Friday 7th May AFCH Supporters' Association AGM Will be held in the Clubhouse on Thursday 20th May for a prompt 7.30pm start. Part of the process on the night will be to elect Committee Members for the coming year. Four Members will not be standing for re-election so anyone wishing to put themselves forward can do so at the meeting.

Thursday 29th April F.A. Cup Final at the Bridge! Given sufficient interest the Supporters' Association will open the Clubhouse for the F.A. Cup Final. The bar will be open and if numbers are sufficient a BBQ will be arranged. If you are interested please contact Rob via the thread on the FansFocus Forum.

Sunday 25th April Urchin U18's Clinch League Title Congratulations to Larry Pattison and his very talented U18's squad who claimed the EJA Essex North League Title this afternoon with an emphatic 4-1 home victory against Bealonians. Today's win was their ninth successive League victory and crowns an excellent season which also saw the lads travel to Italy and win the Adriatic Cup, beating German side Hurth 6-0 in the Final. Well done everyone we are so proud of you all.

Thursday 22nd April Essex Senior Cup - Ticket Refunds The following email was received from Essex F.A. today ... Further to the postponement of the Senior Cup Final for this season, we have decided that the tickets purchased for the previously scheduled game on Monday 29th March will not be accepted, under any circumstances, when the Final is played next season. Supporters who purchased a ticket and therefore require a refund should return their unused ticket with a brief covering letter by post, or by hand during the club's usual opening hours, to: The Ticket Office, Dagenham & Redbridge FC, The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Stadium, Victoria Road, Dagenham, Essex RM10 7XL. Supporters looking to visit the ticket office should check on the Dagenham & Redbridge FC website www.daggers.co.uk to ascertain the opening hours. Regards, Phil Sammons, Chief Executive, Essex F.A.

Tuesday 20th April AFC Hornchurch 1 Tonbridge Angels1 The Urchins last home game of the season ended all-square so put pay to any slender chance of claiming a play-off place. After Michael Spencer gave Hornchurch the lead in the 28th minute the Angels came back strongly to level in the 51st minute. We complete our season on Saturday when we are away to Hendon (playing at Wembley FC) Click to view Match Report

Saturday 17th April AFC Hornchurch 4 Waltham Abbey 1 When Elliot Styles gave the Urchins the lead after only 28 seconds the fans were anticipating a hatful of goals. However, Abbey equalised and the teams went in level at the interval. The lads then stepped up a few gears in the second half with three more excellent goals earning a comfortable victory and consigning Waltham Abbey to Ryman North. Click to view Match Report

Friday 16th April Essex Senior Cup Final - Update The final of this season's Essex Senior Cup between AFC Hornchurch and Colchester United will now be played as a 2010/11 pre-season game - probably in July. The exact date and venue has still to be confirmed and as soon as the details are received they will be posted here.

Saturday 10th April AFC Hornchurch 1 Maidstone United 0 It was left to Ross Wall to break the deadlock in the 69th minute with what many believe was the goal of the season. In a game where the Urchins enjoyed more possession and created more of the chances the game seemed destined for a draw until Ross hit the winner. Click to view Match Report

Monday 5th April Billericay Town 2 AFC Hornchurch 0 Two late goals bagged all three points for 'Ricay easing their relegation fears and dampening the Urchins aspirations of claiming a play-off place. Injury-hit Hornchurch probably feel they did enough to earn a point but sadly it was not to be. It does not get any easier as this coming Saturday we entertain Maidstone United who will be fighting hard for the spoils as they too try to lift themselves out of the relegation zone. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 3rd April AFC Hornchurch 1 Ashford Town 0 In a game which had 'draw' written all over it the Urchins gave one last push to break the deadlock in the fifth minute of injury time to claim all three points. This win lifts the lads to seventh place in the Table within sniffing distance of a play-off place. However, with several teams having games in hand the Urchins will need to bag a good few points in the remaining six games. The quest begins on Monday away to Billericay Town, k.o. 3pm then its home to Maidstone next Saturday. Click to view Match Report

Thursday 1st April Welcome to Tommy Black The Club are pleased to announce the signing of attacking midfielder Tommy Black. Tommy who started out as a trainee at Arsenal played several hundred games for Crystal Palace and includes in his CV such clubs as Sheffield United, Bradford City and Southend United. Tommy will be available for Saturday's home game against Ashford Town.

Thursday 1st April A New Urchin is Born! Congratulations to Rob and Alice who were blessed with the birth of their baby daughter Isla just before midnight. The new Urchin weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 oz. and we are delighted to hear that mother and baby are doing fine.

