Fielding a side that showed several changes from that which had beaten Tooting & Mitcham in The London Senior Cup earlier in the week, Town had their third successive 1-0 win away at Sholing.
The Geordies took the lead in the sixth minute when Sholing's Reece Wylie pulled Alfie Pendlebury’s arm back in their penalty area and the match referee immediately pointed to the penalty spot.
Dan Carr made no mistake from the spot kick sending the Sholing keeper Pat Nash the wrong way.
In the 15th minute Pendlebury was yellow carded for what from our viewing position was an innocuous tackle on Pat Nash. This card proved to be one of the many shown by the match referee who could not have been entirely happy with his overall performance in a game between two competitive sides.
Midway through the half, Sholing did find the net but their Michael Folivi, Sholing's most potent attacker on the day was some yards offside. Minutes later Town received their second yellow card, this time it was full back Robert Nditi and again there was some question as to what exactly it was for.
The game meandered on with the ball more out of play than on it but we almost doubled our lead late in the half when Joe Waite latched onto a poor back pass but an excellent tackle by the home side's Joe Rabbetts blocked his shot.
Hanwell made a bright start to the second half with Taylor Miles bursting into the Sholing penalty area and finding Alfie with a good shooting chance but he dragged his shot wide.
At the other end Folivi had an excellent chance for the home side but he shot wide. As the game progressed Sholing enjoyed more and more possession but rarely looked like troubling Sam Beasant in goal such was the excellence of those in front of him, particularly central defenders Dwayne Duncan and Harry Seabrook.
However there was another twist in the tale with Pendlebury picking up a second yellow card shortly after the hour mark when his flailing arm was alleged by the Sholing player to have been a deliberate strike in the face and he made the most of it. The referee after consultation with his assistant was quick to flash the red card!
The remaining period of the game saw Sholing constantly attacking but with everybody working their socks off we held onto our narrow lead until the final whistle.
Town had one scare four minutes into time added on when Sholing's Bradley Targett went down in the box but the referee waved away their appeals, showing yellow cards to three Sholing players before blowing the final whistle to ensure that it was a happy coach back home.
SHOLING FC. 1. Pat Nash 3. Joe Rabbetts 4. Jake Flannigan 6. Harry Taylor
10. Jake Hesketh 11. Brad Targett (12 Max Bustamente 77)14. Spencer Spurway 15. Blais Riley Snow (7 Fabio Lopes 82) 16. Reece Wylie 17. Romeo Akinola (18 Jake Cooms 82) 19. Michael Folivi
Read 9 Daniel Mason
Unused substitutes 2 Benny
HANWELL TOWN 1. Sam Beasant 2. Roberto Nditi 3. Dan Cart 4. Taylor Miles
5. Dwayne Duncan 6. Harry Seabrook 7. Joe Wilson (17 Elliott Benyon 85) 8.
Mat MacKenzie 9. Allie Pendlebury 10. Ryan Cole (16 Giovanni McGregor 64)
11. Joseph Waight
Unused substitutes: 12 Kameron English 14 Ezekiel Coker Sonukan 15 Chris Regis
Hanwell made two deadline day moves to bring in reinforcements ahead of the final run in.
Ajani Giscombe, a midfielder, adds to Chris Moore's options having previously played for Reading U18s.
The Geordies have also secured the loan signing of Ridwan Hassan, a strong forward, from QPR following the Emmerson Sutton's successful loan spell at the Han Siro earlier this season.
We are delighted to announce that Ryan Cole's loan spell at Hanwell from Wycombe Wanderers has been extended until the end of the season
Hanwell Town advanced to their second semi-final of the season with a 1-0 win over Tooting & Micham United on Tuesday (25 March 2025) night.
A late goal from Dwayne Duncan meant The Geordies could breathe a sigh of relief after a frustrating game against a team two division below them.
Manager Chris Moore made eight changes from the side that beat AFC Totton 1-0 on Saturday.
Goal scorer Giovanni McGregor made his first start for the club, Trent Carter-Rogers returned in goal to give Sam Beasant a rest, and youngsters Ezekiel Coker and Nathan Boayke were given a chance to impress.
After a uneventful first 10 minutes, a free kick from the left from Joe Wilson was flicked on by Duncan at the front post. A game of volleyball then occurred in the Tooting penalty area before the away side eventually cleared.
Hanwell had the ball in the net in the 12th minute. Wilson crossed from the right and the young striker finished calmly at the back post. Unfortunately for the home side, the referee saw something he disagreed with in the build up and the goal was disallowed.
