Category: Football
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Whistle Blower: Sam Govier’s Experiences as a Referee
By James Eggleton Hampton School has an illustrious history of producing superb footballers, its history filled with cup success and professional alumni. Across the world, footballers are admired as heroes, icons, and legends. On the other hand, referees are often viewed as villains in the footballing world with players, pundits, and managers criticising and doubting…
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Hampton crowned Hale End champions in U14As season finale
By Tom Scrimshaw Whilst it would be an understatement to call the Hampton U14A team’s season anything short of brilliant, The Arsenal Academy Invitational Tournament provided the perfect opportunity for the team to bow out for the summer in style, whilst also picking up their first piece of silverware of the season. On a mild…
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Season Review: 2nd XI Football
By Josh Hood The 2023-24 season was certainly a memorable one for the Second XI, characterised by courageous comebacks, captivating cup campaigns and 19 victories in all competitions. Amongst the most prominent of these came in the very first match, in the form of a well earned 1-0 win over RGS Guildford’s First XI on…
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Surrey Cup success in superb season send-off for 1st XI
By Harry McLusky Hampton’s 1st XI have signed off an excellent footballing season with silverware, narrowly overcoming Epsom College with a 1-0 scoreline in the final of the Surrey Cup. In what would be his last game for the school, Jamie Wilson’s early goal was the difference between the two sides in a closely-fought encounter…
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1st XI achieve record Hudl League finish with 3-0 win over Shrewsbury
By Harry McLusky Hampton’s 1st XI have achieved their highest ever Hudl League position, finishing in an impressive second place out of nine schools up and down the country. The side fell just three points short of an incredibly strong Bradfield College, who claimed their second Hudl victory in three years to accompany their ISFA…
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Playing The Hampton Way: Hampton’s Footballing Philosophy
By Alex Watson It’s not easy to summarise Hampton football into one short article. The school’s largest participation sport, played by over 70% of new pupils, has upheld a strong and vibrant culture in student life since Hampton’s beginning. Coaching, fixtures, and opportunities may vary between different age-groups and squads, but all teams share Hampton’s…
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Penalty Shootout Drama Sees 3rd XI progress to Trinity Cup Semi-Final
By Charlie Helm In a tense and electrifying 100 minutes of non-stop back and forth football, followed by an incredibly cooly taken set of penalties, we saw Hampton’s 3rd XI come out victorious in the quarter finals of the Trinity 2nd XI cup, against a strong Alleyn’s side. On Saturday, the third team geared up for their…
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U14As bounce back from ESFA exit with resurgent display over Epsom
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s U14A team faced a tough test on Saturday as they looked to get their winning streak back underway against a strong Epsom College side. Hampton were looking to bounce back from an agonising last-minute defeat to Matthew Arnold School last week in the ESFA cup round of 16, in what was…
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The Grassroots of Football: Alec Hamilton’s Journey with A.F.C. Wimbledon
By Alex Barkus and Alex Pheasant In the world of the game that we all love and enjoy, where the spotlight and attention often shine on star players in spectacular matches, a group of unsung heroes work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that the games go ahead without hesitation exist – the groundskeepers. Lately,…
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Victory over Millfield sees 1st XI climb to top of Hudl League
By Harry McLusky Hampton’s 1st XI have reached the top of the Hudl League following their recent victory over Millfield School. Goals from Nicholas Avetoom, Dexter Boyle and Jamie Wilson earnt them a comfortable 3-0 victory to guide them to 1st place. Hudl Independent Schools League is comprised of nine of the best footballing schools…
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Hampton Captains Series: Jamie Wilson
By Theo Payne and Harry Morris What is your favourite moment in a Hampton shirt? My favourite moment would have to be last year in the ESFA final. I enjoyed the whole cup run and playing in a team with boys who aren’t all in your year. The Upper and Lower Sixth had bonded so…
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U12Fs record convincing 7-3 victory over Cardinal Vaughan
By Rayan Albayatti On Friday 2 February, Hampton U12F faced Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School. It was a hard battle for Hampton to get high up the pitch but after piling up the pressure on the opposition, Hampton managed to lead with an early goal from Rueben Nicholson to give Hampton the lead from a mistake…
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Knott screamer and Ellis heroics send 2nd XI to ESFA semi-final
By Harry McLusky Hampton’s 2nd XI have inched through to the ESFA semi-final following a tense penalty shootout win over Southend High School. Extra-time was not enough to separate the two sides, with Sam Ellis’ shootout heroics following up Ed Knott’s thunderstrike to guide the travelling Hampton side to victory. The team’s triumph exemplifies their…
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Hampton Captains Series: Conrad Knight
