Woking Football Club Limited is a private company limited by shares registered in England, company number 03329172. Material shareholders holding in excess of 10% of the Ordinary shares of Woking Football Club Limited are currently Mr. Peter Jordan, who controls 46%, The Cardinals Supporters’ Society (Chairman Mr. Rupert Phillips) which controls 23% and Final Third Sport UK (Shareholding Directors Mr. Dwight Volpe and Mr John Katz) and which controls 14% of the voting rights in the Company.
Board of Directors: Drew Volpe, John Katz, Dave Curtis, Gareth Farrell, George Burnett
Chief Operating Officer: Dave Curtis
Company Secretary: George Burnett
Honorary Vice President: Peter Jordan
Club Ambassador: Geoff Chapple
Business Development Director: Simon Jones
Accounts & Finance Manager: Pam Stevenson
Food & Beverage Manager: Evie Carey
Sales Administrator: Issac Allen-Harris
Media Lead: Jonnie Green
Safety Officer: Amelia Tyson
Ticketing & Operations Executive: Sheena Nichol
Shop Manager: Ben Cavey
Club Chaplain: Ian Nicholson
WELCOME
Greetings, and welcome back to the Laithwaite Community Stadium as we welcome York City to the Laithwaite Community Stadium for Match Day 13.
Another busy week sees us take on an inform York City, our third home-game in 7 days, with Michael and the lads also contesting our first National League Cup game midweek. Attentions now turn back to the National League, where we’ll be hoping to reverse our recent run of form, and get back to winning ways. As always, let’s back the team and make some noise.
FA Cup Action at the Laithwaite Community Stadium
We start our foray into the FA Cup next Saturday 12th, where we welcome Slough Town to the Laithwaite. Kick-off will be 15:00, will all ticketing information and pricing available online. As a reminder, cup fixtures are not included in your season ticket pricing, so all fans wishing to attend will need to purchase a ticket.
Woking & Sam Bare Hospice announced as our Charity of the Year
The club were delighted to announce WSB as their Charity of the Year. To learn more about this fantastic partnership, you can read the full release here.
Around the ground
Last Saturday we launched our new Kingfield Street menu – featuring some of the most popular requests such as the return of pulled pork, and the introduction of Mac & Cheese, but sure to head to the Fan Zone to check it out.
Lastly, I’d like to say a huge thank you to Jewson, our match sponsor for today, and Salt, our ball sponsor for today. As always, I am keen to hear from fans with any feedback (good or bad!), ideas of inspirations – drop me a note on simon. jones@wokingfc.co.uk
Kind Regards,
Simon Jones Business Development Director.
MANAGER
MICHAEL dOYLE
2024/25
SE ASON TiCKETS
IN SAfE HANdS
As a reminder, it is our goal to ensure that all supporters feel safe and welcome at the Laithwaite Community Stadium. To that end, on 11 December 2021, the Club launched the “In Safe Hands” programme to help our fans report racist, sexist, homophobic, or other abusive language simply and anonymously.
If you hear any abusive language, experience it yourself or if you or someone you see feels / looks threatened, you can text the Club anonymously and the message will be monitored by our Safety Officer during the match. Simply text WFC (followed by the nature of your concern and location) to 66777 and we will address your concerns. Example: If you hear racial abuse whilst sitting in the KRE, please send the following text to 66777: “WFC racial abuse centre section of KRE.”
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AHEAd Of THE GAME
Woking host high-flying York City at the Laithwaite in a late kick-off due to the game being televised on DAZN.
Following the National League Cup in midweek, positives included a late fightback courtesy of Dion Kelly-Evans and Jamie Andrews both scoring their first goals for the club, whilst Harry Beautyman returned from injury off the bench.
Expect rotation from the team that started against Brighton U21s, with the likes of Will Jaaskelainen, Dan Moss and Cian Harries back after being rested.
OPPOSITION WATCH
It seems like a lifetime ago that York and Woking were battling for survival in the last couple of weeks of the season, such has been the transformation at the LNER Stadium. A huge clearout from Adam Hinshelwood has seen 17 players depart the Minstermen, with 11 incomings including Worthing duo Joe Felix and Ollie Pearce, Rochdale duo Tyrese Sinclair and Cameron John, whilst York beat several other clubs to the signing of talented Dorking keeper Harrison Male.
