Match 33/26/2460 - Monday, 9th November 2026 - Isthmian Youth League
Tonbridge Angels U18 (1) 4
Steyning Town U18 (0) 0
Attendance: 45
Admission: Season Ticket
Mileage: 38/1,873
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Farnham Town 3 Tonbridge Angels 1
Match 32/26/2459 - Saturday, 7th November 2026 - National League South
Farnham Town (1) 3 Lavinier 38 Sanders 78 Taylor 88
Tonbridge Angels (1) 1 Korboa 15
Attendance: 1,280
Admission: £9
Mileage: 152/1,835
New Ground: 400
New ground 400 has been a long time coming, first time visits in National League South are like rocking horse poo!
The Memorial Ground is a stadium that has a charm borne of nearly 80 years of existence but today reflects the changes that have had to be made to satsify ground gradings following four promotions in the last five years. I heard it described as "bitty", not an untrue statement but if a club is adding bit by bit, then that description is almost inevitable.
Away fans are requested to position themselves in the Peperami stand, an all terrace covered enclosure, although no segregation is actually in place. Behind one goal is a small seated enclosure with both covered and uncovered terracing alongside and there is no spectactor access at the opposite end. The main body of covered areas are one side, directly after entering the ground where they catering a bar areas serve up some really decent food at reasonable prices. The Peperami is at the far end with a further covered terrace and a seated stand alongside, on the opposite side there is open terracing.
Farnham's expenditure off the pitch, I would guess has been matched in its playing squad. Players of the quality of George Alexander, Marcel Lavinier (a deserved man of the match) and Jack Spong are not going to come cheap with recognised Natonal League South players like Aaron Kuhl, not even in the squad.
From a Tonbridge Angels viewpoint, there can be no complaints with the result. Despite taking an early lead, the home side were much the better team. But, had a second half chance to regain the lead falling to Frankie Baker been taken, who knows?
Level at the break, was just about right but it seemed a long time from the Angels goal through to the home side's equaliser, such was the direction of play.
Tonbridge took the lead on 15 minutes when a header forward from Hayden Bullas was headed into space by Ricky Korboa whose second touch saw him rifle a shot home from around 15 yards.
After Nathan Harness had made a couple of decent saves and Bobby-Joe Taylor twice blazing over the bar, the impressive Lavinier cut in from the right and into the box before letting go a shot that took a deflection before looping into the far corner.
The second half was a different story with the home side dominating, bar the pivotal miss from Baker on 67 minutes when Ethan Sutcliffe's cross found the striker in front of goal, six yards out and he somehow spooned the shot over the bar.
The Angels paid the ultimate price as Farnham went straight up the other end to take the lead with a fluke goal. A corner was met at the far post with a great header from Holzman that smacked against the crossbar with the rebound hitting Daryl Sanders to find the net.
The game was wrapped up a couple of minutes from time with a slick Farnham move that ended with Bobby-Joe Taylor striking from the edge of the box.
Nice ground, friendly people, Tonbridge Angels had to lose their unbeaten away record somewhere and it seemed an appropriate place
Farnham Town (1) 3 Lavinier 38 Sanders 78 Taylor 88
Tonbridge Angels (1) 1 Korboa 15
Attendance: 1,280
Admission: £9
Mileage: 152/1,835
New Ground: 400
New ground 400 has been a long time coming, first time visits in National League South are like rocking horse poo!
The Memorial Ground is a stadium that has a charm borne of nearly 80 years of existence but today reflects the changes that have had to be made to satsify ground gradings following four promotions in the last five years. I heard it described as "bitty", not an untrue statement but if a club is adding bit by bit, then that description is almost inevitable.
Away fans are requested to position themselves in the Peperami stand, an all terrace covered enclosure, although no segregation is actually in place. Behind one goal is a small seated enclosure with both covered and uncovered terracing alongside and there is no spectactor access at the opposite end. The main body of covered areas are one side, directly after entering the ground where they catering a bar areas serve up some really decent food at reasonable prices. The Peperami is at the far end with a further covered terrace and a seated stand alongside, on the opposite side there is open terracing.
