Champions finish in style                                                   2/5/11

The U13s concluded a highly satisfying campaign with an 8-0 victory over Lancing Rangers to end the season 9 points clear of second placed Middleton Diamonds. The young Hornets scored 7 goals in a one-sided first half although Lancing could take credit for an enjoyable game that was played in good spirit by both sides. Report...

Neighbours meet in big youth clash tonight            27/4/11

There's more than local pride at stake this evening when Horsham's U18s meet Horsham YMCA, with both sides battling to avoid finishing the season bottom of the Ryman Youth League. Just under 200 fans watched YM record a 2-0 win over the Hornets when the teams met earlier this month, with manager Ivan Raby angrily claiming that his side had 'massively underperformed'. Tonight's match kicks off at Gorings Mead at 7.45

Bristow's goal lands league & cup double              27/4/11

A first half goal from leading scorer Nick Bristow was enough to take the U13s to victory over Middleton Diamonds A on Tuesday evening and secure a league and cup double for Richard Wootton's side. Bristow's 23rd goal of the season was reward for a fairly dominant display from the young Hornets with Middleton failing to threaten their opponents' goal until the closing stages. Well done to Richard, Jason Reeves and the players on a superb achievement. Report...

Fans acknowledge Youth success                               23/4/11

Horsham supporters were given their opportunity to applaud the youth team's achievements this season when the U13s, U14s and U15s paraded their respective trophies around the pitch during the interval of today's first team match against Wealdstone at Gorings Mead. The teams were warmly applauded during their lap of honour while the Hornets, with U18s midfielder Joss Knowles among the substitutes, completed an afternoon of celebration with victory over Wealdstone to virtually guarantee Ryman Premier Division survival.

Stones gain revenge with narrow victory               19/4/11

The U18s went down to a 1-0 defeat against Maidstone United in last night's Ryman Youth League clash at Three Bridges.

Meadows' six shooters take runners-up spot         17/4/11

Ian Meadows' U15s had to content themselves with the runners-up spot in their debut season in the Sussex Sunday Youth League, despite ending their campaign with a 6-1 win over Hastings Town Youth 2000 today. With Hove Rivervale matching the Hornets' margin of victory the championship trophy will head to the coast, leaving Meadows to reflect on an excellent season that also saw his players capture the League Cup. Report...

Bore draw but Hornets close in on title                  16/4/11

Horsham's 100% record is over after last night's goalless stalemate with Worthing Town 'A' but the U13s remain in contention for the title and have the chance to secure the league and cup double when they meet championship rivals Middleton Diamonds 'A' next Sunday. Tomorrow's match against Middleton Diamonds 'B' has been declared a 'walkover' victory for Horsham as the Littlehampton based side have been unable to raise a team. Friday's report here

U15s take title race to final day                                  15/4/11

The U15s recovered from the shock of conceding a first minute goal to inflict a first defeat of the season on leaders Hove Rivervale on Thursday night, keeping their outside title hopes alive. Just 30 seconds were on the clock when the Hornets fell behind but Jake Legrange levelled in the 18th minute and substitute Zak Comber grabbed the winner in the second half. Horsham need to record a big win against Hastings Town 2000 on Sunday, and hope that Polegate Grasshoppers pull off an unlikely victory over Hove Rivervale if they are to stand any chance of taking the title. Report...

Maidstone United 1 Horsham 2                                        15/4/11

Lewis Scally and Josh Clack scored the goals that secured a fine 2-1 win away to Maidstone in last night's Ryman Youth League clash.

Hornets face do-or-die tussle                                       13/4/11

Ian Meadows takes his U15s side to the coast on Thursday evening for a must-win match against Hove Rivervale. The Hornets know that only a victory will keep their Sussex Sunday Youth League title hopes alive as they sit 6 points behind their opponents with 2 matches remaining. Any supporters wishing to make the trip to support the lads are advised that the match is expected to kick-off at 6pm, and will take place at Waterhall Playing Fields, Brighton BN1 8YN.

Seven Up Horsham Beat Battling Bosham                  10/4/11

Harry Masih's first minute goal set the U14s on the way to their biggest win of the season with today's 7-1 win over Bosham. Masih's stunning strike was cancelled out by a Matt Mitchell equaliser but Horsham regained control with 3 more goals before the break through Jack Norris (2) and Andrew Roberts. Roberts made it 5-1 from the penalty spot, midway through the second half, and a terrific individual effort by Glenn Johnson equalled the Hornets' previous best 5 goal margin of victory before Alex Moore completed the scoring with a fine headed goal. Full report...

Rice is too hot for Blues                                           10/4/11

Two goals from Stanley Rice keeps the U15s' slight hopes of taking the Sussex Sunday Youth League title alive with today's 2-0 win over St Hill Blues. Full report...

U14s keep it tight at the top                                       10/4/11

Bognor's failure to raise a side handed Horsham's U14s all 3 points to maintain the pressure on Middleton Diamonds at the top of the table. Middleton's 4-0 win over Rustington Otters keeps the Littlehampton-based team 1 point ahead of the Hornets with the two sides due to face each other in a potential title decider on April 26th.

