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Hello, I'm Joe Turner

Aspiring sports journalist at City Journalism. First Team Media Officer at Carshalton Athletic, Fulham and Brentford Editor for sports website Vavel also covering the Bundesliga, Euro 2024, and the Olympics. Match reports for Sutton United FC, and contributor to the Eagles Beak. Former intern at The Cricketer Magazine. “Journalism is a noble profession,” Clive Myrie. 

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My Latest Work

Surrey Senior Cup Final 2025

The club are currently awaiting confirmation of the date for our Surrey Senior Cup semi-final against Dorking Wanderers at Meadowbank. While the provisional date is set for Monday, 28 April, it remains subject to Dorking’s final league position in the National League South.


Although the Wanderers have already secured a play-off place, the timing of their involvement will depend on where they finish in the table, a detail that will not be confirmed until the conclusion of the final round of fi...

CAFC vs Dartford FC - Preview

Carshalton Athletic hit the road for one final time this season, travelling to Princes Park on Saturday to take on title-chasing Dartford FC in a high-stakes finale to their 2024–25 Isthmian Premier Division campaign.


Carshalton Athletic stormed to a commanding 5–1 win over Dulwich Hamlet in the Isthmian Premier Division on Easter Monday at Colston Avenue, capped by a sensational 25-yard rocket from Dylan Pepe. The result marks back-to-back victories for the Robins and lifts them to seventh i...

CAFC vs Dulwich Hamlet FC - Report

Carshalton Athletic cruised to a commanding 5–1 victory over Dulwich Hamlet in the Isthmian Premier Division on Easter Monday at Colston Avenue, capped by a sensational 25-yard thunderbolt from Dylan Pepe.


Peter Adeniyi made three changes to his side following the Robins’ 3-1 victory over Lewes FC on Good Friday. Aaron Watkins returned in goal, replacing Mackenzie Foley, who dropped to the bench. The defence remained unchanged, but there was a reshuffle in midfield, with Michael Dada and Tomm...

CAFC vs Lewes FC - Report

Two late goals sealed an emphatic 3–1 victory for Carshalton Athletic over Lewes, marking a confident return to winning ways on Good Friday at The Dripping Pan in the Isthmian Premier Division.


Peter Adeniyi made three changes to his side following last week’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Horsham. Mackenzie Foley returned to the starting XI in goal, replacing Aaron Watkins, who dropped to the bench. Aziz Sankoh slotted in at full-back, stepping in for captain Paris Hamilton-Downes, who was una...

CAFC vs Dulwich Hamlet - Preview

Carshalton Athletic gear up to host south London rivals Dulwich Hamlet in a Bank Holiday Monday showdown at Colston Avenue!


Two late goals sealed an emphatic 3–1 victory for Carshalton Athletic over Lewes, marking a confident return to winning ways on Good Friday at The Dripping Pan in the Isthmian Premier Division. The win lifts Carshalton Athletic above Hashtag United into seventh place on 64 points. Adeniyi’s side now sit six points adrift of play-off contenders Chichester City, who streng...

CAFC Women vs Sutton United Reserves - Preview

Carshalton Athletic Women travel to Collingwood Recreation Ground to take on neighbours Sutton United Reserves in their rescheduled Surrey Premier Division tie on Sunday.


Heading into their penultimate league fixture of the 2024–25 campaign, Aaron Lamont’s Robins sit at the summit of the table. But their position is somewhat precarious. With 34 points from 14 matches, they lead the standings—at least for now. Hot on their heels are Farnham Town, just one point behind on 33, but crucially hold...

CAFC Women vs Wycombe Wanderers - Report

Carshalton Athletic Women were edged 2-1 by Step 5 Wycombe Wanderers in a friendly match at the Burnham Football Ground on a soggy Sunday afternoon.


While Step 5 side Wycombe opted for a youthful, heavily rotated lineup, Aaron Lamont named a strong starting XI for what promised to be a stern test. With regulars Abbey Measures and Kanita Throp rested, opportunities opened up for Honey Dulley and Anna Tilley to make rare starts, having mostly featured from the bench in recent weeks. The matchda...

