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Matchday Programme 10th Jan 2026

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ST IVES TOWN FC

RESER VES Hunts FA Intermediate Cup Semi Final v Hemingfords United FC

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ST IVES TOWN FC President: Neville Narnia Co-Chairman : Andy Dunn Mark Taylor Secretary: Nigel Howlett Treasurer: Maureen Clarke Directors: Paul Reason Chris George Phil Moore Maureen Clarke Gareth Chapman Ollie Jones Marina Howlett Gary Clarke

St Ives Town FC was born in 1887 in a packed room at the Unicorn Hotel, where forty locals agreed to create a team that would carry their town’s pride.

From the start, the black‑and‑white‑star shirts became a symbol of ambition. The early decades delivered trophy after trophy—Senior Cups, Junior Cups, league titles—establishing the Saints as a force across Cambridgeshire and beyond. Even through league changes, setbacks, and wartime interruptions, the club’s identity hardened: resilient, restless, always pushing for more.

Everything changed in the early 2000s. Neville Nania’s arrival as chairman sparked a revolution, pairing club legend Warren Everdell with Jez Hall and Errol McGammon to unleash a fearless new era built on youth, hunger, and belief. Promotions followed, cup finals became routine, and historic FA Vase runs drew record crowds to Westwood Road.

The momentum carried into the Ricky Marheineke era, where a rebuilt squad delivered the unthinkable—promotion to Step 3 via a play‑off epic against Rushden & Diamonds. The Saints were no longer just competing; they were rewriting their ceiling.

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1 Team Manager Ricky Marheineke Res Team Manager Mark Field

finish, smashing in 87 goals and watching Jonny Edwards claim the Golden Boot. With a strong core retained and new experience added, the Saints stand on the brink of their next chapter. The ambition is clear, the belief is real, and the target is unmistakable—break into the top six and keep 3 climbing.

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CONTENTS

6‌ Managers notes from Mark Field‌‌ 8‌ The Boardroom with Andy Dunn‌ 10 Todays Opponents‌ 11‌ Spot The Ball‌ 12‌ Half time Quiz‌ 15‌ Upcoming fixtures‌ 20‌ Season Results‌ 21‌ Player Stats‌ 22‌ Team News‌ 5

MANAGERS NOTES ‌NOTES A warm welcome to everyone joining us at the QuattroTech Westwood Road, and a special welcome to our visitors Hemingfords United. We appreciate their players, staff, and supporters making the trip, and we hope you enjoy your afternoon with us.

Hemingfords have put together a strong season so far, showing real consistency and quality across their league campaign. They arrive today in good form and fully deserving of their place at this stage of the competition, so we know we’re in for a proper test.

For us, today marks a huge moment. The Hurts FA Intermediate Cup semi‑final is exactly the kind of occasion this group has been working towards. When we look back to the start of the season, we see how far we’ve come a team still learning, still forming its identity, still building its connections. Now we’re a tighter, more confident, more resilient side, and that growth has been earned through hard work and shared belief.

We’ve already shown we can handle big challenges. Before Christmas we travelled to Buckingham and Harborough, two tough places to go, and we embraced those games as a group. Performances like those don’t just test you they shape you. They’ve helped prepare us for days like today.

January is a massive month for us, and it starts right here. A cup semi‑final at home, a strong opponent, and an opportunity to take another step forward in our journey.

Thank you, as always, for your support. Let’s get behind the lads and make this a day to remember.

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FROM THE BOARDROOM Good afternoon, everyone, and I am delighted to welcome you all to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road for this Hunts FA Intermediate Cup Semi-Final clash with Hemingfords United.

Fixtures such as this always generate a little bit more interest and with the prize of a place in the final at stake let us hope we all see a competitive and enjoyable game.

This is the first match programme that we have published for the reserves, and I am delighted to have a space for an update from the boardroom.

Communication is key across all levels of the club, and it is important to use this page to update you.

