Category: Football
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Commanding win sees Hampton U13As progress in ESFA
By Alex Watson After a hard-fought 5-4 victory in the previous round of ESFA, the Hampton U13As went into their third round against Royal Docks Community School buzzing with anticipation and above all a determination to succeed. They started quickly, with an early cross into the box from Alex Watson being clinically dispatched by Rio…
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Hard-earned 1-0 win for U15Cs
By Alistair White After having left school just over an hour earlier, the unbeaten U15C team walked onto the pitch, facing off against Eton. The toss was won, and Hampton would kick off the game. Could they continue their unbeaten run? From the first minute, it was clear that both sides were strong footballing teams,…
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U14C team fall to strong Eton outfit
By Joseph Gordon Eton travelled to Hampton to play the last fixture of the half term, with Hampton having recently succumbed to their first loss of the year and hoping to bounce back. Many new players had arrived in the C team, bringing some B team experience and some desire from the D team. With…
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U15Cs pegged back in thrilling 2-2 draw
By Alistair White On a warm and bright Saturday, the U15C team lined up against Bradfield College. Confidence was brimming for both teams after winning their opening games, which would lead to an exciting fixture. After losing the toss, Bradfield started what would be a tough 70 minutes. Hampton began brightly with crisp passing and…
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Resilient U13As overcome impressive Carshalton with last-gasp 5-4 win
By Alex Watson After a one hour coach journey, the Hampton U13As were raring to go as they prepared for their clash with Carshalton Boys Sports College in the second round of ESFA. Following a resounding a 6-0 win over Forest School in the opening round, the boys were feeling confident. However, a hardworking and…
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U12Es draw in tight game against Sutton Grammar School
By Jack Haynes Hampton’s U12E team travelled to Sutton Grammar School for their first away match of the season. The team pressed the home side right from the off causing mistakes from Sutton’s defence and, despite the chances they created, they could not find the back of the net. Towards the end of the first…
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Convincing 5-0 ISFA victory sees U15As through
By Omer Demiral Hampton took to the 3G to play their first ISFA cup fixture of the season, a bye taking them automatically to the second round, where they won 5-0 in comfortable fashion. St John’s kicked off to get the match underway, Hampton were lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation looking to win their…
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Positives to take for U16Cs despite loss to Alleyn’s School
By Harry McLusky After a year of empty football calendars, the U16C team returned to the field against Alleyn’s School U18E team. Hopes were high, however the gulf in physicality was certainly going to offer a different challenge in our first game of the season. Unfazed by the intimidating appearance of the opposition, bursting out…
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U14Cs remain unbeaten with 3-0 victory
By Alasdair McIntosh Hampton’s U14C team continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-0 home win over Alleyn’s School. During the first ten minutes of the game, both teams made promising starts to what at first seemed to be a fairly even game. Wingers, Henry Jackson and Jayden Oni, continuously put balls into…
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U15As bounce back after ESFA exit
By Omer Demiral Hampton were looking to bounce back from their disappointing ESFA Cup second round exit earlier on in the week in this challenging friendly fixture against Alleyn’s School; they did exactly that, winning 4-1 in brilliant fashion. There were several changes to the Hampton side including a first appearance for right sided player…
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U13Bs find the back of the net 11 times
By Omer Olcer Hampton’s U13B squad travelled to Selhurst Arena to play their second match of the season against the Bishop Thomas Grant School, with the ESFA cup fixture ending in a 11-0 victory for Hampton. Freddie Tranter whipped an amazing free kick into the top corner just outside the box. Thomas McMonagle kept his…
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U13Cs come from behind to win 3-2 classic
By Arun Crowe After an encouraging 9-2 win in their first match of the season, the Hampton U13C team travelled across London to Forest School, to play the opponent’s B team, which proved to be quite a challenge for Hampton. After a scrappy first fifteen minutes, Jude Lord Smith whipped a corner into a dangerous…
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U15A dominate Forest School with convincing victory
By Omer Demiral Hampton’s U15A team beat Forest School 5-1, gaining their first victory of the season. Both teams started the match with intensity, applying pressure all over the pitch. However, the Hamptonians managed to break through the press with sharp passes in midfield, leading to the first goal of the game executed well by…
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U14Cs play out a frustrating 1-1 stalemate against Forest School’s U14Bs
By Jayden Oni Hampton’s U14Cs travelled to Walthamstow to play Forest School’s U14Bs. At first a tougher opponent did not phase Hampton, with the U14Cs picking up many corners from half-chances that were created and then dealt with by the Forest defence. However, as the minutes went by, Forest adjusted to Hampton’s playing style. They…
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Injury-plagued U13As march into next round of ESFA with resounding 6-0 win
By Alex Watson With five players unavailable, Hampton had their work cut out as they travelled to Walthamstow to play Forest School in the opening encounter of their ESFA campaign. With many players playing out of position, the boys had to step up if they were to progress to the next round of the competition.…
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U13Cs score nine in dazzling performance
