Two more pre-season friendlies for Hereford - but one is behind closed doors

Walsall v Chesterfield at the Bescot Stadium. Picture: Ben Sutherland/Flickr

Hereford have confirmed their first home pre-season friendly.

On Saturday 26th July, Leicester City's under-21s will travel to Edgar Street.

This is two weeks after Paul Caddis's side will take on League Two Walsall behind closed doors on Saturday 12th July.

The current pre-season friendly list is:

Saturday 28th June from 10.30am until 12.30pm - Opening training session at Hereford Pegasus in Old School Lane

Saturday 5th July at 3pm - Wellington (A)

Saturday 14th July - Walsall (behind closed doors)

Friday 18th July at 7.45pm - Sporting Club Inkberrow (A)

Sunday 20th July at 1pm - Malvern Town (A)

Saturday 26th July at 3pm - Leicester City U21s (H)

Tuesday 29th July at 7.45pm - Alvechurch (A)

Ammonds: Speculation over Caddis's future is unhelpful and destabilising

Hereford chairman Chris Ammonds, centre, said speculation about manager Paul Caddis, left, is unhelpful

Speculation about Hereford manager Paul Caddis's future is unhelpful and fans should ignore it, the club's chairman has said.

Media reports have linked Caddis with a number of managerial vacancies, including AFC Fylde and Partick Thistle, and he was reportedly interviewed by the Scottish Championship club.

But Bulls chair Chris Ammonds has said the club won't comment on speculation and will only say something when there is something definitive to say.

In one of their regular 'chats' on the club's YouTube channel, general manager Jamie Griffiths asked Ammonds if the speculation was damaging, by having a negative impact on the feeling around Edgar Street and when trying to recruit players.

In reply, Ammonds said: "Yeah, I suspect it probably does, but I think it just destabilises, doesn't it?

"There's really no need for it. Any old fool can put a rumour on social media and make it sound real, can't they? I just say to people, just disregard it."

He said Caddis was working hard bringing in players and staff, and organising pre-season friendlies, and complimented the communication from the club and the boss over the last two seasons.

He added: "If we've got anything to say, trust us to come out and say it."

He said a club like Hereford will attract rumour and speculation, which was "unhelpful", and he tries to "ignore it and disregard it the vast majority of the time".

He reiterated Caddis is under contract for another season and the club are "absolutely delighted with him" and have shown their commitment by increasing the playing budget.

Chester Academy earns club another windfall as defender gets big-money move

Harrison Burke, pictured playing for Chester at Edgar Street, has completed a move to League Two side Walsall

Chester's academy has delivered another financial boost to the club, with defender Harrison Burke sold to League Two play-off finalists Walsall for a “significant” – though undisclosed – fee.

The 21-year-old centre-back has signed a three-year deal with the West Midlands outfit, having risen through the ranks at the Deva Stadium.

Burke’s sale marks the fifth time in seven years that a Chester academy graduate has earned a move to the Football League, with the club saying cumulative transfer fees have now reached hundreds of thousands of pounds – a vital revenue stream for the fan-owned National League North side.

Burke enjoyed a standout 2023/24 campaign, netting 13 goals from defence, earning a place in the National League North Team of the Season and being named Chester Fans United Player of the Season for the second year running. In total, he made 154 appearances for the Blues.

Manager Calum McIntyre praised the move as both a personal and club milestone.

“You never enjoy seeing your best players leave the football club,” he said, as reported by the club's website. “But in this case, it is a move that is richly deserved and is the next step in Harrison’s career.

“His performances and development have quite rightly seen him earn the opportunity to progress up the football pyramid into the EFL and the professional game.

“Harrison becomes the fifth academy graduate in seven years to progress for a transfer fee into the EFL. The academy has now generated hundreds of thousands of pounds for the football club in player sales alone.”

McIntyre described the deal as “one of the most significant transfer fees the club has received since reforming,” and “by far and away our biggest as a National League North club".

“Having worked with him as both man and boy for nearly a decade,” he added, “I am so pleased his hard work, personality and dedication has delivered him this opportunity.”

Burke becomes the third player in the last 12 months to step up into the Football League from Chester, further cementing the club’s reputation as one of the most productive talent pipelines in non-league football.

