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SEASON 2009/10

 

Hoddesdon Town v Oxhey Jets - 19 9 09 Go to this link to see dozens of fabulous photos of this game taken by Andy Nunn

ANDY NUNN

 

Date Headline Link
7/3 Latest News - all First Team and Reserves fixtures published to the end of the season, which has now been designated as 1st May.
7/3 CONGRATULATIONS! - The Under-14 side has reached the Final of their League Cup with a 2-0 win against local rivals Ware. Put the 9th May in your diary for the Final at Panshanger!
7/3 Another pair of 'double-header' wins for the Under-12s this weekend.
6/3 A Steve Cawley goal earns Hoddesdon a 1-0 home win against a very useful Buckingham Athletic side.
6/3 Reserves resources hit by First Team calls but they still manage a 3-3 draw at Hadley.
4/3 All the tables up to date to last night - further updates to SSMFL Division One after tonight's games.
3/3 Hoddesdon reach the Final of the Division One Cup with a tremendous 2-1 win at Crawley Green. Report now posted.
3/3 Latest tables after Wednesday night's result.
1/3 The U-10, U-12 and U-14 teams have been in action, hit the links above for more details  
27/2 The games at Tokyngton Manor and Lowfield were both called off today due to waterlogged pitches.  
23/2 17 30 hrs - news just in that tonight's game at Amersham has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.  
22/2

When fellow SSMFL clubs come to Lowfield for the remaining weeks of the season please have a little sympathy for us when you see the state of the playing surface after watching these three videos on YouTube. Yes, the pitch was covered in water before kick-off, and yes it was raining heavily!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3YveQPadY4

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY8RXUrTGtY&feature=related

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJX77FBBihw

 

 
22/2 Some updates for U-10, U-12 and U-13 teams now posted, hit the links above for details.  
21/2 Herts Charity Shield tie at home to Tring Athletic has been slotted into Thursday 25th February, kick-off 7 45 pm
20/2 Another goal conceded in time added on costs Hoddesdon two points in a 2-2 home draw with Cranfield Utd.
20/2 Tony Cookey grabs another two goals as the Reserves move back up to second with a terrific 3-2 win at Aylesbury.
16/2 Hoddesdon come unstuck in the Lowfield mud and go down 2-1 at home to Kings Langley. Report posted
15/2 U-12 and U-15 Match Reports from last weekend now posted. Hit the links above for details.  
13/2 First Team blow a 3-1 lead at Bedford and end up with only a point from a 4-4 draw. Report posted.
13/2 Tony Cookey hat-trick helps Reserves record a 4-0 home win against Tring Corinthians.
13/2 Latest two reports from the Under-18 midweek side now posted
9/2

Referee takes centre stage as Hoddesdon force a 3-2 win at Cockfosters.

Report now posted.