Saturday 27th March Tooting & Mitcham 2 AFC Hornchurch 3 The Urchins showed their character today earning three valuable League points against a powerful Terrors side. Hornchurch took the lead in the 19th minute but the hosts hit back twice to make it 2-1. The lads stuck to their task well and with two goals of their own in the last 20 minutes snatched all three points. It was nice to renew aquaintances with Simon Parker. He scored Tooting's second goal, without celebrations - which proves what a true gentleman he is - as well as being a Hornchurch legend! The win takes us to 50 points moving us up to 9th place in the Table. Our next game is this Monday when we travel to Victoria Road, Dagenham to meet Colchester United in the Final of the Essex Senior Cup. Click to view Match Report

Thursday 25th March Urchins Sign Sam Sloma The Urchins have signed defender/midfielder Sam Sloma on temporary transfer from Woking. Sam, whose previous clubs include Thurrock, Dagenham & Redbridge and Grays, will join the squad for Saturday's game versus Tooting and Mitcham.

Tuesday 23rd March Horsham 2 AFC Hornchurch 1 An injury stricken Urchins succumbed to their second defeat in four days after battling hard against a well organised Horsham. Going in 0-0 at half time the game was still in the balance but the hosts struck twice within ten minutes of the restart and although the lads did pull one back it was not quite enough. We now move on to Saturday's game away to Tooting & Mitcham which will prove yet another stiff test of character. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 20th March Kingstonian 2 AFC Hornchurch 0 A goal in each half for the K's was enough to enflict only the third League defeat in 18 games on a weary Urchins team. The lads dug deep but the hosts proved too strong on the day. The pressure is still on as we quickly move on to an equally tough encounter next Tuesday when we travel for another away fixture versus Horsham. Click to view Match Report

Thursday 18th March AFC Hornchurch 1 Canvey Island 0 Hornchurch avenged the recent 1-0 defeat at Park Lane with a 1-0 victory of their own. Mitchell Start-Evans hit was to provw the winner at the end of a quiet first half where both teams found it difficult to get out of first gear. The second half saw much more action. The Urchins pressurised for long periods and created several clear cut chances which really should have been converted. However, Canvey also had their moments with Darren Behcet making some fine saves to ensure all three points went to the Urchins. We now have three very difficult away games at Kingstonian, Horsham and Tooting & Mitcham where the lads will need to be on top form. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 13th March AFC Hornchurch 2 Horsham 1 After Michael Spencer's 19th minute goal the Urchins looked well in control and were favourites to extend their lead. However, a momentary lapse in concentration saw Horsham score a well-taken equaliser to go in on level terms at the interval. In a very competitive second half the Urchins had the better of the chances and Rikki Burbridge hit the 61st minute winner. Horsham always looked dangerous on the break and had it not been for a another superb performance by Darren Behcet between the sticks the score could easily have been different. Three valuable points for AFCH and we now move on to next THURSDAY when we entertain our good friends from Canvey Island, k.o. 7.45pm Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 9th March AFC Hornchurch 4 Chelmsford City 3 Both teams served up a thrilling cup tie with the prize being a place in the Final of the Essex Senior Cup. After powering to a 4-1 lead the Urchins may have been forgiven for thinking the game was won but City then showed their mettle clawing back to 4-3. However, the Urchins deserved their victory with everyone contributing to a superb team performance and now meet Colchester United in the Final - date and venue still to be arranged. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 6th March Canvey Island 1 AFC Hornchurch 0 An injury time goal from Jay Curran was enough to secure all three points for the Gulls in what was otherwise a very lacklustre game. The Urchins will hope for better things when they entertain Chelmsford City in their Essex Senior Cup Semi-Final this coming Tuesday, k.o. 7.45pm

Friday 5th March Two New Signings for the Urchins We are pleased to announce that Ryan Kaylor and Rikki Burbridge both signed for the Urchins today and will be availabel for selection for tomorrow's RPL game away to Canvey Island. Welcome aboard!

Tuesday 2nd March AFC Hornchurch 1 Kingstonian 1 An excellent performance by the Urchins against another team in a play-off position saw them gain a well-earned point. Both teams contributed to what was a superb match to watch. The K's may be the happier as constant Urchins pressure in the last 20 minutes could have secured the victory. Although, were it not for a fine save by Darren Behcet in injury time Kingstonian could have stolen all three points. Match Report to follow

Saturday 27th February AFC Hornchurch 1 Hastings United 1 The Urchins coped well against a lively Hastings side which always looked dangerous on the break. The pitch had taken so much water recently that it was difficult to play flowing football but both teams still managed to put on an excellent show for the fans. Both teams had their chances to take all three points but 'honours even' was a fair result. Click to view Match Report

Friday 26th February Latest Player News AFC Hornchurch have today signed Herve Botshebe and re-signed Mervin Abraham. Both will be in the squad for Saturday's match at home to Hastings. The club have also released Ben Boyce and Mark Goodfellow and Duane Jackman - we thank them all for their service to the club and wish them all the best.