Farnham's expenditure off the pitch, I would guess has been matched in its playing squad. Players of the quality of George Alexander, Marcel Lavinier (a deserved man of the match) and Jack Spong are not going to come cheap with recognised Natonal League South players like Aaron Kuhl, not even in the squad.
From a Tonbridge Angels viewpoint, there can be no complaints with the result. Despite taking an early lead, the home side were much the better team. But, had a second half chance to regain the lead falling to Frankie Baker been taken, who knows?
Level at the break, was just about right but it seemed a long time from the Angels goal through to the home side's equaliser, such was the direction of play.
Tonbridge took the lead on 15 minutes when a header forward from Hayden Bullas was headed into space by Ricky Korboa whose second touch saw him rifle a shot home from around 15 yards.
After Nathan Harness had made a couple of decent saves and Bobby-Joe Taylor twice blazing over the bar, the impressive Lavinier cut in from the right and into the box before letting go a shot that took a deflection before looping into the far corner.
The second half was a different story with the home side dominating, bar the pivotal miss from Baker on 67 minutes when Ethan Sutcliffe's cross found the striker in front of goal, six yards out and he somehow spooned the shot over the bar.
The Angels paid the ultimate price as Farnham went straight up the other end to take the lead with a fluke goal. A corner was met at the far post with a great header from Holzman that smacked against the crossbar with the rebound hitting Daryl Sanders to find the net.
The game was wrapped up a couple of minutes from time with a slick Farnham move that ended with Bobby-Joe Taylor striking from the edge of the box.
Nice ground, friendly people, Tonbridge Angels had to lose their unbeaten away record somewhere and it seemed an appropriate place
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Hollands and Blair 2 Staplehurst Monarchs 1
Match 31/26/2458 - Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 - SCEFL League Cup 2R
Hollands and Blair (0) 2
Staplehurst Monarchs (0) 1
Attendance: 89
Admission: £6
Mileage: 45/1,683
Hollands and Blair (0) 2
Staplehurst Monarchs (0) 1
Attendance: 89
Admission: £6
Mileage: 45/1,683
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Tonbridge Angels 1 Salisbury 2
Match 30/26/2457 - Saturday, 31st October 2026 - National League South
Tonbridge Angels (1) 1 Akehurst 11
Salisbury (2) 2 Alonge 16 Ogunleye 28
Attendance: 1,362
Admission: Season Ticket
Mileage: 38/1,638
Salisbury extended their unbeaten run to 13 games winning a highly competitive encounter at the Yeomans Community Stadium with a performance described by manager Brian Dutton as one in which “they stood up to the physical side of the game”.
Two goals in the opening 20 minutes set the tone for an entertaining first half. After 11 minutes, a needless push in the back gave Tonbridge Angels a free kick from 20 yards out from which Bailey Akehurst found the top corner past the despairing dive of Will Henry.
The host’s lead was only to last five minutes when a cross into the box found the outstretched, long leg of Jordan Alonge, who poked the ball home.
Salisbury took the lead on 28 minutes when a pass along the 18 yard line found its way to Malachi Ogunleye, who first time shot was drilled low into the bottom corner.
The Angels struck the woodwork twice in the search for an equaliser before the break with Jepthe Tanga hitting the post and Bunmi Babajide’s shot grazing the top of the bar.
Salisbury opened the second period with two opportunities to open up a two goal lead but Alonge’s acrobatic scissor kick was narrowly wide and, through on goal, Nathan Harness saved well from the striker.
Tonbridge pressed hard to salvage a point but their efforts foundered on a strong defence marshalled by Josh Sommerton and his fellow defenders who restricted the home side to very little in the closing quarter hour.