Horsham YMCA 2 Horsham 0                                          8/4/11

A poor performance from the U18s saw Horsham YMCA record a 2-0 win in last night's derby at Gorings Mead, in front of a bumper attendance of 191. Full report to follow

Hornets close the gap after 5 goal victory               5/4/11

The U13s closed the gap on leaders Middleton Diamonds 'A' with tonight's 5-1 beating of mid-table Worthing Dynamos. Sunday's cup hero, Hugo Cowan, got the Hornets off to the perfect start with a 7th minute penalty and further goals from Nick Bristow, Finn Bigg, Louis Lewis and George Matthews made it 15 in 3 games against the South Coast side to move to within a point of Middleton with 3 games in hand. Full report...

Horsham 1 Tonbridge Angels 4                                         4/4/11

The U18s went down 4-1 to Tonbridge Angels in tonight's Ryman Youth League meeting at Gorings Mead. Lewis Scally scored the Hornets' consolation from the penalty spot. Full report to follow

COW'S ABOUT THAT...HUGO'S GOAL WINS THE CUP!                 3/4/11

Hugo Cowan's 11th goal of the season was enough to secure the Arun & Chichester League Cup for the Hornets' U13s, making it a magnificent hat-trick of trophies for Horsham Youth, with victory over Middleton Diamonds 'A' today. Cowan's effort, a minute before half-time, was fair reward for a strong first half performance but, although Kieran Wootton enjoyed a largely untroubled match in goal, Horsham were indebted to their 'keeper for a fine second half save that kept Middleton at bay. Our congratulations go to the players, management and supporters of the U13s on a tremendous result. Full report...

Hornets closing in on top spot                                               3/4/11

The U15s had to overcome a difficult surface, and stubborn opponents in Marle Place Wanderers, before securing a 2-0 win that moves them into 2nd place in the Sussex Sunday Youth League. The Hornets are now just 3 points behind leaders Hove Rivervale, with 3 games to play, thanks to goals from Jake Legrange and Zak Comber. Full report...

Cup heroes Beaten on Return to League Action              3/4/11

Bognor Regis Town Colts moved a step closer to claiming the U14s Arun & Chichester League title with today's hard fought victory over Horsham. Excellent free-kicks from the Hornets' Andrew Roberts and Will Kerr twice gave the hosts the lead but Bognor fought back well and grabbed the decisive goal on 52 minutes.  Full report...

U13s move in on leaders without kicking a ball        31/3/11

A waterlogged pitch put paid to the U18s' hopes of extending their unbeaten run to 4 games when their Ryman League Youth fixture with Lewes was postponed tonight. The U13s were also out of luck when they were unable to fulfil their Arun & Chichester League match with Highdown Saints 'A' although their opponents' failure to raise a side meant the Hornets were awarded a 'walkover' victory that puts them just 4 points behind leaders Middleton Diamonds 'A' with 4 games in hand.

Terrific George gets Hornets out of a hole                  30/3/11

A terrific goal from George Hole was enough to secure a second win in 5 days over Crawley Panthers as the U15s stayed in contention at the top of the Sussex Sunday Youth League. Full report...

Hornets held by Ashford                                                         28/3/11

George Hall needed 10 stitches in a head wound as the Hornets drew 0-0 with Ashford Town in tonight's Ryman Youth League clash at Three Bridges. The young striker suffered a clash of heads with an opponent in the opening minute of the game, with both lads taken to Redhill hospital for treatment. Ashford enjoyed the better of the chances during the second half but Horsham will point to a clear penalty award that was denied them in the final minute. Full report...

Cup Final Triumph After Solid Display                            27/3/11

The Hornets' U14s defied their underdogs tag to emulate the U15s in capturing the Challenge Cup Final this afternoon with a fine 2-0 win over Highdown Saints 'A'. Will Kerr set Horsham on their way with a 10th minute goal and Andrew Roberts kept a cool head to convert a second half penalty in a match that the young Hornets controlled virtually throughout. More...

Four goal Finn destroys Diamonds                                   27/3/11

Four goals from Finn Bigg helped the U13s keep their 100% league record intact with today's 6-0 victory over Middleton Diamonds 'B'. The win takes Horsham to within 7 points of leaders Middleton Diamonds 'A' with 5 games in hand, after the Felpham-based side surprisingly lost 2-0 against Worthing Town. Report...
The U15s had Jake Legrange to thank for their win at Crawley Panthers after the striker's stoppage time goal gave the Hornets a 2-1 win. Horsham took time to adapt to Crawley council's small pitch but a rare header from Zak Comber gave them a half-time lead only for the Panthers to hit back after the break. The Hornets stay in 3rd place in the Sussex Sunday Youth League. Report...

Barry's boys hoping to make it a Horsham double  25/3/11

There's more silverware  on offer for Horsham at Arundel FC this Sunday when the U14s take on Highdown Saints 'A'  in the Arun & Chichester League Challenge Cup final. Highdown have already recorded a league double over the Hornets this season but Barry Nash and Duncan Norris' side can take confidence from last weekend's 4-1 defeat of league leaders Bognor Regis. The match kicks off at 4pm and your support would be welcomed as the club looks to capture its second trophy of the season.

Blaney the hero as Hornets capture the cup                20/3/11

Horsham secured their first silverware of the season when the U15s defeated Hawks Youth 3-2 on penalties to secure the Sussex Sunday Youth League Knockout Cup today. Zak Comber scored twice for the Hornets but goalkeeper Lewis Blaney was the hero, saving 3 penalties. Report...