The impact that this has had, alongside keeping players such as Dipo Akinyemi and Dan Batty at the club, has been astronomical. It took City 24 games and until late December to surpass the 25-point mark, they’ve done it in half the time
Woking vs York City Vanarama National League
Saturday 5th October 2024
17:45 Kick-Off
this season, sitting second in the table only behind Barnet.
You’d be forgiven for thinking they haven’t even hit second gear yet, when you look at the stats. Akinyemi is yet to get off the mark in nine appearances after netting 15 times last season, with Pearce having netted three times. It is the ever reliable Lenell John-Lewis who sits top of the York scoring charts with four in twelve, despite ‘The Shop’ only playing 270 minutes in his effective super sub role. No team has conceded less than York’s six goals either, making them hard to beat even when they have an off day in front of goal.
AROUND THE GROUND
Tickets are available to purchase online here. Please remember that this is a 5:30pm kick-off.
LAST TIME OUT
York secured a huge step towards National League safety by beating the Cards 2-0 thanks to goals from Billy Chadwick and Dipo Akinyemi, as both sides would eventually stay up at the expense of Boreham Wood.
All four meetings since York were promoted back in 2022 have gone the way of the Minstermen, with a 2-1 win at the Laithwaite last September being backed up by two 2-0 victories in 2022/23 despite both sides finishing at opposite ends of the table.
TICKET INFORMATION
ONLINE & ADVANCE SALES VS. [MATCHDAY SALES]
Adults – £21 [£24]
Concessions – £16 [£19]
Next-Gen (17-22) – £13 [£16]
Under 17 (14-16) – £9 [£12]
Under 14 (13 & under) – £5
Family ticket* - £47.50 [online exclusively]
*Family ticket discount will be applied when two (2) adult tickets & two (2) under 14 tickets are selected and added to the basket for any home league match.
PURCHASE TICKETS
ARRIVING AT THE STADIUM
Kingfield Road turnstiles – blue and yellow entry opens two-and-a-half hours before kick-off, unless otherwise stated.
Westfield Avenue turnstiles - red and orange entry opens two-and-a-half hours before kick-off, unless otherwise stated.
Away supporter turnstiles - white entry opens two hours before kick-off, unless stated otherwise.
Supporters who have purchased a hospitality package will have green entry and should enter through the Guest Entrance, Kingfield Road.
Supporters are reminded to arrive at the Laithwaite Community Stadium in good time, and are not guaranteed to gain entry in time for kick-off when arriving less than 30 minutes before kick-off.
FOOD & DRINK
The Cardinals Bar is located at the front of the stadium.
The bar has full draught and bottle beer options. The Fan Zone is the newest addition for supporters and is located opposite the Cardinals Bar.
Moaners Corner Café is located next Moaners Corners Stand, with hot and cold drinks, plus snacks available.
The Seymours Community Stand has hot food options and a last lane for beverages.
CLUB SHOP
The Club Shop is open two-and-a-half hours before kick-off, located by the Fan Zone.
The shop is also open Mon - Fri, 10:00 - 16:00, upon check-in at reception.
TICKETING INFORMATION
All Woking FC Season Ticket holders can use their Season Ticket card to enter Laithwaite Community Stadium for all Vanarama National League matches.
Supporters with individual match tickets can use the e-ticket they purchased which was emailed from noreply@ktckts.com. Such tickets can be scanned on a smartphone or when printed.
Any assistance needed for matchday please contact tickets@wokingfc.co.uk, call 01483 772470, or come to reception Mon - Fri, 09:0017:00, or matchdays, 09:00 - half-time.
OTHER INFORMATION
Away supporter information can be found here. Directions to the ground are available here. Disabled access information is available here
Woking FC vs Slough Town is set to take place on Saturday 12th October at The Laithwaite Community Stadium...
Congratulations to Lui Edwards and Ollie Mason, as both @wokingfcacademy players make the bench tonight!
S OC IAL
The game ends all square after two late Woking goals from Jamie Andrews and Dion
Some BTS of @wearesoccerpm latest video, available now on their YouTube channel including @wokingfcacademy
Voting for September's Player of the Month is available on the club's website.
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MATCHdAY & BALL SPONSORSHIP
Booking as part of a business, or simply looking to celebrate in added style? Why not take out a match or ball sponsorship?