Wilson was back to his creative ways against four minutes later. His corner from the right was glanced wide by Chaynie Burgin.
Tooting had their first chance in the 19th minute. A loose pass forced Roberto Nditi to jump to the rescue to block Max Oldham’s shot from just inside the box.
Carter-Rogers was called into action in the 28th minute. A quick counter attack saw the goalkeeper have rush out and claim the ball before Alex Cruickshank could open the scoring.
Two minutes later, Giovanni McGregor found space on the left of the box. Unfortunately his shot lacked the power to trouble Toby McKimm.
Tooting almost took the lead in the 35th minute. A quick attack found Hussein Siklawi on the edge of the box and Carter-Rogers did brilliantly to turn the curling effort around the post.
Three minutes before halftime, McGregor drove through the midfield with speed. His right footed shot from the edge of the area was parried away from danger by McKimm.
There was a clear warning sign to Tooting just after halftime. Wilson’s free kick from the right was headed over by eventual goal scorer Duncan.
Wilson was back to his creative self to start the second half. The wing-back drove down the right on two occasions. His first effort to find an attacker was blocked before his second was poked wide by Coker.
After a raft of second half changes, The Geordies began to push for a winner. Cameron Rohart-Brown’s cross was knocked across goal by Mat Mackenzie but punched away by Mckimm before Alfie Pendlebury could pounce.
With the game looking destined for a penalty shootout, Wilson gave his team once last chance to win it at the death.
A lovely inswinging corner from the right was contested by at least a quarter of the players on the pitch. Duncan rose highest and nodded home to seal Hanwell’s place in the Semi-Final of the London Senior Cup.
On Saturday, The Geordies return to league action when they take on Sholing away from home.
Hanwell Town returned to winning ways with an excellent 1-0 over 2nd placed AFC Totton on Saturday (22 March).
In an action-packed game at The Powerday Stadium, debutant Giovanni McGregor scored with six minutes to go to seal the three points for The Geordies.
Hanwell entered the game fresh off the disappointment of losing the Middlesex Senior Cup final to Rayners Lane in midweek.
Coming into the game, the hosts had failed to score in three matches and faced the dauting task of trying to net past the league’s best defence.
A thunderstorm greeted the start of the match, and both teams struggled to create much in difficult first-half conditions.
In the 14th minute, Craig Tanner’s cross found Tony Lee. However, the Totton player’s header didn’t trouble Sam Beasant.
Three minutes later, former QPR striker Charlie Austin finished off a Totton attack. However, the assistant raised his flag and the goal was disallowed.
The best chance of the first half came in the 39th minute, when some good work from Ryan Cole on the right of the penalty saw the youngsters left footed shot curl wide.
After half-time, Joe Wilson created a similar chance for himself but overhit his shot from the right of the box.
Alfie Pendlebury held up the ball brilliantly for The Geordies throughout the afternoon and was unlucky to see an acrobatic shot drift wide.
In the 75th minute Austin had the ball in the back of the net, but his effort was once again ruled out for offside.
After coming on one minute earlier, McGregor latched on to a brilliant through ball from Alfie Pendlebury and found the bottom right corner to seal give Hanwell a surprising lead in the 84th minute.
The Geordies remained solid at the back and pulled off an important win Infront of a season-high crowd of 502.
The win moves Hanwell up to 11th in the table and keeps them clear of an entertaining relegation battle. Next week, The Geordies welcome Tooting & Mitcham United to The Powerday Stadium before travelling to Sholing.
Hanwell Town suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Rayners Lane in the Middlesex Senior Cup Final on Wednesday (19 March 2025) night.
First half goals from Elliott Buchanan and Marvin Sordell decided the game at Honeycroft, the home of Uxbridge FC.
The Geordies came into the game on the back of a 5-0 loss to Gloucester City and were looking to bounce back to get their hands on the trophy.
Chris Moore’s side beat Bedfont Sports on penalties to reach the final. Rayners Lane beat Harrow Borough by the same method to set up Wednesday’s showdown.
Hanwell had shouts for a penalty in the fourth minute following Alfie Pendlebury’s header, but the referee was not amused.
Ten minutes later, a Taylor Miles corner found Harry Seabrook at the front post. The Hanwell defender couldn’t get much power behind his shot and was easily saved by Endurance Johnson.
In the 22nd minute, Rayners Lane had their opener. Sordell, who played for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics, dribbled quickly down the left before crossing for Buchanan.