Saturday 20th February Wealdstone 2 AFC Hornchurch 3 Following a late morning inspection the pitch was passed fit for play and the Urchins put in a sterling performance in front of a very partisan crowd to claim all three points. Today's encounter was the first of a string of very tough games - the next being our HOME game vs Canvey Island this coming Tuesday evening. Click to view Match Report

Thursday 18th February Four Young Urchins Earn Their Stripes! Congratulations to Liam Valentine, Connor Halsey, Joe Pattison and Frankie Williams who have all signed First Team Forms today. All four players have impressed in U18's and Capital League games this season so have now been given their chance of First Team football. This is a testament to the Urchins youth programme and the hard work put in by the lads and by Larry Pattison, U18's Manager, which proves if you have the talent and dedication you can make it through to the top! Well done to you all!

Wednesday 17th February Urchins to face Clarets in the Semis Chelmsford City will travel to Bridge Avenue on Tuesday 9th March to meet the Urchins in the Semi-Final of the Essex Senior Cup. The other Semi-Final is between Dagenham & Redbridge and Colchester United. This game is also scheduled for March 9th.

Saturday 13th February AFC Hornchurch 1 Margate 0 In a very tight and even game it was the Urchins who secured the three valuable points which lifted them two places up the table. Jo Flack's 18th minute goal gave Hornchurch the lead and the same player could have made it 2-0 with a penalty kick but it was saved by the visitor's 'keeper. One goal never seemed enough as Margate pressed for an equaliser. However, the home defence held firm and it was the Urchins who went home happy. Click to listen to the excellent Gate Radio match commentary. The Urchins have another crucial HOME game this Tuesday when Tonbridge Angels are the visitors, k.o. 7.45pm Click to view Match Report

Saturday 6th February Cray Wanderers 1 AFC Hornchurch 0 A 13th minute penalty conversion by Wanderers Colin Luckett was enough to secure all three points for the hosts and enflict the first League defeat on the Urchins in almost three months! The lads will want to quickly put this one behind them with several crucial 'six pointers' appearing on the horizon - the first being our home game versus Margate next Saturday. It should be a very keenly fought contest. Click to view Match Report

Friday 5th February Join the Urchins Supporters' Club Now! The cost for joining the Urchins Supporters' Club for the remainder of the season has been reduced. Adults price is now only £10.00, Concessions £ 5.00 and Children £ 3.00. A limited edition badge and membership card will be issued to all who join and you can also claim a free coffee or tea at all home games. Bargain!

Monday 1st February Aveley 3 AFC Hornchurch 1 The Millers had their revenge for their recent RPL defeat by the Urchins by ending their involvement in this seasons League Cup competition. After the hosts took an early lead Soz Yao hit back for the Urchins in the 82nd mintute to force extra time. However, two more goals for the Millers in the first period of extra time was enough to see them through to the next round. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 30th January AFC Hornchurch 2 Carshalton Athletic 2 In a very entertaining game the Urchins made it three draws in a row as each side again claimed one point. Despite Urchins flying start (2-0 up inside 15 minutes) the Robins always looked dangerous on the break. Following a robust challenge in the 84th minute Ben Boyce was sadly helped from the pitch with what looked like a serious ankle injury. We hope it is not as serious as it looked and Ben is ok. Urchins now move on to a very important League Cup Fourth Round tie at Aveley in just two days time. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 26th January AFC Hornchurch 0 Billericay Town 0 On a bitterly cold evening it seemed that both teams cancelled each other out in every department. So whilst both sides had a few reasonable chances to score it was no real surprise that the game ended in stalemate. Both teams take a point and we move on to our next encounter, at HOME to Carshalton Athletic this coming Saturday. Click to view Match Report

Sunday 24th January Young Urchins Through to Quarter Finals This afternoon our U18s scored an impressive 5-1 victory away at Halstead Town to move into the Quarter Finals of the Essex Cup. We will be at HOME to Redbridge in two weeks time (sun. 31st Jan.) in our Quarter Final tie. Congratulations to Larry and the lads!

