17 and June 24.

May 20: Hitchin will face Cheshunt in the Herts Charity Cup first round on July 21. For the full draw go to www.hitchintownfc.co.uk

May 11: Mark Barnes, Hitchin's player of the year, will not be at Top Field in 2009-10. Barnes, who ended the campaign as the Canaries' leading scorer, is now based in Swindon and the travelling to and from North Herts has become a problem. Barnes was full of praise for the club, however, and thanked Hitchin fans for their support.

April 25: Hitchin Town were today relegated for the first time since 1998 and only the third time in their history. The Canaries were beaten 2-1 by Evesham, despite taking a first half lead.

Mark Barnes gave Hitchin the lead in a tense first period, curling his shoot round goalkeeper Nathan Vaughan. But in the final minute of the first half, Jermaine Clarke dived to head Evesham level. Hitchin had their chances in the early stages of the second period, Barnes glancing a header wide and then seeing a hooked effort cleared off the line. Evesham scored their winner in the 83rd minute, Robert Ager lobbing Canaries goalkeeper Martin Bennett.

Anderson joins Slough

June 26: Dave Anderson has been named assistant manager at Slough. more

Rugby bolster defence

June 26: New Rugby manager Martin Sockett has been busy in the close season. A host of new players have arrived at Butlin Road. more

Burnham chairman not worried

June 26: Burnham chairman speaks out about loss of players in the close season and says he's not worried about the exodus. more

Bury clinch the title

April 24: Bury won the Midlands Divison thanks to three goals in the first half hour against Marlow in front of 1,550 people. Kieran Leabon netted all three. more

Slough into the play-offs

April 24: A late goal by Elliot Buchanan helped Slough to a 4-1 win at Romulus and sent the Rebels into the play-offs. more

Coldfield just fall short

April 24: Despite winning 2-0 at Beaconsfield, Sutton Coldfield are edged out of the play-offs by Slough. more

England World Cup hero watches Sudbury draw

April 24: Martin Peters, a member of England's 1966 World Cup winning side, saw Richard Wilmot and Co. draw 1-1 with Woodford. more

Arlesey win, Waders lose

April 24: Arlesey Town won their local derby 2-0 against Leighton, but Biggleswade ended their season with a 4-0 defeat at Bedworth. more

Barton win relegation battle

April 24: Barton Rovers won the battle of the two sides who will drop out of the Southern League. A goal by Sam Spencer was enough to beat Aylesbury. more

Soham ruin Hunt's last game

April 24: Soham's Tom Liberatore netted the only goal of the game against Stourport Swifts, who were saying farewell to manager Neil Hunt. more

Bury relentless again

April 17: Bury trounced a young Bromsgrove to the tune of 4-0 to remain three points clear at the top of the table. Lee Underwood gave Bury the lead after eight minutes and Lee Reed made it two after 19 minutes. Karl Leabon extended Bury's lead after 57 minutes and two minutes later, Underwood netted from 12 yards.

Shock defeat for Chesham

April 17: A first half penalty gave Bedworth an unlikely win at Chesham. The home side had the early part of the game, but in the 35th minute Chesham keeper brought down Daniel Harris and Jai Stanley netted from the spot. Chesham were given the late chance to level the scores, but Danny Talbot's penalty was stopped by the legs of Bedworth keeper Andrew Kemp.

Slough punish relegated Ducks

April 17: Slough boosted their play-off hopes with a comprehensive 5-1 win against relegated Aylesbury. Slough went ahead after five minutes through Paul Edgeworth. Five minutes later, an own goal by Mark Toms made it 2-0. In the 26th minute, Kevin Ayodele pulled one back for the Ducks, but Simon Martin's header on the stroke of half-time restored the two-goal advantage. The scoring was completed in the second half by Mo Sharif, who netted in the 60th and 75th minutes.

Sutton win rough and tumble game

April 17: Sutton Coldfield kept up their play-off challenge by beating Burnham in a brusing encounter. Craig Owen put Sutton ahead with a free kick midway through the first period. Burnham responded with a goal from Aaron Couch. In the 32nd minute, however, Matt Jackson scored with a 35 yard effort to restore Sutton's lead. The win was sealed 10 minutes from time when Craig Marshall scored with a diving header. Final score 3-1.

Grego wins it for Blues

April 17: Former Hitchin midfielder Luke Gregson scored the winner as Arlesey won 1-0 at Stourport Swifts. Gregson netted with a header after just six minutes, but Swifts had a number of first half chances that were thwarted by veteran keeper Steve Young. Swifts' pressure continued in the second half, but they recei ved another blow when Julian Triana left the field injured after they had already used three subs.

Chesham too strong for Blues

April 10: Arlesey Town suffered their third successive defeat. Having lost 2-1 last Saturday to Hitchin and 3-2 on Easter Monday at Biggleswade, they suffered a 3-1 reverse at home to Chesham United. All four goals came in the second half with Frendo opening the visitors' account in the 58th minute and Talbot doubling it five minutes later from the penalty spot. Joel Mason did pull one back to 2-1 for the Blues in the 71st minutes only for Talbot to bag his second and Chesham's third a minute later.

Burnham comeback

April 10: Ross Lafayette scored twice to bring Burnham from a goal down to beat Stourport Swifts 2-1. Jukes gave Swifts a 39th minute lead, but Lafayette levelled after 56. His second goal came after 83 minutes. Deep into added time, Burnham's Ryan Bird was sent off for handball and Swifts were awarded a penalty. Mark Benbow saw his spot kick saved by Paul McCarthy.

Burnham held

April 3: A late goal from visitors Marlow denied Burnham three points in this local derby. The game started quietly but burst into life after nine minutes when two goals were scored within 60 seconds. Firstly Burnham went ahead through a Stuart Swift free kick, onlt for Marlow to level when Yashwa Romeo fired in a cross shot the eluded Burnham keeper Paul McCarthy and hit the far post where Jermaine Roche was on hand to tap in . Burnham regained  the lead on 72 minutes when Denis Fenemore unleashed a powerful shot that Watkins could only push out into the path of substitute Trevor Charlery who netted from close range. Further chances were created at both ends before in the 89th minute Marlow grabbed the equaliser. Good work down the left from Rochae saw the ball delivered to the far post where the unmarked Leigh Mason headed in.

Late goal blow for Ducks

April 3: Aylesbury were hit by the killer blow of a goal in the last five minutes to deny them a share of the spoils as Chesham left with a 1-0 win. Over the course of the game the visitors had most of the pressure, so justifiably could feel their win was deserved. It looked like the Ducks were to be rewarded with a point, but the visitors had other ideas and it was none other than former Aylesbury captain Nick Leach who headed them to victory. The goal came too late for any kind of response and meant more disappointment for the greens who had looked set to extend their points advantage over Barton whose match was postponed.

Barton win at last

March 27: Barton Rovers recorded their first win in months as they trounced Beaconsfield 5-2 away from home. Rovers opened the scoring after just three minutes when a deft flick by Sammy Winston was clinically finished by Bilal Hassan. Barton were two up on eight minutes. Hassan produced some deft footwork on the left and fired over a cross with pin-point accuracy that Callum Donnelly gleefully headed home. The home side's response was immediate scoring two goals in three minutes to level the scores at 2-2 after just a quarter of an hour. Ryan Bernard scored with a looping header from a corner on 12 minutes and a rasping right-foot volley by Ross Ahir levelled the scores soon after. But Sammy Winston made it 3-2 four minutes later. Barton sealed victory with two excellent finishes from O'Brien on 66 and 74 minutes.

Bury show no mercy and go top

March 27: Bury Town went top of the Zamaretto League Midland Division with a 5-0 home win over Romulus. A devastating first half saw Bury go in four goals ahead at the break thanks to strikes from Ben Coker, Sam Reed, Sam Nunn and Tom Bullard. Bury controlled the second period, but only found the net once more, through Sam Reed again. A fine performance from Bury was witnessed by 418.

First half display is enough for Chesham

March 27: Chesham had the luxury of being able to coast through the second half of this game, having wrapped up the points with a fine first-half performance. The first goal arrived in the 17th minute. Dave Fotheringham crossed from wide on the left touchline and the visitors’ defence stood and watched as Darrell Cox headed in from the edge of the six-yard box. In the 31st minute a good passing move ended with Danny Talbot squaring the ball into the path of John Frendo who stabbed the ball into the corner of the net from just inside the area. Shortly afterwards. In the second minute of stoppage time Danny Talbot’s corner was headed down by Steve Obeng at the far post, Darrell Cox collected and slipped the ball to Steve Wales who drove the ball low into the net to make it 3-0. Final score 3-0.

Bury dent Burnham's hopes

March 20: Bury Town took the spoils 2-1 in the big top of the table clash and dented Burnham’s title chances. Bury took the lead after 13 minutes, Callum Kearns turning and firing high into the net. Bury playing neat football almost doubled their score when  On 24 minutes the scores became level. Stuart Swift cut in from the left and was tripped in the penalty area. Denis Fenemore despatched the kick wide of keeper Garnham. Late in the game Bury piled on the pressure and from a corner in the 80th minute, Lee Reed hit the winner after the home defence had failed to clear their lines.  It was Bury's fifth successive win.

Arlesey beaten by Aylesbury

March 20: Aylesbury moved off the bottom of the table for the first time since the second game of the season after a 2-1 win over Arlesey Town. Goals from Robert Bartley, and Ben Clarke gave the Ducks the precious three points and Barton Rovers losing sees United leapfrog them to 21st. Their was an element of good fortunate about the opener, the ball hitting Bartley and diverting into the net. The second came at the end of a good dribble by Clarke, making only his second appearance in an Aylesbury shirt with a good half hour to play. As the visitors threw men forward it looked likely a breakthrough would come, and it duly arrived from Wayne O'Sullivan's direct free-kick.

Great comeback by Slough

March 20: Slough Town came back from three down to rescue a point against Atherstone Town. The Adders scored twice in four minutes through Smith (16 and 19) and Weale added a third on the half hour. There was a further blow for the home side when Yiadom Yeboah was sent off. Dean Harper pulled one back in the 33rd minute, but it was a late rally that saved Slough. Sean Sonner netted from the penalty spot after 71 miniutes and five minutes from time, Chris Seeby made it 3-3.

Burnham slump to shock defeat

March 13: League leaders Burnham were stunned by AFC Sudbury, who pulled off a 2-1 win at the Gore. An own goal by Will Dunlop gave AFC a 13th minute lead but Burnham fought back to equalise on 75 minutes through Adrian Sear. Sudbury netted their winner on 86 minutes through Rhys Darg, who toom advantage of a bad back pass, and a minute later, saw Curtis Haynes-Brown sent off. Burnham were unbeaten in their previous 12 games.

Ducks gain a point

March 13: Aylesbury earned another point with a 2-2 draw at Atherstone Town. The opening goal was a moment of quality in a match which was lacking just that - Robert Bartley producing a superb acrobatic effort after 19 minutes. Atherstone slowly came back into the game and they eventually levelled when Stuart Hendrie followed up to score a parried shot. Three minutes from the break the home side were ahead, Hendrie again the scorer. But the Ducks weren't to let them get to them and deep into first half stoppage time Richard Pringle hit a low shot from the edge a crowded box which somehow crept in to restore parity.

Dance's victory jig

March 13: A 54th minute Bobby Dance strike allowed Biggleswade Town to avenge a 4-2 away Southern League defeat to Slough Town earlier in the season at the Carlsberg Stadium.

The Waders' hero was goalkeeper Dean Bull whose three brilliant first half saves denied the Rebels' lively Steve Sinclair as Slough turned on the style but, as the half progressed, the home side – who had drawn their previous three games – came more into it and they went on to boss the second half in front of 172 fans with Dance's strike being the icing on the cake against the fourth-placed visitors.