CAFC vs Lewes FC - Preview

The Robins will travel to the Dripping Pan this Good Friday for an Isthmian Premier Division showdown against Lewes FC!


Unfortunately for Adeniyi’s side, a play-off spot is now mathematically out of reach following the 3-0 drumming at the hands of Horsham on Saturday. The Robins remain in ninth place, level on 61 points with Chatham Town. Looking ahead, Carshalton will be hoping to return to winning ways this Good Friday at the Dripping Pan against Lewes.


Lewes currently sit mid-table in t...

CAFC vs Horsham - Report

Carshalton Athletic suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Horsham FC in the Isthmian Premier Division on Saturday. The Hornets secured a play-off spot and extinguished the Robins’ play-off hopes under the scorching sun at Colston Avenue, with over 1,000 fans in attendance.


Peter Adeniyi made two changes to his starting XI following last week’s 3-0 defeat to Chatham Town. Dylan Pepe came into the heart of the Robins’ defence in place of Kyron Horsley-McKay, while the suspended Michael Dada wa...

CAFC Women vs Wycombe Wanderers - Preview

Carshalton Athletic Women are set to face Wycombe Wanderers in a friendly this Sunday, as they prepare for the final stretch of the season, with two league matches and an upcoming cup final on the horizon.


Robins Review


The Robins claimed a commanding 13-2 victory over Old Tiffinians at the weekend, solidifying their position at the top of the Surrey Premier Division with 34 points from 14 matches. While Farnham are hot on their heels, trailing by just three points, they also have the adva...

CAFC Women vs Old Tiffinians - Report

Sarah Chapman’s four goals sealed Carshalton Athletic a thumping 13-2 victory over Old Tiffinians in the Surrey Premier Division at the Grists Memorial Ground on Sunday.


The Robins eagerness to get forward and attack was apparent from the get-go. The first chance of the match came inside three minutes when Edu Andrade’s right flank set piece produced a tame punch away from the Tiffs No. 1 for pinball to ensue. Kanita Throp’s resulting low-driven effort was then pushed around the post. Moments...

CAFC vs Horsham FC - Preview

Carshalton Athletic welcome Horsham FC to Colston Avenue on Saturday for an Isthmian Premier Division clash!


The Robins endured a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Chatham Town in the Isthmian Premier on Saturday. The result saw Carshalton slip to ninth place, with the Chats moving ahead on goal difference. With the play-offs now looking increasingly out of reach, Dover Athletic’s 2-1 victory over Cheshunt has widened the gap to eight points. There will be hopes that Peter Adeniyi’s side can return...

CAFC vs Chatham - Report

Carshalton Athletic suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Chatham Town in the Isthmian Premier Division on Saturday.


After fielding a heavily rotated starting XI in their 4-1 Surrey Senior Cup victory over step-four Kingstonian FC, Peter Adeniyi made several expected changes for our trip to Chatham. Aaron Watkins returned in goal, with Mackenzie Foley making way, while Luke Read took the place of Dylon Pepe. Josh Shonibare and Paris Hamilton-Downes were deployed as full-backs. In midfield,...

CAFC vs Chatham Town - Preview

Carshalton Athletic travel to the Bauvill Stadium to take on Chatham Town in the Isthmian Premier Division on Saturday.


The Robins booked their place in the semi-final of the Surrey Senior Cup following a commanding 3-0 win over Kingstonian FC on Monday evening. Peter Adeniyi’s side will face off against National League South outfit Dorking Wanderers on April 28th at Meadowbank. Attention now turns back to the Isthmian Premier and Carshalton’s pursuit of play-offs. The Reds sit seventh on 61...

CAFC vs Kingstonian - Report

Carshalton Athletic confirmed their place in the semi-final of the Surrey Senior Cup following a 3-0 victory over Kingstonian FC at Colston Avenue on Monday evening.


Peter Adeniyi made several changes to his lineup after the dominant 6-1 victory over Bowers and Pitsea on Saturday. Mackenzie Foley returned in goal, while academy graduates Andre Stewart and Aaron Ackland occupied the right flank both defensively and offensively. Centre-back Dylan Pepe earned his first start, and Kola Salami was...

