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FC Peterborough Tuesday 18th August 2026—7.45pm Kick-off

Official Digital Matchday Magazine Season

St Neots Town Football Club CEO—Lousie Sales

Manager—Cameron Mawer

Director—Mark Gearing

Assistant Manager—Chris Nunn

Director / Secretary—Gary Wilson

Coach—Caolan South

Director—Iain Parr

GK Coach—Gary Dean

Established 1879

Physio— Faris Moussa Kitman—Graham Horgan Chairman—Barry Cavilla

President—John Walker Vice President—Mick Hunt Vice President—Marion Izzard Vice President— Mike Green

Development Lead —Lee Keen Development Secretary—Stephen Finnigan Development Welfare— Gemma Keech

Head Ambassador—Jez Green Club Welfare Officer– Gemma Keech Pitch Maintenance —Barry Oakley, Barry Cavilla, Fixture Secretary—Marion Izzard

Brian Barnes

Stadium Announcer- Freddie Willis Catering—Diana Sales 50/50 & Merchandising– Shelly Dean & Lily Dean

Address— Rowley Park, Kester Way, St Neots, Cambs, PE19 6SL Website— www.stneotstownfc.co.uk

Match Reports– John Walker Social Media—Kyle Nunn / Louise Sales Photography— Amplified Matchday Programme— Mark Gearing

Enquires— misslouises@yahoo.co.uk mgearing@me.com

First Team Sponsor

From the Dugout With Manager Cameron Mawer Good afternoon and welcome back to the Premier Plus Stadium. I’d like to extend a warm welcome to the players, staff, officials and supporters of Peterborough FC for today’s game. We come into today off the back of a really pleasing 1-0 win against Rugby Town. We knew going into the game how good a side Rugby are and the quality they have throughout their squad, so to come away with three points was a big result for us. What pleased me most was the grit we showed. There were periods where we had to dig in, defend properly and come through some difficult moments, and the lads did exactly that. A huge thank you also has to go to everyone who backed us on Saturday. It was a tense game, particularly towards the end, and I genuinely felt you were the difference. The support when the lads were having to dig deep gave the group that extra push to get over the line. Today brings another really difficult test against Peterborough FC, who have made an impressive start to their league campaign. They’ve picked up some excellent results already, with their win away at Rugby Town certainly one that stands out. We know the level of performance that will be required today and we’ll need to show the same discipline, togetherness and desire that we showed at the weekend. I also want to say a big thank you and farewell to James Goff, who leaves us to join Step 3 side AFC Stamford. James has been excellent for the club over the past three years, and equally the club has been excellent to him during his time here. It’s always difficult to lose a good player and, more importantly, a good person from the group, and I wish him the very best of luck. As a football club, to have now seen two of our players progress into Step 3 football is something we should be proud of. It speaks volumes about the environment that everyone here has helped create, where players can come in, enjoy their football, develop and earn opportunities to progress to the next level. Of course, we want to keep our best players, but seeing players move on and test themselves higher up the pyramid is also a reflection of the work being done throughout the club. After today, our attention turns to the FA Cup and next week’s tie against Step 4 opposition Newmarket Town. It’s another opportunity for this group to test itself against a side from the level above. The FA Cup is a competition everyone wants to be involved in and we’ll be giving everything we can to keep our run going. Finally, thank you again for your continued support. Get behind the lads today and hopefully we can give you another performance and result to be proud of.

Cameron

Club History St Neots Town Football Club, nicknamed ‘The Saints’ - St Neots Town was formed in 1879, simply as ‘St Neots’. Operating as an amateur side in its early years, the club tasted its first major success by becoming the inaugural winners of the Huntingdonshire Senior Cup in the 1888-89 season. They dominated local cup competitions around the turn of the century while playing in the Biggleswade & District League.

The club went through a couple of early name changes, becoming St Neots & District in 1924, and joining the Bedfordshire & District League (later the South Midlands League), which they won in 1932- 33. They made their first foray into the United Counties League (UCL) in 1936 before the outbreak of World War II disrupted regional football. Post-War Eras and Name Changes (1950-1988) In 1949, the club became founder members of the Metropolitan League, winning a league and cup double in their very first season. They officially settled on the name St Neots Town F.C. in 1951. The late 1960s marked one of the most successful eras for the club:

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FA Cup Run (1966-67): The Saints enjoyed their best-ever run in the FA Cup, reaching the First Round Proper, where they put up a valiant effort before falling 2-0 away to Walsall.