Blues bounce back

March 13: Arlesey Town beat Bromsgrove Rovers 2-1 to keep their play-off hopes alive. The Blues went ahead through Glenn Garner on seven minutes but the home side – who have already been docked ten points for going into administration – fought on. But Arlesey made it 2-0 two minutes into the second courtesy of Nathan Frater with Sear pulling one back 15 minutes from time for the relegation threatened hosts.

Bury bounce back from midweek defeat

March 6: Bury Town showed why they are placed in the upper echelons of the Zamaretto Division One Midlands league as they ran out 3-1 winners against Rothwell.

The home side scored two first half goals Lee Reed and Sam Reed to put themselves in a dominant position, before Rothwell substitute Kyle Locklin was brought down for a penalty - which Jason Turner netted to halve the deficit. The second half came and the next goal was always going to prove decisive. It was Bury who got it, through Michael Seward and that sealed the result, 3-1.

Burnham edge it to go top of the table

March 6: A solitary second half goal gave Burnham a 1-0 win at Romulus and sent Jamie Jarvis's side to the top of the Zamaretto Midlands Division. Burnham keeper Paul McCarthy kept his side in the game before the visitors went ahead on 48 minutes, Will Dublop heading home from a Stuart Swift free kick.

Romulus put Burnham under pressure late on, but they were unable to find a way past McCarthy and co.

Pringle on target

March 6: Former Hitchin striker Richard Pringle gave Aylesbury a 1-0 win against Bromsgrove Rovers. Pringle struck after 72 minutes to give manager Tony Joyce his first win as the Ducks manager. Bromsgrove fielded a much-changed side, packed with youngsters, and there lack of understanding was evident throughout the 90 minutes. Aylesbury are still cemented to the bottom, and have conceded 104 goals in 30 games.

Setback for Chesham

February 27: Leighton Town shocked play-off contenders Chesham, coming from a goal down to win 2-1. John Frendo, making his debut for Chesham, put them in the lead on 45 minutes. But Leighton came back well in the second half and in the 52nd minute, Ben Gallani headed home from an Aston Goss free kick. On the hour, Goss scored from close range.

Abbey leads Blues to win

February 27: Two goals from former Hitchin striker Zema Abbey helped Arlesey to a 4-2 win at Atherstone. The home side took the lead on 16 minutes through Smith. The lead was short lived however, as two minutes later Abbey passed the ball in the net after a scramble in the area. A penalty decision was given against the Adders in the 35th minute when Abbey seemed to handle the ball first before pushing the ball onto a defender's hand. Leach scored with a shot into the roof of the net. Abbey scored Arlesey's third goal in the 45th minute and added a fourth for Arlesey straight after the interval. In the 73rd minute, Atherstone pulled a goal back through Weale, who shot into the roof of the net for 12 yards.

Burnham keep going

February 27: Jamie Jarvis' Burnham side kept their impressive run going with a 2-0 win against Bedworth United. But in an even first half, both sides had their chances to score. It wasn't until the 66th minute that Burnham scored, Stuart Hall shooting home from close range after Craig Gaslewski's free kick. And despite stubborn resistance from Bedworth wrapped the game up with an injury time goal from Pheon Jolly.

Second half show wins it for Bury

February 20: Bury Town were made to work hard for all three points at Ram Meadow but ended up 3-1 winners against Atherstone Town. After a goalless first half, Bury came out strongly in the second half. Kieran Leabon broke the deadlock on 65 minutes with a fine strike. Lee Underwood added to that after 79 minutes to put the Blues in the driving seat, but the Adders pulled a goal back with four minutes to go through Hendry. Underwood grabbed his second goal of the afternoon in the final minute to seal the three points as Town closed the gap on the leaders.

Joy for Burnham, woe for Blues

February 20: Burnham kept up their recent good form with a 1-0 win at Arlesey Town - a victory that puts them level on points with Hitchin at the top of the table. Burnham had to wait until the 76th minute to grab their winner through Adrian Sears. It was Arlesey's third consecutive home defeat and leaves the Blues 17 points off the play-offs. They have not won at home in the league since the end of November.

Sloppy Slough let it slip

February 20: A second half comeback by play-off chasing Sutton Coldfield meant that fellow promotion hopefuls Slough Town lost more ground at the top of the league. Steve Bateman's mane built up a commanding two-goal lead in the irst half, with goals from Sean Sonner (23 mins) and Elliot Buchanan (33). Slough missed a hatful of chances and were made to pay for some casual finishing. Sutton came back well after the break and goals from Marrall (51) and Marshall (79) earned them a 2-2 draw.

Marsala too hot for Rovers

February 20: Two first half goal from Dom Marsala gave Chesham a comfortable win against struggling Bromsgrove. Marsala struck first in the seventh minute after good work by Steve Obeng. The Chesham striker increased the lead on 22 minutes with a long range effort that gave keeper Karl Lewis no chance. The second period was lacking in major incidents but Rovers ended the game with 10 men after Jordan Street went off injured in the closing stages.

Bury back on the goal trail

February 13: Bury maintained their strong promotion challenge with an emphatic home win over gallant Bedworth. The Blues were 3-0 ahead after 15 minutes thanks to goals from Lee Reed and Lee Underwood (2). Gavin Johnson put the game beyond the Greenbacks before the break with a fourth goal. Kieran Leabon added a 5th goal and Michael Steward rounded off an excellent afternoon for Town with a 6th and final goal to send the 373 supporters in the crowd home happy.

Blues beaten by rampant Sutton

February 13: Arlesey's hopes of a play-off place were dealt another blow when they crashed at home 1-4 against in-form Sutton Coldfield, who have emerged as genuine contenders. The Midlanders went ahead on 14 minutes through Sam Wilson while Craig Milligan added a second with a free kick on 36 and Jake Murrall made it 3-0 eight minutes into the second half. The Blues pulled one back through Zema Abbey in the 61st minute, but in the dying seconds Marshall netted Sutton Coldfield's fourth. It could have been even worse for Arlesey if Martin Patching hadn't saved a penalty from Milligan.

Slough lose ground on leaders

February 13: Former Hitchin goalkeeper Richard Wimot had a brilliant game as AFC Sudbury pulled off a shock win at Slough Town. Wilmot was up against his old Hitchin manager Darren Salton and could not be beaten by Slough's all-star line-up, which had not been beaten since December. Sudbury clinched victory seven minutes from the end, a Craig Hughes shot from a narrow angle.

Chesham in fine form

February 13: Two goals from Steve Wales inspired Chesham to a 4-1 win at Soham Town Rangers. Chris Bangura gave Chesham the lead after 27 minutes, but two minutes later, Dubi Ogbonna netted from the penalty spot for the home side. After the break, Wales restored the visitors' lead and in the 53rd minute they went further ahead through Sam Ledger. It was left to Wales to finish the scoring in the 72nd minute.

Bullard off as Bury draw

February 6: Bury Town slipped further behind leaders Hitchin after drawing 1-1 at Chesham United. Kieran Leabon scored on his return to Bury after joining from Histon, hitting the net just before the half time whistle. Chesham drew level in the 51st minute through Marsala. Bury were dealt another blow when Tom Bullard was sent off for two cautions in the second half.

Rare home win for Sudbury

February 6: A hat-trick by Craig Hammond gave AFC Sudbury a 5-2 win against struggling Aylesbury. Sudbury took the lead on four minutes through Craig Hughes and Danny Emmanuel made it 2-0 on 14. Aylesbury pulled a goal back within a minute through Shiblu Miah. Hammond had a purple patch in the second half, scoring his hat-trick in a 15-minute spell, scoring on 57, 62 and 71 minutes. Aylesbury pulled one back eight minutes from time when former Hitchin striker shrugged aside a challenge before shooting past Richard Wimot.

Slough keep up the pressure

February 6: Steve Sinclair's first-half strike proved the only goal of the game as Slough Town recorded a vital three points in the race for promotion. Woodford United, who had been unbeaten in eight league matches going into the game, applied heavy pressure in the second half but Slough held onto the lead and also missed some good chances.

Easy for Burnham

February 6: Burnham kept up their good home form with what proved in the end a comfortable victory. The home side opened the scoring after just three minutes. Stuart Swift delivered a high ball into the Rovers penalty area, where Ryan Bird headed on to the unmarked Denis Fennemore who gave keeper Karl Lewis no chance from 10 yards. Burnham went two ahead on 32 minutes, a Paul Coyne corner headed back across goal to Fennemore who pushed the ball back to Ross Lafayette who dived to head his first goal for Burnham. Just three minutes into the second half Burnham scored their third through Fennemore.

Blues end bad run

February 6: Arlesey Town bounced back at Bedworth United to secure their first league win since November 28. They were 3-1 winners with goals from Joe Reynolds on 36 minutes, Mark Coulson on 50 and Marc Leach who netted from the penalty spot on the hour, the Bedworth reply coming from Ramsay on 51 minutes.

Late goal earns Arlesey a point

January 30: An early Rhys Darg goal for AFC Sudbury was cancelled out when Arlesey's Mark Coulson scored in the third minute of stoppage time to earn Arlesey a 1-1 draw.

Bury go nap and go top

January 30: Bury Town went top of the Midlands Division thanks to a five-goal drubbing of Leighton Town. After a slow start, Bury took the lead in the 29th minute when Ben Coker's cross was converted by Sam Reed gave.Bury had a very good shout for a penalty turned down in the 38th minute, but a minute later doubled their lead with a fine strike by Ben Coker from just ourside the box that the keeper failed top hold. Five minutes later, it was three as, following a fine move down the left, Lee Underwwod  ran onto Sam Reed`s pass to fire into the far corner. Bury started the second period well on top and it was no surprise when they went further ahead after 57 minutes. More good work down the left by Coker saw his cross hammered home by Lee Underwood for his second goal and Bury`s fourth.Two minutes later Bury wrapped up the scoring when Lee Reed got on the end of a diagonal cross by Michael Steward to head home past Kevin Marsh in the visitors goal.

Watch those Waders!

January 30: Biggleswade Town enjoyed their best Southern League win of the season this afternoon by beating promotion hopefuls Burnham 2-1 at the Carlsberg Stadium.

In a game full of good football on a sticky Langford Road pitch, the Waders had the better of the goalless opening half but conceded against the run of play on 70 minutes when Burnham's Stuart Swift volleyed home. However the Waders deservedly levelled the game six minutes later when Bobby Dance latched onto a superb ball from Jamie Steele to beat Burnham keeper Paul McCarthy with a neat finish. Ten minutes from time, another ex-Hitchin man, Glen Lamacraft smashed home the winner.

Slough warm-up for big clash with Hitchin

January 23: Slough returned to action following a six week break to gain on league leaders Hitchin. Paul Edgeworth opened the scoring with a well placed header before a superb strike from Steve Sinclair five minutes later doubled the lead. Slough had to ride out a storm at the start of the second half but were able to extend their lead through Dean Clark, bundling the ball home from six yards and Elliott Buchanan finished off the scoring with nine minutes remaining. Warren Cornes pulled one back for the home side, rounding Ricky Perks to score.

Archer double sets up Chesham

January 23: Chesham continued their improved form with three second half goals against Rothwell. After dominating the first half, Chesham took the lead on 53 minutes, Leon Archer racing clear to score. In the 70th minute, Steve Wales netted the second, turning in the area to shoot past Rothwell keeper Lee Crockett. The scoring was completed by Archer, who was set up by Wales in the 74th minute.

Penalty saves Blues

January 23: A late minute penalty by Mark Leach earned Arlesey a point at struggling Barton. Barton took the lead after 29 minutes when former Hitchin and Stotfold striker Joel Mason cut inside and shot home. A minutes from the end, Nathan Frater was hauled down in the area and Leach netted from the spot. 116 people saw the game.

