New Sponsorship Packages Launched
AFC Hornchurch have announced their new Sponsorship Programme for next season. Whilst there are some exciting and innovative deals on offer the Club is flexible and will consider alternative sponsorship offers on application. Click on the Sponsorship link top-left or HERE to view the Packages.

Young Urchins Make History
The U18’s defeated Brentwood Town 2-0 last night at Southend Manor to become EJA League Champions. Our young guns have now won all four competitions, EJA South West Section League, EJA League Challenge Cup, EJA Magnus Cup and now the EJA League Championship. This feat has never been accomplished before. Congratulations to the players and all involved in this historic season.

AFC Hornchurch Awards Presentation Evening
Saturday 3rd May 2008
The Urchins packed into the Clubhouse for an evening of celebration. We have had a wonderful season back in the Ryman Prem. and this was the opportunity to thank the players and staff for their tremendous effort throughout the season. It was also time to present the Annual Club Awards. Some difficult decisions had to be made as everyone deserved a trophy. Click HERE to view the photos

Dale Wins 'Safe Hands' Award for April
Dale Brightly has won April's RPL Safe Hands Award. Dale's excellent work, and that of the whole defence, saw the Urchins concede only three goals in their last nine RPL games - whilst scoring twenty! In six of these nine games Dale kept a clean sheet. Well done Dale on this most deserved Award.

AFC Wimbledon 3 AFC Hornchurch 1
The Urchins tremendous season ended in glorious defeat at Kingsmeadow in their Ryman Premier Play-Off Semi-Final. The lads gave their all but on the night it was just not quite enough to secure victory over a powerful Wombles side. For the Urchins, who have come so far in such a short time, it was just 'a bridge too far'. The obvious disappointment on the faces of the players was clear to see but they can hold their heads high as they did us proud. Well done to every one of them!
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AFC Hornchurch 1 AFC Wimbledon 1
Both teams put on a superb show in the spring sunshine with honours even. Urchins largest crowd of the season were treated to some excellent football from both sides who must now meet again in a play-off semi-final next Tuesday evening. The winners will play either Staines Town or Ramsgate in the play-off final next Saturday (3rd May).
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Folkestone Invicta 0 AFC Hornchurch 0
The Urchins extended their unbeaten run to eight games this evening with a goal-less draw at Folkestone. The hosts were desperate for the points as they scrambled to avoid the trap door to Ryman One but with the pitch waterlogged in places any chance of free-flowing football was impossible. The game was reduced to a handful of chances for both sides and Folkestone must wait until Saturday for their fate to be decided whilst the Urchins entertain AFC Wimbledon in our last League home game of the season. It should be a 'cracker'!
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Tonbridge Angels 1 AFC Hornchurch 1
The Urchins were awesome in defence today in the face of a desperate full-blooded Angels second half onslaught as they battled for the win which would keep them in contention. However, it was the Urchins who secured the single point which guaranteed them a play-off place. Next Saturday's game versus AFC Wimbledon is massive - and may serve as a dress rehearsal for the play-off semi three days later.
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Urchins are Capital League Champions - Again!
The Capital League Urchins put the icing on their cake by clinching the League title this evening with a creditable 2-2 draw at Chelmsford. This trophy follows hard on the heels of last week's Presidents Cup victory. The CL boys have been absolutely awesome this season. They started the season as 2006/07 Champions and so have emphatically retained their title.

AFC Hornchurch 1 Wealdstone 0
In a game where both teams were battling hard for the points, but for very different reasons, the Urchins came out on top courtesy of another spectacular goal from Simon Parker. With a play-off place virtually guaranteed we cannot take our foot off the gas as we strive for a second or third place finish to secure home advantage in the play-off semis. Three very tough games lie ahead, starting with Tonbridge next Saturday.
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President's Cup Glory for Asa's Aces
Our unstoppable Capital League side made it 17 wins from 17 games this season as they defeated Staines Town in the President's Cup Final this evening. The full time score was level at four apiece but the cool-headed Urchins won the penalty shootout by four goals to two! With 13 wins out of 13 in the League a famous 'double' is in the offing. Well done Asa's Aces! Click HERE for match report

East Thurrock United 1 AFC Hornchurch 2
The Urchins fought hard against a battling East Thurrock side this afternoon to earn their fifth consecutive victory. Second half goals from Dean Green and a screamer from Mark Janney brought home three invaluable points to strengthen our chances of securing a play-off place.
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Cup Success for the Urchins
The U18's won our first trophy of the season when they defeated Leyton 3-1 in the EJA Challenge Cup Final last Wednesday. The U18's are also top of the League so a League and Cup double could be coming their way. Congratulations young Urchins!