Sunday 24th January Wellcome Back Ross! We extend a warm welcome to Ross Wall who we believe has re-joined the Club. Ross is a very talented striker and its great to have him back at Bridge Avenue. Nice one Ross!

Tuesday 19th January Waltham Abbey 0 AFC Hornchurch 1 A 64th minute goal from Jo Flack was enough to see the Urchis through to the Semi-Finals of the Essex Senior Cup. In a closely fought game both teams battled well putting on a good show under difficult playing conditions. The game could have gone either way but it was the Urchins who move on to the Semis where we will be at HOME to either Chelmsford City or Aveley, with the game to be played by 27th February. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 16th January AFC Hornchurch 3 Bognor Regis Town 0 The Urchins sent their fans home happy this evening as they treated them to their best League home performance of the Season to date. Bognor also played their part in a most entertaining game, belying their League position - and on today's performance they must surely climb to safety very soon. It was a great performance by the lads who played superbly well on a very heavy pitch. Today's valuable three points lifts us to 8th - believe it or not, just two points off a play-off place! For Duane Jackman's view of the gme click Click to view Match Report

Saturday 2nd January AFC Hornchurch 2 Aveley 1 The Urchins showed great determination today and fought hard against a skillful Aveley to earn all three points. In doing so they leapfrogged their visitors climbing to 12th placein the League Table. Jo Flack opened the scoring for the Urchins; but after a Millers equaliser it was left to Jonathan Hunt's penalty conversion to seal the victory. Click for Jo Flack's view of the game. Our next game is away to Waltham Abbey on 5th January in our Essex Senior Cup Quarter Final. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 26th December Aveley 1 AFC Hornchurch 1 The honours were even at Mill Field today thanks to a last gasp penalty conversion by Jonathan Hunt. Both sides found it difficult, at times, to produce flowing football on a very heavy pitch. However, after the weather we have had over the past week or so we should be thankful that the game took place at all - and in the end a draw proved a fair result. Click for Jonathan Hunt's view of the game. We now look forward to two home games next week - Billericay Town on Tuesday evening followed by Aveley next Saturday. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 15th December AFC Hornchurch 3 Harlow Town 0 The Urchins always had the measure of a very spirited Harlow and another solid performance in the bitter cold saw them progress to the Fourth Round of the Isthmian League Cup. Our opponents will be known after the draw takes place tomorrow. Click to view Match Report

Sunday 13th December Heybridge Swifts U18s 2 AFC Hornchurch U18s 6 Congratulations to Larry Pattison and the Urchins U18s who secured a place in the Fourth Round of the Essex Cup with an inpressive 6-2 victory away to Heybridge Swifts.

Saturday 12th December Ashford Town 1 AFC Hornchurch 1 Ashford always provide stiff opposition and today was no exception. In a closely fought game at Short Lane it was Jamie Dormer who grabbed a 73rd minute equaliser after Warren Harris had given the hosts a second half lead. Both teams will be happy with a point although the Urchins, who finished strongly, may have wished for all three. We now move on to League Cup action this coming Tuesday when we entertain Harlow Town in our home Third Round tie, k.o. 7.45pm. Click to view Match Report

Wednesday 9th December Urchins Away in County Cup Quarter Finals The Urchins will travel to either Waltham Abbey or Bowers & Pitsea in the Quarter Finals of the Essex Senior Cup. These teams meet on Tuesday 15th December to decide who will host the Urchins in the next round. Quarter Final ties are to be played on or before 9th January 2010.

Saturday 5th December AFC Hornchurch 1 Sutton United 0 A spectacular Wayne Gray goal in the 68th minute was enough to earn the Urchins another valuable three League points. On the balance of play the lads certainly deserved their victory but fans will remember Wayne's goal long after the match is forgotten. Check the video clips section as it is well worth a look. Kingstonian are the visitors to Bridge Avenue on Tuesday evening where we hope the positive momentum will continue. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 1st December East Thurrock United 0 AFC Hornchurch 4 The Urchins put in another superb all-round performance, crowned by FOUR goal hero Wayne Gray, to ease past a hard-working East Thurrock and earned themselves a place in the Essex Senior Cup Quarter Final draw. The draw for the next round will take place soon and news of our opponents will be posted shortly. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 1st December Urchins Named 'Team of the Month' AFC Hornchurch have been awarded Vandanel 'Team Performance of the Month' for their magnificent performance at Princes Park last Saturday where they were responsible for Dartford's first League defeat of the season. Well done lads! Confidence in the camp must be sky high now be sky high as we look forward to our next game at home to Sutton United this coming Saturday.