Burnham back on form

January 23: Burnham kept the pressure up at the top with a 3-0 win against Soham. They took the lead on 36 minutes when Stuart Swift broke up a Soham attack and released Denis Fenemore down the left who ran on and fired a low shot beyond Pledger. Burnham added to their on 42 minutes, Fennemore cut inside and slipped the ball to Ryan Bird who gave Pledger no chance with a firm drive. And on 89 minutes Burnham made it 3-0. Fennemore delivered the ball into the penalty area, where substitute Jordan Dowdican held off two defenders to turn and fire low into the net.

Shock for Chesham

January 2: There was another blow for fourth-placed Chesham United as they went down to a 4-1 defeat at AFC Sudbury. Gareth Heath opened the scoring after just 9 minutes by putting the hosts in front only for Steve Wales to equalise after 17 minutes. But Danny Bloomfield on 34 minutes and Heath again right on half time gave the home side a 3-1 advantage to take into half time. And they ensured victory 16 minutes from time with a Craig Hughes effort.

Bury close the gap

January 2: Three goals in an eleven minute spell each side of the interval were enough to give Bury Town a 3-0 victory at Soham Town and to maintain their title challenge.The deadlock was broken after 39 minutes. Craig Radcliffe was allowed to run at the Soham defence before releasing Lee Reed who slipped the ball past the ‘keeper. Only three minutes later Bury increased their lead when following a slick build up down the right, Russell Short found Lee Underwood who made no mistake from close range.After the break, Sam Reed got clear of the defence only to see his effort deflected wide. However from the resultant corner the ball fell to his feet and he hooked the ball home from six yards after 50 minutes.

Arlesey held in Trophy

December 12: Arlesey out-played Zamaretto Premier Division Chippenham Town for much of the 90 minute but were held 1-1 in the FATrophy this afternoon.

Blues were without three regulars but they did have Martyn Patching back between the posts. Despite their first half dominance, Arlesey conceded in the 23rd minute when a quickly taken throw-in was flicked on by the visitors' James Martin and luckless Blues skipper Derek Brown steered the ball into his own net. But ten minutes later it was all square when man of the match Craig Reynolds' inswinging corner kick flew directly into the Chippenham net without anyone else getting a touch.

Late goal saves Slough

December 12: Chris Herron's 84th minute volley ensured Slough avoided a second successive home defeat as Romulus left Holloways Park with a well-deserved point after twice taking the lead. Twice Romulus took the lead, after 11 minutes (Munday) and Fagan (55).But Simon Martin equalised after 45 and Herron netted six minutes from time to earn a point, but drop Slough to second place.

Bottom sides in stalemate

December 12: Aylesbury had to make do with a point having engineered themselves a winning position.The match at Barton Rovers certainly fulfilled expectations of being a hard fought clash short on quality. Both sides had their moments in the first half with the highlights Jack Sillitoe making a fine penalty save. It looked like the Ducks had nicked the winner when Tyrone Taylor netted after 73 minutes.. But Barton had the last laugh when they equalised with seven minutes remaining through Russell Bull.

Late penalty wins it for Bury

December 12: An 88th minute penalty by Ben Coker gave Bury a 2-1 win at Marlow and sent them to within one point of the top of the table. Bury controlled the first half, with Craig Radcliff scoring a well taken goal on 16 mins. Marlow equalised after 55 minutes through Romeo. Bury where awarded a penalty two minutes from time - and Marlow reduced to 10 men in the process - and Coker scored with ease.

Slough knocked off the top

December 5: Bury Town kept their challenge for the Zamaretto Midlands league title with a deserved victory over Slough Town at Holloways Park. After having much the better of the first half, the Suffolk side took the lead on 57 minutes through Sam Reed, and despite a late rally, Slough could not find a way past Marcus Garnham in the Bury goal.

Burnham bounce back in style

December 5: Burnham got back to winning ways with a comprehensive 4-1 win at Stourport Swifts today. Jamie Insall put the hosts in front on 31 minutes with Adrian Sear equalising on 40 minutes. Craig O'Connor pounced on a keeper error a minute after the break with Ryan Bird adding to the score on 63 minutes and Jordan Dowdican scoring on 88 minutes to complete a good second period.

Late flurry sinks Bromsgrove

December 5: Bromsgrove went down by the odd goal in five against AFC Sudbury. The visitors took a first half lead through Craig Hughes, but in the 55th minute, Jake Findlay levelled for Rovers. Two goals in the pace of three minutes gave Sudbury the advantage, netted by Kevin Hawes (80) and Danny Bloomfield (82), but Bromsgrove added another through Danny Scheppel on 83 mins. There was another blow for the home side when Marlon Walters was sent off.

Burnham stunned

November 28: Burnham’s unbeaten start to the season ended in dramatic fashion as Sutton Coldfield hit them for five on their own patch. Burnham had no less than three men sent off. Craig Marshall (penalty) and Jamil Matt gave the visitors a half time lead before Ryan Bird reduced the arrears early in the second half. Matthew Dodd, Ed Booth and James Quiggan then added to the score with Paul Brett and Stuart Swift both dismissed for double cautions and David Tilbury getting a red card in the last minute for a late challenge.

Goals galore again with Soham

November 28: Soham Town Rangers, who came from 4-0 down to draw last week, reversed the situation this week, going into a four-goal lead before drawing with Woodford. Soham scored all four goals in the opening 26 minutes - Luke Carnell (13), Dubi Ogbonna (17) and two from Deakan Napier (24, 26). Glenn Hawkins pulled one back after 39 minutes and went on to score a hat-trick with further goals on 61 and 74 minutes. Woodford’s recovery was completed by Lewis Travers in the 88th minute.

Slough bang on form

November 28: Title aspirants Slough went nap at Aylesbury with a 5-2 win. Two goals apiece from Nathan Bowden-Haase and Elliot Buchanan and another from Danny Murphy were enough to consign the Ducks to yet another heavy home defeat. It if wasn’t for Aylesbury keeper Jack Sillitoe, Slough’s win may have been even more impressive. Aylesbury hald a public meeting after the game and fans heard of the clubs two pronged plan to get the ducks back to playing football in Aylesbury again, sooner rather than later. The first includes a link up with Sporting Solutions to produce a feasibility study outlining plans to develop a sports stadia on the site at the rear of Aylesbury College, the second scenario would see United take steps to invoke the ten year agreement to ground share at Haywoods Way with Aylesbury FC with the help of AVDC.

Surprise win for Barton

November 28: Barton Rovers picked up a 1-0 win at AFC Sudbury, with a winning goal from former Hitchin striker Ricky Case. In a poor first half, Richard Wilmot kept Barton at bay and the mediocrity continued into the second period. Barton increasingly looked the likelier to score and in the 76th minute, Case seized on a defelction to fire home. Sudbury went close in the final seconds, but Danny Bloomfield was thwarted by Aaron Fletcher.

Blues through in Surrey

November 21: Arlesey Town booked their place in the next round of the FA Trophy with a comfortable 3-0 win a Godalming Town this afternoon. The Blues were 2-0 up at the interval in this third round qualifying tie thanks to skipper Derek Brown's fourth minute opener and assistant manager Zema Abbey's 21st minute strike. And it was former Hitchin man Abbey who secured the victory with his second just after the hour for 3-0 to ensure that his side were in the first round draw.

Steele strikes late

November 21: An 83rd minute strike by substitute Jamie Steele was enough for Biggleswade Town to make it six games unbeaten and beat Atherstone Town 1-0 at soggy Carlsberg Stadium. The Waders thoroughly deserved the three points after dominating the first 45 minutes when they might have gone in at the break three or four goals to the good. However when Steele replaced Dan Heron in the 77th minute, he had touched the ball just once before slamming a left footed volley into net.

Slough move up to second

November 21: Second-half goals from winger Steve Sinclair and debutant Sean Sonner helped Slough claim three valuable points against Bedworth United side.

The Rebels went in front on fifty-nine minutes. Defender Dean Harper found Sinclair wide on the right, and with Bevan well outside his area the winger lobbed the goalkeeper to grab his second-goal in as many games. On seventy-three minutes Slough wrapped-up the points when Paul Edgeworth found himself clean through on goal. Just as it looked as though he would shoot he unselfishly pushed the ball into the path of Sonner who slid home Slough's second-goal of the match.

Worcester too much for Burnham

November 21: Burnham bowed out of the FA Trophy with this narrow reverse at Blue Square Conference South Worcester City. Worcester started the second half strongly and Dinsmore saw his shot deflected for a corner before on 54 minutes against the run of play Burnham went ahead. They were awarded a free kick on the right which Stuart Swift floated in to the back post where Adrian Sear headed down and past keeper Meredith. It took just one minute for the home team to equalise, slack marking by Burnham allowed Matt Birley to fire in hard and low from 12 yards. The winning goal came in the 76th minute following a good City build up the lively Dinsmore fired in a shot that hit the upright and rebounded across goal to the unmarked Craig Wilding who had a simple task to net from close in.

Leighton let four-goal lead slip

November 21: Leighton Town threw away a four-goal lead to draw with struggling Soham Town Rangers. Leighton went into a 4-0 lead inside 20 minutes, with Gallant scoring a hat-trick inside seven minutes. But Soham pulled one back through Carter on 37 minutes and added further goals from Ogbonna (54), Simpson (63) and Hipwell (88) to earn a tremendous draw.

Stourport thrash Beaconsfield

November 14: Stourport Swifts hit Beaconsfield for six at Holloways Park this afternoon. The Swifts were kept at bay until the 44th minute when Dean Whittle-Williams opened for the scoring.Julian Triana doubled for the visitors on 51 minutes and then Richard Tompkins netted direct from a corner kick on the hour. Jamie Insal, whose tireless running played a large part in Stourport’s second half success, then won a penalty that Mark Benbow converted on 63 minutes. Chris added a fifth on 74 minutes. Dan Polan rounded the Rams keeper in the final minute after Alex Lavery’s through ball.

Another defeat for Slough - home joy for Adders

November 14: Atherstone ended their home problems with a deserved win over Slough Town. After a goalless first half, Adders took the lead in the 55th minute when Luke Keen cut in from the right and made two strong challenges teeing up Dean Rathbone for a three-yard tap-in. The second came from a 73rd minute penalty after a late challenge on Stuart Hendrie. Grant Roscorla stepped up to plant a low shot past former Hitchin keeper Ricky Perks.

Comfortable for Chessmen

November 14: Chesham overcame a hardworking Woodford side to earn a comfortable 3-0 win. Chesham took the lead in the twelfth minute. Leon Archer broke down the left and was heading for the by-line when he was upended by keeper Joe Haynes, and the referee gave a penalty. Steve Wales’ spot-kick just beat Haynes who got a touch on the ball but could not keep it out. In spite of the wind disadvantage Chesham carried the greater threat in the remainder of the half, although both sides struggled in the conditions. In 70th minute Chesham killed the game off with a second goal. Steve Wales’ ball forward was laid off by Chris Bangura into the path of Leon Archer who beat Haynes with a neat finish from 15 yards. Steve Wales wrapped up the scoring six minutes from time with a fine solo goal.

Arlesey up to fifth, despite Abbey's red card

November 14: Arlesey made easy work of struggling Aylesbury, but lost Zema Abbey late in the game to a red card. The gale force winds combined with downpours meant it was always going to be a tough afternoon for both sides. The Ducks had the wind in their favour for the first half but couldn't put it to good use and eventually fell behind when ex-United player Chris Marsh netted. The lead lasted just two minutes when Ashley Harewood hit a thunderbolt shot to send the teams in level at the break. Within a killer 10 minute spell the game was all over for Aylesbury. Marsh got away down the left and centred for Nathan Frater to sweep into the net. Minutes later Arlesey scored a carbon copy, and even though they had to play the last quarter with ten men after Zema Abbey's dismissal, the game was out of Aylesbury's reach. Arlesey added a fourth through Reynolds with the last kick of the match to make the final score 4-1.