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The Record Streak: By 1969, the club won the Huntingdonshire Senior Cup for a staggering 12th consecutive season, setting a historic record for senior cup wins in England.

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League Double (1967-68): They rejoined the UCL and quickly claimed the Premier Division title and League Knockout Cup double.

However, the late 1980s brought severe hardship. In 1987, the owner of their long-term Shortsands Yard home sold the ground to developers. Forced to play on a borrowed works pitch and drowning in outstanding debt, the club was forced to completely disband in 1988. Reformation and Modern Era (1990-Present) The club’s absence from football lasted only two seasons. In 1990, local investors stepped in to reform St Neots Town FC. Starting from scratch in the Huntingdonshire Junior League and playing on communal council pitches at Priory Park, the team won four consecutive titles to earn readmission into the UCL senior divisions by 1994. The club climbed back up the non-league ladder, moving into their modern Rowley Park stadium in 2008. To signal their high ambitions, they even appointed former Northern Ireland internationals Steve Lomas and Michael Hughes to their management team in 2009, alongside former Fulham midfielder Sylvain Legwinski. This ambition paid off with a dominant 2010- 11 season, breaking multiple league records en-route to winning the UCL Premier Division and initiating a rise through the Southern League systems. Following their championship campaign in the United Counties League Premier Division South, The Saints continue their journey up the English football pyramid. Cameron Mawer was appointed First Team manager in May 2023 in first season suffered heartache in league play-off in UCL North Premier, to achieve promotion following season as champions, the progression back to step 4 & the Northern Premier League, Saints stay was short and were relegated back to UCL Premier South for upcoming season.

Club Kit Supplier

Story behind New kit The journey behind this season’s NEW kit started back early October when the club reached out to Sean Pankhurst Founder / Owner / Designer of Teamex Sportwear. From initial discussions Sean presented a number of kit concepts which showed strong links to our history and to the town which really impressed us. Hopefully you’ve seen the kit release on social media and massive thanks need to go to our First Team Sponsor Amplified—if you’ve seen it I hope you agree its brilliant.

The Home Kit is celebrating the 60 years on from the clubs best FA Cup run when the 1966 team reached the 1st round proper against Walsall FC –losing 2-0. A great achievement and it was fantastic to have Terry Reedman come down & support the filming of kit release and listen to his stories of that season and his time with St Neots Town FC. Also included in shirt design is map of TOWN.

The Away Kit a return to tradition away shirt colours & is celebrating St Neots Town unique connection between the CLUB and the TOWN—the shirt design includes a plan view of the 4 lanterns in St Neots market square. Also included in ALL the shirt designs is the ribbon from the St Neots sign.

The WARM UP shirt we hope will be a fan favourite, again link reference in the club crest to River Ouse Limited Number of shirt & sizes available via club shop hut & orders can be place via Teamex Sportswear use this link.

https://teamexsportswear.com/ collections/st-neots-town-f-c

Teamex Club Shop https://teamexsportswear.com/collections/st-neots-town-f-c

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Club Welfare With Club Welfare Officer Gemma Keech My name is Gemma Keech, and I am proud to be the Club Welfare Officer (CWO) at St Neots Town Football Club.

My role is to help create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone at the club. This includes overseeing safeguarding procedures, responding to any welfare concerns, and ensuring that all coaches and volunteers have current FA Criminal Record Checks (DBS) and up-to-date safeguarding training. The welfare of every child, young person, and adult at risk involved with the club is my priority. This covers players within our Development Teams, as well as Under-18 players who represent the First Team, Reserve Team, and Under-23s. I am the main point of contact for players, parents, carers, volunteers, and club members who have any safeguarding or welfare concerns relating to these groups. I was appointed to this voluntary position by St Neots Town Football Club due to my professional background in Education and Children’s Social Care, where I developed extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding and child protection. I believe it is important to be approachable, supportive, and available to anyone who may need advice, guidance, or someone to talk to about a concern. If you have any worries or would simply like to discuss an issue—no matter how big or small— please don’t hesitate to contact me at sntfcwelfareofficer@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can contact the Hunts FA Safeguarding Team on 01480 447484 or by email at Safeguarding@HuntsFA.com.