Since becoming Co-Chairman in October, I am looking to attend matches at all levels of the club, so it was a pleasure for me to see a reserve match before Christmas when the team were in action against Oadby Development. I was impressed with the standard, and it has been great to see the likes of Alfie Shepherd progressing to the first team squad. Hopefully, Alfie will be the first of many who will be making their way into the first team reckoning.

The first team gained a point against Royston last Saturday. It was an excellent afternoon with an attendance near 500. We had ClubberTV in attendance too who were providing live stream action. We also had our under 9’s as mascots.

They had a great time, and it follows on from the under 13’s being mascots at the previous home game against Barwell.

Regarding mascots, if any of you who are reading this would like to put a team or a group of youngsters forward to be mascots, then please contact Anthony Negus who will be able to provide further details.

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We are also looking for more sponsors. There are opportunities for matchday and matchball sponsors at the remaining first team home games. With first team matches benefitting from live TV selection, then it is a fantastic opportunity for your business to get increased exposure. Anyone interested in taking up a sponsorship option, then feel free to get in contact with me Andy.Dunn@stivestownfc.co.uk.

The absolute priority is to look to get more investment as well as increasing revenue and attendances at all matches at the club, so please spread the word. I firmly believe that there is so much potential that this football club can achieve. We are at the heartbeat of the local community and the quality of football on offer be it first team, reserve, youth or women is of a high standard, and we want the town of St Ives to buy into what is a fantastic product.

So, I welcome everyone to the game today. I hope you enjoy it, and that you will return soon to support Mark and the boys.

Andy Dunn IVES RECEIVE PADDED SEAT AWARD St Ives Town have formally received their award from the Padded Seat for the best non-league food for season 2024-25.

The Ives were first notified of their award in August, and the trophy was received last week. The Padded Seat visit clubs at all levels of football to sample their VIP hospitality and provide video reviews of the experience.

Our matchday hospitality continues to score highly this season and you can treat yourself or family and friends at our home match’s . The cost for a two course meal is £60 per person and can be booked by contacting Andy.Dunn@stivestownfc.co.uk or Mark.Taylor@stivestownfc.co.ukfor further details.

TODAYS OPPONENTS ‌OPPONENTS Hemingfords United Hemingfords United have grown from a modest village side into a club that embodies the best of grassroots football: community‑driven, volunteer‑powered, and fiercely proud of its identity. Over the decades, the club has built a culture rooted in togetherness, humour, and hard graft, becoming a focal point for families, players, and supporters who treat the pitch as an extension of village life. Investment in coaching standards, youth pathways, and facilities has gradually strengthened the club’s foundations, allowing Hemingfords to evolve without losing the character and warmth that make them such a recognisable presence in local football.

The 2025/26 season so far reflects that long‑term growth, with the team starting brightly through two impressive away wins that showcased both attacking sharpness and improved organisation. A setback against Milton provided a reality check, but the squad responded with maturity, maintaining confidence, intensity, and a clear sense of direction. With eight goals scored across the opening fixtures and a blend of experienced leaders and emerging younger players, Hemingfords United look more balanced and purposeful than in recent campaigns. The early signs point to a team capable of building real momentum as the season unfolds, turning solid 10 foundations into genuine competitive ambition.

SPOT THE BALL

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HALF TIME QUIZ 10 TO TACKLE 1. Which country won the 2018 FIFA World Cup? 2. How many players does a team start with on the pitch?

3. What part of the body can only the goalkeeper use inside the penalty area?

4. What is awarded when the ball fully crosses the goal line between the posts?

5. Which colour card sends a player off?

6. What do you call the break between the two halves?

7. What shape is a football pitch?

8. Which of these is a famous football competition: Champions League or Super Bowl?

9. What is the name of the big box around the goal?

10. Which of these is not a football position: Striker or Pitch Runner?

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UPCOMING FIXTURES ‌FIXTURES Moulton Reserves Home 17th Jan 2026 15:00 ko

Daventry Town Res Away 24th Jan 2026 15:00 ko

Bugbrooke St Michael Res Away 31st Jan 2026 15:00 ko 15

QUIZ ANSWERS 10 TO TACKLE 10 TO TACKLE

1. France 2. 11 players 3. Hands 4. A goal 5. Red card 6. Half‑time 7. Rectangle 8. Champions League 9. The penalty area 10. Pitch Runner