Leaders beaten as Hornets march on                           20/3/11

Horsham’s long awaited top of the table clash, and League Cup Final rehearsal, took place at Middleton today with the Hornets gaining the psychological edge for two week's time with a 2-0 victory over the League leaders.  Report...

Kerr Hat-trick Sinks Unbeaten Town                            20/3/11

A perfect hat-trick by Will Kerr saw the U14s take all three points and put a dent in the previously unbeaten Bognor's record, and their title hopes for the season. Report...

HORSHAM v HAWKS YOUTH                                                       19/3/11

The U15s take on Hawks Youth tomorrow for the first of the club's 3 youth cup finals this season. The Sussex Sunday Youth League Cup tie will take place at Peacehaven's Piddinghoe Avenue ground, kick-off 2pm. Admission is £2 per adult. Your support is welcome.

HORSHAM 3 EASTBOURNE TOWN 1                                   17/3/11

The U18s collected their 3rd league win of the season tonight with a fine 3-1 win against Eastbourne Town. Our goalscorers were Timi Ojo, Max Love and Josh Clack. A full report will follow

HORSHAM V EASTBOURNE TOWN: POSTPONED                  14/3/11

Tonight's Ryman Youth League match against Eastbourne Town was postponed due to an unplayable pitch. This fixture will now take place at Worthing FC this Thursday, 17th March (ko 7.45pm)

HORNETS DUO GAIN COUNTY HONOURS                            14/3/11

Our congratulations go to Josh Clack and Max Love on their selection for the Sussex FA’s U18 Representative side that went down 1-0 to Middlesex FA at the County FA’s Lancing base yesterday afternoon

Horsham stay 2nd after disappointing draw          13/3/11

Ian Meadows' U15s played their first home league match in almost 4 months but had to content themselves with a point after being held to a 1-1 draw by St Hills Blues in today's Sussex Sunday Youth League clash, Zak Comber scoring Horsham's goal. Full report...

100% record continues for u13s                                13/3/11

Jack Reeves' 25th minute goal set up a resounding 7-1 win over Chichester City today as the U13s maintained their 100% league record. Full report...

Hornets beaten in cup final Dress Rehearsal           13/3/11

The U14s went down to a 3-0 defeat at League leaders Highdown Saints 'A' today, in a dress rehearsal of the League Cup final in two weeks' time. Full report...

Raby praises 'tremendous performance' as hawks held

13/3/11

The Hornets earned a fine 1-1 draw at table toppers Whitehawk on Thursday evening, recovering from the disappointment of conceding an early goal to hit back with George Hall's second goal in 3 days. Full report...

Hornets go down at Worthing                                     9/3/11

George Hall's 6th goal of the season wasn't enough to prevent the U18s from falling to a 3-1 defeat to Worthing last night, a result that leaves the Hornets in 10th place in the 11 team Ryman Youth South-East division. Full report...

Horsham Edge Nine Goal Thriller                                7/3/11

Horsham's U14s fought back from a 2-1 half-time deficit to record a fine 5-4 victory at Predator Tigers on Sunday. The Hornets fell behind in the 9th minute of an eventful match but equalised through a Jordi Walser header only to concede a second goal, just before the half hour. Callum Nash (2) and Andrew Roberts turned the match in Horsham's favour after the break but the Tigers refused to lay down and reduced the deficit to a single goal only for Ross Williams to restore the 2 goal advantage with 3 minutes to go. The hosts continued to fight until the end and gained further reward when they converted the game's 3rd penalty. Full report...

George's brace leaves Peacehaven in a hole              6/3/11

Two goals from George Hole helped the U15s move to within 3 points of leaders Hove Rivervale with today's 5-0 win at Peacehaven. Hole's brace gave the Hornets a comfortable interval lead and further goals were added after the break by Alex Parsons, Harry Garman and Jake Legrange to leave the basement club 9 points adrift at the foot of the table. Report...

Cup kings do it again                                                       6/3/11

The U13s reached the final of the Arun & Chichester League Cup for the second year running.....without kicking a ball! Highdown Saints' inability to raise a side for today's semi meant that the young Hornets received a 'walkover' qualification for next month's final against Middleton Diamonds 'A' at Arundel FC. Congratulations lads!

Clack wins County call                                                    5/3/11

Teenage forward Josh Clack has ended a memorable week with a call up to the Sussex U18 Representative side who face their Navy counterparts at Lancing next weekend. Josh, who was an unused substitute for the Hornets' trip to Lowestoft back in November, played 35 minutes for the first team alongside U18s team-mate Joss Knowles in the midweek Brighton Charity Cup success over Peacehaven, both earning praise from manager John Maggs.