The striker, who had snuck between two Hanwell defenders, finished well to take control of the final.
Two minutes later, Sordell got a goal of his own. A long ball sent the former Bolton Wanders striker free down the left and he made no mistake by finishing calmly into the bottom right corner.
A rare halftime substitution by Hanwell demonstrated the level of improvement required by The Geordies in the second half. Kameron English replaced Rudi Pache.
Hanwell had more possession and spent most of the second half in Rayners Lane territory but a goal that would have brought The Geordies back into the game never arrived.
A side missing top scorer Jordan Edwards and creative youngster Ryan Cole lacked cohesion in the final third. Hanwell’s main threat came through Taylor Miles’ set pieces but even a few of them lacked quality.
A disappointing final performance shouldn’t overshadow an impressive and enjoyable run to the final from Hanwell. Big wins over Hayes & Yeading United and Enfield showed the full capabilities of Chris Moore’s squad.
The Geordies must respond quickly to the pain of a final defeat, they welcome league leaders AFC Totton to The Powerday Stadium on Saturday.
Hanwell Town were well beaten by Gloucester City on a chilly afternoon at the TigerTurf Stadium.
Jacob Evans opened the scoring in the 25th minute before Ellis Watts doubled the hosts advantage 10 minutes later.
Things didn’t get much better after the break for The Geordies, a Dayle Grubbs strike and a second for Watts saw the visitors 4-0 down in the 55th minute.
Brandon Smalley’s 12th goal of the season put a cherry on top of an excellent display from the high-flying Gloucester.
Hanwell’s overall performance wasn’t as bad as the scoreline suggests however they’ll still be disappointed with the manner of the defeat.
The Geordies started by pressing high up the pitch. They did occasionally cause the Hosts some issues, but Gloucester looked a real threat when breaking past the press.
Hanwell had an appeal for a penalty turned down in the 19th minute. Ryan Cole was brought down when preparing to shoot but the referee was not interested in The Geordies’ appeals.
Six minutes later, Evans scored his first goal for Gloucester with a powerful strike from the right of the area that gave Hanwell goalkeeper Sam Beasant no chance.
Shortly afterwards, Watts had his first of the game. Harry Pinchard put the ball across the box and the winger arrived in the six-yard box to tap home.
Hanwell, aiming to show a response in the second half, got off to terrible start, conceding a third almost immediately.
Watts turned from scorer to provider, threading a ball through to Grubb who calmly slotted his strike into the bottom left corner.
Eight minutes later, Gloucester had a fourth. Smalley played a ball through The Geordies high defensive line and Watts showed composure to roll the ball into the bottom right corner.
The final goal of the rout came in the 76th minute. Pinchard, Watts, and Grubby combined to give Smalley a tap in from inside the six-yard box.
Hanwell did look threatening toward the end of the game with Ezekiel Coker and Chaynie Burgin coming close to a consolation goal.
The Geordies were clearly disappointed with the manner of their defeat and went over to apologise to fans at full time.
Manager Chris Moore preferred to focus on The Geordies upcoming Middlesex Senior Cup Final against Rayners Lane.
Moore said: “A couple of the subs played their way into the team today. Rudi Pache and Joe Wilson I thought came off the bench and did well. It makes for a interesting Wednesday evening.”
The Final will take place on Wednesday March 19 at the Tithe Farm Social Club. Next weekend, Hanwell play AFC Totton at home of Non-League Day.
Archie Ferris scored a late winner as Hanwell emerged second best from a bruising encounter in Somerset.
The Geordies had chances but were unable to breach the stubborn Robins' defence.
And when Ferris latched onto a long ball, he made no mistake slotting it past Sam Beasant.
Third-placed Walton & Hersham were held by Hanwell Town in a six-goal thriller at The Powerday Stadium.
Joe Waight’s opener put The Geordie’s ahead nine minutes before half-time but quick fire goals from Bobby-Joe Taylor and Ralph Vigrass put the visitors ahead before halftime.
Hanwell scored a quickfire double of their own in the second half. Ryan Cole and Dan Carr put the home side ahead with goals in the 50th and 56th minute respectively.
Then, with 25 minutes to go, Johl Powell levelled the game once again. Both sides seemed content with a point in a breathless encounter.
With only one loss in their last 11 league games, Hanwell knew they had what it took to challenge high flying Walton & Hersham. A September tie between the sides ended in a hotly contested 2-2 draw.
