P R O G R A MM E HUTTONFC VS. CLAPTON COMMUNITY FC
CLAPTONCOMMUNITYFC
Based in Forest Gate in Newham, East London, Clapton Community FC was founded in 2018 with a fan-owned, democratic model All of the club’s 1500+ members can vote on important issues and get involved in running the club by joining committees - such as Community and Outreach, Comms, or Grounds
Clapton Community FC plays at the Old Spotted Dog Ground, London’s oldest senior football ground In Autumn 2019 they took on the lease and later bought the freehold After years of work by passionate and determined volunteers, the once dilapidated ground has been repaired and refurbished The club’s men’s and women’s first teams are now permanently based there
The women’s first team play in the sixth tier, the London & South East Regional Women’s League Division 1 North The club also has men’s and women’s development and reserve teams, beginners, 5s, inclusive youth teams, open training sessions for women and young people, and even a cricket team
The men’s first team won promotion to the Middlesex Counties Football League Premier from Division One (Central & East) in 2018/19, their first season. Attendances were unprecedented, averaging over 400 and peaking when 1,266 fans watched the 3-0 win over FC Roast to clinch the title In that season the team also won the club’s first-ever cup trophy, the Jim Rogers Cup, Defeating Hilltop on penalties
In 2021/22 the team finished third in the MCFL Premier League, and again won silverware in the Alec Smith Cup on penalties against Kensington Dragons after dragging the final back to 2-2 from 2-0 down
That year the women's first team made history by being the first seventh-tier team to reach the third round of the FA Cup They also became the first ever to beat a team four divisions higher The run saw wins against higher division Haringey Borough, Biggleswade United, Bedford Town and Hounslow, finally ending away at Plymouth Argyle
The men’s first team won promotion to the Thurlow Nunn Division One South in 2022/23, winning the title by eight points Promotion was won in front of 902 fans against Kensington Dragons, and confirmed a month later when the ground passed its ground grading
After a season in the Thurlow Nunn Division One South, losing in the play-off semi-final, they were moved laterally to the South Counties Eastern Football League Picked for the move on a geographical basis, the team played one season in the SCEFL Div 1, finishing just outside the playoff spots, before being moved back to where it belongs in the Essex leagues
In this season the team won the SCEFL Division One cup, beating SE Dons 3-1 in the final in front of 1242 fans, with a brace from Fred Taylor and an early headed goal from Joel Akuwudike
Having a positive impact on the local community beyond football is key to the club’s activities The club’s charity partner is the Magpie Project, supporting mums and young children in Newham Fans collect for food banks and have donated thousands to good causes
The club went viral in the UK and abroad due to the design of its purple, red, and yellow away kit - a homage to the International Brigades that fought for democracy in the Spanish Civil War Over 20,000 shirts have been sold In 2022/23 a new home kit was chosen by member poll from a selection of kits club members designed
In 2021 Clapton Community FC won the Football Supporters Association Lockdown Heroes Award in recognition of the Hardship Fund, Clapton Against Coronavirus Members paid in what they could afford, and those in need were able to take out small amounts to help cover key expenses Since March 2020 over £15,000 has been donated and distributed In 2023 the club won the Non-League Paper’s Community Club of the Year award
For club news, info, and socials, visit: https://wwwclaptoncfccouk/
Information, updates and OSD history are available online at: https://oldspotteddog/
HUTTON
Hutton Football Club is an FA Charter Standard Community Football Club. Being part of our community is important to the Club. We expect everyone connected with the Club to be respectful, disciplined and responsible Our young players will learn the game in a positive environment Hutton FC is a Club, a team, a family not individuals
HUTTON FC HISTORY
The club was founded in 1928 and has been prominent in local football since that time with cup winner’s medals dating back to 1932. A key factor in the continued success of Hutton Football Club is the progression of young, local players. The senior teams played in the Mid Essex League until 1989 when progression was made into the Essex Intermediate, now the Essex Olympian League The Club expanded rapidly after 2005 with the merger of Hutton FC and Hutton Medway FC (established in 1969) The Club now has 70 teams based in our local community.
The current club house has been at the Polo Fields for over 50 years, two previous buildings being destroyed by fire, and the second one having been struck by lightning In 2010, the Clubhouse was vandalised and set on fire but has now been repaired and enhanced thanks to a large grant from Sport England.
Recent history has seen more rapid developments at the club The Football Association awarded Hutton FC with Charter Standard Community status which is the highest accreditation a club can achieve. In 2005, when the award was granted, there were only nine clubs in the whole of Essex with this status The Club is very proud to have been awarded Community Club of the year twice by Essex County FA The club has been encouraging girls to come and play for a number of years, and in 2005 the first official Hutton girls’ team was formed and since then, our Ladies 1st and reserve teams have been added to help with progression.