By Arun Crowe and Neel Mohindra After an early start and a long bus journey to Hemel Hempstead, the U13A, B, C, D and E teams were all welcomed to the grounds of Berkhamsted School. The opposition, made clear by their number of teams, were a formidable opponent but little did they know that all…
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U12Es seal conclusive 13-0 victory in season opener
By Jack Haynes Hampton U12E team began the season by cruising to victory against Berkhamsted. Hampton’s 13 strong squad looked comfortable right from the start and they were a goal up inside five minutes through Jack Mountney. The home side were proving too much for Berkhamsted and as the first half drew to a close,…
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U13As begin season in fine fashion with convincing victory
By Alex Watson Hampton U13As threw themselves into the new (and hopefully longer) football season of 2021/22 in fine fashion with an efficient 6-3 victory over Berkhamsted School. Early intent from Hampton was rewarded as their determined pressing was the main source of creation for their opening goal, with Marcus Solomon slotting home from close…
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Comfortable 5-1 win sees U14C footballers start their season in style
By Joseph Gordon It had been more than a year since the U14C team had played, but, in their first game back, they were dominant at home to Wilson’s School. New players had recently come into an already strong squad, and many experienced players also moved to the C team. At first, it was uncertain…
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Promising pre-season bodes well for Senior Footballers
By Billy Hutchings After such a long break from competitive football, it seems that the excellent football programme offered at Hampton is returning to normality, as a select group of senior footballers took part in the annual Colchester pre-season football camp hosted at the Five Lakes Hotel. Although the trip is traditionally tough and physically…
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First XI insider: The longest pre-season in history
In the first instalment of our new series, First XI goalkeeper Oscar Murphy gives HSC an insight into the senior squad’s season preparations.
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Youth Roundup: Aldenham and Bradfield
Y Football | U12As beat Aldenham School in 10 goal thriller Hampton 6-4 Aldenham With the Headmaster watching on from the sidelines, the U12A football team were able to out score Aldenham School, defeating them 6-4. Here’s what the Headmaster had to say: I enjoyed watching the U12As play last Saturday morning against Aldenham School,…
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U18s draw with Bradfield in pulsating friendly clash
Bradfield 2-2 Hampton By Maxi Grindley Hampton’s U18A team played out a thrilling draw with Bradfield’s First XI, which ended in a 2-2 stalemate. After a tricky start, Hampton took the lead against the run of play, when Haris Williams emphatically finished at the back post after a swift counter-attack. Bradfield had much of the…
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Positives to take for U14A despite loss to Royal Russell
By Omer Demiral | Royal Russell 3-1 Hampton | The Hampton U14A team lost 3-1 away to Royal Russell in a very tough game. Coming off of a 3-0 win in their season opener against Bede’s, Hampton’s U14A’s were looking to gain a winning streak. The game started in a chaotic manner. The ball was…
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U18 beat Aldenham with late Omaar winner
By Maxi Grindley Aldenham 1-2 Hampton Hampton U18 beat their Aldenham counterparts 2-1 on Saturday, despite the torrential rain. Competing as individual year-groups rather than a whole senior squad due to COVID restrictions, the U18s continued their strong start to the season. After a nervous opening period, Hampton striker Alasdair Bolling bagged the opener with…
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U13B play out pulsating stalemate with Grey Court
By Jayden Oni | Grey Court 0-0 Hampton Hampton’s U13B team played out a thrilling match at Grey Court, though neither team were able to break the deadlock in a 0-0 game. For the majority of the first half, Hampton and Grey Court had an even amount of possession; both teams had chances. Though, Hampton…
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Christian hat-trick helps U15A to victory over Grey Court
By Josh Hood Hampton 6-1 Grey Court The Hampton U15A team comfortably beat Grey Court School 6-1 at home, after a thorough performance, helpfully aided by a hat-trick from Hayden Christian. Having not played together in over six months, the new Hampton U15As took to the pitch once again on Saturday morning against a strong…
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Early misfortune sees U17A fall to Harrow
By Billy Hutchings | Harrow 1-0 Hampton | Hampton’s U17A team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Harrow in their third game after the restart of school football with the team narrowly missing out on taking something away from the windy affair in North London. Despite a sharp start from Hampton, Harrow struck relatively early on…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments Final: First XI win ESFA Cup
Eight weeks ago, 32 successes began the Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition hoping to be crowned as the victor. Now, only two remain. Having come through the group stages and two tense knockout rounds, the First XI’s ESFA Cup win in 2019 will take on the 1988 Triple for the trophy. Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Semi-final One: First XI win ESFA Cup
Coming up against the First VIII’s victory at Henley in 1985 is an equally spectacular triumph: the First XI’s ESFA Cup win last year. Have your say on Twitter at @SportsHampton. Semi-final One: First VIII win Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup vs First XI win ESFA Reminiscing on a day that will live long in the…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Quarter-final Three: Scannella’s ISFA hat-trick
Two down, two to go: we’re halfway through the quarter-finals of our Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition, and it’s heating up. Today, Calogero Scannella will go up against the 1986 Triple in a bid to become the third moment through to the semi-finals. Quarter-final Three: Calogero Scannella’s ISFA hat-trick vs the 1986 Triple While Hampton…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Quarter-final Two: First XI win ESFA Cup