In the sun at The Powerday Stadium, The Swans started the game the brightest. Powell had the first chance of the game but Sam Beasant stood firm to keep the scores level.
In the 20th minute, a cross from Powell on the right rolled all the way past the goal before a follow-up shot was well blocked by Harry Seabrook.
After the next 16 minutes passed without event, Joseph Waight put The Geordies ahead. Dan Carr fired the ball into the box following a corner and the striker got on the end of a rebound to open the scoring.
The visitors quickly turned the game around. Bobby-Joe Taylor’s first goal for The Swans came after his whipped free-kick caught out Sam Beasant at the front post.
In first-half stoppage time Elliott Bolton smashed a ball across the box, at it reaches Ralph Vigrass who fired the ball in via a reflection.
Just after half-time, Waight found space in the box and forced a good save out of Laurence Shala. Wycombe loanee Ryan Cole reacted quickest to beat the Walton goalkeeper to the ball to level the scoring.
Just five minutes later, Waight brought the ball down to Alfie Pendlebury who laid the ball off to Carr on the edge of the box. The wing-back curled a beautiful shot into the top corner to put The Geordies ahead.
Walton responded well and, in the 75thminute, Thabo Kuaho crossed from the left and Powell tapped home to level the game once again.
Junior Eccleston came very close for the visitors with a header late on but Beasant sharply saved to secure another important point for Hanwell.
The result sees Hanwell drop to 11th in the Southern Premier League South table, nine points away from the relegation zone. They now face two away games in a week with a midweek trip to Frome followed by a visit to Gloucester next weekend.
Hanwell Town recorded an excellent 3-0 win over playoff chasing Dorchester Town on a chilly Tuesday (4 March, 2025) evening at The Powerday Stadium.
Goals just before halftime from Roberto Nditi and new signing Ryan Cole set The Geordies on their way before a late strike from Joe Waight put an exclamation point on the victory.
Hanwell came into the game winless in five league matches and fresh off conceding in the final minute to let a two-goal lead slip to relegation threatened Poole Town. The Geordies poor form had seen that slip closer to the drop zone themselves.
Manager Chris Moore got the response he was looking for with a fantastic all round performance against a Dorchester side unbeaten in 19 league games before travelling to London.
The first chance of the game fell in the eighth minute, a big scramble in the visitors box fell to Mat Mackenzie but his shot was well blocked by the Dorchester defence.
Two minutes later, Mackenzie had another chance after a lovely through ball from Waight. This time he was stopped by a last-ditch challenge by a visiting defender.
The Geordies continued their dominance in the 22nd minute. A lovely bit of play from Cole, who recently joined on loan from Wycombe Wanderers, freed the young attacker and he forced a good save out of Harrison Lee.
Six minutes before the break, a brilliant cross field ball from Waight found Nditi on the right. The wing-back drove through on goal and found the net from inside the box.
Three minutes later, Hanwell doubled their lead. Dan Carr made progress down the left and delivered an accurate cross into the box. Cole rose highest at the front post to glance the ball into the far corner and score his first goal for The Geordies.
Dorchester looked to respond after the break. Shaquille Gwengwe found himself one on one with Sam Beasant. However, the Dorchester man couldn’t get a shot away and the Hanwell goalkeeper collected the ball.
In the 53rdminute, Waight used his skill to advance into the box from the right and fire a curling shot at goal. Lee did well to get down and push the shot away from danger.
Four minutes later, Dwayne Duncan was left with his head in his hands when his powerful header was blocked off the line. A third goals would’ve surely sealed the game for The Geordies.
Dorchester kept going and Beasant was forced to save a powerful shot from outside the area by Corby Moore. The veteran goalkeeper was called into action once again when a strike from Wayne Robinson required his attention.
The Geordies stood firm despite increased Dorchester pressure and a back five of Nditi, Carr, Harry Seabrook, Dwayne Duncan, and Will Hall earnt a much-needed clean sheet.
Hanwell’s attack wasn’t finished either. Nditi drove dangerously down the right and was given all the time in the world to pick out Waight in the box. The popular striker fired home to cap off a wonderful team performance.
The Geordies' win was their first in the league at The Powerday Stadium since August. Despite this barren run, which included eight draws and five defeats, Hanwell sit 10th in the Southern Premier League South. On Saturday, they welcome Walton & Hersham to London in the last of three straight home games.