Simon Gets the Boot!
The Ryman Premier 'Golden Boot' Award for March (sponsored by Snapshot Poker) has deservedly gone to Simon Parker in recognition of his six spectacular League goals scored during the month. Well done Simon - and keep lobbing them in!

AFC Hornchurch 9 (nine) Leyton 0
The Urchins treated their fans to a real goalfest today as they overwhelmed plucky Leyton. Both Simon Parker and Harry Elmes scored hat tricks with Jim McFarlane, Elliot Styles and Jamie Richards also finding the net.
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Harrow Borough 0 AFC Hornchurch 2
The Urchins braved the rain, sleet, hailstones and snow to earn a convincing victory at Harrow which lifts them back into third place. Simon Parker gave us the lead with a superbly taken free-kick and Dean Green secured the points with an excellent 76th minute goal. The Urchins are finding some fine form at the right time with our last three games all resulting in 2-0 victories.
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AFC Hornchurch 2 Margate 0
The Urchins treated the 424 spectators to a dazzling display of attacking football to earn three valuable points against a very talented Margate side. Simon Parker scored a goal in each half by spectacularly lobbing the 'keeper in a thoroughly dominant Urchins performance. Live match commentary was broadcast courtesy of GATE RADIO and for those who want to listen again it will be available from the Marhate website.
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AFC Hornchurch 2 Maidstone United 0
A healthy crowd of 471 saw the Urchins score their second 'double' of the season courtesy of second half goals from both substitutes - Dean Green and Harry Elmes. This win lifts AFCH to third place in the League and again focuses minds on the approaching play-offs.
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AFC Hornchurch win 'Team Performance of the Month'
AFC Hornchurch have won the "Performance of the Month" award for the Ryman League Premier Division. Having steadily climbed up the table in recent weeks to move into the play-off places, AFC Hornchurch travelled to League leaders Chelmsford City on the second Saturday in February, and produced a stunning 4-0 win against their hosts. This also completed the League double over their Essex neighbours at the same time, having beaten the Clarets 1-0 at home on 1st September. Click HERE to read the Bulletin
(Courtesy of Ryman Bulletin No.30)

Boreham Wood 2 AFC Hornchurch 1
Despite outplaying their hosts for the majority of the game the Urchins failed to capitalise on their superiority and came away pointless. AFCH looked like earning a well deserved point but an 85th minute strike by Chris Bangura denied them a share of the spoils. For many reasons it will be a game everyone will want to forget.
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Capital League: AFC Hornchurch 3 Leighton Town 0
Another impressive performance from Asa's Aces saw them power to a 3-0 victory this evening against a hard-working Leighton side. Goals from Dean Green and Jim McFarlane gave the Urchins a 2-0 interval lead, then Jamie Richards struck in the 66th minute to seal the victory.
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Staines Town 1 AFC Hornchurch 1
A 'Jekyll and Hyde' performance by the Urchins saw them take this game by the scruff of the neck in the first half and then allow Staines a share of the spoils by conceding a very 'soft' goal in the second period. The Urchin faithful may have settled for a point before kick-off but most left the ground feeling they should have won all three! Staines are a very friendly well run Club with excellent facilities and we thank our hosts for today's fine hospitality and wish them well.
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AFC Hornchurch 1 Horsham 2
Despite dominating the game for virtually the whole 90 minutes the Urchins slid to defeat against a talented but unenterprising Horsham side. For the last half hour the Horsham goalmouth resembled the 'Alamo' as the Urchins surged forward, wave after wave. Colin will be pleased with the lads performance which, on another day, would have seen us comfortably secure all three points.
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AFC Hornchurch 3 Carshalton Athletic 2
The 'never say die' Urchins turned in a performance which left the home crowd breathless as they hit three goals in the last five minutes to earn a sensational victory against The Robins. Goal heroes Kris Lee (2) and Simon Parker turned the game completely on its head after it looked as though AFCH would earn nothing from the game. Although The Urchins created more scoring chances it was The Robins who hit two excellent goals and looked like stealing the points. However, when Kris Lee pulled one back five minutes from 'time' nobody in the stadium could have predicted what was to follow.
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Capital League: Maldon 1 AFC Hornchurch 6
A powerful performance by the Capital League Urchins at Maldon saw them consolidate their position at the head of the table. A Harry Elmes hat-trick and goals from Mark Janney, Joe Staunton and Ross Wall contributed to an emphatic victory. The strong possibility of a League and Cup 'double' looms!