Campton-Sturridge stays in National League North after Hereford release

DJ Campton-Sturridge has a new club after being released by Hereford

DJ Campton-Sturridge, who joined Hereford in January and made 10 appearances before being released this summer, has signed for Oxford City.

The National League North side is Campton-Sturridge's latest club, and he was formerly with Solihull Moors, Alvechurch, Banbury United and Farsley Celtic.

He started only one game during his four-month spell with the Bulls, and scored no goals.

Now 23, he said the move was "a no brainer" after manager Ross Jenkins had spoken with him. Jenkins said the forward, who is the first new signing of the summer, has "got all the attributes to be successful", saying he is "dynamic, versatile and will bring a real sense of excitement to the fans".

He was one of four players released by Caddis, with the others being Kieran Glynn, Declan McGlynn and Mark Derricott, and came through the ranks at Aston Villa.

On signing Campton-Sturridge, Hereford manager Paul Caddis said: "He’s a player I have admired for some time and we are really excited to work with him.

“DJ will add pace and quality at the top end of the pitch and someone who can cause opposition defenders a lot of problems."

News round up

Maz Kouhyar has left York City

Peterborough Sports have signed former Peterborough United left-back Aaron Powell. The academy graduate didn’t make a senior appearance for Posh, but he impressed during loan spells at Welling, King’s Lynn and, last season, at Kettering Town.

New Kidderminster Harriers manager Adam Murray has signed Jordan Tunnicliffe, a 31-year-old defender who previously spent three seasons at the Worcestershire club. He then spent time at AFC Fylde, and in the Football League with Crawley Town and Wrexham in two promotion-winning seasons.

Maziar Kouhyar, who has had two spells at Hereford under Josh Gowling and Paul Caddis, has been released by York City. The 27-year-old Afghan-born midfielder left Edgar Street to join York, but most recently had a season-long loan at Kidderminster Harriers. He said it was an unforgettable chapter and also gave a special thanks to Harriers.

Jamie Meadows is AFC Telford United's ninth signing of the summer, and the second new face at the New Bucks Head. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder joins for an undisclosed fee from step three side Bromsgrove Sporting, including a 20 per cent sell on clause. Last season, after joining from step five's Stourport Swifts, Meadows featured in every game and was the club's highest goalscorer, netting 18 times.

Friendly at Banbury cancelled

Hereford's trip to Oxfordshire to play Banbury United in a pre-season friendly has been cancelled.

No reason has been given for Saturday 19th July's friendly being axed.

Instead, Hereford travel to Worcestershire step four side Sporting Club Inkberrow on Friday 18th July.

The current pre-season friendly list is:

Saturday 5th July at 3pm - Wellington (A)

Friday 18th July at 7.45pm - Sporting Club Inkberrow (A)

Sunday 20th July at 1pm - Malvern Town (A)

Tuesday 29th July at 7.45pm - Alvechurch (A)

News from Edgar Street

A few items of news from Edgar Street:

The Junior Bulls are encouraging as many supporters aged 16 and under join this coming season. For £7.50 for the season, memberships offer reduced price match tickets, discount in the club shop, free away travel, priority for all ticket games, exclusive matchday events for members, social events and an e-newsletter keeping you informed on fun events and surprises throughout the season. 

They will also have a new mascot package this season, and the ball team, birthday parties and the guard of honour with local junior football team also taking half-time penalties will all continue. More information will be released in due course.

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The new floodlights are up at Edgar Street. With the project beset by various delays, the new 21-metre LED floodlights are finally in, spelling the end of the road for the 30-metre pylons which have towered over Edgar Street since 1968. There is still no decision on plans to host phone masts on top of one of the old pylons which could be saved.

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It is understood Hereford will continue to offer memberships for the coming season. Introduced last summer with money raised going into the squad builder, it was aimed at non-season ticket holders.

There were a number of benefits including second priority group for any all-ticket matches, 10 per cent off purchases in Addison’s, Radford’s, the Executive Club and the RE Resource Hereford Hospitality Suite on matchdays, as well as the club shop, matchday hospitality bookings in the RE Resource Hereford Suite and room hire for any private event held at Edgar Street.

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Hereford will host an open training session at Hereford Pegasus's KGD Stadium in Old School Lane on Saturday 28th June from 10.30am until 12.30pm.

Hereford to play three friendlies in three days as another one added to schedule

Hereford will play three pre-season friendlies in as many days, as a trip to Sporting Club Inkberrow is added to the list.