You’ll receive all the incredible VIP Hospitality benefits, plus: Match Sponsorship - £1,150.00 + VAT
• Signed home shirt
• Half-page programme promotion
• PA promotion
• Social media and website promotion
• Access to our “Partner Perks” for the 24/25 season
• Full matchday hospitality for a table of ten (add additional guests for only £50 per person)
• Choose player of the match – read out on PA
• Executive VIP parking
Match Ball Sponsorship - £650.00 + VAT
• Signed match ball
• Half-page programme promotion
• PA promotion
• Social media and website promotion
• Access to our “Partner Perks” for the 24/25 season
• Full matchday hospitality experience for a table of six (add additional guests for only £50 per person)
PLAYER SPONSORSHIP
The club are delighted to announce the Player Sponsorship package for the 24/25 season.
The club have reviewed the price and enhanced the offer to make supporting your favourite 1st team management or player more accessible and rewarding.
From the 24/25 season, player and management sponsors will receive:
• Signed match worn home and away jerseys near the start of the season presented at our Player & Management Sponsors dinner.
• Dedicated video shout-out from the player on signing and/ or on your birthday/special event (or a significant others).
• 2 x hospitality tickets during the season and the opportunity to meet your sponsored player after/before the game.
• Option to attend manager/player meet and greet throughout the season.
• Pre-game scoreboard reel with players and your name/ logo next to them.
Price for 24/25 player sponsorship is £900 + VAT. To sponsor a player, please email Simon, the club's Business Development Director, on simon.jones@wokingfc.co.uk.
SPONSOR
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28. Ollie Webber
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7. Harry Beautyman
8. Dale Gorman
5. Timi Odusina
6. Jamie Andrews
21. Ben Wynter
35. Max Dyche
27. Dion Kelly-Evans
11. Dennon Lewis
9. Charley Kendall
26. Tom Dryer
29. Tom Leahy
18. Raheem Conte
Rohan Ince
17. Matt Ward
16. Tunji Akinola
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HOSPiTALiTY PACKAGES 24/25
Woking Football Club is pleased to confirm its matchday hospitality prices for 2024/25.
Enjoy VIP matchday hospitality for only £65 per person at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.
You will be able to book in advance for all 24/25 fixtures online once the list has been released.
What’s included?
• Three-course meal* prepared by our in-house chef team using locally sourced ingredients supplied by Simmons Family Butchers and Boz’s Fruit & Veg.
• Executive leather padded seats in the Seymours Community Stand.
• Dedicated lounge emcee.
• Exclusive bar and drinks options.
• Pre-match first-team management or player visit.
• Hear from the match sponsors’ player of the match after the game.
Existing 2024/25 season ticket holders can enjoy a discount of £15pp for single-match hospitality. All payments for VIP matchday hospitality tickets shall be payable upon booking. Please note – cash is not accepted in the Geoff Chapple Lounge, and we will not accept cash payments on the day. Bookings are
only provisional until payment is made. All payments for hospitality season tickets shall be payable upon booking. If you have already purchased a 2024/25 season ticket**** and wish to upgrade to hospitality or platinum for the season, do so by calling the Club on 01483 772 470. Hospitality will be bookable online via the online ticketing platform or through the Club phone lines.
Other information
* Consisting of a main meal 1 hour before kick-off, a cold pudding at half-time and a cheeseboard for the table to share post-game. The main meal will either be a meat or vegetarian option (1 option of each) and will be sent out via email one week before the match. If you’d like to request an advance menu, please email tickets@wokingfc. co.uk. Please do not email menu choices in advance, as you will choose on the day. Please only email evie.carey@wokingfc.co.uk with allergen or dietary requirements.
** Under 14’s hospitality will enjoy all the benefits of
a VIP Hospitality ticket; however, their main meal options are: Cheeseburger & Chips, Hotdog & Chips, Vegan Hotdog & Chips
*** The platinum package includes all the VIP perks, plus five drink vouchers to use per matchday at the Geoff Chapple Lounge bar, which may be redeemed for draught beer pints, 187ml wine by the glass, single spirits with mixers or soft drinks. Please note that platinum packages are only available for hospitality season ticket holders.