Colin McBride Interview
On the official Ryman League Clubcall line today (and for the rest of the week), we speak to AFC Hornchurch manager Colin McBride about his club’s superb 4-0 win at Chelmsford on Saturday. The interview can be heard by telephoning 09066 555 777 - calls cost 60p per minute.

Chelmsford City 0 AFC Hornchurch 4
The lionheart Urchins put in a sublime performance this afternoon to completely outplay League Leaders Chelmsford and score their most impressive victory of the season so far. Whilst the Champions elect will probably regard today's result as a mere blip the Urchins will take great heart from the victory. They played some scintillating football and bounced back superbly after last Tuesday's defeat.
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Capital League: AFC Hornchurch 3 Harlow Town 1
The Capital League Urchins took another great step towards retaining their Title as they powered to a 3-1 victory over third placed Harlow Town. In a very hard (but fairly) fought contest both teams put on an entertaining display. Urchins hero, Ross Wall, claimed all three Urchin goals against a team that contained no fewer than eight players who were in the Harlow squad at our RPL game at The Bridge earlier this season. Well done young Urchins!
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AFC Hornchurch 0 East Thurrock United 1
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to young Shane Oakley.
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AFC Hornchurch 1 Hendon 0
The Urchins earned an impressive victory against second placed Hendon in today's RPL fixture. The visitors showed plenty of skill but a first half injury time goal by Jamie Richards gave AFCH the lead at half time. The Urchins played some excellent football in the second period and whilst Hendon looked dangerous on the break The Urchins showed their true mettle and never really looked like surrendering the points.
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AFC Hornchurch 0 Staines Town 0
A solid workmanlike performance from The Urchins saw them share the points against a well fancied Staines Town outfit. AFCH created the better chances but failed to capitalise in front of goal. So we move on to another tough game when we entertain second placed Hendon at Bridge Avenue this coming Saturday.
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Horsham 3 AFC Hornchurch 1
The Urchins inability to capitalise on their goal scoring chances cost them dear again as they went down 3-1 at Horsham this afternoon. Although going in 2-1 down at half time there was every confidence that we could at least earn a point. It was not to be however as home striker Chamal Fenelan struck in the 74th minute to wrap it up for the home side.
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Capital League Urchins in PCC Final
The Capital League Urchins claimed a superb victory at Ware this evening thanks to a 71st minute Ross Wall goal.and earned a place in the Presidents Challenge Cup Final. Their opponents will be decided on February 14th when Staines Town play Croydon Athletic in the second Semi-Final. The date and venue for the Final will be decided once both finalists are known. Well done young Urchins!

AFC Hornchurch 3 Ramsgate 1
The Urchins powered to an impressive 3-1 win over a strong Ramsgate side this afternoon. The score was tied at 1-1 at half time but a superb second half performance, with goals from Kris Lee and Simon Parker, sealed the well-earned victory. Jamie Richards also impressed when he made his Urchins debut as a 63rd minute substitue.
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STOP PRESS: Colin Signs Two New Urchins
Ex Leyton Orient Captain John Mackie has signed for the Urchins today. John is a 30 year old centre half with enormous experience. A tremendous swoop by Colin. The club have also signed 28 year old striker Jamie Richards from East Thurrock who will add much needed cover to the squad. Welcome John and Jamie.