By Harry Morris and Theo Payne We interviewed outstanding keeper and captain for Hampton’s 1st XI, Conrad Knight. He has been playing in the first team since the Fourth Year and has not looked back since. He has won two county cups and most importantly, was part of the team that won the prestigious English…
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Second-half goals carry U12Ds to victory over Cardinal Vaughan
By Caesar Chen On Friday 2 February, Hampton U12D team prepared for what would be an exciting game against Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School. Cardinal started from kick-off with a few passes round the back which led to Yousuf Hussain pressing up to try and win the ball. Just a few minutes into the game, Justin…
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Josh King OH receives Premier League call up for Fulham
By Harry McLusky and Omer Demiral Old Hamptonian (2023), Joshua King, has been called up to Marco Silva’s Fulham squad for their Premier League fixture against Burnley. King, who turned 17 last month, spoke to the HSC last year, stating that he was “hoping for some chances with the Fulham U21s next year and sometimes…
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Doherty shines as 2nd XI reach ESFA quarter-final
By Harry McLusky Hampton’s 2nd XI continued their ESFA march with yet another convincing victory over Glyn School. A comprehensive 16-1 win (including five goals from Micheal Azoo) over Kew House School in the 2nd Round saw them through to their tie against Ravens Wood School. Jacques Huet’s brace helped them to a 5-0 victory,…
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U12Fs remain unbeaten with comprehensive 14-0 win over Dulwich
By Rayan Albayatti On Saturday last week, The U12F team faced Dulwich’s U12Es at home. It was a comprehensive victory for Hampton ending in a 14-0 win for the hosts. Many players had outperformed themselves such as Ruhaan Vinod, Vivaan Senapati and Rayan Albayatti, all ending up with 12 goals in total between them. Hampton’s…
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Hampton’s U12Cs put on dominant display in 6-2 victory over Dulwich
by Theo Payne On a biting afternoon out on the 3G, the U12 C’s recorded yet another win, keeping a stellar winning streak alive. The U12 C’s took to the pitch with their recent 4-2 win over Kings Wimbledon still fresh in their memories. The game began with another fast Hampton start, with continuous attacks…
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U15As set up ISFA semi-final after triumph over Eton
By Alex Watson The Hampton U15As had every right to feel confident coming into this ISFA quarter-final fixture against Eton. An impressive seven game winning streak stretching from October to January, including a 3-1 victory in the previous fixture against today’s opponents, put them in the perfect position for the fierce contest ahead. The early…
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Moffatt hat-trick guides U15As to resounding victory over KCS
By Alex Watson 25 minutes gone and already a win seemed a certainty for the U15As. An impressive first-half hat-trick from midfielder Charlie Moffatt, consisting of a penalty, a low drive to the bottom-left corner and a deflected finish which trickled over the line, put Hampton 3-0 up in no time. Moffatt repaid Rio Felonov-Tzanev,…
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U12Bs prevail against KCS in hard-fought 3-2 victory
By Harry Morris Hampton’s U12Bs defended well to hold on for a vital win against rivals King’s College School Wimbledon in a close game with an entertaining finish. The match didn’t start too well for Hampton, as even though there were chances at both ends, King’s were dominating with their relentless attacks. However, Hampton grabbed…
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Swindon Town complete Social League fairy tale with 2-1 victory
By Harry McLusky The Hampton Social League is undeniably the highlight of the Hampton sporting calendar. Every Wednesday afternoon, seven teams made up of Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth pupils take to the fields to compete with extreme levels of footballing flair and skill for the prestigious Social League trophy. To get more of a…
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Bercea brace sees U15Bs through to ESFA 3rd Round
By Arun Crowe With an injury-ridden squad and a potentially tough opponent in Windsor Boys, Hampton U15Bs had a real test in front of them, but had the 3rd round of ESFA waiting for them should they pass it. The game began tensely, with neither side creating much, but Hampton asserted their dominance through continued…
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4 goals see 4th XI to 4th win of the 23/24 campaign
By Ishan Patel Hampton’s 4th XI recorded their fourth win of the season, at home, thanks to a clinical hat-trick from Ted Clark. The first half began with a spell of play in which Esher dominated. After beating Hampton’s right-back the visitors’ left-winger cleverly slid a pass across the face of an open Hampton goal,…
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Brilliant attacking display by U12Bs hands them their fifth win from six
By Harry Morris Goal! From the kick off, Hampton got the ball and rapidly won a corner, which was bolted into Robert Wrigglesworth, who passed it to Yule Choi who smacked it into the corner. 1-0 Hampton and the game had hardly started! Hampton dominated the possession for the next five minutes, but were unable…
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Social League Stereotypes
Social League often contains some of the most bizarre and unorthodox footballers. Tom Oliver breaks down the typical players that you will come across on a Wednesday afternoon.