Tonbridge Angels (1) 1 Akehurst 11
Salisbury (2) 2 Alonge 16 Ogunleye 28
Attendance: 1,362
Admission: Season Ticket
Mileage: 38/1,638
Salisbury extended their unbeaten run to 13 games winning a highly competitive encounter at the Yeomans Community Stadium with a performance described by manager Brian Dutton as one in which “they stood up to the physical side of the game”.
Two goals in the opening 20 minutes set the tone for an entertaining first half. After 11 minutes, a needless push in the back gave Tonbridge Angels a free kick from 20 yards out from which Bailey Akehurst found the top corner past the despairing dive of Will Henry.
The host’s lead was only to last five minutes when a cross into the box found the outstretched, long leg of Jordan Alonge, who poked the ball home.
Salisbury took the lead on 28 minutes when a pass along the 18 yard line found its way to Malachi Ogunleye, who first time shot was drilled low into the bottom corner.
The Angels struck the woodwork twice in the search for an equaliser before the break with Jepthe Tanga hitting the post and Bunmi Babajide’s shot grazing the top of the bar.
Salisbury opened the second period with two opportunities to open up a two goal lead but Alonge’s acrobatic scissor kick was narrowly wide and, through on goal, Nathan Harness saved well from the striker.
Tonbridge pressed hard to salvage a point but their efforts foundered on a strong defence marshalled by Josh Sommerton and his fellow defenders who restricted the home side to very little in the closing quarter hour.
Tonbridge Angels 2 Charlton Athletic U23 1
Match 29/26/2456 - Tuesday, 20th October 2026 - Kent Senior Cup 2R
Tonbridge Angels (1) 2 Tanga 44 McDonald 89
Charlton Athletic U23 (0) 1 Rayment-Dawkins 81
Attendance: 390
Admission: £10
Mileage: 38/1,600
Tonbridge Angels (1) 2 Tanga 44 McDonald 89
Charlton Athletic U23 (0) 1 Rayment-Dawkins 81
Attendance: 390
Admission: £10
Mileage: 38/1,600
Sunday, 4 October 2026
Tonbridge Angels 0 Torquay United 1
Match 28/26/2455 - Saturday, 3rd October 2026 - FA Cup 3QR
Tonbridge Angels (0) 0
Torquay United (0) 1 Worthington 55
Attendance: 1,204
Admission: £15
Mileage: 38/1,562
SICK OF THE SIGHT OF THEM!
Part of the promotional material for visits of Torquay United makes great play of the friendship that has been generated between the clubs. Seemingly, Torquay supporters love a visit to the Yeomans Community Stadium. Unlike their own stadium, impressive at the level Plainmoor is, they love the freedom to walk around, pint in hand (often at a special offer price), listen to the live music and pass time with the locals without any hassle.
And, invariably, they return to the English Riviera (or London for a number of their exiles) with three points or passage into the next round of a cup competition.
To be honest, I’m sick of the sight of Torquay. Since our FA Trophy win in 2021, they come here and pinch a result that they don’t really deserve. But, on this occasion, we have no one to blame bar ourselves. Tonbridge have dominated the game start to finish, made chances aplenty and failed to take them and then took the sucker punch. Roll on the FA Trophy, a more realistic chance of progress, but to the man with the power of balls, please don’t send Torquay our way again.
We’ve rolled into October, the warmth of summer is still around when normally overcoats are making their opening appearances. Alan Dunne made two changes with Hayden Bullas and Bunmi Babajide returning to the starting XI.
The home side dominated the first half, leading the corner count by seven to one with the Gulls’ goalkeeper, Toby Savin, making significant saves with a touch onto the crossbar following a shot from Lamar Reynolds on 12 minutes and another from Ricky Korboa on 19 minutes.
Opportunities also fell to Ethan Sutcliffe and Bunmi Babajide, leaving the home side frustrated at the break.
Those frustrations increased on 55 minutes when, following a breakaway, Torquay opened the scoring through Matt Worthington who converted with a shot into the top corner after a long ball forward saw Callum Morton drive down the left before crossing low for Worthington to finish.