Horsham Youth v Maidstone United                             27/2/11

Tonight's U18s match against Maidstone United has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch

Hard work paying off as second final reached     27/2/11

The Horsham Youth management would like to say a massive 'well done' to Horsham Youth U/14 on reaching the final of the Arun & Chichester League Cup after today's 3-0 victory over Highdown Saints. Special congratulations go to Barry Nash and Duncan Norris for their hard work that began back in the summer in putting the side together and assembling a competitive group of lads who have enjoyed their football this season under the new management. The side were left high and put out to dry when the former manager left for Crawley, taking the heart of the squad with him, but those who stuck by the Club have turned in to a cracking side which we are sure will grow and grow. We are delighted that we now have 2 sides through to cup finals this season, with the U14s joining Ian Meadows' U15s who qualified for their League Cup Final earlier this month. We would like to place on record the fantastic work that Ian and his coaching staff of Andy Hole and Dave Waller have put in this season and wish them the best of luck for the final against Hawks Youth at Peacehaven on March 20th, kick-off 2.30pm. The U13s could make it a hat-trick of cup finals but must wait for a break in the weather before playing their League Cup semi against Highdown Saints that was today postponed for the second successive week.                   Annie Raby, Horsham Youth Secretary

Horsham Secure League Cup Final Place                    27/2/11

The U14s bounced back from back-to-back defeats to secure a 3-0 win over Highdown Saints 'B' today and earn themselves an appearance in the Arun & Chichester League Cup Final. Harry Masih gave the Hornets a first half lead and, despite coning under pressure from their opponents, Horsham added further goals through Andrew Roberts and Will Kerr to set up a March 27th meeting with Highdown Saints 'A' at Arundel, ko 3.30pm. Report...

Horsham Youth v Maidstone United                             27/2/11

The U18s will have a couple of new signings in the squad for tomorrow's clash with Maidstone United, who are riding high in the Ryman Youth League. It's more than 4 months since the lads last played a home match and they would be really grateful for your support. The game will take place at Three Bridges FC, kick-off 7.45pm. Admission is £2.50 adult and £1 for U18s with hot food, bar and refreshment facilities available.

Hornets held despite early goal                                   20/2/11

The U15s were knocked off the top of the Sussex Sunday Youth League table today after being held to a 1-1 draw by Hawks Youth. In a dress rehearsal for next month's League Cup Final, Alex Parsons gave Horsham a 9th minute lead but Hawks battled back to gain a share of the points after the break. None of our other youth sides were in action today. Full report...

Horsham v Worthing: Match postponed                     17/2/11

Tonight's Ryman Youth League match against Worthing, due to have been played at Woodside Road, has been postponed as the playing surface hasn't had time to recover following Tuesday's Sussex Senior Cup tie between Worthing and Rye. We would like to thank Worthing for their efforts in trying to get this game played.

NICK'S GOT SIX APPEAL AS HORNETS HIT EIGHT               13/2/11

Nick Bristow was the toast of Horsham this weekend, scoring a double hat-trick as the U13s recorded an 8-0 win over second placed Rustington Otters. The game was just 2 minutes old when he bagged his first of the day and, by half-time, had helped himself to 5 goals. His 6th came after the break, sandwiched by Finn Bigg's 7th of the season and a belter from Charlie Belton. Report...
The matches involving the U14s and U15s were postponed.

U13s hit 4 at Rustington to stay unbeaten                  6/2/11

The U13s returned to league action after an unwanted 3 month break with an exciting 4-2 win at second placed Rustington Otters. The Hornets trailed to an early goal but hit back through Finn Bigg before half-time and took the lead with minutes of the restart through George Palmer. Rustington levelled things up once more but Hugo Cowan and Lewis Reeves wrapped things up to maintain Horsham's 100% league record. Report....

Tom Tom guides the way to cup final appearance      6/2/11

Horsham Youth can look forward to a cup final appearance after the U15s overcame Denton & Heighton in today's League Cup semi-final. The Hornets' first ever match on a 3G pitch saw both sides goalless at half-time but Jake Legrange's 15th goal of the season gave the League leaders the advantage, soon after the interval, and a goal apiece from Tom Frankland and Connor Messenger secured the victory that takes them through to a meeting with Hawks Youth on March 20th. Report....

U14s slip to second successive defeat                        6/2/11

Three first half goals helped earn Felpham Colts the points in difficult conditions on the south coast today, despite Jordi Walser having given the Hornets an early lead. Report...

Raby proud of his boys despite Cup EXIt                      2/2/11

"Our young players can be proud of their efforts to reach the semi-final" said manager Ivan Raby after the U18s' narrow 2-1 Sussex County Cup defeat against Broadbridge Heath on Sunday. Report...

ZAK HAT-TRICK BRINGS HORNETS SOLE CHEER ON AFTERNOON OF DISAPPOINTMENT                                                          30/1/11

It was a disappointing day for the club's youth sides with only the U15s able to celebrate a victory, thanks to a Zak Comber hat-trick that took the young Hornets through to the semi-finals of the League Cup. George Hall's goal was in vein as the U18s' hopes of reaching the County Cup final were dashed when they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Broadbridge Heath and both the U13s and U14s were beaten 2-0 in the Cup and League respectively.

Sussex County Cup Semi-Final (U18s)                          29/1/11

The Hornets are in cup action tomorrow with a Sussex County Cup semi-final tie against neighbouring Broadbridge Heath, the match taking place at Southwater Leisure Centre, ko 2pm. The winners of the tie will play Oakwood or Burgess Hill in the final at Sussex County FAs Lancing Headquarters on 10th March. Your support would be very welcome but please note that parking should be in the overflow car park at Southwater. Directions from Horsham: at the Hop Oast roundabout take 2nd exit into the village. Go straight over three mini roundabouts, past the garage and, at the traffic lights, turn left. Follow road round, past all the houses on your right, and the car park is on the right. Do not park at the shops as there is a time limit and parking restrictions are in place. In the far left hand corner there is a footbridge. Walk over and the pitch is just through the play area. Thank you for your support

U18s in heavy loss at Burgess Hill                            26/1/11

The U18s went down to a 3rd successive league defeat on Tuesday night, going down 5-0 at Burgess Hill Town.