Saturday 28th November Daftford 0 AFC Hornchurch 1 The Urchins turned the form book up side down as they came away from Princes Park with three most valuable League points - and in the process inflicted the Darts first League defeat of the season. Billy Coyne was the goal hero - but the whole team were heroes as they defied the bookies odds to claim what could turn out to be a most important victory. Today's result will boost the lads confidence as they move on to Tuesday's Essex Senior Cup tie away to East Thurrock United. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 24th November AFC Hornchurch 1 Chelmsford City 2 Despite another late rally the Urchins bowed out of this season's FA Trophy competition. The lads battled hard and it was a testament to their efforts that the Clarets bench were screaming at the Referee to blow the final whistle whilst the Urchins pressed for that elusive equaliser. Congratulations to Chelmsford - we wish you luck in the next round. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 21st November Chelmsford City 4 AFC Hornchurch 4 The Clarets must have thought they had the game wrapped up when they went in at half time 3-1 to the good. However, they did not reckon on the spirit and passion of the battling Urchins! The lads clawed their way back into the game with three second half goals earning them a well deserved replay at Bridge Avenue next Tuesday evening. The Urchins were even denied a spectacular 5-4 victory by the Clarets crossbar! The draw for the First Round Proper takes place on Monday so the opponents for the winners of Tuesday's replay will be known before the game takes place.

Tuesday 17th November AFC Hornchurch 2 Brentwood Town 1 A Third Round HOME tie vs Harlow Town is the reward for tonight's 2-1 League Cup victory against Brentwood. In a game where both teams seemed to cancel each other out the result was in doubt right to the final whistle. Brentwood battled hard but Duane Jackman's 87th minute winner took the Urchins into the next round. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 17th November President's Cup Game Off As a result of 'drainage problems' Chelmsford have cancelled tomorrow's President's Cup fixture. The re-arranged date for this game is next Wednesday (25th November) k.o. 7.30pm.

Tuesday 17th November AFC Hornchurch Supporters' Association The launch of the AFCH Supporters' Association has been a great success. To date we have nearly 100 members - but it is still not too late to join! Please have a word with Rob on your next visit to Bridge Avenue or speak to Tony in the Club shop. Also please regularly check the 'Suppoerters News' link for the latest info on organised events and important supporters stuff.

Saturday 14th November Hastings United 1 AFC Hornchurch 0 A 47th minute Russell Eldridge goal secured all three points for the hosts in a game which was played in monsoon conditions. The gale force winds and heavy rain prevented the teams from taking advantage of the excellent playing surface and the game became a lottery - a lottery which sadly the Urchins lost. The quest for League points must now be put on hold as we entertain Brentwood Town on Tuesday evening in our Second Round Leage Cup tie and then next Saturday it's off to face Chelmsford City in the Third Qualifying Round of the F.A. Trophy. Click to view Match Report

Wednesday 11th November Waltham Forest 0 AFC Hornchurch 2 Goals from Ben Boyce and Michael Spencer earned the Urchins a place in the Fourth Round of the Essex Senior Cup where we will be away to East Thurrock United. The match is to be played w/c 30th November. This means our RPL home game against Canvey Island will now be re-scheduled and will take place in the New Year. Click to view Match Report

Monday 9th November President's Cup Match Off Our Second Round President's Challenge Cup match versus Chelmsford City scheduled for this evening has been postponed. We will advise the rearranged date as soon as it is known.

Saturday 7th November AFC Hornchurch 4 Hendon 4 In a game which saw the Urchins surrender a two goal lead twice the final tally was four goals apiece and honours even. Certainly a good game for the neutrals but Hornchurh will be disappointed at not claiming all three points. Amongst the positives is that the lads have found their goal scoring boots and have stretched their unbeated run to seven games. We now move on to our re-arranged Essex Senior Cup tie vs Waltham Forest to be played next Wednesday evening. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 3rd November AFC Hornchurch 4 Whyteleafe 0 A very solid performance against a competitive and well-organised Whyteleafe saw the Urchins move into the Third Qualifying Round of the F.A. Trophy. Leafe stuck to their task well and despite the scoreline their heads never dropped. We wish them well for the rest of the season. The Urchins are away to Chelmsford City in the next Round with the game to be played on Saturday 21st November. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 31st October Whyteleafe 1 AFC Hornchurch 1 A Jo Flack goal midway through the second half earned the Urchins a replay in this FA Tropthy Second Qualifying Round tie after the hosts had taken a 12 minute lead. It was a very evenly contested game played at one of the most attractive non-league grounds in the country. Our players, staff and supporters were made most welcome by their very hospitable hosts which contributed to a very enjoyable day. It will be our turn to play hosts on Tuesday evening as we welcome Whyteleafe to the Bridge for the Replay, k.o. 7.45pm.