CAFC Women vs Old Tiffinians - Preview

The Robins travel to the Grists Memorial Ground to face off against rock-bottom Old Tiffinians in the Surrey Premier Division on Sunday afternoon.


Aaron Lamont’s side secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Croydon FC in the Surrey Premier Division on Sunday at the Croydon Sports Arena, thanks to a brace from Sarah Chapman. The Robins were dominant for the first 30 minutes but became vulnerable on the break for the rest of the first half and throughout the second. A late goal from the Trams had the...

CAFC Women vs Croydon FC - Report

A Sarah Chapman brace secured the Robins a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Croydon FC in the Surrey Premier Division on Sunday at the Croydon Sports Arena.


The result sees Aaron Lamont’s side move to the top of the Surrey Premier with 31 points, overtaking Leatherhead Youth (30) and Dorking Wanderers Development (29). Carshalton may have a game in hand over Dorking, but fourth-place Farnham Town (27) hold a huge four-game advantage.


Croydon FC survived wave after wave of attack in the open...

CAFC vs Kingstonian FC - Preview

Carshalton Athletic take on Kingstonian in the Surrey Senior Cup Quarter Finals on Monday at Colston Avenue.


Carshalton regained their winning form on Saturday, cruising to a commanding 6-1 victory over Bowers and Pitsea in the Isthmian Premier Division. Buoyed by the impressive result, the Robins now shift their focus to the Surrey Senior Cup. Their campaign in the competition kicked off with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Epsom & Ewell, followed by a solid 2-0 triumph over Raynes Park Vale i...

CAFC vs Bowers and Pitsea - Report

A David Smith brace secured the Robins a 6-1 victory over Bowers and Pitsea in the Isthmian Premier Division at Colston Avenue on Saturday.


Two new faces were introduced to the Robins’ starting XI: Kyron Horsley-McCay and Chesterfield loanee Kalvin Lumbombo-Kalala, who both made immediate starts. Nabeel Ghannam was relegated to the bench, while Kwaku Frimpong, Fikayo Atewologun, and Paris Hamilton-Downes were all sidelined due to injury.


The first chance of the match fell the way of the Ro...

Kalvin Kalala joins the Robins

Peter Adeniyi moves to strengthen the squad for the end-of-season run up was boosted today with the loan signing of forward Kalvin Kalala from Chelmsford


Kalvin Kalala joined Chelmsford City off the back of a successful season with Lewes.


The Paris-born winger started his career in Italy, featuring for Jolly Montemurlo, Carpi and Savona. His time in England started at Cheltenham Town, before he moved on to Torquay United and featured in the Vanarama National League South for the Gulls. Ka...

CAFC vs Bowers & Pitsea - Preview

Carshalton Athletic welcome Bowers & Pitsea to Colston Avenue on Saturday in the Isthmian Premier Division.


The Robins suffered a 2-0 defeat to Whitehawk on Saturday following a brace from Jordan Maguire-Drew. The result saw Peter Adeniyi’s side drop to seventh in the Isthmian Premier on 58 points as Chichester City beat Hastings United 2-0 to overtake us and edge closer to the play-off places (61 points). There will be hopes that Carshalton can return to winning ways against struggling Bower...

CAFC vs Whitehawk FC - Report

Carshalton Athletic suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Whitehawk FC in the Isthmian Premier Division on Saturday following a Jordan Maguire-Drew brace.


It was a tame opening few minutes to Non-League Day. The first chance of the match fell the way of the Robins when Fabio Saraiva floated the ball into the penalty area and David Smith’s dipping header was an awkward one for Joseph Osaghae between the sticks, who had to pat it down to gather. Moments later, Smith had the ball in the back of the net,...

CAFC Women vs Croydon - Preview

Carshalton Athletic travel to Croydon Sports Arena to take on Croydon in the Surrey Premier Division on Sunday 30 March.


Carshalton Athletic Women dominated Epsom & Ewell 5-1 in the Surrey Premier Division on Sunday, with Heather Eade netting a brace in an impressive team performance. The win keeps Carshalton in second place on 28 points, just one point behind league leaders Dorking Wanderers Development who we boast a game in hand over. With a two-week break before their next fixture against...
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