Sussex call-up for Hornets duo                                  24/1/11

Horsham Youth are proud to announce that Josh Clack and Joss Knowles (left) have been called up to represent Sussex Schools & Colleges in a match believed to be against their Hertfordshire counterparts this Wednesday. Josh's talents have also been recognised by the Sussex County who have named him in their squad to face Kent on February 6th. Well done lads.

Nash Secures Hard Fought Win                                     23/1/11

Horsham U14s were made to work hard against Worthing Rebels, in their first match since mid-December, coming from a goal behind to secure a 2-1 win thanks to goals from Will Kerr and Callum Nash Full report...

U13s return with Bigg win                                              23/1/11

There was a welcome return to action for the U13s who shrugged off 8 weeks of inactivity to record a 3-0 win at Highdown Saints to progress to the quarter-finals of the County Cup. The Hornets got off to a great start when Finn Bigg headed the first of his 2 goals after just 3 minutes but it wasn't until the second half that they extended their lead through James Tilley. Bigg scored again on 67 minutes to set up a home tie with Hove Park Colts. Full report...

Matches off                                                                             23/1/11

Today's matches against Lewes (U18) and Marle Place Wanderers (U15) have been postponed

Horsham Youth v Burgess Hill                                      21/1/11

The U18s suffered their third Ryman Youth League defeat on the spin with a 5-0 loss at Burgess Hill last night. Details to follow...

Horsham Youth v Burgess Hill                                      17/1/11

Tonight's Ryman Youth League meeting with Burgess Hill Town has been postponed and will now be played at Burgess Hill's Leylands Park ground this Thursday, 20th January (kick-off 7.30pm)

Another blank weekend for the youth                     16/1/11

The weather continues to decimate the youth fixtures this winter with none of our sides' matches taking place today.

Hornets make winning return                                     9/1/11

Horsham Youth's first game for 8 weeks ended in a fine 4-2 Sussex County Cup win at Whitehawk today, the goals scored by Marcus Collier, Brandon Tiller, George Hall and Timi Ojo. Full report...

Weather curtails local derby                                   29/12/10

Tonight's Ryman Youth League match against Horsham YMCA has been postponed.

Masih Double Sinks Bosham                                          12/12/10

A man of the match performance from Harry Masih helped the U14s to a 5-2 success over Bosham Youth to move to within 3 points of Arun & Chichester League leaders Bognor. Full report...

hAT-TRICK IS NICE FOR rICE, AND hORNETS                       12/12/10

Stanley Rice helped himself to a hat-trick as Horsham saw off the challenge of Hangleton Rangers to clinch their place in the Sussex Youth League Cup quarter-finals with today's resounding 9-1 victory. More...

matches off                                                                                 05/12/10

The weather has, once again, caused the postponement of all of today's youth teams matches.

matches off                                                                                 28/11/10

Frozen pitches have caused all of today's youth team matches to be postponed.

Hornets v Burgess Hill: match postponed                  21/11/10

The U18s' Ryman Youth League fixture with Burgess Hill, scheduled for tomorrow night, has been postponed.

Hornets stay top despite Late goal                              21/11/10

The Hornets remain at the top of the Sussex Sunday Youth League table, despite dropping points at home to Polegate Grasshoppers today. Zak Comber scored the first of his 2 goals after just 5 minutes but the visitors hit back to equalise before half-time and earned themselves a point when they levelled for a second time, 2 minutes from the end. More...

U13s make light work of Dynamos                                 21/11/10

Horsham stormed in to the League Cup Semi-Finals with a 5-1 win over Worthing Dynamos. A terrific first half saw the young Hornets take a 4-1 lead and, although Worthing pulled a goal back in the second half, George Palmer rounded things off with an excellent headed goal. More...

'Derby' match postponed                                                     18/11/10

Tonight's Ryman Youth League match between the Hornets and Horsham YMCA has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch

Horsham stay top despite early setback                   14/11/10

The U15s were Horsham's only youth representatives in action today, on a day on which the weather put paid to dozens of matches across the county, and they were probably regretting the referee's decision to play their Sussex Sunday Youth League game at Hastings Town Minors after finding themselves 2-0 down after 11 minutes. However, goals from Stanley Rice, George Hole and Tom Barnes turned the match around by half-time before Zak Comber added a 4th for the league leaders. Full report...

Horsham v Ashford tOWN (mX): postponed                 08/11/10

Tonight's Ryman Youth League fixture against Ashford Town was postponed due to Three Bridges' pitch being waterlogged.

Deadly Bristow hits 4 in cup triumph                          07/11/10

Nicholas Bristow scored 4 times as the U13s cruised into the 4th round of the County Cup with a 9-0 win over Three Bridges. More...

WANDERERS DOWNED BY zAK ATTACK                                  07/11/10

Zak Comber claimed his second hat-trick in successive weekends as the U15s saw off the challenge of Marle Place Wanderers to maintain their unbeaten Sussex Sunday League record. More...