The Worcestershire village side achieved promotion from step five last season, with former Bulls Connor Stanley and Jack Tolley part of the side.

After the two friendlies against Banbury and Malvern on the same weekend were announced, Hereford boss Paul Caddis said he wanted a fixture weekend to give himslef the best opportunity to assess the trialists.

He added: "It is unfair to bring trialists in and give them 20 mins here and there, as the importance is always with our signed players. So, for the double game weekend it gives us the best of both worlds, getting good minutes into our own signed players but also giving trialists a length of time to impress me and my staff."

The current pre-season friendly list is:

Saturday 5th July at 3pm - Wellington (A)

Friday 18th July at 7.45pm - Sporting Club Inkberrow (A)

Saturday 19th July at 3pm - Banbury United (A)

Sunday 20th July at 1pm - Malvern Town (A)

Tuesday 29th July at 7.45pm - Alvechurch (A)

News round up

Russell Slade

Former Hereford manager Russell Slade is going to be speaking at The National Grassroots Show 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham on Sunday 20th July. Slade, who also used to manage Cardiff City, Grimsby Town and Leyton Orient, was in charge at Edgar Street for four months at the end of 2019 before leaving by mutual consent.

Chester will host EFL League Two side Salford City in pre-season on Saturday 19th July.

Former Hereford defender Keiran Thomas is back at Gloucester City after leaving National League South side Weston-Super-Mare. The right-back joined Weston in 2020 after leaving Edgar Street, making 155 appearances over the past five years. Thomas, formerly Gloucester City's captain, has been called a brilliant servant to the club by manager Scott Bartlett.

North Yorkshire Council will meet on Tuesday 17th June to decide the future of Scarborough Sports Village’s football pitch, which may require £3.2m in repairs due to serious drainage issues. The preferred plan involves full drainage repairs and resurfacing. Upgrades would see a new FIFA Pro surface installed. While repairs are underway - potentially lasting 10 months - Scarborough Athletic will ground-share with Bridlington Town. More than 3,300 people have signed a petition urging repairs. 

Kidderminster Harriers have signed defender Emeka Obi, who helped AFC Fylde win the National League North title in 2023. Harriers said the 6ft 5in, Nigerian-born former Wigan youngster will bring physicality and technical ability to the backline.

Defender Jordan Piggott, 26, has agreed terms to return to AFC Telford United for the 2025/26 season. 'Piggo’ is the Shropshire club's longest-serving player; he reached a century of appearances for the Bucks last season and is now closing in on 150 appearances for the club since signing, initially on loan from Solihull Moors, in January 2022. Jordan is the eighth confirmed player ahead of the club's return to National League North football in August.

Hereford to be reunited with old players and staff at Alvechurch

Tope Obadeyi has dropped down to step three to play for Alvechurch

Hereford will be reunited with a number of their old players and coaches as they travel to Alvechurch for a pre-season friendly in July.

Tope Obadeyi, who was at Edgar Street before departing for Kidderminster Harriers, has today (Wednesday) joined Alvechurch.

He will join former Bull Krystian Pearce, the defender who also opted to make the switch to Aggborough after leaving The Whites, and goalkeeper Dale Eve, who was at Hereford under Josh Gowling. 

While the step three side's boss is Tim Flowers, the assistant manager at Lye Meadow is Shaun Edwards, who has been Hereford's goalkeeping coach.

Neil Reeves, another former Hereford goalkeeping coach, is also now fulfilling that role at the Worcestershire side.

Hereford add another away friendly to pre-season schedule

Hereford supporters at Alvechurch in 2016

Hereford will travel to Alvechurch as part of their pre-season friendly schedule.

Paul Caddis's side will travel to the Worcestershire-based Southern League Premier Division Central Tuesday 29th July. Kick off will be at 7.45pm.

Hereford fans will remember Alvechurch under boss Ian Long during the club's inaugural season. Tim Flowers is currently in charge, supported by former Hereford goalkeeping coaches Neil Reeves and Shaun Edwards.

