On this day at Sheppey United FC: 1 Year Ago Sponsor & Man of the Match: Sheppey United thanked the Sheppey Warriors Walking Football Club for sponsoring their game played the previous day. Rolando Onu was chosen as the Man of the Match by the sponsors. 2 Years Ago Herne Bay 0–4 Sheppey United (Away Victory) * Goalscorers: * Danny Leonard * James Taylor * Gil Carvalho (Penalty) * Dan Bradshaw Victor Aiye also missed a penalty during the match. Starting XI: Aiden Prall, Joe Ganiwa, Lekan Majoyegbe, Sinnkaye Christie, James Taylor, Danny Leonard, Jacob Lambert, Gil Carvalho, Rhys Wyborn, Mamadou Diallo, Jordy Ndozid. Subs: Sam Itauma, Eitel Goueth, Dan Bradshaw, Harry Bridle, Victor Aiye. 5 Years Ago Sheppey United 2–1 Kennington * Goalscorers: @Helgz_ and Ashley Sains scored for the Ites to complete a comeback after falling behind early to a goal from Kennington's Tom Scorer. Attendance: 388 spectators. Jack Midson was sidelined, giving Junior Aikhionbare the start up front. Dan Birch, Jahmal Howlett-Mundle, Jefferson Aibangbee, Helge Orome, and Billy Bennett returned to the squad. Player News: The club confirmed the departure of left-back Danny Smith, who transferred to local rivals Chatham Town FC after 11 appearances for the club. 7 Years Ago Welling Town 3–2 Sheppey United After going 2–0 down, Sheppey fought back with two goals from Dan Bradshaw (including one penalty) to equalise at 2–2, before Welling Town grabbed a late winner to finish 3–2. Starting XI: Pelling, Crimmen, Benbow, Mingle, Rumbol, Wilkins, Cornwell, Hamill, Leonard, Denness, Bradshaw Subs: Bennett, Carnegie, Hammond, Akhazzan, Birch Photo: @marc280684 Words: @LeeJAllen

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗬 𝗨𝗧𝗗 𝗨𝟮𝟯𝗦 Our U23s play at home on Monday. Adults £5, U16s free. SUFC season ticket holders free 7:45pm kick-off, gates open from 6:30pm.

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟭–𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 Sheppey United grounded out a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Horley Town in a dramatic encounter featuring an early goal, structural reshuffles, and a second-half red card for the hosts. The Ites came into the fixture missing several key figures, with Mams Diallo, Mo Dabo, Alfie Evans, Ben Clark, and Cameron Andrews all unavailable. However, D’Jean Spencer returned to the side following an injury layoff, while new signing Amin Gurgol was named among the substitutes, with Salako and Williams starting through the middle. Sheppey United hit the ground running, pressing high from the opening whistle, D’Jean Spencer set the tone early with a dangerous cross that earned the Ites an early corner in the 2nd minute, though Horley managed to clear their lines. 2 minutes later, Mikey Salako forced a parried save from the Horley goalkeeper, earning another corner that was eventually gathered in the air. The on 7 minutes the early pressure paid off. After Jack Palmby had boke forward only to see the ball blocked by the goalkeeper, Danny Leonard was on hand to slot home the rebound and put the Ites ahead. On 14 minutes, Spencer threatened again down the flank, but his low cross was intercepted by the Horley keeper.After 20 minutes Oghosa Williams cut inside from the left wing and forced a save that triggered a succession of three consecutive corners. On the final delivery, Salako’s downward header was scrambled away by the keeper. Moments later, Harlain Mbayo picked up the game's first caution in the 24th minute. Just before the half hour mark, Williams unleashed a crisp volley that was parried wide for a corner, where Salako headed just wide of the far post. The Ites continued to search for a second. Mbayo’s downward header from a 32nd-minute corner was cleared, Leonard fired over from a tight angle on 35', and Williams shot over from a short corner on 37'. Sheppey came agonizingly close in the 39th minute when Mbayo hit the crossbar with a powerful header from a free-kick. Horley pushed late in the half, winning a free-kick that led to a deflection off Mbayo for a corner, which Palmby headed clear to preserve the lead. Half-Time: Sheppey United 1–0 Horley Town The Ites made an attacking change at the break, introducing Kaelem Sobhee-Turner for goalscorer Danny Leonard who was feeling his knee in the first half. Sobhee-Turner made an immediate impact, driving directly at the Horley defence. In the 51st minute, he unlocked the defence to set up Williams, whose spinning strike was blocked. On the hour mark, Josh Wisson (voted sponsors man of the match) comfortably headed away a Horley free-kick before Williams was denied at the other end by a sharp foot-save from the Horley goalkeeper. 4 minutes later, Mbayo produced a vital defensive block to concede a corner, which the Ites defended stoutly. With 70 minutes on the clock new signing Amin Gurgol came on to make his debut, replacing the returning D’Jean Spencer. The dynamics of the match shifted dramatically soon after when Kaelem Sobhee-Turner was sent off for violent conduct, leaving Sheppey to defend their one-goal lead with 10 men for the final 16 minutes plus stoppage time. Tensions rose as Ben Dyson (75') and Joe Carrington (89') picked up bookings. Sheppey managed the closing stages with a tactical change, Simon Kabamba replacing Oghosa Williams. Despite playing the closing period a man down, the Ites stood firm to secure all three points and a clean sheet. Lineups & Match Details Sheppey United XI: Earle, Lawrence, Adjei-Hersey (Kabamba), Wisson, Mbayo, Palmby, Hilden, Spencer (Gorgol), Salako, Leonard (Sobhee-Turner), Williams (Kabamba) Unused Subs: Godden, Cole Goals: Leonard Bookings: Mabo Sent-off: Sobhee-Turner Report: Lee Allen Photo: Marc Richards