Below par Hornets too strong for Rebels                 07/11/10

The U14s moved in to 3rd place in the Arun & Chichester League table with today's 4-1 win at Worthing United Youth but coach Duncan Norris labelled their performance 'below par'. More...

Joss is up for Ryman test                                                      06/11/10

Joss Knowles and Josh Clack have been included in the first team squad to face Lowestoft Town in today's Ryman League Premier Division clash in Suffolk.
 

Hornets suffer night of misery                                        05/11/10

Thursday's visit to Burgess Hill turned in to a night to forget for the U18s who went down 4-0 to the hosts and had Lewis Scally and Timi Ojo dismissed amid some highly controversial refereeing decisions. More...

Double hat-trick heroes in Hornets' big win            31/10/10

Jake Legrange scored a 3 minute hat-trick as the U15s registered their biggest win of the season against basement side Peacehaven. Zak Comber claimed his own trio of goals as the Hornets stormed to an 11-2 win that keeps Ian Meadows' side at the top of the Sussex County Youth League after 6 games.

Full report...

U13s in 7th heaven as Rocks crumble                              31/10/10

Jack Tilley scored twice as the U13s strengthened their grip on top spot in the Arun & Chichester League with a 7-0 romp against Bognor Regis Town Colts. The Hornets deservedly led 3-0 at the break and dominated the second period with Charlie Belton claiming the best goal of the game with a superb lob. Full report...

Horsham Cruise into Cup Semis                                    31/10/10

Horsham moved one step closer to a Challenge Cup final appearance after seeing off Selsey Seals on a wet and miserable afternoon on the South Coast. Andrew Roberts gave the Hornets a first half advantage with his second goal of the season and Liam Ruz, Will Kerr (2) and Jordan Walser found the net after the break but it was Glen Johnson who won the praise of manager Barry Nash awith a terrific debut display. Full report...

Jake's late strike rescues ten man Hornets                 25/10/10

Jake Legrange rescued Horsham's unbeaten record with a late equaliser against Polegate Grasshoppers to keep the U15s on top of the Sussex Sunday Youth League. Boss Ian Meadows described the performance as 'their worst game of the season so far'. Report

Hornets up to 7th after rebels victory                         22/10/10

Goals from Dan Vinten (pictured) and Marcus Collier helped Horsham collect maximum points for only the second time this season with a fine 2-1 win at Worthing last night.

Full report...

Eight Goal Thriller Ends All Square                               18/10/10

Hornets' U14s shared 8 goals in Sunday's thrilling Arun & Chichester League meeting with Felpham, with 4 goals coming inside the opening 8 minutes! Horsham took the lead but trailed 4-2, just after half-time, before Man of the Match Will Kerr bagged his second of the game and Jordan Walser equalised with virtually the last kick of the game. Full report...

U13s off to flier as Chichester are sent packing   17/10/10

The U13s were quickly out of the blocks in the Arun & Chichester League Cup tie at Chichester today, scoring all their goals in a 3-1 victory inside the opening 17 minutes. Hugo Cowan (2) and Nicholas Bristow were the Hornets' goalscorers but special praise also goes to goalkeeper Kieran Wootton who produced a number of fine saves to restrict the hosts to a single goal. Full report...

Fixture change                                                                      17/10/10

Our Ryman Youth League 'derby date' with Horsham YMCA, scheduled for October 28th has been postponed. The U18s will now visit Eastbourne Town on this date. Updated fixture list here

Horsham lads impress in County loss                     17/10/10

We congratulate Max Love and Cieran Towse for their call-ups for the Sussex squad that took on their counterparts from Somerset at County HQ yesterday. Goalkeeper Towse made several saves to ensure his side trailed only 1-0 at the break and Max Love was brought on early in the second half, setting up one goal and scoring the other, but it was the West Country side who were the stronger and eventually ran out 5-2 winners.

Fixture news                                                               15/10/10

Horsham Youth will travel to Carshalton Athletic in the 1st round of the Lucas Fettes Youth Cup, with County and Ryman Youth League rivals Whitehawk awaiting the winners of that tie. Meanwhile, the Ryman League have released next month's fixtures, with the U18s facing 3 successive home matches. Full fixture list can be seen here

Clack goal not enough to clip Welling's Wings        15/10/10

Josh Clack's second goal of the season wasn't enough to prevent the U18s from slipping to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Welling United in last night's Ryman Youth League match at Three Bridges. Horsham drop to 8th in the table. Full report...

Horsham make Early exit from County Cup                  11/10/10

Horsham paid the price for a slow start as they were sent crashing out of the U14s County Cup by Adur Athletic. The Hornets' 100% start was blown away as Adur raced in to a 3-0 half-time lead and, although Andrew Roberts pulled a goal back, Adur completed the rout 10 minutes from time. Man of the match Tom Auston kept the score down with a number of fine saves. More...

Honours even in table-topping clash                            10/10/10

Zak Comber stepped off the bench to rescue a point for the U15s in their top of the table clash with Hove Rivervale this afternoon. The Hornets trailed 2-1 at the break, despite taking an early lead through Jake Legrange, and were indebted to goalkeeper Lewis Blaney for keeping them in the contest before Comber levelled things up on 53 minutes. Full report...