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U15As keep strong Elgin League campaign going with narrow 1-0 win
By Alex Watson After a disappointing group stage exit in the Elgin League last year, Hampton U15As have begun the season determined not to allow history to repeat itself. Despite a 3-1 defeat against Bedes School, they have been in great form in the competition, with wins against Whitgift, Eton, Bradfield College and Ardingly. Their…
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Late equaliser denies U14As victory against rivals Eton in ten goal thriller
By Thomas Scrimshaw Hampton’s U14 A-team resumed their 2023-24 Elgin League campaign away against Eton School on Saturday afternoon. The team was looking to pick up another win in their excellent start to the new season under new coach, Mr. Harry Hooper. After a tough 2-2 draw with Forest School before the October break, Hampton…
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Resilient display by U12Bs gives them 2-0 victory over Sutton Grammar
By Harry Morris Hampton’s U12Bs got off to a sluggish start on Friday with Sutton Grammar School’s A-team’s relentless attacks putting Hampton under constant pressure. Hampton were lucky not to have let in a goal or two and their players struggled to create many chances or pressurize the opposition defence, with Sutton dominating possession. If…
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U12Ds lose out in tightly-contested affair with Berkhamsted
By Theo Payne With their recent win over Sutton Grammar School still fresh in their minds, the U12Ds took to the field on a sunny morning in Berkhamsted, hoping for another triumph. The game started energetically, with the opposition launching regular, threatening attacks down the left wing. It wasn’t long before a precise cross was…
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U12Cs denied by late winner for Forest School in 4-3 thriller
By Alex Barkus It was a sunny morning as the U12 A, B, C, D and E football teams piled on the coach – eager to play and find success for their teams against Forest School. It had been a long journey to North London and the anticipation was building. The U12Cs were led by…
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U15Bs come back strong to confidently win 5-1 in opening ESFA game
By Arun Crowe After a long, gruelling Wednesday at school, the Hampton U15B team were reinvigorated by the prospect of an ESFA 1st round tie against Coombe Boys’ School. With the sun shining on pitch 2, the match kicked off with Hampton determined to make it through to the next round. However, they faced an…
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Confident 3-0 win by U14As sees them through to the County Cup 2nd Round
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s U14 A-team began their 2023-24 County Cup campaign at home against Harris Academy Merton on Thursday afternoon. The team were looking to kick off their cup run in style after their excellent start to the new season under new coach Mr Harry Hooper. After a resounding 7-0 win on the weekend,…
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U12Bs continue winning streak with comfortable victory over Forest School
By Harry Morris The game started well for Hampton as within the first five minutes, William Potter got the ball about five meters past the halfway line, before feeding a beautiful pass to Jasper Townley who went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, slotting it into the bottom right corner. Soon afterwards, Hampton won a corner, Mika…
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U12Ds cruise to victory in opening game vs Alleyn’s
By Theo Payne In their first ever sports fixture as Hamptonians, the U12Ds played out a comprehensive 16-2 win over Alleyn’s School thanks to a brilliant all-round performance. On a sunny morning on the playing fields of Alleyn’s School, the U12Ds took to the pitch for the first time in Hampton shirts. Hampton started…
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U12Bs overcome St Thomas’s despite late scare
By Harry Morris The game started well for Hampton as after about ten minutes, as Jayen Li got the ball on the wing and quickly passed it to the striker, Oscar Connell, who dragged the defenders to the right, before cutting his shot away into the bottom left corner. Soon after, the ball fell to…
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U14As Fall Just Short of Victory in Opening Game
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s U14 A-team kicked off their 2023-24 season at home against Glyn School on Saturday. With the sun beating down on the 3G, Hampton were certainly fired up for the occasion and with new members of the team playing their first games for the school, everyone was looking to impress at the…
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Joshua King: A Generational Talent