Late goal saves a point for Blues

November 7: Arlesey Town grabbed a point five minutes from time thanks to a Mark Leach goal at Woodford United. The Blues led after just one minute when Chris Marsh netted for Gary King’s side. But Woodford came back strongly, with goals from Parman (34) and a penalty from Hawkins (60). Arlesey, who slipped up in midweek against Bedworth, responded well and it was left to Leach to secure the draw.

Slough hit form, break the Bones

November 7: Slough Town underlined their promotion credentials with a thumping 4-1 win against high-flying Rothwell Town. The visitors opened the scoring through Kevin Byrne after six minutes, but by half-time, Tommy Hayes (22) and Leon Hibbert (40), had given Slough the lead. Further goals from Rob Kean (67) and Dean Harper (69), stunned the Bones and sent Slough up to third place. 

Burnham held at home

November 7: Leighton surprised unbeaten Burnham at the Gore in a tight game that ended 1-1. Leighton went ahead on 28 minutes when a corner on the right from Goss was not cleared by the Burnham defence and as the ball ricocheted around their area the ball struck James McNulty and crossed the line. The equaliser came in the 45th minute, Leighton conceded a free kick, which they hotly disputed, just outside the area on the right. Stuart Swift delivered a precise ball to the far post where Burnham skipper Paul Brett dived to head into the net.

Late winner beats Romulus

November 7: Bury Town came back from Coles Lane, Sutton Coldfield with all three points from their match with Romulus. Nick Davey put Blues ahead in the fourth minute. The hardwork of the first half was undone when Romulus drew level straight after the half time break through Brown. Lee Reed came off the bench to score an important winner with 13 minutes to go to give Bury an important win.

Rothwell go back to top of table

October 31: Rothwell ran riot against Aylesbury United to reclaim top spot in the Zamaretto League Divison One Midlands. Goals from Brett Darby (28), Robbie Maddox (45), Kev Byrne (65), and a brace from Jon Stevenson (88, 90) fired Rothwell back to the top of the table today.

Abbey sees Arlesey through

October 31: In a repeat scoreline from the 1995 FA Vase final Oxford City were defeated 2-1 at Arlesey Town in a FA Trophy tie ruined by some dreadful officiating. A depleted Oxford were missing key players Malone(Suspended), Knight(Injury), Bell & Brooks(Illness) but still took the lead on 9 minutes when Andy Baird was well spotted to crash home a header but Arlesey hit back straight from kick off and with their next attack they made the scores 1-1 through Derwayne Stupple. Midway through the first half Andy Baird saw the red card for the second week running when as the last man a slight clash of feet with the Arlesey attacker forced the official to dismiss him. The second half saw City awarded a strange penalty but Steeles penalty was well saved by the Arlesey stopper. Arlesey wrapped up the tie on 86 minutes when substitute and assistant manager Zema Abbey fired home.

Burnham all-square

October 31: Burnham fought out a 1-1 draw at Croydon Athletic this afternoon in the FA Trophy. Two fairly well matched sides earned the replay at The Gore on Tuesday evening. Adrian Sear opened the scoring for Burnham on 69 minutes only for the hosts to level things through Justin Gregory on 79 minutes. 

Arlesey go nap

October 24: Three former Hitchin players were on the scoresheet as Arlesey underlined their title credentials with an emphatic 5-0 win against local rivals Barton. The Blues hammered four past Barton in a one-sided first period - and it could have been more! Luke Gregson (7) and Parys Okai (13)scored early on for Arlesey and Gregson got his second after 16 minutes. Another ex-Hitchin man, Moses Olaleye added a fourth on the stroke of half-time. There was another blow for Barton when Joel Mason was sent off in the second period, and to make matters worse, Russell Bull missed a penalty. Arlesey's fourth came from an Ashley Daniels own goal on 88 minutes.

Burnham held at Soham

October 24: Burnham kept their unbeaten run going but lost the Midland Division leadership after drawing 1-1 at Soham Town Rangers. Ryan Bird gave Burnham the lead on 18 minutes, but just before half-time, the home side levelled. A well delivered through-ball from Michael Simpson was converted by Dubi Ogbonna to find the back of the net. A first-class finish with the right foot from inside the penalty area.

Atherstone beaten by late spot-kick

October 24: Atherstone were ‘mugged’ by an 88th minute penalty as Beaconsfield left the Midlands with a 2-1 win.They were on top and pressing for the winner when Beaconsfield broke away and when winger Trevor Charlery cut inside defender Tom Guiney he was brought down and Dean Clark drilled in the spot kick. The visitors should have been dead and buried long before as Adders created chance after chance but lacked the killer instinct in front of goal. Luke Edwards was the culprit in chief, wasting at least five clear scoring opportunities.

Slough come back to win

October 24: Slough twice came from behind to beat Stourport Swifts 3-2.Twice Stourport took the lead, on 27 minutes through Insall and Polan on 65. Elliott Buchanan's goals in the 42nd and 81st minutes, brough Slough level, before Leon Hibbert powered home a late header to secure Steve Bateman's side all three points.

Bedworth cup runs ends at York

October 24: York City reached the First Round proper of the FA Cup after an easy 2-0 win at Bootham Crescent against Bedworth. First half goals from Michael Rankine and Richard Brodie killed off any chance of an upset. In the 8th minute the Minstermen settled any underlying nerves with a solo goal from Michael Rankine. The former Rushden striker found plenty of space, cut in from the left and drilled a low shot past Bedworth ‘keeper David Bevan. City's second goal came in the 42nd minute. Purkiss was given all the time in the world to cross from the right onto the head of Brodie who nodded home from six yards.

Barton stage comeback

October 17: Horsham face a long midweek trek to Bedfordshire after throwing away a three-goal lead against Barton Rovers this afternoon in an incredible FA Trophy tie at Gorings Mead. The Hornets looked to be coasting to victory after recovering from the shock of Russell Bull's 7th minute opener and led 4-1 after 20 minutes, thanks to goals from Gary Charman (2), Sam Page and Claude Seanla. Bull reduced the arrears with his second, minutes later, and that's the way it stayed until Richard Pringle made it 4-3 with 18 minutes remaining. In a dramatic finale, Charman was dismissed for handling the ball on the goal-line and Ricky Case scored the resulting penalty to send the teams back to Sharpenhoe Road on Tuesday night.

Blues through at Casuals

October 17: Arlesey Town booked their place in Monday's second round qualifying FA Trophy draw with a 3-0 win away to Corinthian Casuals in front of just 80 spectators. Chris Marsh gave them a 36th minute lead from the penalty spot while Nathan Frater and Leach scored the other two midway throurgh the second half.

Waders held

October 17: Chipstead arrived at the Carlsberg Stadium without a league win and currently bottom of the Ryman's Div 1 South table. Chipstead played some good football and it was no more than the visitors deserved when they opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Savage slotted a cross low into the net. Biggleswade scored an equaliser in the 39th minute when under pressure from Glen Lamacraft, Nathan Campbell managed to score an own goal. The Waders showed a little more in the 2nd period, but it was Savage again in the 68th min to put Chipstead in the driving seat when he scored a well worked goal, but just 2mins later James Freshwater converted a three-man move to send the tie to a replay. John Gray

All square at Sudbury

October 17: Sudbury shared six goals with struggling Billericay in an exciting Trophy tie. Kevin Hawes headed Sudbury ahead after four minutes, but Lawrence Yiga, who had a brief spell with Hitchin a few years back, levelled for the Essex side on 15 minutes. Billericay then went ahead on 26 minutes, Bricknell breaking a scoring with a fine finish. By the interval, Sudbury were level Mike Fitzgibbon marking his debut by scoring from close range. On fifty-two minutes Billericay were gifted the lead. Danny Brown sliced a clearance and then passed back to Richard Wilmot who had little time to affect a clearance. His kick went straight to James Baker who scored easily. With three minutes to go, Gareth Heath scored directly from a corner to send the tie to Billericay.

Slough fightback but lose...Chesham shock defeat

October 10: Slough Town went out of the FA Cup this afternoon at Tooting, but made a fight of it, losing 3-2. Tooting went in at half-time 2-0 ahead, thanks to goals from Vines (24) and Goode (29). Slough fell further behind in the 55th minute when Byatt added a third goal. But Steve Bateman's title favourites put on a stirring second period display, scoring from Nathan Bowde-Haase (67) and Elliott Buchanan. Meanwhile, at Spartan South Midlands League Aylesbury, Chesham were beaten 4-3.

Abbey clinches victory for Arlesey

October 10: Two second half goals gave Arlesey a 2-0 win against Romulus and moved the Blues up to second in the Midland Division table. Steve Sinclair netted after 47 minutes and Zema Abbey added a second in the 74th. The crowd was swelled to 121 as a number of Hitchin fans made the short trip up to Arlesey after the Canaries' friendly with Harrow.

Ducks beaten in nine-goal thriller at Stourport

October 10: A spirited Aylesbury United were edged out of a 5-4 thriller at Walshes Meadow. Falling two goals behind inside the first ten minutes, United were level by scoring twice themselves in the last ten of the first half through Harewood-Williams (42) and Dean (45). They went better still when Harewood-Williams (52) gave them the lead with a stunning strike soon after the restart. Half an hour always looked a long time for Aylesbury to hold on though and so it proved as Swifts levelled and then went on to take the lead. They added a further goal to their tally as United were caught stretched, before Moses reduced the arrears deep in stoppage time.

Bedworth sneak through, draws for others

October 10: Bedworth saw off Coventry Sphinx in the FA Cup this afternoon, winning 1-0 against one of the competition's surprise sides. The Greenbacks' only goal came from Blair after 67 minutes.

Bury Town were held at home by Bedford Town 1-1 and Sutton Coldfield have to replay after drawing 0-0 with Lowestoft.

Shock for Bury

October 3: Bury Town have been knocked out of the FA Trophy with a 2-1 defeat at Croydon Athletic. The first half was goalless, but Croydon found the net twice in the second half to take control. Bury hit back a minute later through Sam Reed's header but they could not find an equaliser and Athletic now go onto host Ashford Town (Middx) in the 1st Qualifying Round.

Waders win first Trophy tie

October 3: Biggleswade Town went through 2-1 against Ryman League side Tilbury in their preliminary round tie in front of just 73 supporters. The home side went ahead through Taylor on 17 minutes and while it remained 1-0 at the break, the Waders finally levelled on the hour through Bobby Dance with Dan Heron making a welcome return to action following a lengthy injury and bagging the winner 13 minutes later.

Ducks season goes from bad to worse

October 3: Aylesbury went out of the FA Trophy after a 2-1 defeat at Midlands Division rivals Beaconsfield SYCOB. The Rams deservedly lead at half time courtesy of Gary Senior's goal and but for a great Sillitoe save would have doubled their lead after a first period where Aylesbury were barely in the game. An early free kick goal then appeared to put the game well beyond the Ducks. But there was something of a mini resurgence and Joe Oxley scored to give a bit of hope to the travelling supporters. But there was no revival and the Ducks dreadful season continues.

Burnham through in a thriller

October 3: In a five goal second half, Burnham went through by 3-2 at North Leigh. The game sprang to life within minutes of the interval. Burnham took the lead on 48 minutes when Robbie Saunders converted from the penalty spot. Burnham doubled their lead two as an unmarked Ryan Bird headed home from Stuart Swift's free-kick. North Leigh's fightback began with fifteen minutes remaining as a Chris Allen corner fell to Dodds and his rising shot found the top corner, and five minutes later they made it 2-2 as another Allen corner was headed home by Andrew Helby. The game was decided when referee Sarah Garrett deemed Allen's elbow to have been deliberate handball inside the area from an innocuous cross, and Saunders kept his composure to convert his second penalty and fire Burnham into the next round.