9/2 Reserves come back from 1-0 down to earn a point in a 1-1 home draw with Crawley Green.  
7/2 Excellent weekend cup wins for the U-10 and U-14 sides but the U-12s slip out of the League cup with a battling display against league leaders Herts Signs. U-14s reach the semi-final of their league cup. U-15s slip up 3-2 in the League at Waltham Abbey. Hit the links above for reports  
6/2 Tony Neilson strike earns Hoddesdon a very useful three point haul on a heavy pitch at Buckingham Athletic.
6/2 Reserves held 1-1 at home by Holmer Green whose equaliser came in the ninth minute of time added onto the second half.    
4/2 First Team have a heavy schedule of eleven games in March with the fixtures having now been published. Reserves have only three games.
3/2 Hard work on Lowfield pitch pays off as Under-18 side demolishes Wormley 7-1 in the Brian Hitchings Cup tonight. The visitors had three players seeing red and taking an early shower, and finished with just eight players.
3/2 Fixtures continue to pile up for Hoddesdon as tonight's League game against Sport London e Benfica at Haringey Borough's Coles Park is postponed. There was no response from SLB to an offer made late last week of a possible switch to Lowfield. SLB have now not played a home game since 23rd September!
31/1 All league tables up to date to 30.1.10
30/1 Frozen 30 yards at the Southern end of Lowfield forces postponement of the League game v London Colney on 30th Jan.  
30/1 Reserves slip to a 3-1 defeat as their game at Oxhey Jets goes ahead on Saturday.
27/1 Under-18s in a fiery clash at Ware on Wednesday evening and share the points in a 1-1 draw. They need one point from their final game against St. Margaretsbury to clinch the title after Brimsdown Rovers could only draw 3-3 at Stansted.
27/1 Car breakdown and traffic delays disrupt the Hoddesdon Reserves side and they go down 1-0 at Ampthill in the Reserves Challenge Trophy.
26/1 Cracker of a game at Lowfield sees Hoddesdon come out on top 6-2 against AFC Dunstable - Report now posted - use link.
25/1 All Youth Match Reports and results grids now up to date, hit the links above to see the latest.  
24/1 For some important items of Club News, please follow the link:
24/1 Under-18 side crashes out of the County Cup 1-0 at Bedmond, but the Under-15 side enjoys a win. Reports to follow in a few days.  
23/1 Read about two Under-18 games played on 17th and 20th January.
23/1 Controversial penalty contributes to a 3-0 defeat for Hoddesdon in the Herts. Senior Centenary Trophy quarter final at London Colney.
23/1 Reserves get back into action and move up to fourth with a terrific 1-0 home win against Cockfosters at Lowfield.  
20/1 Great second half and extra time performance earns Lilywhites a Division One Cup semi-final place in a 3-1 victory at Hadley.
31/12

IMPORTANT NOTICE: From 1st January no further updates will be made to this website until Sunday 24th. For details of SSMFL results and fixtures please go to the Mitoo website through this link:

http://football.mitoo.co.uk/News.cfm?LeagueCode=SMID2009

28/12

Hoddesdon fall another game behind despite the big thaw that saw five Division One games go ahead on Monday, including the one on the ground next door to Bedford Town which is where they should have been playing.  

27/12 LATEST NEWS: 16 00 hrs 27th Dec. The game at Bedford Town Reserves on 28th December has been called off due to pitch waterlogging and ice.  
23/12 An additional fixture for the First Team on January 26th v AFC Dunstable.