AUGUST
Sat Aug 10 Altrincham
Sat Aug 17 Gateshead
Tue Aug 20 Dagenham & Redbridge
Sat Aug 24 Ebbsfleet United
Mon Aug 26 Hartlepool United
Sat Aug 31 Rochdale
SEPTEMBER
Sat Sep 7 Braintree Town
Tue Sep 10 Wealdstone
Sat Sep 14 Oldham Athletic
Sat Sep 21 AFC Fylde
Tue Sep 24 Eastleigh
Sat Sep 28 Sutton United
OCTOBER
Sat Oct 5 York City
Sat Oct 12 Slough Town (FA Cup 4Q)
Sat Oct 19 Tamworth
Tue Oct 22 Solihull Moors
Sat Oct 26 Forest Green Rovers
NOVEMBER
Sat Nov 9 FC Halifax Town
Sat Nov 16 Boston United
Sat Nov 23 Barnet
Tue Nov 26 Southend United
Sat Nov 30 Yeovil Town
DECEMBER
Sat Dec 7 Isuzu FA Trophy 3
Sat Dec 14 Gateshead
Sat Dec 21 Altrincham
Thu Dec 26 Aldershot Town
JANUARY
Wed Jan 1 Maidenhead United
Sat Jan 11 Yeovil Town
Tue Jan 14 Dagenham & Redbridge
Sat Jan 18 Ebbsfleet United
Sat Jan 25 Hartlepool United
FEBRUARY
Sat Feb 1 Rochdale
Sat Feb 8 York City
Sat Feb 15 Tamworth
Tue Feb 18 Solihull Moors
Sat Feb 22 Forest Green Rovers
MARCH
Sat Mar 1 FC Halifax Town
Tue Mar 4 Southend United
Sat Mar 8 Boston United
Sat Mar 15 Barnet
Sat Mar 22 Wealdstone
Sat Mar 29 Braintree Town
APRIL
Sat Apr 5 Oldham Athletic
Sat Apr 12 AFC Fylde
Fri Apr 18 Maidenhead United
Mon Apr 21 Aldershot Town
Sat Apr 26 Eastleigh
MAY
Mon May 5 Sutton United
ABOUT
The Cards Trust (Cardinals Supporters Society) has worked with the Club to represent fans for more than a decade. The Trust is a shareholder of the Club (and owns around a quarter of it) and has a representative on the Board to put forward the fans’ views.
MEMBERSHIP
Supporters can join The Cards Trust for just £10 per year. Information about joining is on the Trust website.
BOOST THE BUDGET
An initiative to help the Club’s playing budget with regular contributions. More than £200,000 has gone to the Club throughout the scheme.
THE 400 CLUB
A prize draw with twelve draws per year. Around £20,000 has been given to support the Club and more than £12,000 in prizes.
GOLDRUSH
The prize draw that gives back 50% to the lucky winner with a draw at half-time on matchday, with a minimum stake of just £1. The prizes have recently been around £400 and the winning number is announced and displayed on the digital screen at half-time.
SOCIAL EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING
The Trust also organises social events and co-
ordinates the activities of volunteers. Please get in touch if you would like to help on match days.
JUNIOR CARDS
A scheme with a range of activities for under 16s including stadium tours and competitions.
PLAYER AWARD VOTES
The Fans’ Player of the Month and Player of the Season polls are conducted by the Trust.
AWAY MATCH TRAVEL
The Cards Trust arranges coach travel to away matches for supporters at the lowest cost possible. If you are an advertiser that would like to sponsor the travel, please get in touch.
Details of all coaches are available on the Trust website, where tickets can be booked online, usually up to 23:00 on the day before the match. Members and Junior Cards get discounted away match travel.
SUPPORTERS’ LIAISON GROUP
The SLG consults with fans (both Trust members and non-members) and the Club to improve the fan experience. Real change has been made based on ideas from the group including the successful Turner's Tannoy appeal which has financed the recent upgrade in the PA at the stadium.
THE CARDS TRUST THIS WEEK'S UPdATES
UPCOMING AWAY COACH TRAVEL
Supporters Coaches
Please note that this season we have changed U16 prices to U18 prices.
AWAY TRAVEL
Tamworth
CLICK HERE
Solihull Moors CLICK HERE
Halifax No Supporters Coach
Barnet
CLICK HERE
All coaches are subject to having enough bookings to run. Please book in advance!