Rothwell go top of table

September 26: Rothwell Town went top of the Zamaretto Midland Division with an emphatic 4-0 win at Biggleswade Town. The Bones went in at half-time 3-0 ahead at the Carlsberg Stadium thanks to goals from Hallows (7), Flanagan (34) and Julian (40) and completed the rout with a 68th minute goal from Stevenson. Rothwell remain unbeaten and are three points ahead of Hitchin, who have played two games less.

Ten goal thriller at Leighton

September 26: A sensational game at Leighton ended in a 6-4 win for the home side against struggling AFC Sudbury. Sudbury were three goals down after ten minutes thanks goals from Gallant (2, 8) and Hatch (9) but by half-time it was 4-3, with Jack Defty scoring twice for Sudbury and snother from Heath. Defty went on to claim his hat-trick but Fennemore and Gallant scored for the home side to record a memorable win and send Leighton up to third.

Six go into the hat for Monday's draw

September 26: Five Zamaretto Midland sides are in the draw for the FA Cup qualifying round, although Burnham and Bury Town both have to face replayed before they claim their place in the next round. Romulus went out 2-1 at Bedford, for whom former Hitchin man Aaran Cavill was on the scoresheet. Chesham, following their oustanding win at Top Field, beat Billericay 4-2 at the Meadow, with midfielder Steve Wales scoring twice. Slough Town eased past Concord 2-0, while Sutton Coldfield beat ambitious Needham Market 3-0. Bury had to rely on a 90th minute penalty from Ben Coker to draw 2-2 at Matlock, while Burnham were denied in the last minute by an Aveley equaliser. Bedworth beat Rainworth Miners Welfare 2-1.

First away win for Blues

September 19: Arlesey Town picked up their first away win of the season when they beat struggling Beaconsfield SYCOB this afternoon. Former Hitchin youngster Nathan Frater opened the scoring after seven minutes and Jamie Osbourne, returned to Hitchin Road after his spell at Wealdstone, netted a second eight minutes from time. The home side pulled one back from the penalty spot through Osubu two minutes from the final whistle. Beaconsfield have lost all their home games this season.

Waders lose home records

September 19: Biggleswade Town lost their unbeaten home record when they went down 2-3 against Marlow at the Carlsberg Stadium.The Waders went a goal behind after 29 minutes when Johnny Isaac netted for the visitors. Four minutes later, Kevin Cooper levelled, but early in the second half, Marlow went back in front through giant front-man Alex Stewart and then Jermaine Roche added another in the 53rd minute. Waders skipper and former Hitchin man Liam Folds pulled one back five minutes from time.

Barton secure first win

September 19: Barton Rovers picked up their first league win of the season when they beat Bedworth 5-2 this afternoon. Four of the goals came from former Hitchin men, Joel Mason and Russell Bull scored two apiece. Barton went in at half-toime, 3-0 ahead, and it was only a late flurry from Bedworth that added some respectability to the scoreline. The crowd was 1-2.

Bury shock the Linnets

September 12: Bury Town pulled off one of the shocks of the first qualifying round by beating Kings Lynn 2-0 at Ram Meadow. Although the visitors were the favourites, they did not live up to their own expectations and had goalkeeper Danny Gay to thank for keeping the score down. Both sides hit the woodwork in the first half, but once Johnson opened the scoring ithere was only one winner. Kings Lynn were hoping to build on a rich tradition of reaching The FA Cup proper, having got as far as the Second Round in the past.

Stormy cup tie at Arlesey

September 12: Arlesey were beaten by the odd goal in three at Hitchin Road in a game that contained some controversial incidents. Wealdstone took the lead after 22 minutes when Blues skipper Derek Brown brought down Greg Ngoyi and Ryan Ashe scored from the penalty spot. Arlesey had Wealdstone worried for long periods in the second half and Chris March equalised after 65 minutes with a long range effort.

From the restart, Ngoyi found himself free and on-side with only Patching to beat and despite his initial hesitation to confirm his legality he restored Wealdstone's lead to huge protests from the home side one of which resulted in a booking for dissent.

Stones lost Charlie Mpi late in the game to a sending off amid complaints from the Wealdstone side that Adam Turner had simulated an injury.

Second half show from Rebels

September 5: Slough Town put on a superb second half show to beat Biggleswade Town 4-2 at Beaconsfield. Paul Edgeworth put Slough ahead after 54 minutes and former Hitchin winger Tyron Sealey made it 2-0 four minutes later. James Hall pulled one back before Edgeworth and Steve Sinclair extended Slough's lead. Another ex-Hitchin man, Glen Lamacraft netted from the penalty spot with the last kick of the game. Final score 4-2.

Bury go nap

September 5: Bury underlined their promotion credentials with an emphatic win against Beaconsfield SYCOB. Debutant Kieron Leabon and Ben Coker scored two goals with antoher from Lee Reed. SYCOB's response came from Charlie Hill. The game was held up for 30 minutes owing to a serious injury to Bury's Russell Short. To see a video of this game, click here

Arlesey hang on for a point

September 5: Arlesey and Bromsgrove fought out a tame goalless draw at Hitchin Road this afternoon. Arlesey had the better of the opening 45 minutes and could have scored when Olalaye hit the inside of the post after 35 minutes, the ball being cleared to safety. Almost on half time, Abbey, who was unmarked, should have scored from an Adam Turner corner when he missed his header. Bromsgrove looked dangerous on the break and Mark Owen went close on several occasions.Early in the second half, Arlesey's Chris Marsh received a straight red from the referee for an off-the-ball incident with Bromsgrove's Jones who was lucky to escape with no booking. This changed the game and Arlesey's attacking force was seen less and less. Bromsgrove came more into the game but never created any chances. Neither goalkeeper was rarely troubled throughout the 90 mnutes.  JTG

Ducks hunted again

September 5: A last minute goal meant Aylesbury United were beaten by the odd goal in seven against Atherstone Town. The Ducks had needed all of their attacking flair to battled back from an two-goal deficit handed to their hosts early on, and had even taken the lead in the second half before eventually falling to defeat. Lewis (6) and Roscoria (22) gave the Adders a 2-0 lead, but goals from Ryan Bernard and Dean Thomas levelled before the break. Chris Dean gave the Ducks the lead in the 55 minute. But United lost their stronghold on the game, and Atherstone equalised through Sturridge-Parker on 60 minutes. The winner came from Edwards, leaving Aylesbury on the bottom of the table with zero points from four games.

Dramatic comeback foils Swifts

August 29: Stourport Swifts threw away a 4-0 lead to end up drawing at Coventry Sphinx. The Swifts went one-nil up after seven minutes through Jones and further goals by Jukes (18), Joyce (26) and Wood (35) gave them what looked like an unstoppable lead. Coventry responded with three goals before the break, however, with Murdoch netting two (41 and 45) and Fisher one (44). Shell-shocked Swifts were pegged back to level terms in the 55th minute through Donaldson.

Chesham ease through

August 29: Chesham United disposed of local rivals Chalfont St.Peter with two first half goals. United striker Darrell Cox had an early chance to score, but he made no mistake after 22 minutes.Saints midfielder Adam Louth nearly pulled his side level when he lobbed over Underwood but had his head in hands as the ball fell onto the roof of the net. But the tie was clinched just before half-time when Archer ran through to make it 2-0.

Slough set up Hemel tie

August 29: Two goals from Danny Jordan helped Slough beat Tring Athletic to set up an away tie at manager Steve Bateman’s former club Hemel Hempstead in the First Qualifying Round. Slough broke the deadlock with nineteen minutes played. O’Connor beat the Tring right-back and his cross-shot from the left fell to Tyron Sealey, who picked out the top corner through a crowded area. Tring were reduced to ten men after half an hour, defender Hall penalised for an over-the-top tackle on Paul Edgeworth.

Nathan Bowden-Haase found the back of the net, doubling the Rebels’ lead a minute before half-time. The game was settled as a contest on 57 minutes as Danny Jordan glanced in a near post header from a Craig O’Connor cross. Jordan added a fourth goal with five minutes remaining, firing past Mazurek at the second attempt after Sinclair had engineered a cross from the right flank.

Hitchin old boys beat Hatfield

August 29: Goals from Moses Olaleye and Zema Abbey sent Arlesey through to the next round of the FA Cup against Hatfield Town. The duo struck in the 40th and 41st minutes respectively in a game that the Blues should have won more convincingly. A crowd of 147 saw the game.

Whipping boys Barton

August 22: Barton Rovers made it 12 goals conceded in three games as they were thrashed by Slough 5-1. Two goals apiece from Tommy Hayes and Steve Sinclair, and a penalty from Simon Martin, gave Slough a resounding first win of the season, though the margin of victory could have been even greater.

Former Canary on target for Blues

August 22: Former Hitchin striker Jon Barnett scored both of Arlesey's goals in a 2-0 win against Atherstone. Both goals came in the second half and were not from open play. Barnett scored from the penalty spot just after the interval and in the 80th minute he netted his second with a superb free kick. Barnett is one of a number of former Hitchin players turning out at Arlesey - Nathan Frater, another ex-youth academy lad, scored twice for Arlesey in midweek.

Aylesbury capitulate

August 22: A defensive horror-show cost Aylesbury dearly as they were comprehensively beaten 0-4 by Soham Town Rangers in their first home game. For the second week running, the Ducks were 3-0 behind at the interval having conceded two early goals: all three very cheaply conceded. Nathan, Ogbonna and Simpson all score dbefore the break. Despite the scoreline, Aylesbury had a number of chances. But instead of pulling a goal back this time, Aylesbury's defence switched off again allowing visitors to grab a fourth through Burnell, despite having been reduced to ten men.

Beaconsfield bounce back

August 22: A brace from Charlie Hill gave Beaconsfield SYCOB their first points of the season with a 2-0 away win at AFC Sudbury. Hill, who trained with Hitchin during the close season, netted in the seventh and 77th minutes of the game.

Goal fest at Atherstone

August 15: The most exciting game of the day was Bury Town’s sensational 6-3 win at Atherstone. The visitors went into a 3-0 lead inside 33 minutes, Coker (2) and Tidswell 8 and 33) scoring the goals. The Adders came back well with goals from Hayward (45) and Edwards (57 and 58) brought them level. But a three –goal salvo by Bury, Tidswell (62), Reed (70) and Short (88) sealed the points. Andy Tidswell became the first player in the Midlands Division to score a hat-trick this season.

Drama at Burnham as Arlesey are held

August 15: Arlesey were held 0-0 by Burnham in an incident-packed game. Burnham had Will Dunlop sent off after an incident involving former Hitchin defender Ollie Thorne. Arlesey had their chances to win, with Derwayne Stupple wasting his opportunity after Zema Abbey had set him up. In the second half, Abbey hit the crossbar with a chip. Arlesey received a setback when defender Jack Nelly was carried off with a broken leg, holding up the game for 30 minutes. Arlesey also included in their line-up Moses Olaleye, who also had a brief spell with Hitchin.

Ducks beaten by Waders

August 15: Aylesbury's new look line-up lost their opening day encounter 3-1 at Biggleswade Town.

Jim Steele gave the Waders the lead after eight minutes, and Freshwater (33) and Weedon (43) made it 3-0 by half-time. As expected, the Ducks side was made up entirely of debutants and it showed with the team short on understanding throughout. Aylesbury pulled a goal back three minutes from time through Ashleigh James. Just 150 people watched the game.

Slough slip up

August 15: Slough conceded two second half goals to throw away an early two-goal lead at Sutton Coldfield.

Goals from debutants Nathan Bowden-Haase (11) and Paul Edgeworth (19) in the first twenty minutes had given the Rebels a flying start. But a penalty from Moran after 66 minutes and a second goal from Booth afte 72 gave the home side a point. Slough included Ricky Perks, Tommy Hayes and Rob Kean in their starting line-up.