21/12 The Herts Charity Shield tie v Tring Athletic at Lowfield on 22nd December has been POSTPONED  as a result of the continuing bad weather.  
16/12 All the League tables up to date
16/12 Under-18 side home game postponed tonight. Extra game for the Reserves on Saturday 16th January at Langford.
15/12 Reserves miss out on a chance to move three places back up the table with a 1-1 home draw with third placed London Colney.
14/12 U-10, U-12, U-13 and U-15 reports from last weekend now posted. Hit the links above to find them.  
12/12 An out of sorts Hoddesdon First Team fail to find the net in a 1-0 home defeat by Ampthill Town. 
12/12 Excellent performance form the Reserves sees them earn a useful point in a 1-1 draw at Colney Heath.  
9/12 First Team and Reserves January fixtures now posted
8/12 The Under-18 game v Wormley due to be played at Lowfield on Wednesday 9th December has been postponed.  
8/12 Reserves punished for failing to take their chances as they undeservedly go down 2-0 at home to AFC Dunstable.
8/12 IMPORTANT NEWS: Tonight's First Team game at Cockfosters has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.  
5/12 Kirkley & Pakefield too slick for Hoddesdon as they win 4-0 at Lowfield to end the Lilywhites superb run in the FA Vase.
5/12 10 00 Hrs Saturday 5th - Today's FA Vase tie against Kirkley & Pakefield will go ahead following this morning's Lowfield inspection. Kick off is a 3 pm and entrance is £5 - with concessions for children and OAPs.  
5/12 IMPORTANT NOTICE: A pitch inspection will be held at Lowfield at 9 am this morning to determine if the FA Vase game against Kirkley & Pakefield can go ahead at 3 pm. The early inspection is being carried out to ensure the visitors don't make an unnecessary trip. Call 01992 441410 or 01767 631297 after 9 30 for an update.  
1/12 PLEASE NOTE: Tonight's home game against Tring Athletic has been postponed due to weather conditions affecting the state of the pitch. A rearranged date will be announced as soon as possible.  
30/11 Hit the links above to see the latest Youth team reports - League tables also up to date.
29/11 Under-12s beat the weather, and Nazeing 4-3 to record a useful win.
28/11 Hoddesdon made to work hard for their 3-1 extra time win against Met. Police Bushey in the Herts. Senior Centenary Trophy.
28/11 Hoddesdon's young Reserves put in a good performance but go down 3-2 at Royston Town  
24/11 Hit the links above for the latest Youth Match Reports.  
24/11 Reserves bounce back to the top of the table with a 2-0 win against Harpenden Town on Tuesday evening.
24/11 All the League tables now up to date to Sunday 22nd November - hit the link
21/11 Hoddesdon hit six again this season as they see off Stony Stratford Town 6-3 at Lowfield.
18/11 Under-18 midweek side still on course for the title after a 1-1 home draw with Wormley.
18/11 Changes to First Team and Reserves fixtures for December - hit the link.
17/11 A brace of goals from Steve Cawley caps a superb performance by the Lilywhites as they win their FA Vase tie at Wembley 2-1. Report now posted.
17/11 Reserves slip to a disappointing 3-2 home defeat against local rivals St. Margaretsbury.  
16/11 For the latest weekend news on the Youth teams, use the links above.  
15/11 Latest news, the FA Vase tie at Wembley will now be played on Tuesday 17th November with kick off at 7 45 pm.  
15/11 URGENT! Today's FA Vase game at Wembley has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The day for the game to be played in midweek will be confirmed later today.  
14/11 Reserves slip out of Herts. Intermediate Cup 2-0 at home to Harpenden Town
13/11