Wednesday 28th October Waltham Forest v AFC Hornchurch - Ma tch Abandoned Our Third Round Essex Senior Cup tie was abandoned after just seven minutes and 50 seconds following a serious injury to a home player. The player concerned fell awkwardly, whilst making a tackle on Wayne Gray, which appears to have resulted in a serious ankle injury. The player could not be moved and an ambulance was called. After a 20 minute delay the game was called off. The date for the replay will be advised as soon as it is known. We wish the injured player a full and speedy recovery.

Tuesday 27th October Jamie Dormer Joins the Urchins The Club are delighted to announce the signing of ex-Billericay Captain Jamie Dormer. Jamie, who lives locally, joins an Urchins squad brimming with confidence after recent performances and will be a valuable asset in our quest to climb the Table. Welcome to the Bridge Jamie!

Saturday 24th October Waltham Abbey 0 AFC Hornchurch 5 The Urchins turned on the style today as they hit five goals past a lacklustre Waltham Abbey to earn three very valuable League points. Everyone played their part in a true team performance. Confidence and belief in the camp must now be sky high with the future looking brighter than it has all season. We now look forward to next Wednesday's Essex Senior Cup tie against Waltham Forest and then on to next Saturday's F.A. Trophy game away to Whyteleafe. Well done Urchins! Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 20th October AFC Hornchurch 0 Wealdstone 0 Tonight's game was totally dominated by the Urchins from start to finish. The passion and commitment from the lads was superb as they treated the fans to some real football. So many goal chances were created with so many near misses. It was just one of those nights. The lads will never play so well again and not win. It was that good! Thanks to Wealdstone for playing their part in a great game and for their many fans who made the trip to Bridge Avenue. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 17th October AFC Hornchurch 2 Brentwood Town 1 The Urchins secured their place in Monday's Second Qualifying Round F.A. Trophy draw after scoring all three goals at Bridge Avenue this afternoon. Brentwood showed great determination and until Paul Shave's 76 minute strike it looked like a replay might be necessary to separate the teams. On balance the Urchins deserved their victory but they know they have been in a fight. We now return to RPL action this Tuesday evening when we are at HOME to Wealdstone, k.o. 7.45pm. Click to view Match Report

Friday 16th October New Players at the Bridge Colin has been very busy and made four quality signings! We welcome Jo Flack from Billericay Town, Duane Jackman from Bishop's Stortford, Ben Boyce from East Thurrock and Reece Prestedge from Leyton. The fans will get their first opportunity to welcome our new players at tomorrow's F.A. Trophy game vs Brentwood Town, k.o. 3pm.

Tuesday 13th October AFC Hornchurch 5 Welling United 1 The Urchins gave their fans hope that the tide is turning as they put in what many considered to be their best performance of the season so far. The Wings gave our lads a tremendous workout and have no doubt helped to restore confidence and belief before this coming Saturday's important F.A. Trophy game. We thank them for their visit and wish them well for the rest of the season. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 10th October Friendly vs Welling Next Tuesday Our good friends Welling United from Conference South will visit Bridge Avenue next Tuesday (13th Oct.) for what should be a very entertaining friendly. The Wings always put on a good show which seems to bring out the best in the Urchins - many may remember our thrilling F.A. Cup encounter of three years ago. Kick-off will be at 745pm with the same price structure as for the cancelled Stortford game (£4.00 for adults and everyone else free).

Wednesday 7th October Bishop's Stortford Friendly is OFF! Sadly Bishop's Stortford have pulled out of Saturday's friendly and at such short notice no opponents can be found so it will be a blank Saturday. Good news (hopefully) for next Tuesday. If Welling United are not involved in a replay they will visit Bridge Avenue for a friendly. Kick-off would be 7.45pm with the same price structure as for the cancelled Stortford game (£4.00 for adults and everyone else free). We will confirm this Saturday.

Saturday 3rd October Carshalton Athletic 1 AFC Hornchurch 0 A questionable 50th minute penalty awarded to the home side and converted by Craig Falconbridge was enough to deny the Urchins the point they richly deserved. AFCH Played some of their best football of the season dominating large parts of the game but their efforts went unrewarded. The signs of recovery are there. All we need is our fair share of luck which seems to have deserted us at the moment. Click to view Match Report

Thursday 1st October Friendly at HOME to Bishop's Stortford on 10th Oct. As our RPL home game versus Wealdstone on Saturday 10th October has been cancelled and moved to Tuesday 20th Colin has arranged a friendly at Bridge Avenue against Conference South side Bishop's Stortford. Kick-off will be 1 p.m. NOT 3 p.m. and admission will be £4.00 for adults. Concessions & U16's, as well as Season Ticket holders, will have free admission. Colin is also trying to arrange another friendly for Tuesday 13th. News will be posted as soon as the details are finalised.