Saturday 5th July at 3pm - Wellington (A)

Saturday 19th July at 3pm - Banbury United (A)

Sunday 20th July at 1pm - Malvern Town (A)

Tuesday 29th July at 7.45pm - Alvechurch (A)

White's five-word message to Sutton United fans after leaving Edgar Street

Jaiden White takes a selfie with a young fan at Edgar Street

Jaiden White has told Sutton United fans they will see some magic soon after the 23-year-old winger signed for National League club.

The South London outfit secured White's services after he turned down a deal to stay at Edgar Street, having joined the Bulls in November and netting 10 goals in 29 games.

He signed for Hereford from step three side Redditch United and White, and said Hereford gave him the chance to showcase his ability.

On joining Sutton, White, a graduate of Kidderminster Harriers' Academy who first signed a pro deal in 2019, said: "I feel like you tend to be when you get to Step 3 you can get into the situations where the levels are a bit lower than you expect for yourself and your ability. I got the chance from Hereford and they allowed me to showcase my ability and here I am now.”

“I’m very excited to make the step up now.”

He told the club that "creating chances and scoring goals is what I'm here to do" and described himself as a skilful player and someone that can shoot outside the box and show some magic".

He finished the interview by saying he wants to showcase his ability and talent at Sutton, and get the club back into the football league.

His final words to the fans were: "You'll see some magic soon."

Put Fans At The Heart Of Football Says Fair Game

This from Fair Game:

FAIR GAME has joined a coalition of 22 Supporters Trusts, from all levels of the English game, in lobbying legislators to guarantee primacy for Trusts and other democratically-constituted supporter groups in the forthcoming Football Governance Bill.

The Trusts First campaign, led by the original Supporters Trust at Northampton Town, is asking for the unique status of Trusts to be recognised and enshrined in law. 

Niall Couper, the CEO of Fair Game, said:

“Fair Game is proud to stand alongside Trusts First, a coalition driven by the original Trust at Northampton Town. 

“This is about putting fans at the heart of football. Supporters’ Trusts, and democratically-run fan groups, must be given proper recognition and primacy in the Football Governance Bill.

"It’s time to ensure that meaningful fan engagement isn’t just a slogan, but a reality. 

“Clubs belong to their communities. This campaign is about giving those communities a real voice in the game they love and Fair Game is proud to support it.”

Andy Roberts, the chair of NTFC Trust, added:

“We owe a huge debt to our late founder Brian Lomax, who campaigned tirelessly and passionately for supporters to be at the heart of their football clubs.

“The Trust movement was founded in 1992, the year the Premier League was introduced, yet many fans up and down the country continue to be disenfranchised and marginalised by club owners pursuing their own vested interests.

“We now have a clear opportunity to get all mandated supporter groups front and centre of fan engagement, not just those who are cherry picked by clubs to sit on their panels and boards.

“This will enable them to play a meaningful part in decision making at their clubs.

“We feel this should form part of the legislation and not be left to the discretion of the Independent Football Regulator.”

The 22 members of The Trust First Group include Trusts from Barnsley, Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers, Bradford City, Doncaster Rovers, Exeter City, Fulham, Leicester City, Leyton Orient, Manchester United, Morecambe, Northampton Town, Plymouth Argyle, Reading, Scunthorpe United, Southend United, Swansea City, Swindon Town, Torquay United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Fair Game will be hosting a meeting with democratically-elected supporter groups next week to hear their concerns for the future of football first hand.

The Trusts First group has made a submission to MPs sitting on the Football Governance Bill committee.

 

White Joins Sutton United

 

Jaiden White has joined National League Sutton United.

The winger revealed last Sunday that he had left Hereford. 

'Absolutely buzzing to get this over the line, happy to be here @suttonunited

A great club with ambitions and goals that match mine. Can’t wait to get started, meet all the fans and put on a show.

 Big thanks to @LealsportsM for getting this done.' 

News Round Up

Former Hereford defender Jordon Thompson, who made nine starts in the 2022/23 season, has signed for Hemel Hempstead.

Defender Archie Crowther, formerly with Alvechurch, has signed for Kings Lynn.

Bedford have signed young mid-fielder Will Glennon from St Ives Town.

Hereford report that they have sold 550 season tickets as at earlier today.

Kam Kandola is staying with Kidderminster for a second season. 

Sterling-James Stays With Hereford

 

Omari Sterling-James is staying with Hereford next season.

Sterling-James joined Hereford late last season.

He made his debut in a 3-1 victory over Curzon Ashton on March 23rd.