In the build up to Sunday's FA Vase tie, Hoddesdon Town have been featured on the FA web site. Use this link to get there

   http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFAVase

 
10/11 Superb performance from the Lilywhites as they deservedly beat second place Hadley 2-0.  See report
9/11 Use the links above to find out how the Youth teams fared over the weekend.  
8/11 December fixtures for First Team and Reserves now published.
8/11 Lots more man-of-the-match photos now added. Hit the link for the full line-up.
8/11 Under-18 Sunday side goes down 4-2 at home to Norsemen after a fiery second half. Report to follow.  
7/11 First Team keep a second consecutive clean sheet with a 4-0 home win against Sport London e Benfica.
7/11 Reserves slip to another disappointing defeat, this time 2-0 at Cockfosters.  
5/11 Ryan Harrison's funeral will be held at the Our Lady and St Vincent Catholic Church in Mutton Lane, Potters Bar on Monday 9th November at 12 noon. Ryan will be then buried in Hatfield cemetery, and a wake will be held at Old Owens club in Potters Bar. Teresa and Ian Harrison would encourage all those people who would like to go to the service and the wake to please do so and give Ryan the send-off he would have liked and deserved.  
4/11 Under-18 midweek side beats Stansted 3-0 to remain top of the table. Report now posted.
1/11 Sunday U-18 side beats the weather, and Clapton 2-1. to earn a useful three points. 
1/11 Reserve Team on Saturday paid tribute to their 18 year-old colleague, Ryan Harrison, who tragically died last week whilst in Canada. 
1/11 Updates posted for U-12s, U-13s and U-14s - hit the links above for details.  
31/10 First Team keep a clean sheet and enjoy an excellent 2-0 win at London Colney to clip the wings of the high-flying side.
31/10 Reserves remember colleague Ryan Harrison and are not in the mood as they go down 4-0 at home to Oxhey Jets.
31/10 Seneca Sting players honoured at the 2009 OCCA awards ceremony - hit the link for photos and a report from Chris Aylott
28/10 Under-18s record a useful 3-1 extra time win at Hitchin in the Brian Hitchins Challenge Cup. Report to follow.
28/10 Hit the links above to see the U-12, U-13 and U-15 Match Reports from last weekend. Latest Under-12 squad photo now posted through the web page.  
27/10 Another goal fest at Cockfosters sees Hoddesdon come out on top 6-3 in the Division One Cup tie.
26/10 Read the latest Under-18 reports on their web page
25/10 More pics and news on Seneca Sting, hit the link to see the web page and scroll down it for the squad picture.
24/10 Defensive horror show sees Hoddesdon go down 6-4 in a Lowfield goal fest.
24/10 Reserves retain top spot with a 1-1 draw at Homer Green
21/10 Under-18 midweek side stays top but loses its unbeaten record in a 1-0 home defeat by close rivals Brimsdown Rovers.
20/10 Seneca Sting fastball ladies earn the bronze medals at the end of season tournament. Read the report from their home page - hit the link.
20/10 Latest weekend results and reports from the U-18, U-15 and U-14 sides. Hit the links above to follow them. Next weekend's fixtures also posted.  
18/10 County Cup defeat for the Under-12 side, but another big League win for the Under-9 Whites team.
17/10 Another last minute goal conceded by Hoddesdon costs them two points as they draw 3-3 at New Bradwell St Peter.
17/10 Reserves enjoy a useful 3-0 win at home to keep them top of the table.
17/10 Go to the Under-9s page to see if the Whites were happy about winning the Welwyn Under-9 tournament in the summer!
15/10 Under-18 midweek side maintains its 100% record with a 2-1 victory at local rivals St. Margaretsbury.
14/10 Last minute goal grabs a point for Langford Reserves in a 1-1 draw with the Lilywhites second string at Lowfield
13/10 Beckenham have a touch too much class as the Kent League high flyers run out 4-1 winners at Lowfield in the London Senior Cup.
13/10 All Youth section data now up to date, Match Reports and League tables etc. Use the links above to find the details of each section.  
12/10 Under-13 side has now joined the website - hit the link for details
11/10 Under-15 side runs out deserves 4-1 winners at Lowfield against Bishops Stortford in the County Cup. Report to follow.
10/10 Last minute goal robs Hoddesdon of a point they deserved as Bedford Town Res. run out 3-2 winners.
10/10 Great result for the Reserves as they beat league leaders AFC Dunstable   3-2 away from home.
10/10 All the Youth section players will be receiving their membership cards from Chairman Roger Merton at 2 15 at Lowfield today, before the game against Bedford Town Reserves.  