Please contact adam.bowyer@cardstrust.co.uk for queries
JUNIOR CARDS
Membership is open for season 2024/25 and still only £10! Please join up or renew here: CLICK HERE
BIRTHDAYS
Riley Kinge - 26th September - 14 years oldTheo Linnell - 28th September - 9 years old
400 CLUB
The August draw has been made using a random Number Calculator, (see below). The winning numbers are:
£100 Number 100 Matthew Erskine (Kindly donated to the Greg Olley fund)
£75 Number 60 Bill Sutton
£50 Number 354 Matthew Glide
Congratulations to the winners. To take part, contact john.hooker@cardstrust.co.uk
Cards Trust AGM
The Cards Trust AGM will take place at 19:30, Wednesday 2nd October in the Cardinals Bar. Members will receive an email or letter soon with further details.
MATCHdAY MASCOTS
Arty Cottrell - Age 7
Supports Woking & Spurs
Huie Cottrell - Age 3 Supports Woking & Spurs
Jax Daly - Age 5 Supports Tottenham
Riley McGuiness - Age 7 Supports Newcastle
Jack Cook - Age 7 Supports Arsenal
Olley Cook - Age 6 Supports Man City
Milo Bryne - Age 8
Supports Woking and Spurs
Ellis Price - Age 8 Supports Woking and Spurs
Poppy Hall - Age 9
Supports Woking & AFC Wimbledon
Madelene Lopez - Age 11 Supports Woking
Dexter Guilfoyle - Age 7 Supports Woking & AFC Wimbledon
Reece Wakefield - Age 5 Supports Woking & Man utd
MASCOTS PACK AGE
There are two options available
Package One: Full Experience £120* (includes match shirt)
*Current season ticket holders receive a 10% discount (£108 total cost)
• 2024/25 match shirt
• Pre-match stadium tour
• Complimentary match day tickets for 1 adult and 1 child.
• Meet & Greet with photo opportunities with players
• Food & drink voucher.
• Kickabout pitch side as the players warm up.
• Digital programme feature
• Tannoy announcement
• Walk out with the players
• Picture with team captains and match officials
• A Woking FC representative present throughout
Package Two: Full Experience £80* (does not include match shirt)
*Current season ticket holders receive a 10% discount (£72 total cost) Includes all the above
A training top will be lent to the mascot to wear during the pitch-walk in the case that you do not have the current 24/25 match shirt.
Team Mascot Packages are available – please contact the club for more information.
Please note fixtures are subject to availability, If you have any further questions or special requests email simon.jones@wokingfc.co.uk
ACAdEMY BULLETIN
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Week commencing 30th September 2024
TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER
19:45 – Eastbourne Borough v Woking FA Youth Cup Second Round (of) Qualifying Reach TV Stadium, Priory Lane. Eastbourne
WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER
14:00 – Woking U17 v Barking Whites
National League Alliance – Division E Woking College, Rydens Way
THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER
19:30 – Woking U21 v Slough Town U21
The Michael Bidmead (League) Challenge Cup, 1st Round - Redding Way, Knaphill
For up-to-date information on fixtures please refer to the Woking Football Club Academy X (twitter) page.
MATCH REPORTS & TEAM DETAILS
Week commencing 23rd September
WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER
Chatham Town U17 2 - 1 Woking U17; National League Alliance – Division E Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue, Chatham
Woking: James Moore, Connor Thomas (c), Mason Drew, Jack Owen (Kai Baverstock 75), Roshan Kigozi (Pranish Gurang 65), George Mattingley (Brian Rai 55), Joe Scanlon, Tyrell Ejakita (Thomas Ayegbeni 80), Frankie Bushby, Hayden Vally, Jojo Ampah. Unused sub: Aaron Zziwa (GK).
Goal: Drew.
Woking U19 1 – 2 Eastleigh U19 National League Alliance Academy South
Westfield FC, Woking Park
With the fixture lists giving the second years two games in two days (until the weather intervened), Leo Christopher and Seyi Akinwalere joined the group for this fixture, after both starting their seasons as first years well.
Eastleigh are always tough opponents, and this team including a number of third years was to prove a stern challenge. On the day, Eastleigh were just that bit too strong, and went away with all three points.