"I am really pleased we have managed to sign Omari permanently and with his qualities on the pitch it’s a brilliant signing for us," said manager Paul Caddis.

“‘Marz’ has a real special eye for goal through his set pieces and technical ability but he also offers us a lot more than that. He brings experience and a calming influence on the pitch and a brilliant understanding of how we work.

“Another player who has shown a desire to come back into our environment and we are excited to work with Omari again.” 

Club Chairman Chris Ammonds noted:

'Delighted to retain Marz. Plenty of patience required this close season, but really pleased with the way our manager is building his squad, with old and new faces. Interesting few weeks ahead.' 

Caddis signs another defender after release from National League side

Paul Caddis has signed his sixth defender ahead of the new National League North campaign.

Mitchell Roberts arrives at Edgar Street having been released by National League Boston United.

A left-footed defender, Roberts was a summer 2024 arrival at the Jakemans Community Stadium. The former Birmingham City youngster, who enjoyed loan spells with the likes of Harrogate Town, Carlisle United, Oldham Athletic and Solihull Moors earlier in his career, arrived on a permanent basis from Oxford City.

The 24-year-old had "a number of setbacks throughout the season", according to Caddis.

He told the official site that it was "a frustrating season for Mitchell" but the boss said he had proved he "can get the best out of players who have suffered mentally and physically through injury setbacks".

The 2025/26 squad currently looks like:

Goalkeepers

• Theo Richardson

Defence

• Kyle Howkins
• Lewis Hudson
• Aaron Skinner
• Keenan Quansah 
• Matt Preston
• Mitchell Roberts 

Midfield

• Lawson D’Ath
• Preston Bitemo

Forwards

• Remaye Campbell
• Andy Williams

You can read the full comments from Caddis here.

£6 To Watch Hereford At Wellington On July 5th

It will cost Hereford adult supporters £6 to watch the club's first pre-season friendly at Wellington on Saturday July 5th. Kick-off is at 3pm.

The pitch should be in prime condition especially given Hereford's groundsman, Ben Bowen, recently over-seeded the pitch.

Wellington is six miles north of Hereford on the A49. Sat Nav: HR4 8AZ 

More details:

Admission £6 (U16 £3).

Plenty of free parking.

Licensed Bar serving Lager, Cider and a Real Ale.

Hot Food outlet.

Tea. coffee and soft drinks kiosk.

Founding Shareholders To Match Supporters Donations

For the second season running the founding shareholders in Hereford FC have agreed to match-fund donations, up to £60,000, by supporters to the 2025-26 Squad Builder Appeal which has just been launched.

Squad Builder donations are ring fenced for manager Paul Caddis' football budget.  

Last year just over £100,000 was raised and the aim this season is to at least equal that total.

"I am once again incredibly grateful for this generous offer from the Founding Shareholders as it creates a fantastic opportunity for individual supporters to really help boost Squad Builder, because the money donated will be doubled," said chairman Chris Ammonds.

"Like all supporters, the Founding Shareholders – who are all longstanding Bulls fans – are really proud of the positive progress made by the club over the past two seasons and have also enjoyed the fantastic bond that has been rebuilt between the stands, terraces and the pitch.

"With the National League North getting more and more competitive every year, the money donated through Squad Builder remains vitally important because it sits outside the club’s regular income streams. 

"These donations could therefore make a crucial difference in terms adding extra depth and quality to Paul’s squad, and I know how grateful he is for every single penny that fans are willing to support him with."

Read more at:  https://herefordfc.co.uk/2025/06/founding-shareholders-again-make-match-funding-offer-as-2025-26-squad-builder-launches/

 

Another pre-season friendly confirmed

Jared Hodgkiss in a pre-season friendly against Wellington in August 2020

Hereford will face Wellington in a pre-season friendly in July.

The club, based just north of Hereford off the A49, announced they will host Hereford on Saturday 5th July at 3pm.

The club ply their trade in step six's uhlsport Hellenic League Division 1.

The Bulls have yet to confirm the Wellington match, but have already announced the side will travel to Banbury United on Saturday 19th July and then head to Malvern Town the following day (Sunday 20th July) to asses trialists.

The match at Banbury will be a 3pm kick-off and Malvern will be a 1pm kick-off.