Tuesday 29th September AFC Hornchurch 5 Romford 1 Bragging rights went to the Urchins in this very entertaining and competitive friendly which proved an excellent workout for both sides. Many thanks to the Boro' and their supporters for visiting Bridge Avenue this evening. We wish you well in your F.A. Trophy Preliminary Round game at Mill Field this coming Sunday and for the rest of the season. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 26th September Margate 0 AFC Hornchurch 0 In a game which neither team could afford to lose probably a hard-fought draw was the predictable result. However, the Urchins can take a lot of positives from the game - not least for keeping a clean sheet for the first time in seven starts. The home side may feel they should have claimed all three points following their second-half penalty miss - albeit a dubiously awarded penalty in the first place. We now move on at our next game - an intriguing friendly on Tuesday evening at home to our good friends and close rivals ROMFORD FC from Ryman North. Click to view Match Report

Friday 25th September
		A Message from Colin Colin will be absent from the dugout for a few weeks so he can concentrate on important and time consuming off-the-field issues which need to be sorted - so Jimmy and John will be taking over team management duties temporarily. Colin will return to dugout duties as soon as possible.

Friday 25th September Two New Signings for the Urchins Colin has just completed the signing of two new players to strengthen our squad. We welcome Jonathan Hunt who joins us from Harrow Borough and Sam Berry from Hendon.

Thursday 24th September FA Youth Cup News The U18's will be away to Bishop's Stortford in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Youth Cup. The game will be played at Woodside Park, Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 5RG on Wednesday 7th October, 7.45pm k.o. Entry will be £4 Adults, £2 Kids & Concessions. Good luck to the young Urchins!

Tuesday 22nd September AFC Hornchurch 0 Cray Wanderers 2 Sadly the lads were unable to build on last Saturday's superb performance and two second half goals secured all three points for the visitors. On the night the Wanderers were the sharper, hungrier team and their victory was well deserved. We now move on to a vital game away to MARGATE where a defeat would see us fall into the drop-zone. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 22nd September Royston Town 1 AFC Hornchurch 5 Yesterday evening the young Urchins moved comfortably into the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Youth Cup with an emphatic win away to Royston Town. We have another away fixture in the next Round where we have been drawn to play either Braintree Town or Bishop's Stortford. The match is to be played w/c 5th October. Well done young Urchins!

Saturday 19th September AFC Hornchurch 2 Harrow Borough 1 The Urchins bounced back with their best home display of the season and treated their fans to some supperb football. The scoreline does not reflect their dominance as they controlled the game for long periods. The three well-earned points lifts us back into a mid-table position and three more in Tuesday's home game against Cray Wanderers could even see us challenging for a play-off place! Click to view Match Report

Wednesday 16th September Join the Urchins Supporters Association The Supporters Association is now open for membership. Membership is £20 for adults, £7.50 for senior citizens and students (must produce students card), and £5 for juniors under the age of sixteen. It might seem expensive, but for your money you get the exclusive membership badge, a free mug and a free key fob. In addition, members will also get a free cup of tea or coffee on matchdays. Membership can be obtained in the Club Shop situated behind the main stand on the East Side, before matches, at the interval or at the end of the match. The special limited edition supporters badges have been produced by Terry's Badges, a company that is considered the number one badge producer in the country, so it is now all systems go.

Monday 14th September Great Start for Young Urchins Both Urchins teams recorded victories in their first League game of the season. The U18's secured an impressive 4-2 win against Ilford and the U15's scored a 2-1 win over East Thurrock. Well done to both teams. This follows on from last week's U18's 3-0 victory versus Stevenage Borough in the Preliminary Qualifying Round of the FA Youth Cup.