Slough capture Martin and Murphy

August 8: Slough Town have announced their squad for the new season and it includes some well known names and seasoned veterans. Included in Steve Bateman's selection are former St.Albans striker Simon Martin and full back Danny Murphy, who has been training with Hitchin. Familar Bateman acolytes Edgewirth, Herron, Sinclair, Sippetts and Lawford are also in the squad. Ex-Hitchin players Tyron Sealey, Rob Kean and Ricky Perks will also line up for the homeless Rebels, who will play at Beaconsfield this season.

Wilmot joins AFC Sudbury

August 8: Hitchin goalkeeper Richard Wilmot has signed for AFC Sudbury in a surprise about-turn. Wilmot signed on for Hitchin and intended to finish his career at Top Field. But in a dramatic twist, the popular Wilmot has decided to join the Suffolk club, managed by fellow policeman Nicky Smith.

Blow for Waders

August 8: Biggleswade received a blow to their pre-season plans when they were beaten 1-6 at home by Concord Rangers at the Carlsberg Stadium. Concord took control in the fourth minute through a Danny Heale strike. On 15 minutes, Concord Rangers increased their lead as a header by Lyle Taylor took a deflection leaving goalkeeper Dean Bull stranded. The Waders pulled one back befor e the break when Bobby Dance set up Jamie Steele who turned and fired home. Concord scored four more in the second period, with Heale netting two more to secure his hat-trick and Cowley and Sweeney adding one apiece.

Rothwell strengthen their squad

July 6: Rothwell manager Rob Dunion has unveiled five new defenders and a goalkeeper in his first summer signings. Former Corby Town men Dominic Hallows, Tom Guiney and Steve Julian have arrived at Cecil Street from Stamford, Atherstone Town and S&L respectively. Paul Rice returns to the club from Desborough Town and youngster Alex Phillips, who can play at the back or in midfield, has joined from the Rushden & Diamonds academy. The new man between the sticks is another from Corby, Lee Crockett, who joins direct from the Steelmen and the Rockingham Triangle influence continues in midfield with the arrival of Brett Darby from Unibond League side Quorn. The eighth new addition is another midfielder, Chris Goodman from Midland Alliance side Barwell.

Slough to return home?

June 28: Slough Town are to submit a revised proposal to Slough Borough Council's overview and scrutiny panel next month to develop the Arbour Vale site next to The West Wing in Stoke Road.The homecoming would end years of misery for loyal fans who have seen their favourites play at a variety of grounds, including Wexham, Windsor and Beaconsfield. The club currently ground-shares with Beaconsfield SYCOB at Holloways Park, in Slough Road.

Sudbury pull off a coup

June 28: AFC Sudbury believe they have pulled off a coup this week after landing highly rated Colchester United teenager Perry Sansford. The 18-year-old striker was released by the League One club in April but Sudbury manager Nicky Smith believes the tall targetman will be a hit at King's Marsh."I am more than happy after signing Perry," said Smith. "He is a quick and powerful forward and I am sure he will fit in."

Adders to name new boss

June 2: Atherstone Town are on the brink of naming a new manager after Jimmy Ginnelly was sacked following the club’s play-off defeat by Chasetown. Chairman Adie Burr has a big list of candidates to choose from, but Ginnelly’s former assistant, Dale Belford, has ruled himself out of the running. Former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Graham Hyde is among the favourites for the job, but others include Lee Glover, Tony Hemmings and Steve Farmer. Ginnelly, meanwhile, has told local media that the future is bleak for the Adders after his dismissal.

Deeney joins Corby

May 20: Former Hitchin defender David Deeney has joined Corby Town as the Steelmen prepare for life in the Blue Square South. Deeney, who left Hitchin in 2008, had one season with Hemel Hempstead.

Vines pays the price

May 11: Farnborough manager Francis Vines has paid the price for failing to take his club into the Blue Square South. Following Farnborough’s home defeat in the play-offs, at the hands of Gloucester, Vines and his management team were shown the door by the club. Farnborough claim it was not solely down to missing out on promotion, but also a desire to have more entertaining football at Cherrywood Road. Vines was in the job just one season, taking over after Farnborough won promotion to the Premier.They lost just five games in 42 in the league.

Ducks to Leighton

May 11: Aylesbury United will groundshare at Leighton Town in 2009-10 after their existing agreement with Chesham United broke down. Aylesbury’s offer to Chesham was deemed unacceptable by the club, so the Ducks sought a new ground. Meanwhile, Aylesbury continue to see a new home in their own town. One solution tabled was a ground share at Haywoods Way.

April 25: Over 1,900 people saw Corby lift the BGB Premier title with a stunning 5-0 win against relegated Banbury United. Leon Mettam put the home side in front a minute before half-time. Steve Towers doubled the lead on the hour and Mettam made sure of the title 15 minutes from time. Corby then netted two goals from Joe Francis, the first after a great run through the Banbury defence on 77 minutes and the second a tap-in from Steve Diggin's cross two minutes from time. Meanwhile, Farnborough won 3-0 at Stourbridge and finished runners-up - they will face Hemel Hempstead in the play-off. Gloucester will face Cambridge City in the other game.

April 25: Hemel Hempstead clinched their play-off place after beating fellow challengers Gloucester at Vauxhall Road.

Drew Roberts gave Hemel the lead after seven minutes but two minutes later, Jack Pitcher levelled for the visitors. Hemel's winning goal came from Anthony Thomas, who netted after 36 minutes. The game drew 684 people to Hemel.

April 25: Clevedon avoided relegation despite losing their final match of the season, to complete a remarkable turnaround under manager Nick Tucker. Banbury's 5-0 thrashing at Corby Town and Hitchin's 2-1 defeat meant Clevedon finished two points clear of the relegation zone, even though they failed to pick up any points against Oxford. The visitors looked the more likely to break the deadlock, but Danny Greaves made two fine saves to deny Darren Pond. Clevedon started the second period much brighter and wasted several opportunities to open the scoring in the first 20 minutes. Although the visitors did not create many clear-cut chances, the pressure eventually paid off when Michael Lyon's low cross left substitute Mark Bell with a simple finish on 86 minutes.

Pre-season friendlies - July

July 24

Arlesey v St.Neots

Eynesbury v Stotfold

Stevenage v Millwall

July 26

Hitchin Town v Hendon

July 27

Stevenage v Watford

July 28

Dover v Stevenage

July 31

Arlesey v Bedford Town

Berkhamsted v Baldock Town

Newport County v Stevenage

Stotfold v Redbridge

Wroxham v Hitchin Town

Saturday April 24 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

AFC Sudbury 1-1 Woodford Utd

Arlesey Town 2-0 Leighton Town

Atherstone 3-3 Chesham United

Aylesbury 0-1 Barton Rovers

Beaconsfield 0-2 Sutton Coldfield

Bedworth 4-0 Biggleswade Town

Burnham 0-0 Hitchin Town

Bury Town 3-0 Marlow

Romulus 1-4 Slough Town

Rothwell Town 2-0 Bromsgrove

Soham Town 1-0 Stourport Swifts

Blue Square Premier

Rushden 1-1 Luton Town

Stevenage 2-0 York City

Spartan South Midlands League

Dunstable 1-2 Hatfield

Haringey 3-0 Biggleswade Utd

Kentish Town 2-0 Langford

Saturday April 17 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Barton Rovers 2-0 AFC Sudbury

Biggleswade Town 0-1 Romulus

Bromsgrove 0-4 Bury Town

Chesham 0-1 Bedworth United

Hitchin Town 4-1 Beaconsfield

Leighton Town 2-1 Rothwell Town

Marlow 1-1 Atherstone Town

Slough Town 5-1 Aylesbury Utd

Stourport 0-1 Arlesey Town

Sutton Coldfield 3-1 Burnham

Woodford United 1-0 Soham Town

Blue Square Premier

Kidderminster 0-2 Stevenage

Luton Town 0-0 Altrincham

Spartan South Midlands League

Dunstable 2-0 Hertford Town

Langford 1-3 Hillingdon Boro

Royston 3-0 Biggleswade Utd

Herts Senior County League

Evergreen 1-3 Baldock Town Letch

Saturday April 10 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

AFC Sudbury 3-0 Bromsgrove

Arlesey Town 1-3 Chesham United

Atherstone 0-1 Woodford United

Aylesbury United 3-4 HitchinTown

Beaconsfield 0-2 Biggleswade Twn

Bedworth 1-2 Leighton Town

Burnham 1-2 Stourport Swifts

Bury Town 1-0 Slough Town

Romulus 0-0 Barton Rovers

Rothwell Town 3-3 Marlow

Soham 0-1 Sutton Coldfield

Blue Square Premier

Stevenage 2-0 Forest Green

Tamworth 1-1 Luton Town

United Counties League

Stotfold 1-1 Bourne

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade Utd 0-0 Hanwell

Harefield 2-1 Dunstable

St.Margaretsbury 3-3 Langford

Herts Senior County League

Bovington 0-0 Baldock Town

Saturday April 3 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

AFC Sudbury 0-2 Bury Town

Arlesey Town 1-2 Hitchin Town

Aylesbury United 0-1 Chesham Barton Rovers p-p Leighton Town

Bedworth United 3-1 Woodford Burnham 2-2 Marlow

Rothwell Town p-p Atherstone Town

Slough Town 3-1 Beaconsfield

Stourport Swifts 5-1 Bromsgrove Sutton Coldfield Town 2-2 Romulus

Blue Square Premier

Stevenage Borough 0-1 Luton Town

United Counties League

Rothwell Corinthians 2-5 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Aylesbury10-0 Biggleswade United

Langford p-p Hatfield Town

Dunstable Kentish Town

Herts Senior County League

Baldock Town P-P Lemsford

Saturday March 27 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

AFC Sudbury 2-1 Stourport

Arlesey 1-1 Woodford

Atherstone 1-2 Hitchin Town

Beaconsfield 2-5 Barton

Bromsgrove 0-2 Soham Town

Bury 5-0 Romulus

Chesham 3-0 Biggleswade

Leighton 3-0 Burnham

Marlow 3-3 Bedworth

Rothwell 1-3 Slough Town

Sutton Coldfield 0-2 Aylesbury

Blue Square Premier

Crawley 0-3 Stevenage Borough

Luton Town 8-0 Hayes & Yeading

United Counties League

Stotfold 7-2 Rothwell Corinthians

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade Utd 1-4 Tring

Dunstable 1-1 Chalfont St Peter

Hertford 2-0 Langford

Herts Senior County League

Chipperfield 0-3 Baldock Town Letch.