We’re onto quarter-final two, and it’s a big one today as one of the favourites for the title begins the knockout stages – vote for your favourite moment on @SportsHampton by the end of today to have your say. Quarter-final Two: First XI win ESFA Cup vs OH brothers face off in Boat Race Reminiscing…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Scannella becomes fourth entry to reach quarter-finals
By Josh Bartholomew Calogero Scannella OH (2018) saw his ISFA Cup-winning hat-trick become the fourth moment through to the quarter-finals of HSC’s Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition. Scannella faced stiff competition from Todd Ryan OH (2017), whose 206* for the First XI broke a School record, Nick Jupp OH (2007) and his performance in the…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Calogero Scannella’s ISFA heroics
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts Calogero Scannella’s ISFA-winning hat-trick for the U15A team in 2015. This will compete against three other moments in Group Four. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments…
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The lonely road back: How one Old Hamptonian is using football to fight the male mental health battle
By Josh Bartholomew | Matt Legg OH (2015) was 20, about to start his second year at the University of Bath having spent a gap year travelling the world. He was working as an au-pair in Spain, earning money for the year ahead. You can picture the scene: the susurrus Mediterranean landscape chirping, the palm…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Nick Jupp wins FA Vase
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article looks back on Nick Jupp OH (2007) and his FA Vase win with Chertsey Town FC in 2019. This will compete against three other moments in Group Four. Vote in our Twitter poll…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: First XI win ESFA U18 Cup
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts the First XI’s ESFA triumph in 2019. This will compete against three other moments in Group Three. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the winner…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: First XI and U15 ISFA Cup Double
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts the First XI and U15 A teams’ ISFA Cup wins in 2012 – no other school has ever won both trophies in the same year. This will compete against three other moments…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Kretzschmar makes EFL debut
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article details Max Kretzschmar’s EFL debut, and will compete against three other moments in Group One. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the winner will progress to…
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Season Review: U16As break records and reach ESFA final
By Sam Colvine | Having spent the previous two years gelling as a team, the U16As quality finally rose to magnificent heights in the 2019/20 season, culminating in a hugely successful year of football including fantastic cup runs in the ESFA and County competitions and several memorable victories: proof of the team’s astounding skill and…
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ESFA One Year On: Live Updates
By Josh Bartholomew To mark the one year anniversary of Hampton’s stunning ESFA U18 Schools’ Cup triumph last April, Hampton Sports Chronicle will be live-blogging the game as if it were today. Follow live updates below from 12:15pm.
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1st XI academy midfielder Stathis Kalathias: “QPR are great but I’ll always aim to be the best”
By Dan Cubbon U6th footballer Stathis Kalathias, 17, played a substantial part in Hampton’s 2019 ESFA Cup triumph, but his story doesn’t just include school football. Having signed for Tottenham when he joined the school, Stathis has already enjoyed a long career, playing with Queens Park Rangers for nearly 7 years. Stathis contributed to Hampton’s win…
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Playing the Hampton way: Mr Mills on his coaching career
By Jago Doherty In April 2019, Mr Carlos Mills guided the Hampton School 1st XI to their first ever ESFA cup victory, and in so doing cemented his place in the Hampton history books as one of the most decorated coaches the school has had. Carlos Mills joined Hampton School in September 1999. For years…
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U12E outclass Halliford in 7-0 win
By Sam Trotman Hampton’s U12E team produced a brilliant performance to beat Halliford 7-0 at Hanworth Road. The kick-off whistle blew and Hampton immediately took possession. A brilliant clearance by Arjan Wallia, the team’s centre back, helped the ball into the Halliford half. Hampton’s attackers builtsome fantastic passing before striker Noah Kelly shot to the…
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U16A reach ESFA final with thrilling 3-2 win over Ark Alexandra
By Sam Colvine Hampton’s U16 footballers fought valiantly to qualify for the national U16 ESFA final, beating Ark Alexandra Academy by the odd goal in five to join their B-team counterparts in a national final. Ark Alexandra took the initiative from the kick off, pressing Hampton onto the back foot early on. Frequently, they threatened…
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Magnificent Seven for U12C in Halliford triumph
By Alasdair McIntosh From the first whistle, Hampton were on the front foot against local rivals Halliford School, scoring seven goals before their opponents could get on the score sheet. The first goal came from Jayden Park. It was early in the game and Hampton had many promising chances before right winger Jayden Park slotted…
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1st XI reach Trinity Cup victory with win over Alleyn’s
By Oscar Murphy Hampton’s young 1st XI edged past Alleyn’s 1st XI, coming from behind for a 2-1 victory in the semi-final of the Trinity Cup Hampton fell behind to a strong Alleyn’s side but a powerful fight-back in the latter parts of the first half and throughout the second saw them scoring two goals to narrowly…
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Harvey brace helps U14A to St. Paul’s victory
The U14As comfortably saw off St Paul’s School in an exciting game that contained a brace from Paddy Harvey and ended in a 4-1 win for Hampton, writes Josh Hood. After a long half term and a few weeks without a game, the U14As were back at it, after the break, in action on the…