RIP Uriah Rennie - Scarborough 3-1 Hereford United - 30th August 1994

Former referee Uriah Rennie has sadly passed away aged 65. He officiated a number of Hereford United matches in the mid 1990's before he joined the Premier League ranks.

In this match from 1994 he sends off Tony Pennock and Phil Preedy in a 3-1 defeat away at Scarborough.

In this match from 2008 which he also was in charge of, Hereford defeated Shrewsbury Town 2-1.

Willo Signs New Deal

 

Striker Andy Williams is staying with Hereford for a further season.

"I am delighted to be working with such a top-standard driven professional in Andy," sad manager Paul Caddis.

"A name that is ever so familiar amongst the city of Hereford and someone I still have belief in. 

"Andy is an important player at our football club both on and off the pitch and an example to any player at any level of how to conduct yourself as a person and a footballer.

“I still have huge belief in ‘Willo’ producing for us on the pitch as he has that natural instinct of scoring goals. 

"Willo has showed a huge amount of gratitude to the football club and we are pleased to have him with us for another season."

Willo has been involved with Hereford since starting as a youth player in 2002.

He made 72 appearances for the first team before moving to Bristol Rovers in July 2007 for £150,000. 

In an interview on the OS, Willo said he was delighted to have another season at Hereford. 

"I think I have a lot to offer both on and off the pitch."  

White In Pictures

 

A look back at Jaiden White's time with Hereford.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glynn Joins Bury

Kieran Glynn has joined Bury.

The midfielder spent several weeks with Hereford towards the end of last season. 

However he was released by manager Paul Caddis. 

White Leaves Hereford

 

Jaiden White has left Hereford.

'I’d like to start off by saying a massive thank you to the fans and Hereford FC for welcoming me with such open arms and giving me the platform to express myself. It’s been an honour to play for such a massive club. 

Sadly my future lies away from the club and it’s time for me to move on. It was short but definitely sweet as i’ve played my most enjoyable football as a Hereford player. 

I can’t thank the gaffer enough for putting trust in me and the fans for their constant and unwavering support every single week, truly are some of the best fans in football Thank you and best of luck - JW11'

White joined Hereford from Redditch last November and became a regular in the starting eleven. 

He scored nine goals in twenty nine appearances. 

 

National League AGM - Review

This from the National League:

The great at the good of the National League game gathered to celebrate the season and recognised the 2024/25 achievers at Celtic Manor.

Hundreds were in attendance in South Wales to see the Players and Managers of the Year crowned. 

The Glitzy Gala evening followed the league’s AGM and those responsible for what we’ve seen these past ten months were rightly recognised.

The final awards of the season have found their homes, and as always it’s left in the hands of the clubs to decide.

There may not have been promotion for Ollie Pearce and York City, but he doesn't end the campaign empty handed.

In his first season at the club, he not only finished as the National League’s top scorer with 31 goals but he also earns the Player of the Year award after a stellar season.

It was a similar so near story for Ashley Hemmings. Kidderminster Harriers didn’t quite do enough to win promotion, but the attacker claims the National League North Player of the Year accolade.

Tyler Harvey did manage to do both. He fired Truro City to the National League South title and took the award.

The other two champions were applauded onto the stage as Barnet and Brackley Town enjoyed their moment.

Also during the night, the Managers of the Year were announced.

They went the way of those who guided their team to the title - Dean Brennan after Barnet’s 102 point season, Gavin Cowan after ending Brackley’s play-off pain and John Askey, who created history with Truro City.

Then, the Promotion Finals winners took to the stage.

The celebrating doesn’t stop for National League Promotion Final winners Oldham Athletic, for Scunthorpe United or Boreham Wood.

Silverware wasn’t in short supply at Celtic Manor.

Aldershot Town are rightly proud of their achievements and their FA Trophy success was celebrated by all of the guests.

The future of Maidstone United is in safe hands thanks to their National League Academy Cup success - the Stones told the audience how much it meant to them.

Eastleigh also have an academy which is going places and the audience heard all about the young Spitfires’ National League U19 Cup glory.

There were toasts a plenty during a brilliant night - here’s to another fantastic season!