SPOT THE BALL

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RESULTS Date

Team

Result

16/08/2025

Moulton Reserves (A)

0-5

23/08/2025

Buckingham Development (H)

0-2

30/08/2025

Irchester United Reserves (H)

1-1

6/9/2025

Kempston Rovers Reserves (H)

1-3

13/09/2025

Desborough Town Reserves (H)

2-0

20/09/2025

Northampton ON Chenecks Reserves (H)

2-4

24/09/2025

Rothwell Corinthians Reserves (A)

3-4

27/09/2025

Wellingborough Whitworths Reserves (A)

4-3

30/09/2025

Godmanchester Rovers Reserves (A)

1-4

11/10/2025

Northampton ON Chenecks Reserves (A)

3-4

25/10/2025

Harborough Town U21 (H)

2-4

1/11/2025

Godmanchester Rovers Reserves (H)

3-1

8/11/2025

Rothwell Corinthians Reserves (H)

8-0

11/11/2025

Godmanchester Rovers Reserves (H)

1-1 (9-8 P)

22/11/2025

Wellingborough Town Development (H)

1-2

29/11/2025

Peterborough Rangers FC (A)

1-1 (3-4 P)

6/12/2025

Harborough Town U21 (A)

3-0

13/12/2025

GNG Oadby Town Development (H)

2-0

20/12/2025

Buckingham Development (A)

0-1

10/01/2026

Hemmingfords United

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PLAYER STATS

3 or over appearances

Player Name

Appearances

Goals

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Sin Bin

Alfie Baker

18

0

1

0

0

Reuben Huggins

16

9

1

0

0

Dylan Parry-Jones

16

4

1

0

0

Casey Stonnell-Fitzgerald

16

6

3

1

0

Alfie Pollard

15

0

0

0

0

Joshua Ward

15

0

1

0

0

Mihayl Mitkov

14

0

0

0

0

Samuel Parker

14

4

0

0

1

Claudio Pascoal

13

1

0

0

0

Florentino Pereira

13

3

0

0

0

Grady Dudley

12

1

3

0

0

Sam Cooper

10

0

0

0

0

Max Jordan

10

0

0

0

0

Jacob Louis Dickson

9

7

1

0

0

Oliver Gaillard

9

1

1

0

0

David Ca

8

0

0

0

0

Tyler Marheineke

7

0

0

0

0

Elliott Mendes

6

1

0

0

0

Lunga

5

0

2

0

0

Joshua Chapman

5

0

2

0

0

Sebastian Darnell

5

0

0

0

0

Jamie Stork

5

2

1

0

0

Alfie Shepherd

4

5

3

0

0

George Shepherd

4

0

0

0

0

Fraser Sutherland

4

0

0

0

0

Daniel Johnson

3

0

0

0

0

TODAYS SQUADS Alfie Baker David Ca Sam Cooper Sebastian Darnell Jacob Dickson Grady Dudley Louis Ehiabhi Oliver Gaillard Reuben Huggins Daniel Johnson Elliott Mendes Mihayl Mitkov Samuel Parker Dylan Parry-Jones Claudio Pascoal Florentino Pereira Alfie Pollard Frankie Riola Alfie Shepherd George Shepherd Casey Stonnell-Fitzgerald Fraser Sutherland Samuel Tessler Max Tipper Joshua Ward Ewan Young Managers Mark Field Jack Clarke

Match Officials Referee Richard Hart Assistant Referee Ben Crossland Assistant Referee Jack Skelton

Patrick Sinfield Charlie Whitehead Harry Moran James Osborne Jai Purran Oliver Daniel Ruben Denny Leo Hylton Christian Tavernier Callum Martin Gregor Strong Jamie Stork Matthew Allan Ryan Potts Andrew Ging Daniel Smith

Managers Dan Smith Alfie Toseland Justin Shelley

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