Saturday March 20 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Aylesbury United 2-1 Arlesey Town

Barton Rovers 2-5 Sutton Coldfield

Bedworth 2-2 AFC Sudbury

Biggleswade Town 1-1 Bromsgrove

Burnham 1-2 Bury Town

Hitchin Town 3-0 Leighton Town

Romulus 0-0 Marlow

Slough Town 3-3 Atherstone Town

Soham Town 4-2 Rothwell Town

Stourport 0-0 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Woodford 0-2 Chesham United

Blue Square Premier

Ebbsfleet 1-6 Luton Town

FA Trophy Semi-Final 2nd leg

Stevenage 0-0 Kidderminster (agg: 5-1)

United Counties League

Daventy Town 2-4 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Broxbourne 3-1 Biggleswade United

Langford 3-0 Brimsdown Rovers

Aubrey Cup

Letchworth GCE 2-1 Baldock Town Letch

Saturday March 13 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Atherstone Town 2-2 Aylesbury United

Barton Rovers 1-2 Woodford United

Beaconsfield SYCOB 1-2 Bury Town

Biggleswade 1-0 Slough Town

Bromsgrove 1-2 Arlesey Town

Burnham 1-2 AFC Sudbury

Hitchin Town 2-1 Stourport Swifts

Leighton 1-2 Marlow

Rothwell Town 0-1 Bedworth United

Soham Town 0-0 Romulus

Sutton Coldfield 2-1 Chesham United

FA Trophy Semi-final

Kidderminster 1-5 Stevenage

Blue Square Premier

Luton 1-0 Wrexham

United Counties League

Bourne 0-0 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Royston 3-1 Langford

Dunstable 1-0 Tring Ath

St.Margaretsbury 1-0 Biggleswade Utd

Herts Senior County League

Codicote 0-5 Baldock Town Letchworth

Saturday March 6 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

AFC Sudbury 1-1 Atherstone Town

Arlesey Town 3-0 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Aylesbury United 1-0 Bromsgrove

Bedworth United 2-0 Barton Rovers

Bury Town 3-1 Rothwell Town

Chesham United 2-0 Hitchin Town

Marlow 0-0 Biggleswade Town

Romulus 0-1 Burnham

Slough Town 2-0 Soham Town

Stourport Swifts 2-0 Leighton Town

Woodford United 1-1 Sutton Coldfield

Blue Square Premier

Stevenage 2-0 Crawley Town

Hayes & Yeading 2-3 Luton

United Counties League

Stotfold 0-0 Daventry Town

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade United 1-0 Oxhey Jets

Colney Heath 1-3 Dunstable Town

Langford 0-3 Leverstock Green

Herts Senior County League

Baldock Town 2-2 Standon Puckeridge

Saturday February 27 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Atherstone Town 2-4 Arlesey Town

Beaconsfield 0-0 AFC Sudbury

Bromsgrove 2-0 Marlow

Burnham 2-0 Bedworth

Hitchin Town 3-0 Woodford United

Leighton Town 2-1 Chesham United

Blue Square Premier

Crawley Town 2-1 Luton Town

Spartan South Midlands League

Kingsbury Tigers 3-1 Biggleswade United

Saturday February 20 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Arlesey Town 0-1 Burnham

Aylesbury United 1-3 Biggleswade Town

Bury Town 3-1 Atherstone Town

Chesham United 2-0 Bromsgrove Rovers

Marlow 1-1 Hitchin Town

Slough Town 2-2 Sutton Coldfield

Stourport 2-0 Barton Rovers

Blue Square Premier

Luton Town 1-2 AFC Wimbledon

FA Trophy QF

Stevenage 2-1 Workington

United Counties League

Stotfold 1-3 Deeping Rangers

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade Utd 2-1 Hillingdon

Langford 1-2 Harefield

Welwyn GC 0-12 Dunstable

Herts Senior County League

Lemsford 3-6 Baldock Town Letch.

Saturday February 13 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Arlesey Town 1-4 Sutton Coldfield

Atherstone Town 2-1 Barton Rovers

Aylesbury United 1-1 Stourport Swifts

Biggleswade Town 0-3 Hitchin Town

Bromsgrove Rovers 0-4 Leighton Town

Bury Town 6-0 Bedworth United

Marlow 0-1 Woodford United

Romulus 7-1 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Rothwell Town 1-2 Burnham

Slough Town 0-1 AFC Sudbury

Soham Town 1-4 Chesham United

Blue Square Premier

Rushden 1-0 Stevenage

Eastbourne Boro 0-1 Luton Town

United Counties League

Stotfold 0-0 St.Ives

Spartan South Midlands League

Brimsdown 0-3 Biggleswade Utd

Dunstable 4-1 Aylesbury

Tring 6-0 Langford

Saturday February 6 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

AFC Sudbury 5-2 Aylesbury United

Barton Rovers p-p Rothwell Town

Beaconsfield SYCOB 0-4 Soham Town R

Bedworth United 1-3 Arlesey Town

Burnham 3-0 Bromsgrove Rovers

Chesham United 1-1 Bury Town

Hitchin Town 2-0 Romulus

Leighton Town 1-1 Atherstone

Stourport Swifts 2-1 Marlow

Sutton Coldfield 5-2 Biggleswade Town

Woodford United 0-1 Slough Town

Blue Square Premier

Tamworth 1-0 Stevenage Borough

Barrow 0-1 Luton Town

United Counties League

Blackstones 1-3 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade Utd 2-1 Hatfield Town

Hanwell 3-0 Dunstable

Langford 3-3 Haringey Borough

Herts Senior County League

Croxley Guild 0-8 Baldock Town Letchworth

Saturday January 30 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Arlesey Town 1-1 AFC Sudbury

Atherstone 2-0 Sutton Coldfield

Aylesbury Utd 3-3 Beaconsfield

Biggleswade Town 2-1 Burnham

Bromsgrove 1-2 Woodford

Bury Town 5-0 Leighton Town

Blue Square Premier

Luton Town 2-3 Ebbsfleet

FA Trophy

Stevenage Borough 4-1 Dover

United Counties League

Stotfold 6-2 Northampton Spencer

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade Utd 0-1 Haringey

Langford 1-7 Chalfont St.Peter

Saturday January 23 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

AFC Sudbury 1-1 Romulus

Barton Rovers 1-1 Arlesey Town

Beaconsfield 4-0 Atherstone

Bedworth 2-2 Aylesbury United

Burnham 3-0 Soham Town

Chesham United 3-0 Rothwell Town

Hitchin Town 1-1 Bromsgrove Rovers

Leighton Town 3-1 Biggleswade Town

Stourport Swifts 1-4 Slough Town

Sutton Coldfield 2-2 Marlow

Woodford Utd p-p Bury Town

Blue Square Premier

Gateshead 0-1 Luton Town

Stevenage 2-0 Kettering

FA Vase Round Four

Stotfold 0-2 Shildon

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade Utd 0-1 Hertford

Hanwell 3-1 Langford

Oxhey Jets 4-3 Dunstable

Herts Senior County League

Baldock Town 2-1 Croxley Guild

Saturday January 16 2010

Friendly

Hitchin Town 0-3 Hendon

Saturday January 2 2010

Zamaretto Midlands Division

AFC Sudbury 4-1 Chesham Utd

Soham Town 0-3 Bury Town

FA Cup Round Three

Southampton 1-0 Luton Town

United Counties League

Stotfold 2-2 Holbeach

Spartan South Midlands Lge

Chalfont St.Peter 5-1 Biggleswade United

Saturday December 26 2009

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Atherstone 4-2 Rothwell Town

Beaconsfield p-p Slough Town

Biggleswade Town 1-0 Soham Town

Bromsgrove p-p Stourport Swifts

Bury Town 3-1 AFC Sudbury

Chesham United p-p Aylesbury United

Hitchin Town 4-1 Arlesey Town

Leighton p-p Barton Rovers

Marlow p-p Burnham

Romulus p-p Sutton Coldfield

Woodford United p-p Bedworth

Blue Square Premier

Cambridge United 1-3 Stevenage

United Counties League

Stotfold p-p Newport Pagnell

Saturday December 19 2009

All games postponed

Saturday December 12 2009

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Slough Town 2-2 Romulus

Hitchin town 4-0 Burnham

Barton Rovers 1-1 Aylesbury Utd

Biggleswade Town 1-0 Bedworth

Chesham United 3-0 Atherstone Town

Marlow 1-2 Bury Town

Stourport Swifts 1-2 Soham Town

Sutton Coldfield 2-1 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Bromsgrove 1-0 Rothwell Town

Woodford United 3-2 AFC Sudbury

FA Trophy

Arlesey Town 1-1 Chippenham Town

Stevenage 2-0 Ebbsfleet

Cambridge Utd 3-1 Luton Town

United Counties League Lge Cup

Daventry Town 3-1 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade Utd 0-3 ColneyHeath

Langford 4-1 Welwyn GC

Herts Senior County League

Baldock Town Letch 4-0 Sandridge

Saturday December 5 2009

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Barton 0-2 Romulus

Biggleswade p-p Beaconsfield

Bromsgrove 2-3 AFC Sudbury

Chesham 0-0 Arlesey Town

Hitchin Town 5-1 Aylesbury

Leighton 2-0 Bedworth

Marlow 1-0 Rothwell Town

Slough 0-1 Bury Town

Stourport 1-4 Burnham

Sutton Coldfield 6-0 Soham

Woodford p-p Atherstone

Blue Square Premier

Chester 0-0 Luton

Stevenage 2-0 Kidderminster

FA Vase

Stotfold 3-1 Badshot Lea

Spartan South Midlands League

Broxbourne 5-1 Langford

Saturday November 28 2009

Zamaretto Midlands Division

AFC Sudbury 0-1 Barton

Arlesey Town 1-0 Stourport

Atherstone 0-3 Marlow

Aylesbury Utd 2-5 Slough Town

Beaconsfield 1-1 Hitchin Town

Bedworth 2-1 Chesham United

Burnham 1-5 Sutton Coldfield

Bury Town 1-0 Bromsgrove

Romulus 1-1 Biggleswade Town

Rothwell P-P Leighton Town

Soham Town 4-4 Woodford Utd

FA Cup Round Two

Rotherham 2-2 Luton Town

Blue Square Premier

Salisbury 0-1 Stevenage Borough

United Counties League

Cogenhoe 0-1 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Dunstable 0-3 Hanwell

Hillingdon 1-2 Biggleswade Utd

Langford 1-5 St.Margaretsbury

Saturday November 21 2009

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Biggleswade Town 1-0 Atherstone

Bromsgrove 3-1 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Chesham United 0-3 Romulus

Leighton Town 4-4 Soham Town Rangers

Rothwell 2-2 Barton Rovers

Slough Town 2-0 Bedworth United

Stourport Swifts 1-2 Bury Town

Sutton Coldfield 0-2 AFC Sudbury

Woodford United 6-1 Aylesbury United

FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round

Billericay Town 0-0 Hitchin Town

Godalming 0-3 Arlesey Town

Worcester 2-1 Burnham

Blue Square Premier

Luton Town 2-2 Cambridge United

Forest Green 0-1 Stevenage Borough

United Counties League

Daventry 0-1 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Kingsbury London Tigers 2-0 Langford

Oxhey Jets 6-0 Biggleswade United

Royston 3-4 Dunstable

Herts Senior County League

Baldock Town 3-3 Bovingdon

Saturday November 14 2009

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Arlesey Town 4-1 Aylesbury United

Atherstone Town 2-0 Slough Town

Beaconsfield SYCOB 0-6 Stourport

Bromsgrove 1-1 Biggleswade Town

Bury Town 2-3 Burnham

Chesham 3-0 Woodford United

Leighton Town 2-2 Hitchin Town

Marlow 1-2 Romulus

Sutton Coldfield 1-1 Barton Rovers

Blue Square Premier

Stevenage Borough 5-3 Gateshead

Grays Athletic 0-2 Luton Town

FA Vase Round Two

S&L Corby 2-4 Stotfold

Kirkley 2-0 Biggleswade Utd

Spartan South Midlands

Harefield 1-2 Langford

Saturday November 7 2009

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Aylesbury United 0-4 Sutton Coldfield

Barton Rovers 1-2 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Bedworth United 4-1 Marlow

Biggleswade Town 1-1 Chesham Utd

Burnham 1-1 Leighton Town

Hitchin Town 2-1 Atherstone Town

Romulus 1-2 Bury Town

Slough Town 4-1 Rothwell Town

Soham Town 0-0 Bromsgrove Rovers

Stourport Swifts 1-1 AFC Sudbury

Woodford United 2-2 Arlesey Town

FA Cup Round One

Luton Town 3-3 Rochdale

Port Vale 1-1 Stevenage Borough

United Counties League

Desborough 2-2 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Langford 3-5 Aylesbury FC