A relatively quiet opening saw few chances for either side, with Woking’s best chance falling to Leo Christopher, who did well to see the opportunity, but shot over from just inside the penalty area. However, play was soon at the other end, and on 22 minutes Eastleigh had the lead. Good play on the left-wing saw Connor Underhill hit the ball low across Woking’s six-yard box, to be tapped in at the far post by Joe Ryan.
Stanley Kyle and Louis Pask were both involved in good attacking play as Woking sought a quick equaliser, but it was Eastleigh who scored, to increase their advantage, after 28 minutes. Underhill turned from provider to scorer, as his low drive from the edge of the area beat the closing defender and nestled in the bottom corner.
Eastleigh pressed for more, and did have the ball in the net again, but it was ruled out for a foul committed in the penalty area as a
corner kick was being taken – not the only time that Lewis Colvin tested the referee’s patience during the afternoon.
Although Eastleigh continued to press forwards Woking did have one chance before half-time, Stanley Kyle hitting over the bar from the edge of the area after Harrison Stevens’ running with the ball had done well to create the chance.
Half-time: Woking 0 – 2 Eastleigh
Lucas Boxall and Seyi Akinwalere replaced Henry McDonald and Stefan van Wijngaarden for the second-half, and Woking started more brightly. Both Stevens and Jacob Farr, as he had also done at the start of the first-half, getting shots away.
Eastleigh then had a period of pressure, Stevens, Boxall and Lewis Mouland in goal, all getting in good blocking challenges and saves. But Woking were more in the game, and had a goal back on 63 minutes, Boxall running with the ball from the centre-circle before taking aim from 20 yards, and beating Dan Blackburn with the power of the shot.
Woking pressed for an equaliser, more good wing-play from Farr a threat, and Blackburn rushing off his line to block the ball as Akinwalere looked to go around him on 71 minutes. Boxall’s ball across goal on 77 minutes eluded a decisive touch, and Eastleigh were concerned enough to use their ‘game management’ tactics.
Underhill could have given Eastleigh the comfort of a two-goal cushion on 86 minutes, but shot over. And it was Woking who came closest to scoring, Eastleigh’s ‘keeper doing well to tip the ball over the bar from substitute Sam Brittain’s shot, whilst Boxall came close with two headed opportunities.
Unfortunately for Woking, Eastleigh were able to see the game out, although they were somewhat relieved to hear the referee’s final whistle after 6 minutes of added time, Woking having proved to be a tougher opponent than the older side had anticipated.
Woking: Lewis Mouland, Harrison Stevens, Tom Gardner (c), Aidy Silverstein, Louis Pask, Leo Christopher, Henry McDonald (Lucas Boxall 46), Jacob Farr (Sam Brittain 73), Jermaine Junior Young, Stanley Kyle, Stefan van Wijngaarden (Seyi Akinwalere 46). Unused subs: Mikey Verga (GK), Harvey Brook.
Goal: Boxall 63.
Eastleigh: Dan Blackburn, Josh Bristow, Lewis Colvin (c), Tyler Edmondson, Tyler Field, Joe Ryan, Sol Femi, Jack Fox, Connor Underhill, Yuvraj Landa, Jamie Arnold. Subs: Zac Ford, Sam Godfroy, Cameron Sullivan, Dan Aitken, Ethan Duell-Merrit.
Goals: Ryan 22, Underhill 28.
Referee: Lee Murphy.
THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
Woking U21 P - P Slough Town U21
The Michael Bidmead (League) Challenge Cup, 1st Round Redding Way, Knaphill
Postponed due to waterlogged pitch, rearranged for 3rd October.
Loan (Dual Registered Players) watch:
Tuesday 24th September
Lui Edwards, Forward, 4th year – Westfield: Came on as a substitute after 82 minutes of the Velocity Cup Second Round 2 – 0 victory over Hanworth Villa.
Saturday 28th September
Lui Edwards, Forward, 4th year– Westfield: The Isthmian League - South Central Division fixture at South Park (Reigate) ended 1 – 1. The hosts took the lead on 58 minutes, Edwards came on as a substitute after 59 minutes, and scored the equaliser on 60 minutes.
Ben Mitchell, Forward, 3rd year - Knaphill: Came on as a 71st minute substitute in the 4 – 2 victory over Balham in the Combined Counties Premier Division South. The score was 2 – 2 going in to added-time, then Mitchell scored to make it 3 – 2 on 90+3 minutes, (the fourth coming after 90+10).
