Saturday 24th May, 2025
WINKLEBURY FOOTBALL COMPLEX 1pm OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
MESSAGE ROM OUR HAIRMAN
James Pearson
On behalf of the Directors of Hampshire FA, I am delighted to welcome you all to Winklebury Football Complex for the final of the 2024-25 PTS Compliance Saturday Vase.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome the players, officials, and supporters of all teams participating today, as well as the match officials.
Reaching the County Cup Final is a remarkable achievement, and we offer our congratulations to both teams. At the same time, it's important to acknowledge the immense effort put in by everyone behind the scenes – from coaches and managers to first aiders, committee members, and of course, the unwavering support of parents and families. Organising these Cup Finals is no small feat, and we owe a
big thank you to the Competitions Subgroup and HFA staff for their dedication and hard work in ensuring everything runs smoothly and that you have a memorable experience.
A special thank you goes to our official photographer, Graham Scambler, for capturing today’s final
Thank you for being here and showing your support. I hope you enjoy the game and remember to observe The FA RESPECT programme throughout.
James Pearson
HAMPSHIRE FA CUP COMMITTEE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PRESIDENT
Paul Scoble
CHAIRMAN
James Pearson
CEO & FA REPRESENTATIVE
Neil Cassar
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Steve Yeomans
DIRECTORS
Linda Hind
Vanessa Raynbird
Nick Taplin
Alex Marshall
David Bendall
Leon Howgill
Lucy Wain
Mel Robinson
Ian Walkom
COMPETITION SUB GROUP
Steve Yeomans, Chairman
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Darren Parker
SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER FOR COUNTY CUPS
Cai Povey
MEMBERS
Gavin Bedford
John Carter
Roger Allen
John Moody
Margaret Moody
Tracey Dowell
REFEREES APPOINTMENT
SECRETARY
Brian Le Breton
MATCHDAY PHOTOGRAPHER
Graham Scambler
TODAY’S MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee
Sean Ridley
Assistant Referee
Stephen Jackson
Assistant Referee
Mark Davis
Fourth Official
Daniel Wells
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MATCHDAY SQUAD
AFC Solent Saturday
Jamal McDonald
George Attwell
James Vincent
Oliver Trayhorn
Sam Jones
Macca Hare
Ben Epps
Alfie Cook
Mills
Kieron Hall
Arkell
Special mention to Joey Floyd, Ben Young, Isaac Hudson, Oliver Hillier, Andrew Hardiman & Martin Wooders
CLUB HISTORY
Emsworth Town
Nicknamed “The Oystermen”
after the town’s famous association with oyster fishery, Emsworth have had many football teams over time, with some dating back as far as the 19th century.
After the town went 3 years without a men’s football club,
Emsworth Town FC was founded in 2022. The hunger for football in the town showed as 100 players tried out for the club that summer. We became members of City of Portsmouth Sunday Football League, entering two teams (First Team and Reserve Team).
In our debut season, The Oystermen became champions of Hampshire, winning the Hampshire FA County Cup Sunday Vase. Beating Rushmoor Community in the final in a penalty shootout, after finishing 4-4 after 90 minutes. Emsworth played every round away, winning 4 rounds via penalty shootout. This was the first time any Emsworth based team had ever won a County FA Cup. Emsworth also became City of Portsmouth Sunday Football League London Cup winners by beating Coach & Horses Albion 2-0 in the final in front of a big 700 spectator crowd.
The following season Emsworth Town played in the top flight after being double promoted. Emsworth Town Reserve Team had a very successful double trophy winning season, becoming Portsmouth Divisional FA Cup Sunday Plate winners by beating Creech Wood 3-0 in the final. The Reserves also became City of Portsmouth Sunday Football League Division 7 champions.
This season, welcomed a Saturday team. Becoming members of Mid Solent Football League. While remaining members of City of Portsmouth Sunday Football League. Meaning Emsworth Town now have Saturday and Sunday teams. The Oystermen was crowned Mid Solent Football League champions, by going all season undefeated and winning the Father Purcell Cup, beating Portchester Rovers 3-1 in the final. Emsworth Town can complete the treble by winning the County FA Cup. This could also mean we’d had been champions of both the Saturday and Sunday Vase.
Honours
Hampshire FA County Cup: Sunday Vase Winner 2023
Portsmouth Divisional FA Cup: Sunday Plate Winner 2024
Mid Solent Football League: Division 1 Winner 2025
Father Purcell Cup Winner 2025
City of Portsmouth Sunday Football League: London Cup Winner 2023 Division 3 Runner-Up 2023 Division 7 Winner 2024
MATCHDAY SQUAD
Emsworth Town
Ash Hyson Goalkeeper
Sam Dempsey Defender
John Holden Defender
Rian Haudique Defender
Lenny Lowry Midfielder
Kurt Robertson Midfielder
Harley Strange
Forward
Mauro Morais
Forward
Connor Bowen Defender
Marc Noble Defender
Nigel Moyo Defender
Ben Bishop Midfielder
Charlie Williams Midfielder
Micheal Cunningham Forward
Braden Collins
Marsh
Forward
MANAGER’S WORD Emsworth Town
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Jimmy Ruston Team Manager
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It’s an honour to make this season’s County Cup final I have a lot of love for this competition, we won the Sunday version back in 2023 and it’s been a little dream of mine to complete the set by winning the Saturday one also It’s not been an easy route to the final, having to play an Isle of Wight team every round then a good Crofton Saints side in the semi final, but we’ve treated this tournament very seriously and that attitude has landed us in the final. We’re on for the treble, we finished the Mid Solent League season unbeaten and won the Father Purcell Cup. This is the biggest part of the treble, if we can win this trophy it would top a perfect season.
I’d like to thank Mark, the players, my family and the sponsors for all they’ve given me this season. Also big shout out to Taylor for his efforts this season.
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Mark Hammond Assistant Manager / Coach
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What a season it’s been, we have not lost all season and the lads are bang up for today, really looking forward to the final
CAPTAIN’S WORD
Emsworth Town
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Braden Collins Team Captain
Firstly I’d like to say what a season for the boys, staff and supporters.
Been dominant all season, from start too finish, this is the big one. I’ve been here from the beginning of this club and we’ve had previous success in winning the Hampshire Cup so a few of the lads including the gaffer all know what it takes and what a big occasion this is. I’m honoured to captain my home town and lead us out on the day.
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Id like to thank Hammo and Jim for all their hard work in getting us to where we are, also a massive thank you to Taylor our social media and club photographer for all his hard work, capturing special moments all season long.
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