The Club has been involved in a European Tournament played against professional clubs' youth teams, with outstanding facilities. The Clubs are; Saint Ingbert (Germany), Rumelange (Luxembourg) and Zandhoven (Belgium). The tournament celebrates its 50th year in 2025 Our senior men’s 1st team won the EOFL premier division 2022/23 season gaining promotion to the NLS, playing in the Thurlow Nunn League South
CLUB HONOURS
First Team
EOFL Premier League Champions 22/23
EOFL Senior Division 1 Runners up 17/18
EOFL Senior Division 2 Winners 95/96
EOFL U21 Runners up 13/14, 2014/15 & 15/16
The Danny King Memorial Cup - Runners up 13/14, Winners 14/15
Mid Essex League Cup Winners 87/84, 21/22 & 22/23
Mid Essex League Division 4 Winners 22/23
Mid Essex League Division 2 Winners 81/82
Mid Essex League Cup Winners 80/81
EOFL Club Sportsmanship Award 10/11
EOFL Club Sportsmanship Award 08/09
T H E B O O T R O O M
Good afternoon, everyone!
What a perfect day for football – the sun is shining, the crowd is ready, and it’s time for Matchday 6!
Our boys have been outstanding so far, proudly holding a 100% record, and we’re determined to keep that momentum rolling for as long as we can.
Last time out, we had a slow start, but with the guidance of our captain Dean, we found our rhythm, got organised, and began to dominate the game. It was a test of patience, but we knew the breakthrough was coming. Sure enough, a well-earned free kick by Bish, took a fortunate deflection off the wall and set us on our way. From there, it was one-way traffic, and the second goal felt inevitable.
Another clean sheet was the icing on the cake – a huge credit to Stef, who has been simply outstanding between the posts.
We’ve got such a strong squad now that choosing just 16 players each week is no easy task. But what’s truly special is the way every single player – whether starting or on the sidelines – is pulling together. That unity is exactly what brings success.
So, let’s make some noise today, compete with their fans, get behind the lads, and push them on to six wins from six.
Up the Tons!
A L O O K A T . . .
SHAQ FOWEYA
SOLOMON ASAMOAH
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FOOTBALLFOCUS
Ridger’s Reserves complete the treble!
Congratulations go out to our men’s reserves team winning the Essex Olympian Division 2 last season and picking up the Essex Cup and Denny King Cup along the way.
Congratulations also go to our ladies 1st team on a treble winning season! Eastern Region Women’s League Champions 2024/2025...
“We are confirmed as Champions of the Eastern Region Women’s Division One South Football League. So well deserved by every player and member of staff involved! We will be playing in tier 5 next season! What an achievement - Well done all.”
HUTTON FC
MANAGER - FRANCESCO ZABOTTI
STEF LEMACQ
SHAQ FOWEYA
WILL VILE
GEORGE VILE
PAUL COX
ELLIOTT SCOTT
JOSH BOXALL
ELLIOT HOWSON
SOLOMON ASAMOAH
PAULUS DITKEVICIUS
HARRY RAWLINS
ELIJAH ABATAN
NICO SANCHEZ
ALFIE YEEND
TOM STEPHENS
JUAN ARAQUE
PAUL COX
LIAM BOXALL
JONATAS CENTENO
DEAN HALL
CLAPTON COMMUNITY FC MANAGER - GEOFF
OCRAN
TOBY EMERSON
JACK FRANCIS ©
CHRISTOPHER MATHERS
ROBIN PHILPOTT
DEAN BOUHO
JUNIA CHARLTON
ANDREA CAIO
SAMUEL COOK
CHARLIE FAGAN
ALASDAIR GURNEY
SEBASTIAN HARTWELL
BAILEY PRYCE
ADAM SIDKY
TAMI UNUEFA
WILL WRIGHT
JOEL AKUWUDIKE
GABRIEL AKUWUDIKE
CEMAL AGDELEN
JULIAN AUSTIN
JAMES BRIGGS
ROSS BROADWAY
NATHAN COOK
AZARIAH GEORGE-LAWAL
JAMES GOLDRING
PETER JAMIESON
JAMES PAVELY
ENZO PINA
JEFFREY TWUMASI
NICO BUNDUKU
LOUIS BROWN
KORAHN GAYLE
CAMERON GORDON
FELIX MURRAY
ANDRE ODEKU
FLAVIEN STIERLEN
FRED TAYLOR
JAKE WINTOUR