Ollie Mason, Centre Midfield, 3rd year – Ascot United: Was substituted after 64 minutes, of the 2 – 3 defeat to Raynes Park Vale in the Isthmian League - South Central Division.
Tom Gardner, Centre-Back, 3rd year –Sandhurst Town: Was a non-playing substitute for the 5 – 1 victory over Sheerwater in the Combined Counties Premier Division South.
ACAdEMY
The Woking FC Academy has been operating in its current format for over a decade with the aim of helping talented young footballers make progress into the club's first team set up or in their sporting careers whilst continuing with their academic studies.
For the 2024/25 season, the youth and academy setup runs in three stages; a pre-academy for six to nine-year-olds, a youth academy for nine to 16-year-olds, and a full-time academy for talented young players above the age of 16, including an education plan.
The Academy works with the Football Club's partner charitable and community organisation, Cardinals in the Community (CITC).
Notable academy graduates in recent history include Woking legends Craig Ross and Joe McNerney, Wrexham's Ollie Palmer, and exChelsea and now-Reading's Jayden Wareham.
PRE-ACADEMY
The Pre-Academy is for the very youngest players, covering U7s, U8s and U9s. Meeting once a week, players train and learn in a fun and friendly environment under the watchful eye of our coaches. Players that show real talent have the opportunity to progress to Woking FC Academy Youth.
The Pre-Academy trains at The Winston Churchill School in Woking, Thursdays, 17:00 - 18:00.
YOUTH ACADEMY
Starting with U9s and progressing through the age groups right up to U16s, players train with our Academy coaches and have the opportunity to play competitively in the Junior Premier League. Training is held twice weekly at CITC’s sports hub, within the grounds of Woking College, and matches are played on Saturdays. At this level, players are able to continue playing for their grassroots clubs.
As with the main Academy, players receive a progress report twice per season, which helps identify areas of their game to work on and improve. U16s players are assessed throughout the season with a view to being invited to join Woking FC Academy.
WOKING FC ACADEMY
Woking FC Academy is a National League licensed academy. We aim to develop each and every player to reach their full potential, instilling ambition and a professional attitude. We work as closely as possible to Category 3 Academy standards, creating a professional environment in which players thrive.
Players train 5-6 hours per week at CITC’s sports hub. Their development is supported by video analysis of training and matches, group workshops and strength and conditioning sessions. One-to-one reviews are held twice every season, along with player reports so that both the coaching staff and the players themselves have a clear focus on individual development.
Woking FC Academy plays competitive matches in the U18 Isthmian League, U19 National League and also have the opportunity to play in U23 fixtures. Players in our Elite Development Plan (EDP) compete in the Tactic League and National B League. Cup competitions are a feature of the fixture calendar. Pre-season training includes friendlies and there are opportunities to travel abroad for football tours and tournaments, including the Gothia Cup.
Our football timetable is planned in conjunction with players’ education. Academy players can
choose to attend Woking College or focus on gaining the NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, which is delivered by SCL Education at Westfield FC. Players on the EDP pathway study towards the NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (equivalent to 3 A levels) with SCL.
AGE GROUP COMPETITIONS
Under 23s - Second and third years (and progressing first years)
Play in: Suburban Football League - Premier Division
Home games: Knaphill FC, Thursdays, 19:30
Under 19s - Second and third years (and progressing first years)
National League U19 Alliance - Academy South Division
Home games: Westfield FC, weekdays, daytime
Under 19B - predominantly U17s - first years
National League U19 Alliance - Division E Woking College, weekdays, daytime
Under 18s - predominantly U17s - first years
Pitching In Isthmian Football League - Youth West Division
Knaphill FC, Thursdays, 19:30
Players will also have the chance to represent the academy in the prestigious FA Youth Cup.
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WOMEN'S REPORT
We look to bounce back with a big performance Vs Havant & Waterlooville this Sunday after a very disappointing result last week to Fleet Town. The game will be at Eastwood Leisure Centre 13:00PM Kick Off.
Havant are always a really strong side in our division so we are looking forward to the game. Its been a difficult start for the squad having played some strong teams who will look to be in with a chance of promotion this season.
Spirits and energy are still high and we are seeing great development from all players as we seek our first win of the season this Sunday.