Tonbridge continued to dominate, but chance after chance foundered on a resolute Torquay defence and when they broke the yellow wall, Savin was there to deny Frankie Baker and when the golden chance of an equaliser came in the third minute of added time, he saved brilliantly from substitute Millar McDonald and following the resultant corner, Alfie Pavey prodded agonisingly wide.
Torquay United had, once more, executed the perfect smash and grab performance at the Yeomans and it is their name that goes into the hat for the Fourth Qualifying Round draw, winning at the admission of their manager, Jimmy Ball, ugly.
Picture: Dave Couldridge
Tonbridge Angels (0) 0
Torquay United (0) 1 Worthington 55
Attendance: 1,204
Admission: £15
Mileage: 38/1,562
SICK OF THE SIGHT OF THEM!
Part of the promotional material for visits of Torquay United makes great play of the friendship that has been generated between the clubs. Seemingly, Torquay supporters love a visit to the Yeomans Community Stadium. Unlike their own stadium, impressive at the level Plainmoor is, they love the freedom to walk around, pint in hand (often at a special offer price), listen to the live music and pass time with the locals without any hassle.
And, invariably, they return to the English Riviera (or London for a number of their exiles) with three points or passage into the next round of a cup competition.
To be honest, I’m sick of the sight of Torquay. Since our FA Trophy win in 2021, they come here and pinch a result that they don’t really deserve. But, on this occasion, we have no one to blame bar ourselves. Tonbridge have dominated the game start to finish, made chances aplenty and failed to take them and then took the sucker punch. Roll on the FA Trophy, a more realistic chance of progress, but to the man with the power of balls, please don’t send Torquay our way again.
We’ve rolled into October, the warmth of summer is still around when normally overcoats are making their opening appearances. Alan Dunne made two changes with Hayden Bullas and Bunmi Babajide returning to the starting XI.
The home side dominated the first half, leading the corner count by seven to one with the Gulls’ goalkeeper, Toby Savin, making significant saves with a touch onto the crossbar following a shot from Lamar Reynolds on 12 minutes and another from Ricky Korboa on 19 minutes.
Opportunities also fell to Ethan Sutcliffe and Bunmi Babajide, leaving the home side frustrated at the break.
Those frustrations increased on 55 minutes when, following a breakaway, Torquay opened the scoring through Matt Worthington who converted with a shot into the top corner after a long ball forward saw Callum Morton drive down the left before crossing low for Worthington to finish.
Tonbridge continued to dominate, but chance after chance foundered on a resolute Torquay defence and when they broke the yellow wall, Savin was there to deny Frankie Baker and when the golden chance of an equaliser came in the third minute of added time, he saved brilliantly from substitute Millar McDonald and following the resultant corner, Alfie Pavey prodded agonisingly wide.
Torquay United had, once more, executed the perfect smash and grab performance at the Yeomans and it is their name that goes into the hat for the Fourth Qualifying Round draw, winning at the admission of their manager, Jimmy Ball, ugly.
Picture: Dave Couldridge
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Tonbridge Angels U18 3 Horsham U18 3
Match 27/26/2454 - Monday, 28th September 2026 - FA Youth Cup 2QR
Tonbridge Angels U18 (1) 3 Bingham 26 Byatt 64 Powers 72
Horsham U18 (0) 3
Tonbridge Angels win 4-1 on penalties
Attendance:
Admission: £5
Mileage: 38/1,524
WHO LOVES A PENALTY SHOOT-OUT?
Who doesn’t love a penalty shoot-out? Perhaps, let’s rephrase that, who doesn’t love a penalty shoot-out win?
Tonbridge Angels U18’s held their nerve from the spot to take their place in the FA Youth Cup, Third Qualifying Round draw,
The Angels U18’s and their Horsham counterparts served up another classic encounter just five weeks after their thrilling league game at the Yeomans Community Stadium which finished 4-4.