Saturday 12th September AFC Hornchurch 0 Billericay Town 3 Sadly the Urchins fell at their first hurdle in this season's FA Cup competition. The visitors were worthy winners and looked sharper and quicker than their hosts. With the game goal-less at the interval the second half proved decisive with 'Ricay netting three times to move into the next Round. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 5th September Bognor Regis Town 4 AFC Hornchurch 2 The luckless Uchins battled hard but went down to their third successive RPL defeat at Nyewood Lane today. Whilst there is still much to do on and off the pitch it is not time to panic. Only three points separate 8th and 20th in the League so a few good wins should see us climb out of the danger area. It is the time, however, for all fans to get behind the team and help lift the lads with some encouraging vocal support. Our next game is a very important F.A. Cup tie at home to Billericay Town next Saturday. Please come along and make it a game to remember. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 29th August Sutton United 4 AFC Hornchurch 1 The Urchins found themselves 2-0 down within 10 minutes of the start and when an unfortunate own-goal made it 3-0 to the hosts there was little chance of salvaging anything from the game. The lads showed more spirit in the second half but the damage had already been done. We have little time to lick our wounds as we entertain League leaders Dartford on Monday, k.o. 3pm. Our visitors will bring a healthy following so the boys will need all your support if we are to secure all three points. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 25th August Maidstone United 0 AFC Hornchurch 0 This evening's game saw both teams earn a point in a very evenly contested contest. There were more encouraging signs for the Urchins as our new players melded into the team. It will be a very tough season but we have a dedicated and commited squad of players and staff who will see us through. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 22nd August AFC Hornchurch 0 Tooting & Mitcham United 1 Today's encounter against a very robust T & M saw the visitors claim all three points courtesy of Aaron Goode's 26th minute goal. The lads will need to quickly put this defeat behind them - their first in seven games - as we move on to the tricky away fixture against Maidstone United this coming Tuesday evening. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 18th August AFC Hornchurch 2 Boreham Wood 1 The Urchins completely dominated the first half with some superb passing football and well deserved their 1-0 interval lead courtesy of a 29th minute Paul Shave goal. Wood came back strongly in the second half in what was to prove a very entertainng game. Joe Stevens increased the Urchins lead after 52 minutes but the visitors hit back six minutes later and pressed for an equaliser. The Urchins kept their heads however and claimed all three points. Our next encounter will be at HOME on Saturday to Tooting & Mitcham United. Click to view Match Report

Saturday 15th August Tonbridge Angels 1 AFC Hornchurch 2 The Urchins began the new campaign with an impressive win at Longmead Stadium. A tremendous away following saw all three poins bagged courtesy of a fine 84th minute goal from Jon Green. We entertain Boreham Wood this Tuesday evening in our first home RPL fixture of the season. Please come along and give the lads your support. Click to view Match Report

Tuesday 11th August Friendly: AFC Hornchurch 1 Northwood 0 The Urchins put in another solid performance against a skilful and hard working Northwood. This very entertaining game was watched by a crowd of 150 - a decent effort with the game only arranged at short notice. Many thanks to Northwood for making the trip and providing an excellent workout for our lads. We wish you well in the coming season. Click to view Match Report

Advertising Opportunity for Local Businesses to Support Their Local Football Team

Ladies and gentlemen, we are currently planning the forthcoming season's matchday programmes. The programme goes out to over 5000 fans over the season and is read by supporters far and wide.We currently have a number of half page and full page advertising spaces available, if  you or your company would like the opportunity of being part of the new season please contact Gary on 07912301925, AFC Hornchurch Supporters Association.

Saturday 8th August Friendly: GWR 0 AFC Hornchurch 4 Colin's plans seem to be coming together nicely as the Urchins powered to an impressive first friendly win in their pre-season campaign. Two goals in each half earned the Urchins a well deserved victory. See you all on Tuesday evening when we entertain Northwood in our last pre-season friendly before the RPL action starts in one week's time. Click to view today's Match Report

Saturday 1st August More Bargains for Riverside Urchins Supporters can now reserve their favourite seat in the main Riverside Stand for the entire 2009/10 season. The cost is only £15 (or £30 for three seasons!). Spaces in the car park can also be reserved at a cost of £50 for the season. Please call the Club direct on 01708 220080

Tuesday 28th July Friendly: AFC Hornchurch 1 Eastbourne Borough 1 This thoroughly entertaining game proved an excellent workout for both sides with a draw being a good reflection of the game. On tonight's performance the signs for the Urchins are very encouraging as they played some excellent football. Our thanks and appreciation are extended to Eastbourne Borough who made the long trip to us tonight and played their part in a very enjoyable evening.

Saturday 18th July Friendly: Concord Rangers 2 AFC Hornchurch 1 Colin used today's first run out to test no less than 19 players. The lads performed well and everyone seemed pleased to put the uncertainly of the past few months behind them and to get back on the pitch. One thing is for sure - the Urchins will be ready for the fight when the Season starts on the 15th of August. Click HERE to view the Match Report