10/10 Read the reports about Seneca Sting's final 2 regular season games, and their build up to the Championship weekend of 16-18th October.
8/10 Report on Wednesday's Under-18 win at Wormley now posted. 
7/10 If you think it's wet and cold over here, read Report No.5 for Seneca Sting and see what the weather does for sport in Toronto!!
7/10 First Team and Reserves fixtures for November
7/10 Under-18s follow up a 3-2 cup win at Wingate last Sunday with a 4-1 win at Wormley Rovers tonight. See also latest fixtures
6/10 First Team blows the chance to rise to seventh place after three defensive blunders see them go down 3-2 at Kings Langley.
5/10 Under-9, Under-14 and Under-15 match reports from recent games. Mostly good news! Use the links above to reach the web pages.  
4/10 Under-12 side get back to winning ways with a 5-2 success at Hertford Heath.
3/10 First Team claims another Step 5 scalp as they triumph 2-1 at Witham Town in the FA Vase.
3/10 Reserves taken to extra time by Kent Athletic in the Challenge Trophy, but come out on top 3-1.
30/9 Under-18 side maintains their 100% midweek League record with a 2-0 home win against Ware.
30/9 Our sister club in Canada is back in action again tonight with two matches at Conestoga College Condors. Go to the web page for a link to some 2009 photos.
29/9 Hoddesdon made to work hard for their 3-0 home win against Cockfosters.
28/9 Under-9s overcome Wheathampstead 7-2 to maintain their early season momentum.
27/9 Under-14s enjoy a 4-1 win against Cheshunt
27/9 U-12 great performance that doesn't reflect a disappointing reverse.
26/9 Hoddesdon recover from an early setback to beat Bedford 4-1 at Lowfield.
26/9 Reserves lose their unbeaten record with a 3-1 defeat at Crawley Green
25/9 Hoddesdon Town host Beckenham Town in the London Senior Cup on Tuesday 13th October.
23/9 A narrow defeat and a heavier one in a double header leaves Seneca Sting fastballers in third place. Hit the link for further updates and a Report.
22/9 A good midweek win for the First Team as they overcome bottom side Brache Sparta 4-0.
21/9 A good Sunday for the U-15 side, but not so hot for the U-12s. Use the links above to find the Match Reports.  
19/9 Hoddesdon progress in the FA Vase with a tremendous 4-3 win against Premier Division side Oxhey Jets.
19/9 Superb 4-1 win for the Reserves at Tring Corinthians marred by shoulder injury to Joel Bryan. 
17/9 Seneca Sting taste defeat in the second game of the series, going down   5-4 at home to Conestoga.
16/9 Under-18s win a feisty encounter 2-1 at Stansted. Hit the link to find the  Report.
16/9 The Seneca Sting season gets underway with a great 5-1 win. Read the pre-season report and the first Match Report on the web page.
16/9 Use the links above to get all the updates on the Youth Teams, including Match Reports, and now added are team photos for the Under-14 side.  
15/9 Reserves go back to the top of the table with a hard fought 3-2 home win against Hadley.
13/9 Under-15 start their campaign with a 4-0 home defeat against Winchmore Hill.
13/9 Under-18 side slipped out of the FA Youth Cup 4-1 on Wednesday evening, but bounced back with a 1-1 draw at Barking on Sunday. Weds report on the web page, Barking report to follow. to follow.
13/9 A fine hat-trick for Colby as the Under-12 side kick off their new campaign with a 4-1 win at Potters Bar.
12/9 Hoddesdon return to Lowfield in style with a handsome 5-1 victory against Tokyngton Manor.
12/9 Reserves again come back from 2-0 down, this time to earn a useful 2-2 draw at Stony Stratford Town.
10/9 Read about the Under-9s and Under-12s achievements in the pre-season Welwyn Pegasus tournament on Sept. 5th.
8/9 Last minute goal condemns Hoddesdon to a 2-1 defeat at Wodson Park in the SSMFL Challenge Trophy.
7/9 Under-14's finish their friendlies with a 3-1 win against S&B Rangers. Match Report on the web page.
7/9 Under-9 side starts its pre-season warm up with a 7-6 victory against Welwyn Pegasus. Match Report on the web page
5/9 Nick Newbury's seventh  minute goal gets Hoddesdon's Vase campaign underway at Clapton.
5/9 Reserves come back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Kings Langley in dramatic fashion
5/9 Under-18s win 2-1 at Brimsdown Rovers on Wednesday evening, hit the link to find the Match Report
3/9 All the First Team and Reserves fixtures for October now published.
3/9 Under-14 contacts and first three fixtures now published
1/9 Hoddesdon hand Broxbourne two late extra time goals as they slip out of the South Midlands Floodlight Cup 3-2.
29/8 Reserves kick their season off with a superb 4-2 win at London Colney. Hit the link to find  short report
28/8 Hoddesdon desperately unlucky not to earn a replay in their FA Cup tie against Royston Town who won 1-0 with a 31st minute strike.