National League 2024/25 roll on honour

Champions
National League- Barnet
National League North- Brackley Town
National League South Truro City

Promotion Final winners
National League- Oldham Athletic
National League North- Scunthorpe
National League South- Boreham Wood

FA Trophy
Aldershot Town

National League Academy Cup
Maidstone United

National League U19 Cup
Eastleigh

Top Goalscorers
National League – Ollie Pearce (York City FC) - 31
National League North – Ashley Hemmings (Kidderminster) – 30
National League South – Tyler Harvey (Truro City) - 27

Player of the Year
National League – Ollie Pearce (York City)
National League North – Ashley Hemmings (Kidderminster)
National League South – Tyler Harvey (Truro City)

Manager of the Year
National League – Dean Brennan (Barnet)
National League North – Gavin Cowan (Brackley Town)
National League South – John Askey (Truro City) 

News Round Up

Two former Hereford players will be at AFC Telford this coming season. Both Brandon Hall and Jordan Cranston have agreed terms.

At the National League AGM which took place earlier today at Celtic Manor, Spennymoor won the National North Fair Play Award. Brackley won the best programme award. 

National North Southport have announced their season ticket prices. Seated adults will pay £297, standing will cost £264. Tickets include pre-season games. 

AFC Fylde have appointed Stewart Mairs as the club's Director of Football. 

National Leagues Line-Ups Confirmed.

This from the National League:

The line-up for the new National League season has been confirmed.

Morecambe and Carlisle United take their place in the National division following relegation from the EFL last season.

They will be joined in the division by Scunthorpe United, Brackley Town, Truro City and Boreham Wood following their promotions from the National League North and South.

Relegated AFC Fylde drop into the National League North.

The Coasters will be joined by Worksop Town, Merthyr Town, Bedford Town, AFC Telford United and Macclesfield following their promotions from Step 3.

Relegation sees Maidenhead United, Ebbsfleet United and Dagenham & Redbridge drop into the National League South where they will join Horsham, Dover Athletic and AFC Totton following their promotions from Step 3.

Full National League line-up for the new season:

National League
Aldershot Town
Altrincham
Boreham Wood
Boston United
Brackley Town
Braintree Town
Carlisle United
Eastleigh
FC Halifax Town
Forest Green Rovers
Gateshead
Hartlepool United
Morecambe
Rochdale
Scunthorpe United
Solihull Moors
Southend United
Sutton United
Tamworth
Truro City
Wealdstone
Woking
Yeovil Town
York City

National League North
AFC Fylde
AFC Telford United
Alfreton Town
Bedford Town
Buxton
Chester
Chorley
Curzon Ashton
Darlington
Hereford
Kidderminster Harriers
King’s Lynn Town
Leamington
Macclesfield
Marine
Merthyr Town
Oxford City
Peterborough Sports
Radcliffe
Scarborough Athletic
South Shields
Southport
Spennymoor Town
Worksop Town

National League South
AFC Totton
Bath City
Chelmsford City
Chesham United
Chippenham Town
Dagenham & Redbridge
Dorking Wanderers
Dover Athletic
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Key Dates 2025/26

The National League have confirmed the following key dates for the 2025/26 season:

Fixture Release Day – Wednesday 9 July
Opening Day – Saturday 9 August
Closing Day - Saturday 25 April
Promotion Finals - Saturday 9 May/Sunday 10 May

Morecambe To Have New Owners

Panjab Warriors, which appears to be owned by 48 year old Kulijeet Singh Momi, is about to take over Morecambe FC from Bond Group Investments.

Morecambe will play their football in the National League next season. 

"This is more than a business venture; it’s a commitment to the fans, the town, and the future of Morecambe FC," said Gurpreet Singh, Head of Communications for Panjab Warriors. 

"Our aim is to build upon the club’s rich heritage, ensuring stability and fostering unity across all parts of the community. Panjab Warriors would like to extend their thanks to the club and its Board of Directors for their co-operation in obtaining EFL approval, and also to the EFL for their patience and support in getting to this stage.

"We believe Morecambe FC’s best days lie ahead. But actions speak louder than words - by working together with the Board, the Shrimps Trust and the wider fanbase, we will look to deliver consistently, listen deeply, and put supporters at the heart of everything we do. 

"This is a long-term commitment, rooted in respect, responsibility, and a genuine love for the game. In the interests of transparency and until final due diligence and contracts are finalised, we are not in a position to say anything further at this stage. 

"However, once we are in this position we are looking forward to meeting with supporters and media to update via the appropriate channels."