Gemma

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CLUB HISTORY FC Peterborough For up to date information, visit www.fcpeterborough.co.uk FC Peterborough (distinct from Peterborough United and Peterborough Sports) is a grassroots community football club based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The club plays its home matches at MILLFIELD AUTOPARTS STADIUM on Chestnut Avenue and competes in non-league football. Club History Foundation & Grassroots Beginnings (2014): FC Peterborough was founded in 2014 by nine local founders (including Kamran Khan, Arif Aziz, and Shahzad Hamid) to build a community-driven club for local youth. Starting with just a single team playing on public pitches at Fulbridge Recreational Ground, they entered Division 5 of the Peterborough & District Football League (PDFL). Local League Rise (2015-2022): Over the next few seasons, the club earned successive promotions through the PDFL divisions. In 2022, FC Peterborough secured a permanent home by moving to MILLFIELD AUTOPARTS STADIUM (formerly home to Peterborough Northern Star).

Step 6 Promotion (2022-23): During the 2022-23 season, FC Peterborough won promotion out of the PDFL Premier Division into Step 6 of the National League System, gaining entry to the Eastern Counties Football League Division One North.

Play-off Triumph & Step 5 Ascent (2025-26): After finishing 11th in 2023-24 and narrowly missing the play-offs in 2024-25, FC Peterborough finished 4th in the 2025-26 season. They went on a dominant play-off run, defeating Framlingham 5-1 in the semi -final and Stanway Pegasus 3-0 in the final to earn promotion to Step 5 (United Counties League Premier Division South).

Major Achievements & Honours Achievement / Competition

Result / Honour

Season / Year

Thurlow Nunn Eastern Counties League Div 1 North

Play-Off Winners (Promoted to Step 5)

2025-26

PDFL Premier Division

Promoted to Step 6

2022-23

PDFL Chromasport League Shield

Winners

2014-15

FA Vase

First Qualifying Round

2024-25, 2025-26

Peterborough City Council

Civic Award for Sport

2024

Match Reports With Club President John Walker SAINTS NARROW VICTORY St Neots Town

Rugby Town

Both teams suffered relegation from Step Four at the end of last season so this was expected to be a close contest and so it proved. Serious goalmouth action was at a premium as the two defences reigned, and it always looked as though a single goal would win the points. Rugby probably had the greater possession but at times especially in the first half they seemed to consider that possession was more important than serious attacking action. After St Neots had scored just past the hour the visitors did show a little more attacking urgency, but the home defence held firm. St Neots played for the first time for more than three seasons without James Goff in goal after his move to Step Four Stamford, but his debut successor Ben Heath looked solid and confident and looks to be a suitable replacement. The only other home team change was the return of full back Lewis Burgess with Dammy Nickels giving way. Despite the lack of goals there was no shortage of attacking play by both sides. Connor Furlong left his marker for dead after just three minutes but his cross from the bye line was blocked whilst at the other end Samuel Tye saw his effort also blocked. Charlie Tilley broke through the St Neots defence but shot wide and then the lively Furlong was upended and from the free kick Magloire Muymbe brought a twisting save from the visiting keeper at the expense of a corner. Danny Baulk then saw two efforts in quick succession – the first well saved by Ashley Bodycote and the second deflected for a corner. St Neots then dominated play for a spell but failed to produce a significant finish. Just past the half hour a Baulk shot was deflected for a corner with the visiting keeper out of position and then the best first half chance for the visiting side after 37 minutes, saw striker Zidan Sutherland receive the ball in space, but his finish was well wide of its target. The first half ended with a Rugby breakaway attack through a square looking home defence, but the debut home keeper produced a good low save to deny Rivel Mardenborough. The visiting side tried to raise their efforts after the break but found the home defence well marshalled by skipper Rob Parker, and their only effort of note was a 30 yards free kick from Ryley Nickolson that the home keeper punched away under pressure. St Neots, meantime, continued to chip away at the visiting defence, and on the hour Muyembe made a late run into the area to pick up a Will Grocott free kick but off balance he saw his effort sail over the crossbar. However, just six minutes later the move of the match produced the winning goal. Jake Kerins won the ball and fed Muyembe who sent Furlong free on the right flank. Muyembe continued to sprint into the penalty area and arrived unmarked just in time to knock home the cross. Furlong then curled a shot just beyond the far post and both Tilley and Sutherland failed to test the home keeper when well placed. A series of substitutions by the visiting side failed to inspire Rugby and St Neots deservedly held on to their narrow advantage comfortably until the final whistle