There were so many similarities between the two games it was uncanny. Horsham, appearing the dominant side, fall behind; fight back but then find themselves 3-1 with the game seemingly at the Angels mercy but a stirring comeback saw the visitors take the game to its dreaded finale.
Although Horsham held the upper hand in the opening 25 minutes, neither side unduly threatened the other’s goal until a stunning hit from 25 yards from skipper Harry Bingham found the top corner to give the Angels a lead.
Horsham pressed hard for an equaliser but despite narrow misses from successive free kicks, the home side held firm to take their lead into the break.
Five minutes into the second half, Horsham were level, courtesy of a combination of defensive errors that allowed an easy finish.
On the hour, the Angels introduced Anselm Redwood-Sawyerr, a 15 year-old winger from the U16’s Kent Youth League side and his pace on the right, swung the game towards the home side.
On 64 minutes, a corner was bundled home at close range by Dexter Byatt and, on 72 minutes, Redwood-Sawyerr’s run and cross was met at the far post with a stunning volley from Jude Powers to give the Angels a 3-1 lead.
Alarm bels from the league game sounded clear as a bell as Alfie McGuire was beaten at his near post to reduce the deficit with four minutes remaining and, within 60 seconds, the referee was pointing to the spot as a clumsy challenge brought down the forward with the spot kick converted.
Both goalkeepers were brought into action before the referee signalled the penalty shoot-out. The Angels opened the scoring from the spot through Bingham to which Horsham equalised, but the visitors missed the target with their next two whilst Harry Ejje and Jack Denton converted. This left Redwood-Sawyerr to step up with a composed finish to spark delirium among the Tonbridge ranks.
Tonbridge Angels U18 (1) 3 Bingham 26 Byatt 64 Powers 72
Horsham U18 (0) 3
Tonbridge Angels win 4-1 on penalties
Attendance:
Admission: £5
Mileage: 38/1,524
WHO LOVES A PENALTY SHOOT-OUT?
Who doesn’t love a penalty shoot-out? Perhaps, let’s rephrase that, who doesn’t love a penalty shoot-out win?
Tonbridge Angels U18’s held their nerve from the spot to take their place in the FA Youth Cup, Third Qualifying Round draw,
The Angels U18’s and their Horsham counterparts served up another classic encounter just five weeks after their thrilling league game at the Yeomans Community Stadium which finished 4-4.
There were so many similarities between the two games it was uncanny. Horsham, appearing the dominant side, fall behind; fight back but then find themselves 3-1 with the game seemingly at the Angels mercy but a stirring comeback saw the visitors take the game to its dreaded finale.
Although Horsham held the upper hand in the opening 25 minutes, neither side unduly threatened the other’s goal until a stunning hit from 25 yards from skipper Harry Bingham found the top corner to give the Angels a lead.
Horsham pressed hard for an equaliser but despite narrow misses from successive free kicks, the home side held firm to take their lead into the break.
Five minutes into the second half, Horsham were level, courtesy of a combination of defensive errors that allowed an easy finish.
On the hour, the Angels introduced Anselm Redwood-Sawyerr, a 15 year-old winger from the U16’s Kent Youth League side and his pace on the right, swung the game towards the home side.
On 64 minutes, a corner was bundled home at close range by Dexter Byatt and, on 72 minutes, Redwood-Sawyerr’s run and cross was met at the far post with a stunning volley from Jude Powers to give the Angels a 3-1 lead.
Alarm bels from the league game sounded clear as a bell as Alfie McGuire was beaten at his near post to reduce the deficit with four minutes remaining and, within 60 seconds, the referee was pointing to the spot as a clumsy challenge brought down the forward with the spot kick converted.
Both goalkeepers were brought into action before the referee signalled the penalty shoot-out. The Angels opened the scoring from the spot through Bingham to which Horsham equalised, but the visitors missed the target with their next two whilst Harry Ejje and Jack Denton converted. This left Redwood-Sawyerr to step up with a composed finish to spark delirium among the Tonbridge ranks.
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