On this day at Sheppey United: 1 Year Ago Sheppey United 2 – 0 East Grinstead Town A solid home win for the Ites in front of an attendance of 335. Jacob Lambert and Rolando Onu with the goals. Starting XI: Adam Molloy, Dami Olorunnisomo, Archie Johnson, Lex Allan (C), Tyler Hatton, Eitel Goueth, Jacob Lambert, Rolando Onu, Hassan Ibrahiym, Medy Elito, and Michael Ademiluyi. 4 Years Ago Chatham Town 2 – 1 Sheppey United (Velocity Cup) Sheppey went into the match missing several key players due to injury (Sains, Birch, Lambert, and Leonard) and sickness (Hagan), leading to U23s player Ben Beard starting and fellow U23 Teddy McIntyre making the bench. Jack Midson with a header was the Ites goal. This match marked the final appearance for on-loan Gillingham youngster @SamGale04 He played 45 minutes before being subbed off at half-time, as Gillingham officially recalled him back to the Football League side following a successful loan spell. Gale would then return a bit later in the season for the remainder of the campaign Picture: @marc280684 Words: @LeeJAllen

𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗩 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗘 🏆 Pitching In Isthmian League 🆚 South Park Reigate 📆 Tuesday 27th October 2026, 7:45pm KO 🏟 Sharrocks - The insurance people - Holm Park, Queenborough Road, ME12 3DB Match Sponsor: Sheppey Volunteers 🎟 Prices: 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 (18+) £10 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (65+/students (Student ID needed)) £5 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 (15 to 17) - £3 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝟭𝟱𝘀 – FREE (U15s 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬.) Blue Light Card Holders – Half-Price Entry 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵/𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱), 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲𝗽𝗺 🍔🍺 Food hut and bars open. 🍺 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟳𝗽𝗺 🍺 🎰💰50/50 and bus stop competitions also available - card accepted on 50/50 📖 Hardcopy programmes on sale 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 in aid of Queenborough Town Council Emergency Food Bank

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our amazing sponsors. Your support means the world to everyone at Sheppey United! ​Interested in joining the Ites family as a sponsor? We offer a wide range of opportunities, including: 🔴 ​Pitchside advertising boards ⚪️ ​Match ball sponsorship 🔴 ​Sponsorship of the Ernie Batten Suite ​...and much more! ​📩 Get in touch today: [email protected]

Thank you to Rob Challis for sponsoring todays game - pictured here presenting their man of the match award to Josh Wisson

Danny Leonard equalled D'Jean Spencer on 7 goals this season with this winner today

INTERVIEW: JACK PALMBY & DANNY LEONARD Goal scorer Danny Leonard and midfielder Jack Palmby speak after the Ites 1-0 win over Horley Town.

INTERVIEW,: IAN BATTEN Ian reflects on a Sheppey United victory at home to Horley Town

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗩 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 🏆 Pitching In Isthmian League 🆚 Horley Town 📆 Saturday 24th October 2026, 3pm KO 🏟 Sharrocks - The insurance people - Holm Park, Queenborough Road, ME12 3DB Match Sponsor: Rob Challis 🎟 Prices: 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 (18+) £10 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (65+/students (Student ID needed)) £5 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 (15 to 17) - £3 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝟭𝟱𝘀 – FREE (U15s 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬.) Blue Light Card Holders – Half-Price Entry 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵/𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱), 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝗽𝗺 🍔🍺 Food hut and bars open. 🍺 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝗽𝗺 🍺 🎰💰50/50 and bus stop competitions also available - card accepted on 50/50 📖 Hardcopy programmes on sale 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 in aid of Queenborough Town Council Emergency Food Bank

On this day at Sheppey United: 3 Years Ago: Sheppey United 3 Lancing 0 Attendance: 746 Goal scorers: @JacobLambert01 (33') @richiehamill1 (56') @danbradshaw9 (81') 6Years Ago: Sheppey United 3 Beckenham Town 2 @danny_leonard1 with the 1st Ites goal, after Beckenham led, Sheppey fought back, and @Connorwilkins6 equalised in the 62nd minute. @BennettBilly sealed a dramatic late winner in the 86th minute, completing a thrilling comeback. Photo: @marc280684 Words: @LeeJAllen

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