Dynamic Hornets too strong for Dynamos                 10/10/10

Horsham U13s continue to head the Arun & Chichester League table, overcoming a 2-1 deficit to end Worthing Dynamos' 100% record with a 5-2 win. Full report...

Horsham tie Stringers in knots                                         10/10/10

The U18s bounced back from the disappointment of Thursday's reverse against Whitehawk to progress to the third round of the County Cup with a comfortable 4-1 win at Hailsham Town. The Stringers' captain Jamie Dickinson had a mixed afternoon, giving his side a 10th minute lead only to be dismissed during the second half. But by the time Hailsham had gone down to 10 men, the Hornets had already forged into a 3-1 lead through Marcus Collier (pictured), Timi Ojo and George Hall and Dan Vinten put the icing on the cake in the closing stages. Full report...

Hornets fall prey to Hawks                                                  8/10/10

Horsham Youth slipped to their 4th successive defeat with a narrow 1-0 loss against Whitehawk at Three Bridges last night. Whitehawk made the most of an indifferent spell by the Hornets to lead at the break but came under terrific pressure in the second half and Marcus Collier spurned a great chance to level the scores when he missed from the penalty spot.
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Kerr hat-trick secures cup win for U14s                       4/10/10

A hat-trick by Will Kerr secured the U14s' passage to 3rd round of the Challenge Cup yesterday, helping defeat Worthing Youth 5-0. Full report...

Late heartache for Hornets                                                  3/10/10

Two late goals sent the U15s crashing out of the County Cup on a wet and windy morning in Southbourne. Alex Parsons put Horsham ahead on 44 minutes but two goals in the final seven minutes sent Bourne Sports through to the second round. Full report...

U13s march on with 5th straight victory                      3/10/10

Horsham U13s left it late to ensure their passage to the 3rd round of the Sussex County Cup, with Jack Reeves scoring the young Hornets' second goal of the game with virtually the last kick of the match against Maidenbower Colts. Nicholas Bristow had earlier given Horsham the lead but good defending by the visitors meant that Horsham were made to work for their victory. Full report...

Burfiend's heroics can't stop Lewes                                28/9/10

Jonathan Burfiend put in a brave display against Lewes in last night's Ryman Youth league encounter at the Dripping Pan but couldn't prevent the rampant Rooks from running in 5 goals. The goalkeeper produced a string of fine saves but Horsham's depleted squad could muster just a solitary goal of their own, scored by Max Love. Full report...

Connor's singing the blues                                                     28/9/10

Horsham Youth would like to wish U15s' Connor Cushing all the best as he embarks on a second trial period with Portsmouth Football Club. Connor will spend 6 weeks at the Fratton Park club and we hope to keep you all updated with his progress.

Jake's in seventh heaven as Hornets go top                  26/9/10

Jake Legrange claimed his 6th and 7th goals of the season in Horsham's 4-0 win over Hawks Youth that took the U15s to the top of the Sussex Sunday Youth League this afternoon. Full report...

Hornets begin trophy defence in style                           26/9/10

Horsham U13s began their defence of the Arun & Chichester League Cup today with an emphatic 11-0 win over Worthing United Colts. The young Hornets scored 8 times in the first half and registered 8 different scorers in total. Full report...

Horsham Youth 1 Camberley Town 6                           23/9/10

George Hall hit Horsham's consolation goal as the Hornets were hit for six by free-scoring Camberley Town to crash out of the FA Youth Cup last night. The match, played at Three Bridges FC, was a far closer affair than the scoreline might suggest with Horsham spurning a number of good opportunities to score but they had no answer to the visitors' clinic finishing. Full report...

Youth hit by injuries for big cup tie                            20/9/10

Horsham U18s face selection problems ahead of Wednesday night's FA Youth Cup tie with Camberley Town with Cieran Towse, Brandon Tiller, Darian Clay and Joss Knowles all ruled out through injury or unavailability, while Josh Clack and Drew Magill face late fitness tests. The young Hornets beat Chertsey Town in the Preliminary Round but face a much tougher task against the Southern Youth League highflyers who have scored sixteen goals and conceded just twice in their three league matches this term. Manager Ivan Raby reflected on the task his young team face. "We have had Camberley watched and they are a very good side who play play attractive football and have some very good players in their side. Our injury crisis has hit us hard but other players will step into the team. We know we are up against it but this is a big game for all our lads and they will be ready." The match will take place at Three Bridges FC, ko 7.45pm

Nash's late double secures thrilling win                20/9/10

An heroic performance from 10 man Horsham saw them overturn a 3-1 deficit against Predator Tigers to emerge as 4-3 victors, thanks to a last minute winner in yesterday's Arun & Chichester League clash. Callum Nash grabbed a brace, including the points clincher, but it was a tremendous team display from Barry Nash's U14s who top the early season league table. Barry is still looking for players to join the squad and anyone interested is asked to email him on borahurst2@hotmail.com. Full report...

