

ON THE WHISTLE MATCH REPORT | Hemel Town 1-1 Chelmsford City
Written by Callum Humphrey A 99th-minute Alfie Marriott own goal cancelled out Rhys Browne’s strike for the guests, on a baking afternoon in Hertfordshire. The Clarets looked comfortable for the majority of the matchup, but the Tudors’ late pressure eventually paid dividends as new manager Lee Bircham snatched a point in his first outing. David Agbontohoma fired a long-range effort onto the roof of the net in the early stages for the Tudors, but the first half-an-hour of the


A NOTE FROM MR. CHAIRMAN | Opening Day
Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome back to Vauxhall Road - it's been a scorching summer in many ways and not just the heat! We've had a lot of changes in a small space of time, but we've managed to keep most of last seasons squad and we've managed to snatch a really good manager in Lee Bircham - and I would personally like to congratulate him on his wonderful job done at Bedford Town by keeping them in the league. I wish Lee and his team every success for the season


WELCOME TO THE TUDORS | Stefan Parkes
Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club is delighted to announce the arrival of full-back Stefan Parkes, subject to FA Approval. A very successful product of Fulham's U18 set up, Stefan joined the Fulham U18s side just 2 days after turning 15 - and eventually captained the side. He signed his first professional contract with Fulham and even featured in the line-up in their Premier League campaign vs Newcastle United. Due to injury, he was released by Fulham and signed permanently


WELCOME TO THE TUDORS | Billy Mardell-Smith
Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club is delighted to announce the arrival of exciting midfielder Billy Mardell-Smith after a massive season at Southern League Div 1 side Hertford Town, where he registed 16 goals and 20 assists over his 25/26 season! Spending his whole youth career at Watford Academy, Billy is a local boy - and even gained himself a call up into international football with England, are impressing at U16 level. After being released from Watford at 16, Billy resta


WELCOME TO THE TUDORS | David Agbontohoma
Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of experienced CB David Agbontohoma! Well known for his height and physicality, David has had a bright pre-season campaign with the Tudors and we're excited to get this one locked in! With league football experience in Arsenal and Southampton academies, David signed his first professional contract with the latter, before a move to Sheffield Wednesday and his debut for the side against Harrogate Town in th


NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH PREVIEW | NEW FACES, NEW GROUNDS
Written by Callum Humphrey The 2026/27 Enterprise National League South season is nearly here, with just over a week to go until the action gets underway. There are six additions to the division ahead of the new campaign, with four teams promoted from Step Three and two dropping down from the National League. Here, we’ve examined each of them, to give you a taste of what we’ll be facing this year. Braintree Town Where they’ve come from: Relegated from National League The G


WELCOME TO THE TUDORS | Jake Watkiss
Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club is delighted to announce the arrival of versitile left-back Jake Watkiss! Being a part of Watford FC's academy for all of his footballing career, Jake is looking to propel himself into men's football with the Tudors and from what we've seen in pre-season already, we're excited to see him develop! "With Darion being out injured for the start of the season as he continues his recovery, it was important that we strengthened that position by pro


NEW LEAGUE REGULATIONS | Under 14s
This year, The National League have implemented new rules regarding youth admission at their fixtures. Effective from the start of the 2026-27 season, any patron under the age of 14 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) throughout their time at the ground. Clubs (including Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club) have a duty of care to children attending their ground, this includes: Reducing the risk of childen becoming lost or separated. Ensuring access to a re


WELCOME ARCHIE! | Archie O'Brien joins on loan from QPR U21s
Hemel Hempstead Town FC is delighted to announce the arrival of young attackig midfielder Archie O'Brien who joins us on loan from QPR U21s for an initial 28-day loan. "QPR don't often go too far wrong when it comes to young players; they are one of the best academies in the UK. Archie is a player that they signed off the back of a good spell in non-league and one that they identified as being hugely talented, and we concur with that. As we enter the final part of pre-season


WELCOME TO THE TUDORS | Jake Tabor
Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of exciting forward, Jake Tabor - from League Two side Swindon Town for an undisclosed fee! Snapped up by Swindon from the non-league scene 2025 from step 5 side Amersham Town, Jake was known as a non-league gem, grabbing himself a whopping 107goals in 72 appearances. "I am incredibly excited to get Jake on board as a Tudors player. This is one that has been bubbling away in the background and one that we




