FA Vase
James Phillips ‘close to tears’ after AFC Stoneham’s Wembley glory
Proud AFC Stoneham boss James Phillips admitted he was close to tears after leading his side to Wembley success.
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FA Vase
/ 3 days agoAFC Stoneham 0-0 Cockfosters (4-2 on pens): Purps prevail after Callum Lee’s shootout heroics
Wessex League champions AFC Stoneham held their nerve to win the Isuzu FA Vase 4-2 on penalties against Cockfosters after a final that never got going under Wembley’s arch.
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FA Vase
/ 4 days agoDuarte’s different Wembley mission
Gracing the hallowed turf at Wembley is supposed to be every budding young footballer’s dream – but that’s not the case for Duarte Martins.
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FA Trophy
/ 4 days agoNon-League Finals Day 2026! Who will become history makers?
It's 41 years since Brian Hall’s legendary Wealdstone team beat Boston at Wembley and become the first side in history to complete the Non-League double.
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FA Vase
/ 4 days agoResolute Kelsey is playing for pride
By Chris Dunlavy For Cockfosters boss Gavin Kelsey, not even victory in this afternoon’s FA Vase final will ease the pain of missing out on promotion to Step 4. But having failed to make it...
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FA Vase
/ 4 days agoSaints alive! Top Purps prepare for Arch dream!
AFC Stoneham will walk out under the Wembley arch this afternoon with the benefit of valuable tactics and advice obtained from Southampton FC’s Staplewood training ground.
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FA Vase
/ 4 days agoWood you believe it?
This time last many goals week, Connor Sansom was sitting in the pub watching his beloved Boreham Wood lose to Rochdale in a dramatic National League play-off final.
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FA Vase
/ 4 days agoGeorge’s time has attired – at last!
Cockfosters forward George Lutaaya says the thought of playing at Wembley has made him feel like a kid again.
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FA Vase
/ 1 month agoAFC Stoneham are plotting a double delight after making the Isuzu FA Vase final
Wembley-bound AFC Stoneham have completed the first part of what they believe will be a historic double.
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FA Vase
/ 1 month agoJay Lovell set for Wembley duty with Cockfosters in Isuzu FA Vase final
Cockfosters defender Jay Lovell was supposed to be working at Wembley on the day of the Isuzu FA Vase final. Instead, the centre-back is now preparing to lead out Cockfosters onto the hallowed turf.
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FA Vase
/ 2 months agoAFC Stoneham 3-1 Hallen: Purps power on to seal final date
By Cliff Pledge AFC Stoneham are off to Wembley for the first time in their history after securing a 6-1aggregate victory over Hallen in this FA Vase semi-final. Captain Alex Welch scored twice in the...
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FA Vase
/ 2 months agoPunjab United 0-2 Cockfosters: Fab Fosters on a Wembley cruz
Cockfosters boss Gavin Kelsey revealed he never had any doubts his side would finish the job and get to Wembley once they had levelled the tie on home turf last week.
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FA Vase
/ 2 months agoHallen 0-3 AFC Stoneham: Purps take giant step towards the arch
AFC Stoneham find themselves within touching distance of Wembley after a ruthless first-half performance took this clash away from hosts Hallen.
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FA Vase
/ 2 months agoCockfosters 1-1 Punjab United: JJ Cruz strike keeps honours even
By Matthew Nash Punjab United boss Chipie Sian admitted he was furious Cockfosters’ equaliser stood as the home side battled back to keep this FA Vase semi-final in the balance ahead of Saturday’s second-leg...
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FA Vase
/ 2 months agoBoss Karl is left in a quandary
Karl Baggaley has had a change of heart over Hallen’s unusual quandary with his underdogs one last bite away from having their day at Wembley.
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FA Vase
/ 2 months agoHallen vs AFC Stoneman: Phillips- Anyone can win!
By Jon Couch HALLEN v AFC STONEHAM James Phillips has warned AFC Stoneham against paying attention to their favourites’ tag as they go in search of a historic league and Vase double. The Purps...
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FA Vase
/ 2 months agoGav’s got a taste of big Vase stage
Gavin Kelsey couldn’t be prouder of what Cockfosters have achieved in reaching the final four – but he wants them to realise they may never get the chance to reach Wembley again.
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FA Vase
/ 2 months agoIsuzu FA Vase preview: Cockfosters vs Punjab United – Chipie Sian has a stable diet!
Punjab United have picked up some tips from the top ahead of the biggest game in their history – from current FA Vase holders Whitstable Town.
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FA Vase
/ 2 months agoIsuzu FA Vase semi-final draw reaction – Heroic Harry Thomas-Barker hits the spot for Hallen
If Hallen keeper Harry Thomas-Barker isn’t saving penalties then he’s scoring them – and he’s relishing every minute of his team’s FA Vase journey.
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FA Vase
/ 2 months agoHumble Purps are still daring to dream!
Proud chairman Mark Stupple says he’ll be taking no notice of AFC Stoneham’s favourites’ tag to lift the Vase trophy at Wembley – even though it does show how far the club has come.
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FA Vase
/ 3 months agoWhich Non-League sides are one step away from making Wembley in the 2025/26 Isuzu FA Vase?
The road to Wembley is gathering pace after the draw for the 2025/26 Isuzu FA Vase semi-finals was made – with four Non-League hopefuls now just two matches away from Vase glory.
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FA Vase
/ 3 months agoPunjab United 1-0 Downton: Chipie Sian’s Jabs show FA Vase pride
Elated Chipie Sian couldn’t hold back the tears as Jack Hopkins’ late winner helped Punjab United reach the semi-finals of the Isuzu FA Vase for the first time.
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FA Vase
/ 3 months agoDroylsden 2-4 Cockfosters: Gavin Kelsey’s bad Fosters drain the Bloods in FA Vase victory
Two goals in the final ten minutes ensured Cockfosters overcame a dogged and determined Droylsden to secure their place in the FA Vase semi-finals – even though they played ‘bad’ according to demanding boss Gavin...
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FA Vase
/ 3 months agoHallen 1-1 West Didsbury & Chorlton: Karl Baggaleys’ boys secure FA Vase semi-final spot
Penalty kings Hallen saw off their Mancunian North West Counties League opponents following a dramatic shoot-out after snatching an equaliser deep in added time.
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FA Vase
/ 3 months agoAFC Stoneham 3-0 Coventry United: Purps cruise through to the semi-finals of the FA Vase
High-Fliers AFC Stoneham cruised through to the semi-finals of the FA Vase with a comfortable victory over Coventry United at Stoneham Lane.