Brimsdown 2-2 Dunstable

Royston 3-1 Hertford Town

Haringey p-p Biggleswade Utd

Herts Senior County League

Sandridge 2-2 Baldock Town Letchworth

London Lions 4-0 Codicote

Saturday October 31 2009

FA Carlsberg Trophy 2QR

Arlesey Town 2-1 Oxford City

Barton Rovers 2-2 Billericay Town

Bashley 2-1 Marlow

Boreham Wood 3-2 Slough Town

Croydon Athletic 1-1 Burnham

Hitchin Town 3-1 Gosport Borough

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Beaconsfield 1-4 Romulus

Bedworth 2-2 Bury Town

Chesham 2-3 SohamTown

Leighton 1-2 Bromsgrove

Rothwell 5-0 Aylesbury Utd

Stourport 1-3 Atherstone

Blue Square Premier

Kettering 1-1 Stevenage

Luton Town 0-2 Rushden & Diamonds

United Counties League

Stotfold 4-1 Yaxley

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade Utd 3-2 Aylesbury FC

Hillingdon 1-2 Langford

Herts Senior Centenary Cup

Sun Sports 1-5 Baldock Town Letchworth

Saturday October 24 2009

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Arlesey Town 5-0 Barton Rovers

Atherstone 1-2 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Biggleswade Town 1-0 Leighton Town

Bromsgrove 0-1 Hitchin Town

Marlow 2-4 Sutton Coldfield Town

Romulus 0-1 AFC Sudbury

Rothwell Town 1-2 Chesham United

Slough Town 3-2 Stourport Swifts

Soham Town 1-1 Burnham

FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round

Luton Town 3-0 Grays Athletic

Chelmsford 1-2 Stevenage Borough

York City 2-0 Bedworth United

United Counties League

Sleaford 4-1 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Chalfont St.Peter 1-4 Royston Town

Dunstable 1-0 Oxhey Jets

Kentish Town 2-2 Biggleswade Utd

Langford 0-1 Tring Athletic

Saturday October 17 2009

FA Trophy First Qualifying Round

AFC Sudbury 3-3 Billericay Town

AFC Totton 3-3 Woodford United

Atherstone 1-3 Leigh Genesis

Beaconsfield SYCOB 1-4 Bashley

Biggleswade Town 2-2 Chipstead

Burnham 3-2 Cinderford Town

Canvey Island 1-2 Hitchin Town

Chesham United 2-2 Oxford City

Corinthian Casuals 0-3 Arlesey Town

FC Halifax 2-0 Romulus

Horsham 4-4 Barton Rovers

Merthyr Tydfil 0-0 Marlow

Soham Town 2-2 Harrow Borough

Uxbridge 1-1 Slough Town

Witton Albion 1-1 Sutton Coldfield

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Bedworth 4-0 Stourport

Blue Square Premier

Stevenage 3-1 Salisbury

Altrincham 0-1 Luton Town

United Counties League

Stotfold 2-0 Long Buckby

Spartan South Midlands Lge

Biggleswade Utd 0-1 Kingsbury

Haringey 3-0 Langford

Tring Ath 4-2 Royston Town

Saturday October 10 2009

FA Cup Third Qualifying Round

Aylesbury 4-3 Chesham United

Bury Town 1-1 Bedford Town

Coventry Sphinx 0-1 Bedworth United

Lowestoft Town 0-0 Sutton Coldfield

Tooting & Mitcham 3-2 Slough Town

Zamaretto Midlands Division

AFC Sudbury 2-3 Marlow

Arlesey Town 2-0 Romulus

Barton Rovers 2-2 Biggleswade Town

Burnham 1-0 Woodford United

Rothwell Town 2-2 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Soham Town Rangers 1-3 Atherstone Town

Stourport Swifts 5-4 Aylesbury United 

Blue Square Premier

Kidderminster 1-2 Luton Town

Stevenage 4-0 Hayes & Yeading

United Counties League

Holbeach 3-1 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Brimsdown 0-0 Langford

Leverstock Green 2-1 Biggleswade United

Saturday October 3 2009

FA Trophy Preliminary Round

Barton Rovers 1-1 Ilford

Beaconsfield 2-1 Aylesbury United

Croydon Ath 2-1 Bury Town

Fleet Town 2-0 Bromsgrove

Folkestone 0-1 Hitchin Town

Leighton Town 3-0 Harlow Town

Mossley 5-2 Bedworth

North Leigh 2-3 Burnham

Potters Bar 0-0 Arlesey Town

Rothwell 0-1 Gosport

Soham Town 3-1Cheshunt

Stourport 0-1 Hungerford

Tilbury 1-2 Biggleswade Town

Blue Square Premier

York City 1-1 Stevenage

Luton Town 2-1 Tamworth

FA Vase Round One

Biggleswade United 1-2 Kingsbury Lon.Tigers

Broxbourne Boro 1-2 Stotfold

Halstead 3-0 Dunstable

Langford 1-2 Wembley

Herts Senior County League

London Lions 1-3 Baldock Town Letchworth

Saturday September 26 2009

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Biggleswade Town 0-4 Rothwell Town

Bromsgrove 1-0 Barton Rovers

Leighton Town 6-4 AFC Sudbury

Marlow 6-1 Soham Town Rangers

Woodford United 1-2 Stourport Swifts

Red Insure Cup

Hemel Hempstead 0-0 Hitchin (Hemel win 8-7 on pens)

FA Cup Second Qualifying Round

Bedford Town 2-1 Romulus

Bedworth 2-1 Rainworth MW

Burnham 1-1 Aveley

Chesham 4-2 Billericay

Matlock 2-2 Bury Town

Slough Town 2-0 Concord Rangers

Sutton Coldfield 3-0 Needham Market

United Counties League

Boston Town 3-0 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Langford 2-3 Hanwell

Blue Square Premier

Cambridge U 3-4 Luton Town

Stevenage 1-1 Altrincham

Saturday September 19 2009

Zamaretto Midlands Division

Atherstone 0-2 AFC Sudbury

Barton Rovers 5-2 Bedworth

Beaconsfield 1-2 Arlesey Town

Biggleswade 2-3 Marlow

Bromsgrove 5-0 Aylesbury

Burnham 0-0 Romulus

Hitchin Town 1-2 Chesham

Leighton 2-1 Stourport

Rothwell 0-0 Bury Town

Soham Town 0-2 Slough Town

Sutton Coldfield 2-1 Woodford

Blue Square Premier

Chester City 0-1 Stevenage

United Counties League

Newport Pagnell 1-0 Stotfold

FA Vase

Biggleswade Utd 7-0 Codicote

Langford 1-0 Hertford Town

Saturday September 12 2009

FA Cup First Qualifying Round

AFC Sudbury 0-2 Needham Market

Arlesey Town 1-2 Wealdstone

Aylesbury United 0-0 Potters Bar

Bromsgrove 1-1 Stourbridge

Bury Town 2-0 Kings Lynn

Canvey Island 3-3 Hitchin

Causeway United 0-0 Bedworth United

Chesham United 1-1 Harrow Borough

Hemel Hempstead 1-1 Slough Town

Marlow 0-2 Hendon

Tomulus 2-1 Castle Vale

Thame United 0-2 Burnham

Westfields 0-6 Sutton Coldfield

Zamaretto League Midlands

Atherstone 1-1 Biggleswade

Soham 2-3 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Stourport 1-1 Rothwell Town

Blue Square Premier

Luton Town 1-0 Barrow

Mansfield 2-3 Stevenage Borough

Spartan South Midlands League

Chalfont St.Peter 1-3 Langford

Hanwell 1-1 Biggleswade Utd

Saturday September 5 2009

Zamaretto League Midlands

AFC Sudbury 1-2 Burnham

Arlesey Town 0-0 Bromsgrove Rovers

Aylesbury United 3-4 Atherstone Town

Bedworth United 1-3 Rothwell Town

Bury Town 5-1 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Chesham United 4-1 Sutton Coldfield Town

Marlow 0-2 Leighton Town

Romulus 1-0 Soham Town Rangers

Slough Town 4-2 Biggleswade Town

Stourport Swifts 0-1 Hitchin Town

Woodford United 1-0 Barton Rovers

Blue Square Premier

Salisbury 1-1 Luton Town

FA Vase

Baldock Town Letchworth 1-1 Wivenhoe T

Spartan South Midlands League

Langford 1-6 Royston

Biggleswade Utd 0-2 Chalfont St.Peter

Tring Athletic 0-2 Dunstable

United Counties League

Stotfold 0-3 Blackstones

Saturday August 29 2009

FA Cup Preliminary Round

Arlesey Town 2-0 Hatfield Town

Atherstone 1-2 Romulus

Barton Rovers 2-3 Ware

Biggleswade United 1-2 Halstead

Burnham 2-1 Kentish Town

Chesham United 2-0 Chalfont St.Peter

Coventry Spinx 4-4 Stourport Swifts

Dudley 3-3 Bromsgrove Rovers

Dunstable 0-2 Wingate & Finchley

FC Clacton 0-1 Hitchin Town

Harefield 2-1 Biggleswade Town

Leek Town 2-3 Bedworth United

Leighton Town 0-0 Aylesbury Vale

Marlow 2-0 Ilford

Rothwell 0-1 Bury Town

Soham Town Rangers 0-0 St.Ives

Stanway 2-0 Beaconsfield SYCOB

Sutton Coldfield 2-1 Tipton

Tring Ath 0-4 Slough Town

Woodford United 1-2 AFC Sudbury

Blue Square Premier

Kettering 0-0 Luton Town

Stevenage 2-1 Rushden

United Counties League

S&L Corby 1-2 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Langford 0-7 Colney Heath

Herts Senior County League

Met.Police Bushey 0-7 Baldock Town Letchworth

Saturday August 22 2009

Zamaretto Midland Division

AFC Sudbury 0-2 Beaconsfield

Arlesey Town 2-0 Atherstone

Aylesbury United 0-4 Soham Town Rangers

Bedworth United 0-1 Burnham

Bury Town 2-2 Sutton Coldfield

Chesham 1-2 Leighton Town

Marlow 2-4 Bromsgrove Rovers

Romulus 1-1 Rothwell

Slough Town 5-1 Barton Rovers

Stourport Swifts 0-0 Biggleswade

Woodford United 1-3 Hitchin Town

United Counties League

Stotfold 3-2 Desborough

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade Utd 3-1 Brimsdown

Dunstable 6-2 Haringey

Langford 0-5 Broxbourne

Royston 2-1 Hillingdon

Blue Square Premier

Luton Town 0-0 Chester

Oxford United 2-1 Stevenage

Herts Senior County League

Baldock Town 3-0 Wormley

Saturday August 15 2009

Zamaretto Midland Division

Atherstone Town 3-6 Bury Town

Barton Rovers 0-4 Stourport Swifts

Beaconsfield SYCOB 0-2 Woodford United

Biggleswade Town 3-1 Aylesbury United

Bromsgrove Rovers 0-0 Chesham United

Burnham 0-0 Arlesey Town

Hitchin Town 3-0 Marlow

Leighton Town 1-0 Romulus

Rothwell Town 1-0 AFC Sudbury

Soham Town Rangers 2-2 Bedworth United

Sutton Coldfield Town 2-2 Slough Town

Blue Square Premier

Barrow 0-0 Stevenage

Luton 2-1 Gateshead

FA Cup Extra Prelim. Round

FC Clacton 2-1 London ASPA

Biggleswade Utd 2-0 Stotfold

Bicester 1-4 Dunstable

Langford 0-6 Aylesbury Vale

Herts Senior County League

Baldock Town 3-2 Letchworth-Codicote

Saturday August 8 2009

Blue Square Premier

AFC Wimbledon 1-1 Luton Town

Stevenage Borough 1-1 Tamworth

United Counties League

Deeping Rangers 2-3 Stotfold

Spartan South Midlands League

Biggleswade Utd 1-1 Royston Town

Oxhey Jets 2-4 Langford

Broxbourne 2-2 Dunstable