Horsham claimed local bragging rights thanks to a 2-1 win against neighbours Horsham YMCA on Thursday night. A defensive mistake gifted YM an early lead but the Hornets hit back to equalise through Pat Surlis before Ben Bissett, a local lad on work experience from Gillingham, bagged the winner in front of an excellent crowd of 132. The win sees Ivan Raby's team climb a place to 11th in the Ryman Youth League.

The Under 18s still have 18 games to play before the end of the season. The lads have struggled to find some consistency this season through frequent postponements due to weather and having played over 32 lads in the squad so far so let's hope the lads have a good run in to the end of season. Most weeks they will be playing twice a week. When at Queen Street please come & support £2.00 adult £1.00.
The Under 16s have also seen their campaign hit by the weather & have only played 7 league games so far and will also be playing catch up. They have reached the final of the Challenge Cup and are still in the with a good chance of winning the league.
Bad weather has meant that the Under 14s have only played under half of their league fixtures but are still unbeaten and, like their older counterparts, have booked themselves a cup final date next month and have also reached the semi-final of the Challenge Cup.
The Under 12s have played some great football in their first season and have reached the semi-finals of both the County Cup and Challenge Cup and will be up the top end of the table at the end of the season.
Brighton Charity Cup
Four U18 squad members were called up to play for the 1st team fixture against Southwick last Wednesday. Tom May and George Magnus played centre back while Pat Surlis and Matt Whiteford played on the wings. All the lads played well under the watchful eye of John Maggs, 1st team Manager.
Sussex Reps
Alexander Green and Adam Hutchings from our U16s have been involved in the last two Sussex Reps games. Well done to them both.
Last game at Queen Street April 19th 2008
All youth players will be invited to join in the celebrations and be involved in the history books and your managers will be talking to you nearer the time. All the lads will come into the ground for free but parents will have to pay normal admission prices for this game.
Howie Sport Relief Mile
Club mascot Howie the Hornet will be running in the Sport Relief Mile for Charity and we ask that you all please go and support him or, if there is anyone who wants to run the Mile let me know. Howie will be running in Horsham Park 16th March 2008 11.30 am. If you would like to pledge some money please visit the home page of this website.
Parents and Supporters
Thank you all for your efforts so far this season. I know we still have plenty of games to get played so if you can help your age group with lifts, or maybe washing a kit now & then, it all helps. Thank you to ALL the supporters who come through the gates on a midweek fixture for the U18s in the Ryman Youth League. We really value your support. We have the best attendances in the League long may that continue.
Annie Raby, Youth Secretary

Ali Green bagged a hat-trick as the Under 16s secured an excellent 5-2 win at Regis 2000 to book a Challenge Cup Final date with Bognor Regis Town Youth. Full report....

A fine goal from Dan Petchey gave Horsham the perfect start in their County Cup semi-final against Eastbourne Borough today. Substitute Josh Clack added a second only for Eastbourne to reduce the arrears before the break but George Hall completed the scoring for Matt Bulley's side who now look forward to a cup final date with Lindfield Juniors on Sunday 30th March. Full report...

There will be no County Cup Final for Horsham's Under 12s after they were knocked out of the semi-final by Hastings Town Minors at the Holbrook this afternoon. After a goalless first half it was the visitors who broke the deadlock and then converted a debatable penalty that left the young Hornets with a mountain to climb. Hastings added a third goal to kill off the game and Horsham's cup final dreams.

The Under 18s bounced back from their mauling against Leatherhead to collect their first league points of the year with an entertaining 2-2 draw with Tonbridge Angels. Tony Nwachukwu and Matt Whiteford gave the Hornets a two goal cushion only for Matt Vitty to claw a goal back in the second half. Andy Whittingham was controversially dismissed and, a minute later, Tonbridge equalised when substitute Charlie Sharman forced a shot home. Full report...

Horsham's Under 14s remain 4 points clear at the top of the Arun & Chichester League table after being awarded maximum points when today's opponents, Regis 2000, were unable to raise a side. Our Under 16s were without a game on Sunday.

The Under 12s failed to score for the first time this season when their understrength side took on league leaders Lancing Rangers at the Holbrook this afternoon. Two goals in each half condemned the young Hornets to only their second loss of the season to keep them in 9th place in the Arun & Chichester League table.

Second placed Bognor Regis Town Colts went down 3-1 at the Holbrook on Sunday as the Under 16s' winning league run continued. Jordan Ruff opened the scoring for the Hornets when he finished off some great work from Joe Giacomelli and the lead was doubled through Ali Green in the second half. Despite Patrick O'Sullivan creating a number of chances for the home side, they were to score just once more, through O'Sullivan himself, before Bognor grabbed a late consolation. Horsham are in 4th place in the Arun & Chichester League, 7 points behind leaders Worthing United with 4 games in hand. Full report...

George Hall scored twice as Horsham's Under 14s maintained their 100% league record with a vital win against title rivals Adur Athletic today. In a change to the scheduled fixture against Rustington Otters, the young Hornets opened the scoring towards the end of the first half through a header from Hall and the same player doubled the advantage, soon after the restart. David O'Callaghan capped a tremendous display from Matt Bulley's side with the 3rd, two minutes from the end.
Full report...

Horsham set up a Challenge Cup semi-final with Regis 2000 after an exciting victory over Rustington Otters today. Zak Comber took his season's tally to 29 goals, just 5 minutes after kick-off, to set Horsham on their way but it wasn't long before the Otters equalised. The game was end to end stuff and, as half-time approached, up popped Zak to give Horsham a well deserved lead. During the second half, George Hole produced a great free kick which led to an own goal by a Rustington players but the Otters weren't giving up and pulled a great goal back. Defender, and man of the match, Jake Williams then found the back of the net to give the Hornets a place in the semi-finals. Final score 4-2

The Under 18s were given a boost on Monday night by the appearance of new first team coach Alan Kenworthy who took in their Ryman Youth League meeting with Croydon Athletic at the Atspeed Stadium. The young Hornets have had a difficult season with only neighbours Horsham YMCA keeping them off the foot of the table but their spirits were given a lift when Kenworthy invited Pat Surlis to join up with the first team for Thursday's training session. The striker is the latest youth team player to become involved with the first team after injuries to last season's squad saw players such as Dean Wright and Jamie Baxter promoted to the squad with Wright claiming his first senior goal in last year's FA Cup win against Arundel.

Second placed Croydon Athletic ran riot at Queen Street on Monday night, running in 5 goals as they romped to victory in the Ryman Youth League to keep up the pressure on leaders AFC Wimbledon. The Rams, who train 3 times a week, were far too strong for Ivan Raby's side who fielded several Under 16s in the injury hit squad. Despite the heavy defeat, Raby remained proud of his side who, he said, applied themselves well and continued to try and play good football. Full report...

The Under 16s fell to their first defeat of the season on Sunday at the hands of Withdean who progressed to the semi-finals of the County Cup courtesy of a 5-3 win. Horsham led twice and were level at 3-3 before 2 goals in the final 5 minutes saw them defeated. Full report...

Joe Clack came off the bench to secure three more points for the under 14s who move three points clear of Adur Athletic at the top of the Arun & Chichester League table. Full report...

The under 12s set up a Challenge Cup quarter-final meeting with Rustington Otters after a close run third round victory over Felpham Colts Youth today. After a very tightly fought game, neither side could find the net during normal time but Zak Comber broke the deadlock in extra-time to give the young Hornets the lead and Joe Clissold finished the game off to put Horsham through with a 2-0 win.