Hastings United 0 AFC Hornchurch 0
Today's RPL game at the Pilot Field ended in stalemate as the teams played out a goal-less draw in the mud. AFCH must rue the opportunity of not taking all three points as they created no less than eleven clear cut scoring chances. The lads were well supported by the travelling Urchin Army who, as usual, did the team proud.
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Capital League: AFC Hornchurch 3 Enfield Town 2
The Capital League Urchins served notice that they will not relinquish their Title easily. They inflicted the first defeat of the season on Enfield Town and so leap-frogged them to become League Leaders. Both teams went into the game with a 100% record so it was always going to be a close affair. This proved to be the case and it was left to Martin Carthy to hammer home the winner, through a packed defence, two minutes into injury time. Well done young Urchins!
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AFC Hornchurch 1 Heybridge Swifts 0
The Urchins turned in another gritty performance to record their fourth win in five games and climb to fouth place in the Table. The victory was well earned against a very determined Swifts side who may count themselves unlucky not to have earned a point. However, it was Mark Janney's well struck penalty which claimed all three points for AFCH.
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Leyton 2 AFC Hornchurch 5
Both teams served up some excellent Boxing Day entertainment for the deceptively small crowd of 114. Leyton showed some very nice skills which suggested they will soon climb the table but it was the Urchins workmanlike performance which earned all three points and sees them climb to sixth place in the table.
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AFC Hornchurch 3 Maidstone United 0
The Urchins eased comfortably into the last 16 of the Ryman League Cup with a thoroughly professional performance against a lack-lustre Maidstone side. AFCH had much of the play in the first half but with little reward. However, after the interval an excellent goal by Joe Keith and a brace from the ever dependable Simon Parker earned The Urchins a home tie against Ramsgate in the Fouth Round.
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Billericay Town 0 AFC Hornchurch 2
The Urchins produced a sublime performance today at New Lodge to earn themselves all three points. AFCH applied pressure from the start and when Des Boateng netted in the 11th minute the victory was never really in doubt. Harry Elmes banged in a second just before the interval. It was a very disapponting performance by 'Ricay who looked impressive when they visited Bridge Avenue back in August but sadly, for them, were a different team today.
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AFC Hornchurch 2 Folkestone Invicta 1
The Urchins secured all three points against a very capable Folkestone Invicta thanks to second half goals from Simon Parker and Mark Janney. Folkestone showed tremendous spirit and could easily have earned a point had they not conceded an 89th minute penalty. The victory will stand the Urchins in good stead as they prepare for Tuesday evening's encounter at Ramsgate - third time lucky!
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Another Abandoned Game!
After a long and weary trek to Ramsgate the match was called off after 31 minutes following flooflight failure. Ramsgate started brightly but AFCH came more and more into the game as time progressed. Sadly the lights went out one minute after Simon Parker's superb equaliser.

Margate 2 AFC Hornchurch 1
Most of the action was squeezed into the last 15 minutes of this very competitive game. AFCH beleived they had earned a creditable draw when Mark Janney levelled on 82 minutes. However fate cruelly denied the Urchins a share of the spoils when Margate earned an 89th minute penalty to give them all three points.
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Capital League: AFC Hornchurch 4 Maldon Town 1
The young Urchins powered to a convincing victory this evening to earn themselves a place in the President's Challenge Cup Semi-Final. This tie will be played away but at present our opponents are unknown. A goal apiece from Shane Oakley and Michael Ramkin and a brace from Ross Wall sealed the victory.

Maidstone United 0 AFC Hornchurch 2
AFCH earned a well deserved victory in this Ryman Premier fixture with goals from Simon Parker and Dean Green. On a damp night The Urchins always looked in control and whilst the hosts battled well once we went ahead there was little doubt who would be the victors. The new lads are fitting in very well so we can look forward to climbig up the table as we catch up on our fixture backlog.
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Capital League Cup: Harlow 1 AFC Hornchurch 3
Two goals from Shane Oakley and one from Harry Elmes earned the Urchins Capital League side a fine victory in this Presidents Cup Second Round tie at Barrows Farm. AFCH are now at HOME to Maldon Town in the Third Round with the match due to be played Thursday 29th November.