By Omer Demiral Many talented footballers have graced the prestigious fields of Hanworth Road over the course of Hampton School’s 466 year history, although perhaps none as impressive as 16 year old England wonder-kid Joshua King. From the iconic setting of the 3G to the ever so slightly more notable surroundings of the world-famous St…
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Hampton First XI Regain Their ESFA Title 4 Years On
By Josh Hood and Vishal Saha The stage was set for a nail-biting finale as the 2022/23 1st XI took to the pitch for the final time, determined to reclaim Hampton their ESFA title. Certainly not lacking support, the boys had the backing of over 700 fans, overpowered in quantity but certainly not noise by…
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Michael Timbs: A Career in Football
By Omer Olcer On the latest episode of the Row Z & Beyond Podcast, I was honoured to have old Hamptonian Michael Timbs on. We spoke about; Arsenal’s current form, Hampton and the lessons learnt from Hampton, his first sports media job in addition to the Qatar World Cup, how he deals with criticism and…
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Meet the Squad: U18 ESFA Cup Final
By Harry McLusky Over the course of the 1st XI’s ESFA journey, collectively, they have scored 42 goals in 8 games, conceding just 9 goals in the process. Here is our complete guide to the squad, as we dive deeper into the ins and outs of the players who will feature this Thursday. Conrad Knight Knight’s…
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Hampton First XI: Road to the Final
By Harry McLusky Hampton’s 1st XI has reached the English Schools’ Football Association (ESFA) final for the second time in just four years. The team’s journey to the final was unquestionably gruelling, with the 1st XI outperforming 372 other teams to reach this Thursday’s showdown. The challenging nature of this tournament was immediately proven in…
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Hampton’s Record Breaking Football Club Owners: Four Years on
By Josh Hood Football is a sport that captivates the hearts of millions around the world. From children playing in the streets to professional athletes competing in international tournaments, it has the power to unite and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. For Calogero Scannella and his six fellow Old Hamptonians, their passion for…
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First XI make history, reaching ESFA Cup Final
Harry McLusky Having previously been unsuccessful in their ISFA cup semi-final only a month ago, Hampton looked to bounce back in the English Schools’ Football Association (ESFA) cup semi-final against Forest School on Wednesday. Anticipation filled the corridors of Hampton, as students eagerly awaited finding out if they would be getting the chance to see…
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U15As earn 2-0 victory over Dr Challoner’s Grammar School
By Daniel Mills On a sunny, Saturday morning the Hampton U15A team faced up against Dr Challoner’s Grammar School after Hampton’s impressive win in the Elgin League semi-final. The match started very evenly between the two sides with both defences defending well and not letting much past. Although Hampton were away, that didn’t make a…
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Hampton U14As advance in Surrey Cup with tense shoot-out win
By Alex Watson Last Thursday, the various members of the Hampton U14A team left lessons early as they headed out to F2 to play their Surrey Cup Round of 16 clash against Woking County High School. Filled with vigour, Hampton began the match on the front foot. Barely thirty seconds after kickoff, the Woking High…
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U15As book their place in Elgin League Final
By Daniel Mills After successfully winning the group, the Hampton U15A team faced up against a strong Highgate side that had finished second in their respective group. At home on F2, the match kicked off and Hampton were quickly on top, with constant pressure paying early dividends by the way of a corner. The ball…
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Josh King shines as Hampton fall just short
By Harry McLusky Fortune did not favour the Hampton 1st XI on Wednesday, as their magnificent ISFA cup run sadly came to an end at the semi-final stage, against a strong Royal Russell side, coming out on the wrong end of a 3-1 score line on the 3G. Previous meetings between the two sides positioned Hampton…
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Hampton break through resolute King’s side to pick up 4-1 win
By Alex Watson After a three week winter break, the Hampton U14As returned to the pitch to begin their second half of the season with a home fixture against King’s College Wimbledon. On a cold, frosty, winter morning, the boys could have potentially been slightly more up for it pre-match, and this became clear in…