25/8 Hoddesdon ride their luck in the second half at Harpenden to record their first League win of the season, 1-0.
23/8 First two EJA fixtures for the Under-18 side mow confirmed.
22/8 Hoddesdon pay for missed chances as Holmer Green take advantage of a weakened Lilywhites defence to record a 3-1 win. 
22/8 Reserves carve out a useful 3-2 win at Wodson Park in a pre-season friendly. 
19/8 Please note: SSMFL Challenge Trophy tie against Wodson Park at Ware FC's ground will be Tuesday 8th Sept., not Wednesday 9th as originally scheduled.  
18/8 Lee Tombs double secures a 2-0 FA Cup replay win for Hoddesdon Town against Potton Utd.
18/8 First batch of Under-18 fixtures now posted here - hit the link for more details
15/8 FA Cup replay against Potton Utd. will be staged at Hertford Town's ground on Tuesday 18th August with kick off at 7 45 pm  
15/8 Today's Reserves friendly against Kentish Town postponed until 25th August. No ground was available.  
15/8 LATEST NEWS: Former Lowfield favourite Glenn Swaby earns England International honours. Hit the link to see the pics.
14/8 Hoddesdon overcome injury problems to earn a 2-2 draw and a replay in their FA Cup tie at Potton Utd. on Friday evening. 
12/8 Late lapse sees Hoddesdon slip to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Hadley on Wednesday evening.
11/8 Reserves let slip a 3-1 lead as they draw 3-3 with Wormley Rover 1st XI - short report on Results page.
10/8 South Midlands Floodlight Cup tie at Broxbourne Borough now scheduled for Tues Sept 1st
9/8 Three more pre-season friendlies now arranged for the Reserves, two of them local. Hit the link for the latest fixtures
8/8 Winslow Utd have announced their withdrawal from the League, and both the First Team and Reserve Team references have been removed from the relevant League tables.  
8/8 Hoddesdon open their season with a point in a 1-1 draw at Cranfield Utd.
5/8 September fixtures now issued - First Team & Reserves
4/8 Hoddesdon produce the shock of the Herts. Charity Shield First Round as they overcome Premier Division side Colney Heath 3-0 with three terrific goals.
3/8 Hoddesdon Town's 2009/10 campaign kicks off tomorrow night, 7 45 at Colney Heath in the Herts. Charity Shield, First Round.  
1/8 Another five goal haul for Hoddesdon as they overcome Cypriot League side Anorthosis 5-0 in Totteridge on Saturday.
1/8 Reserves enjoy a two-hour run-out against Broxbourne Badgers, and after going down 3-0 in the first half hour, win the next ninety minutes 3-2!  
28/7 Cracking performance at St. Margaretsbury this evening as Hoddesdon run out 5-0 winners in a pre-season friendly against their local rivals. 
27/7 Tough ties in the South Midlands Floodlight Cup for Hoddesdon Town as the First Team travels to near-neighbours Broxbourne Borough, and the Reserves are away to Cockfosters, both in First Round ties. For the full draw hit the link
25/7 Another good work out for Hoddesdon as a Colin Metivier goal earns the Lilywhites a 1-1 draw at Mill Green. No Match report for this game, but the Management reckon the count of chances created was Hoddesdon Town 21, Mill Green 2.  
25/7 A young Reserves squad takes a Wodson Park team all the way in a narrow 2-1 defeat. Jason Sorial scored Hoddesdon's goal, but the Lilywhites also squandered a penalty and twice hit the woodwork.  
21/7 Late equaliser earns Hoddesdon Town a deserved share of the spoils at Biggleswade Town on Tuesday evening. 
21/7 All the August First Team fixtures now published
21/7 One August Reserves fixture published - season officially starts for them on Saturday 5th September, but a request was made to the League to try and squeeze in a couple of games beforehand if possible.
21/7 Additional friendly slotted in at St.Margaretsbury on Tuesday 28th July, with kick off on the top pitch at 7 15 pm.
21/7 The Club's AGM will be held at Roselands House, College Road, Hoddesdon on Thursday 30th July at 8 pm sharp - all supporters and friends of the Club welcome.  
14/7 All the Under-18 contacts are now on either About Us or The Under-18s  
7/7 Late penalty earns Wembley a 1-0 win as Hoddesdon open their 2009/10 campaign in positive mood. 
5/7 Up to date fixture information including pre-season friendlies, FA Cup and FA Vase
30/6 Two more awards for the Club's Matchday Programme from the highly regarded Programme Monthly and the Soccer Club Swap Shop
27/6 Youth Section holds their highly successful Presentation Day - see the photos and a report
May 09 See all the photos and the fun at the Club's Annual Presentation Dinner in May - Elmer Elliott presented with Lifetime Achievement Award.