A season-high crowd of 458 saw Poole Town score a last-minute equaliser to complete a late comeback against Hanwell Town on a sunny day at The Powerday Stadium on Saturday (1 March, 2025).
The home team performed well in the first half, securing a two-goal lead with goals from Joe Waight and Taylor Miles.
In contrast, The Geordies were a disaster defensively in the second half, letting Poole’s goal shy attack score three goals.
Hanwell came into the game after securing their place in the Middlesex Senior Cup Final in midweek with a win on penalties over Bedfont Sports.
Waight’s opener came after some great link up play between the striker and Alfie Pendlebury. The Hanwell man then fired his shot past Ben Taylor at the near post.
Three minutes later, The Geordies had a second. Taylor Miles rocketed in a shot from outside the box to double the home side’s advantage.
The sun was that bright at The Powerday Stadium that Hanwell goalkeeper Sam Beasant was wearing a cap. This helped him out when Slade poked a bouncing ball in behind The Geordies defence that the goalkeeper had to come and collect.
Just before halftime Waight and Pendlebury combined again. This time the latter had the shot but couldn’t trouble Taylor.
In the 51st minute Poole struck their first blow. A corner from the left was eventually volleyed home by Ezio Touray.
Hanwell initially responded well, Elliot Benyon tapped home after Dwayne Duncan’s header rebounded off the bar and The Geordies had another two-goal advantage.
Mat MacKenzie had an opportunity to seal the game in the 60th minute but fired his shot wide from outside the box.
Then, after Harry Thomas fired home to half the deficit, Hanwell sat back and invited pressure from their relegation threatened visitors.
Poole, encouraged by Hanwell’s timidness, pushed on and took charge of the possession battle.
However, they created little and with eight minutes of normal time to play, Hanwell had an excellent chance to extend their lead again. MacKenzie stole the ball from Poole’s defence on the halfway line and drove towards goal.
His shot was brilliantly saved by Ben Taylor and the visitors continued pushing for an equaliser.
They dramatically secured a deserved point in the 94th minute when Harvey Slade fired home after a cross from the right.
The draw leaves Hanwell 13th in the Southern Premier League South, eight points clear of Poole who occupy the last relegation spot. On Tuesday, The Geordies welcome Dorchester to The Powerday Stadium.
A season-high crowd of 458 saw Poole Town score a last-minute equaliser to complete a late comeback against Hanwell Town on a sunny day at The Powerday Stadium on Saturday (1 March, 2025).
The home team performed well in the first half, securing a two-goal lead with goals from Joe Waight and Taylor Miles.
In contrast, The Geordies were a disaster defensively in the second half, letting Poole’s goal shy attack score three goals.
Hanwell came into the game after securing their place in the Middlesex Senior Cup Final in midweek with a win on penalties over Bedfont Sports.
Waight’s opener came after some great link up play between the striker and Alfie Pendlebury. The Hanwell man then fired his shot past Ben Taylor at the near post.
Three minutes later, The Geordies had a second. Taylor Miles rocketed in a shot from outside the box to double the home side’s advantage.
The sun was that bright at The Powerday Stadium that Hanwell goalkeeper Sam Beasant was wearing a cap. This helped him out when Slade poked a bouncing ball in behind The Geordies defence that the goalkeeper had to come and collect.
Just before halftime Waight and Pendlebury combined again. This time the latter had the shot but couldn’t trouble Taylor.
In the 51st minute Poole struck their first blow. A corner from the left was eventually volleyed home by Ezio Touray.
Hanwell initially responded well, Elliot Benyon tapped home after Dwayne Duncan’s header rebounded off the bar and The Geordies had another two-goal advantage.
Mat MacKenzie had an opportunity to seal the game in the 60th minute but fired his shot wide from outside the box.
Then, after Harry Thomas fired home to half the deficit, Hanwell sat back and invited pressure from their relegation threatened visitors.
Poole, encouraged by Hanwell’s timidness, pushed on and took charge of the possession battle.
However, they created little and with eight minutes of normal time to play, Hanwell had an excellent chance to extend their lead again. MacKenzie stole the ball from Poole’s defence on the halfway line and drove towards goal.
His shot was brilliantly saved by Ben Taylor and the visitors continued pushing for an equaliser.
They dramatically secured a deserved point in the 94th minute when Harvey Slade fired home after a cross from the right.
The draw leaves Hanwell 13th in the Southern Premier League South, eight points clear of Poole who occupy the last relegation spot. On Tuesday, The Geordies welcome Dorchester to The Powerday Stadium.