AFC Hornchurch 2 Boreham Wood 3
AFCH found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreline in this very entertaining match. The team showed plenty of spirit and created some excellent scoring opportunities. Whilst it hurts to lose there were many positives to draw from this game and the team proved it will not be long before they are firing on all cylinders. We have plenty to look forward to.
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Tilbury 2 AFC Hornchurch 1
AFCH made an untimely exit in this year's FansFocus.Com Essex Senior Cup competition at Tilbury this evening. All three goals were scored from penalty kicks and there was a fair sprinkling of red and yellow cards. The travelling Urchins witnessed a fairly lack-lustre performance which will need to improve if we are to gain all three points from our forthcoming RPL home fixture against Borham Wood this Saturday.
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AFC Wimbledon 1 AFC Hornchurch 0
A large Urchin Army made the trip to Kingsmeadow for this first ever meeting of the two clubs. The 'Dons took a well deserved lead in the 16th minute and put AFCH under some pressure. However, the Urchins were a different team in the second half and could easily have snatched an equaliser. Dale Brightly had a superb game, as did Ollie Adedeji. Special mention also for the 'Dons Luke Garrard who played superbly in the second half as a 'makeshift' keeper after Luke Little broke a finger.
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Capital League: AFC Hornchurch 6 Chelmsford C. 0
The Urchins hit Chelmsford for six in their top of the table encounter at Bridge Avenue this evening. A hat trick from Richard Halle, two from Shane Oakley and a late goal from Tony Fraser sealed this emphatic victory. The Urchins, with their 100% record, move closer to top spot, now only one point behind Chelmsford with two games in hand.
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Dartford 0 AFC Hornchurch 3
The Urchins secured their place in the Second Qualifying Round of the F.A. Trophy with a convincing victory at Dartford's impressive Princes Park ground. The home team had their chances but a superb Dale Brightly kept a clean sheet. AFCH were always on top and their Premier League class proved too strong for the Darts. A first half header from Kris Lee followed by second period goals from Harry Elmes and Richard Halle means The Urchins will entertain Northwood from the Ryman North in the next round on Saturday 3rd November.
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AFC Hornchurch 0 Dartford 0
This First Qualifying Round F.A. Trophy match ended in stalemate as both teams seemed to cancel each other out. The Darts brought many travelling fans who made a lot of noise and behaved impeccably. They are a credit to their Club. So it's a replay at Dartford on Tuesday evening when both teams will probably feel they will play better. This Replay means that our League Cup encounter with Tilbury will be postponed for a second time.
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FansFocus Essex Senior Cup Draw
The Third Round Draw for the FansFocus.Com Essex Senior Cup was made this afternoon and AFC Hornchurch, current holders of the Cup, will defend their title with an away fixture at Ryman North Club, Tilbury.
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Wealdstone 2 AFC Hornchurch 0
Sadly a night to quickly put behind us as a goal in each half by Ryan Ashe earned the home side all three points. AFCH had their chances - a strong penalty appeal was declined and what seemed a perfectly good headed goal by Simon Parker was ruled offside. In the course of a season a night like this one is almost inevitable. However we quickly move on to two very important Cup games, both at home. This Saturday we play Dartford in the F.A. Trophy and the following Saturday its Team Bath in the F.A. Cup.
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Capital League: AFC Hornchurch 2 Leyton 0
Shane Oakley secured all three points for the Capital League Urchins by scoring two fine goals, one in each half. AFCH dominated the game for long periods and rarely looked under pressure. Leyton will hope for revenge in next week's reverse fixture to be played on Wednesday 10th October.
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Hendon 1 AFC Hornchurch 1
Our F.A. Cup Second Qualifying Round match at Hendon ended all square at one apiece after a very entertaining game at Claremont Road. Harry Elmes put AFCH ahead in the 21st minute only for Hendon to level at 1-1 in the first minute of the second period. The replay will be at Bridge Avenue this coming Tuesday which has forced the postponement of our League Cup clash with Tilbury.
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AFC Hornchurch 3 Hastings United 2
This was certainly not a game for the faint-hearted. All the excitement came in the second half with two goals in the last minute sealing the victory. This was a tough game against a physical side that didn't shirk their tackles. Some robust tackling left four Urchins injured with Richard Goddard and Elliot Styles being taken to hospital. Whilst we have tried to avoid the "battle" cliche it really was a battle out there tonight and the Urchins proved themselves true warriors.
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AFC Hornchurch A Staines Town A
Today's Ryman Premier League game was abandoned after 34 minutes following an injury to one of the officials. The Referee's Assistant on the Eastside of the ground fell and injured his leg leading to the abandonment of the game.
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Carshalton Athletic 0 AFC Hornchurch 0
Despite the scoreline this was a very entertaining contest. The Urchins clearly won the first half creating some intense pressure - especially in the opening 15 minutes. However, as in recent games, the many chances were not converted into goals. The second half belonged to Carshalton who were just as guilty of not converting their chances. Both 'keepers made some excellent saves too so a point apiece was a fair result.
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Capital League: Harlow 1 AFC Hornchurch 4
Our Capital League Champions started where they left off last season with an emphatic 4-1 win away to Harlow. Goals by Joe Keith and Harry Elmes were followed by a brace from Super Sub Tom Brooks. But for a penalty miss and some good work from the Hawks 'keeper the scoreline could have been even more eye-catching.
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Hendon 3 AFC Hornchurch 1
The Urchins never really recovered from going 1-0 down in the first minute and again it was a story of missed chances. Hendon were a very pacey side showing plenty of skills and it just wasn't our night. The one bright spot was the welcome return of Simon Parker who scored the Urchins goal. We received a very warm welcome at Hendon from some very nice people. This is a very tight league with only three points separating the top eleven teams.
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