11th June 2025

England vs West Indies: T20I Series Review | Barmy Army

England wrapped up a flawless white-ball campaign with a 37-run win in the final T20I at the Utilita Bowl on Tuesday night, sealing a 3-0 series sweep over the West Indies and completing a dominant double across both formats. It marks a dream start to Harry Brook’s captaincy reign, with back-to-back clean sweeps in the ODIs and T20Is — and England’s first three-match or more T20 whitewash since 2021.


The tone was set early in the opener at Chester-Le-Street, where Jos Buttler’s blistering 96...

6th June 2025

England vs West Indies: IT20 Series Preview | Barmy Army

Fresh off a commanding 3-0 sweep in the ODI leg, England are brimming with confidence as they gear up to face the West Indies in a thrilling three-match T20I series, starting this Friday at Durham’s Chester-le-Street.


The last time these two sides locked horns in a T20I series was in November 2024, when England bounced back from a narrow 2-1 ODI defeat to clinch a 3-1 T20I series win. That tour marked a transitional moment — Marcus Trescothick stepped in as interim head coach following Matthe...

5th June 2025

England vs West Indies: ODI Series Review | Barmy Army

On a rainy, blustery Tuesday that began with England crossing the Thames on Lime bikes and the West Indies stuck in traffic, Harry Brook’s one-day side wrapped up a 3–0 series sweep in style, cruising to a dominant seven-wicket win at The Oval.


The Brook era had begun emphatically at Edgbaston, where England racked up 400-8 — their highest ODI total since 2020 — before skittling the West Indies for just 162 in a 238-run thrashing. Jacob Bethell’s explosive 82 and Saqib Mahmood’s incisive 3-32...

18th May 2025

CAFC Women vs Farnham Town - Report

Carshalton Athletic Women concluded their Surrey Premier Division campaign in style, securing a commanding 2-0 win over league champions Farnham Town on Sunday in the final match of the 2024-25 season at Colston Avenue.


A deflected free-kick from Kanita Throp and a late penalty from Heather Eade proved to be the difference between the two sides and ended the Town’s unbeaten league record.


Farnham Town signalled their attacking intent early on when Varney latched onto a lofted ball down the...

13th May 2025

Fabio and David are in

Carshalton Athletic are delighted to confirm that David Smith and Fabio Saraiva have committed to new one-year deals with the club.


The duo, who have made a combined 88 appearances for the Robins this season (Saraiva 52 and Smith 36), have served as core members of the current squad.


Since joining Peter Adeniyi’s side from Leatherhead last summer, Saraiva has quickly established himself as a fan favourite. Robins’ faithful have become accustomed to his fierce tackles, calmness under pressu...

VAVEL • 12th May 2025

King Kohli's Top Five Test Knocks

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket this morning, bringing to a close a remarkable 14-year career that spanned 123 matches—including 68 as captain—in which he amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85.

"It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life," Kohli said in a social media statement on Monday morning. "There's...

11th May 2025

CAFC Women vs Manorcroft United - Report

Honey Dulley’s scintillating brace ignited a spirited Carshalton comeback as the Robins overturned a one-goal deficit to seal a 3-1 victory over fellow tier 7 side Manorcroft United in Sunday’s friendly at Colston Avenue.


After a lacklustre first half, the Reds emerged revitalised in the second, responding to manager Aaron Lamont’s stern words with an emphatic three-goal surge.


Despite dominating possession early on, it was the visitors who carved out the game’s first clear-cut opportunit...

VAVEL • 9th May 2025

IPL suspended "for one week" amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended with immediate effect for one week following the escalation in cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.

The suspension comes a day after the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals up in the hills of Dharamsala was abandoned midway into the first innings due to floodlight failure.

Players and spectators alike had to be evacuated, with the former having to take a bus to Jalandhar and then a special train...

VAVEL • 9th May 2025

Latham impresses with unbeaten 139 on Bears debut - Warwickshire vs Surrey Day 1 Report

Tom Latham marked his Warwickshire debut in style with an unbeaten 139 as the Bears closed day one of their County Championship clash with Surrey at Edgbaston on 364/4.

While New Zealand quick Nathan Smith made his debut, it was the return of Jason Roy, featuring in a County Championship match for the first time since facing Hampshire in the Bob Willis Trophy at Arundel five years ago, that turned heads.

Tom Lawes earned a place in the side, with Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Smith unava...