Points shared in Hastings thriller                             19/9/10

The U15s had to settle for a share of the spoils after fighting back from 2-0 down to draw 3-3 at Hastings Town Youth 2000 today. Hastings raced into a two goal lead after just 10 minutes but the Hornets hit back to level things up at the break, through Jake Legrange and Alex Parsons, and an unlikely win looked on the cards after Connor Cushing put Horsham ahead in the 50th minute. But Hastings fought back and claimed a deserved leveller that leaves the Hornets in 3rd place in the Sussex Sunday League table.
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Hornets stay top after blistering start                  19/9/10

Three quickfire goals gave an understrength Horsham U13s the platform to see off the challenge of Worthing Town Youth this afternoon to maintain their position at the top of the Arun & Chichester League table. Report...

No joy for Ojo as Hornets lose to Welling              15/9/10

Horsham U18s' 100% winning start to the season was brought to an end tonight against a Welling United side who overcame the setback of Timi Ojo's first half goal to score 3 times after the break. The Hornets' woes were compounded by a serious injury to Joss Knowles that saw the midfielder taken to hospital.

U18s profiles                                                            15/9/10

Brief profiles of our U18s squad are now on-line

Change of venue for U18s                                      14/9/10

Due to a turnaround by Horsham District Council, in which they had previously confirmed that floodlighting at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre would be brought up to the required Lux reading for this season, Horsham Youth U18s will now play their home games at Three Bridges FC. We thank Three Bridges for their kind assistance, and also Worthing FC for their offer of help should we have failed to find an alternative venue. Sadly, we realise that this move is likely to have an effect on supporters' attendance but we hope that some of you will be able to venture to Three Bridges to give the lads your backing.

Horsham Youth say thanks to HISC                    13/9/10

Horsham Youth U18s were proud to receive their new HISC sponsored warm up shirts last week. Everyone at Horsham Youth U18 would like to thank Horsham Independent Supporters' Club for their continued support of the Youth teams.

Hornets too sharp for Blades                                13/9/10

The U14s made it a clean sweep for Horsham Youth this weekend with a 1-0 League Cup win over Preston Blades. Harry Masih scored the only goal of the game to record a second successive 1-0 win for Barry Nash and Duncan Norris' side. Report...

Horsham hit 5 against Borough boys                  12/9/10

Eastbourne Borough had an afternoon to forget after crashing out of the Sussex County Cup at the hands of the buzzing Hornets. Arriving late after being held up by heavy traffic, Eastbourne found themselves 4-0 down by half-time and, although they nit back with 2 goals after the break, Marcus Collier put the final nail in the coffin with a 5th goal. Report...

Dan's the Man as champions are sent packing  12/9/10

Dan Cushdin set the U13s on their way to a 3-1 success over current league champions Highdown Saints 'A' earlier today while the U14s progressed to the next round of the Sussex County Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over Preston Blades.

Jake has debut to remember                                12/9/10

Jake Legrange hit 4 goals on his U15s debut as the Hornets began their Sussex Sunday Youth League campaign with an 8-2 victory over Hastings Town Youth Minors today. The first half was a closely fought affair, with Horsham holding a narrow 3-2 advantage at the break, but a couple of goals from fellow debutant Harry Garman saw the hosts ease home in some style. Report...

Hornets off to a flier                                                07/9/10

The Hornets began their Ryman Youth League programme with an excellent 1-0 victory at Tonbridge Angels tonight. Josh Clack got the all-important goal for the Hornets, 5 minutes before the break, but the visitors were indebted to 2 fine saves from Cieran Towse in the second half. Report...

Winning start for young Hornets                          06/9/10

The Arun & Youth League kicked off this weekend and produced wins for our U13 and U14 sides. The U13s were 8-0 winners at Chichester City while U14s skipper Jordan Walser claimed the only goal of their victory over Worthing Rebels Youth 'A'. The U14s are still on the look out for players so if you are interested in playing for Horsham Youth, please contact manager Barry Nash

Shirt sponsors wanted                                            06/9/10

Horsham Youth Under 18s are looking for a shirt sponsor for the new season. "We have brand new shirts for this season and they are ready now but they are still in the shop awaiting a new logo/name to be printed on them," said Youth Secretary Annie Raby. Anybody interested in having their company or individuals' name displayed on the shirts should get in touch with Annie by email or on 07800 922442.

Duncan Norris                                                           04/9/10

Horsham Youth would like to welcome Duncan Norris to the club's management set-up. Duncan has been appointed assistant to Under 14s manager Barry Nash and will be a big asset to the club as they try and put a competitive squad together. Over the summer Barry and Duncan have worked very hard in reassembling a squad that saw over 50% of last season's players leave, along with the previous management team. "This season will be about building for the future and I know Barry and Duncan will give a lot of time and effort to build for the seasons ahead", said Youth Secretary Annie Raby.

U18s withdraw from Arun League                        02/9/10

Horsham Youth have received confirmation that the Ryman League has agreed to increase the number of participants in the South/East Division for the 2010/11 season. The league will now comprise the following clubs:

Ashford Town
Burgess Hill Town
Eastbourne Town
Horsham
Horsham YMCA
Lewes
Maidstone United
Tonbridge Angels
Welling United
Whitehawk
Worthing

With the additional fixtures involved, the Horsham Youth management have decided to withdraw the U18s from the Arun & Chichester League for the coming season.

Our U18s booked themselves a home tie with Camberley Town, thanks to a fine 4-1 win against Chertsey Town in tonight's FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round tie at Gorings Mead. Max Love continued his fine pre-season form with a hat-trick, and Marcus Collier added the other from the penalty spot. Richard Smith provides the unique match report