St Neots: Heath, Kerins, Burgess, Parker, Henderson, Grocott, Furlong, Sutton. Barnes, Muyembe, Baulk Subs: Stainsby (for Baulk 59 mins), Joseph (for Grocott 72 mins), Holman, and Mawer. Cards: Kerins (Y – 90 mins) Rugby: Bodycote, Nicholson, Morley, Duffy, Richards, Wormleighton, Nuttall, Tilley, Sutherland, Mardenborough, Tye Subs: Samuels (for Tye 46 mins), Nee (for Tilley 77 mins), Dulgheru (for Nuttall 77 mins), O’Sullivan (for Duffy 89 mins), and Cook. Cards: Clarke (Y – 88 mins) Referee: Darrell Jones (Bedford)

Man of the Match Sponsor New Season, New Sponsor

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Man of the Match

Will’s available

Rowley Club Mascot— Follow on

@Rowley_StNeots

Last season was my very first as the official mascot of St Neots Town FC... and what a debut it was! I've been busy spreading smiles, cheering on the Saints and making plenty of memories. If you see me around the ground this season, don't be shy – come over and say hello!

Selfies? Absolutely! I'm always happy to pose for photos, hand out high-fives and celebrate with supporters of all ages. If you spot me around the ground, come and say hello—I promise I don't bite!

Leading Out the Future Stars One of my favourite jobs is leading our young matchday mascots onto the pitch alongside the first team. Seeing those huge smiles as they walk out in front of the crowd is something special. Get your youth team signed up this season for this great experience.

Racing for a Great Cause One of the biggest adventures of last season was competing in the Mascot Gold Cup at Wetherby Racecourse. I may not have brought home the trophy, but together we raised money for two fantastic children's charities—and that's a win in my book!

Out and About in the Community Football is about more than 90 minutes on a Saturday. I'm always looking for opportunities to visit local schools, community groups, charities and businesses to help spread the word about St Neots Town FC. If you'd like Rowley to pay you a visit, we'd love to hear from you! team signed up this season for this great experience. So, keep your eyes peeled for me around the ground this season! Come over for a high-five, a selfie or a chat - and if you're really lucky... I might even invite you onto the pitch at half-time to take a penalty against yours truly. Just don't expect me to make it easy!

1st Team Sponsorship Player & Staff Sponsorship still available

£120 + vat To sponsor a Player or Staff member, contact Mark Gearing mgearing@me.com or 07748986932 What's included:

Social media exposure / Company link on NEW club website/ Company link on player or staff announcements / Match shirt (signed by player)

Player & Staff available •

Will Grocott

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Danny Baulk

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Dammy Nickels

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Caolan South

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Faris Moussa

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Graham Horgan

1st Team Sponsored Massive Thank You to Player & Staff sponsors so far….

Player Profiles With First Team GK Coach– Gary Dean What team do you support? - Liverpool What are your goals for the season ? At least play offs í think we have a strong squad now Who is your biggest role model in football ? My Dad followed by Alec Chamberlin when I was at Colchester he was 1st team keeper helped me know end What is your job outside St Neots Town FC? Have own keeper coaching business / PE teacher What the best piece of advice you would give to aspiring young footballers? keep working hard , never give up as better never stops

On your team mates ?

How do you deal with disappointment ? there is always another game we are all human and make mistakes which we learn from

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Worst dress sense— Harvey Henderson

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Worst dancer— Harvey Henderson

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Worst music taste— Harvey Henderson

What’s your biggest achievement in football ? Playing for England veterans aged 56

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Funniest— Lewis Burgess

Favourites

Gary Dean is sponsored by

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Player— Peter Schmeichel

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Meal— Steak and chips

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Film— Saving Private Ryan

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Music— house / dance /80

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Night out— meal with the wife followed by a music bar /club

The Saints Community Memorial Wall

Stadium & Back of Shirt Sponsor

Development Teams Sponsors

First Team RESULTS Day

Date

Home Team

Result

Away Team

Competition

Sat

27/07/2026

St Neots Town FC

0-0

Northampton Sileby

Premier Division South

Tue

28/07/2026

Godmanchester

0-2

St Neots Town FC

Premier Division South

Sat

0108/2026

Highgate Utd

1-4

St Neots Town FC

Premier Division South

Sat

08/08/2026

Stowmarket Town

1-1

St Neots Town FC

FACUP EPR

Tue

11/08/2026

St Neots Town FC

4-2

Stowmarket Town

FACUP EPR

Sat

15/08/2026

St Neots Town FC

1-0

Rugby Town FC

Premier Division South

First Team Fixtures Day

Date

Time

Home Team

Away Team

Competition

Tue

18/08/2026