VAVEL • 8th May 2025

Record-Breaking Rew Rewarded with England Test call-up

Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman James Rew has been called up to the England squad for their one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge starting on 22 May.

The talented 21-year-old replaces Essex’s Jordan Cox following an abdominal muscle injury suffered while batting against Rew’s Somerset in the latest round of the County Championship.

While deeply unfortunate for Cox, who also missed out on a Test debut in New Zealand over the winter due to injury, Rew's maiden call-up is richly deserved. T...

6th May 2025

CAFC Women vs Manorcroft Women - Preview

Carshalton Athletic welcome fellow Tier 7 side and Surrey Division 1 North runaway champions Manorcroft United to Colston Avenue this Sunday for a tough friendly encounter.


The Robins delivered a statement 4–1 win over higher-tier local rivals Sutton United in a friendly at Colston Avenue on Sunday, with braces from Heather Eade and the unlikely hero Evie Nebbitt sealing an emphatic victory. Looking to maintain the momentum built in recent weeks, manager Aaron Lamont has arranged another frie...

6th May 2025

CAFC vs Dorking Wanderers FC - Report

A spirited Carshalton Athletic side fell to a narrow 1–0 defeat against higher-tier National League South opposition Dorking Wanderers FC, with a late penalty proving decisive in Tuesday’s Surrey Senior Cup Semi-Final at Meadowbank Stadium.


There were three changes to the Robins side that secured a 4–1 win over Dartford in the Isthmian Premier. Mackenzie Foley came in for Aaron Watkins in goal, while Michael Dada replaced the injured Mason Saunders-Henry, who was left out of the squad entirel...

VAVEL • 2nd May 2025

Roland-Jones bags five as Middlesex skittle Kent and dominate Day One

Middlesex secured a 29-run first innings lead against visitors Kent on day one at Lords thanks to Toby Roland-Jones’ 33rd five wicket haul.

Middlesex had payback on their mind, with the sting of their three-day defeat to Kent at Canterbury just a couple of weeks ago still fresh.

Sam Robson was back for the hosts, while Kent remained plagued with injury. Daniel Bell-Drummond led a travelling party that included a returning George Garrett and Matt Parkinson, with Chris Benjamin taking the gloves...

27th April 2025

CAFC Women vs Sutton United - Preview

Carshalton Athletic Women welcome Step 5 Sutton United to Colston Avenue for a friendly match on Sunday.


Kanita Throp’s set pieces dealt the damage in a comfortable but underwhelming 3-0 victory over local rivals Sutton United Reserves in the Surrey Premier Division on Sunday, away at Collingwood Recreation Ground.


The victory saw Lamont’s side remain top of the Surrey Premier on 37 points after 15 matches. Even though Farnham Town trail by four points, the Surrey-based side boast a huge...

27th April 2025

CAFC Women vs Sutton United Reserves - Report

Kanita Throp’s set pieces dealt the damage in a comfortable but underwhelming 3-0 victory over local rivals Sutton United Reserves in the Surrey Premier Division on Sunday, away at Collingwood Recreation Ground.


Carshalton’s attacking intent was apparent from the get-go, with Sutton surviving wave after wave of attack. Moving the ball well and enjoying the lion’s share of possession, Ray laid off Heather Eade, who came onto it but miscued the half volley wide just outside the penalty area ins...

VAVEL • 25th April 2025

Afternoon surge from Surrey's attack puts Somerset on the back foot - Surrey vs Somerset Day 1 Report

Jordan Clark starred with a five-wicket haul to cap off a relentless afternoon from Surrey’s attack, as they turned the tide at The Oval by bowling out Somerset for 283, despite a scintillating late counter-attack from Lewis Gregory, who struck a defiant fifty.

A blend of brilliance and resurgence from Gus Atkinson, Dan Worrall, and Jordan Clark saw Surrey claw their way back, dismantling Somerset’s dominant 98-run opening partnership shortly after lunch.

It was a relatively sunny start to pro...

22nd April 2025

English Football's highest profile transgender manager calls for greater trans diversity in football - Video News Package

Lucy Clark has made history as the highest profile transgender managerial appointment in English football, and speaking for the first time, Clark has called for greater trans diversity in sport. Joe Turner has the story.

22nd April 2025

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...

21st April 2025

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...

21st April 2025

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...

18th April 2025

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...

16th April 2025

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...

13th April 2025

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...

13th April 2025

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...