Guildford City Football Club

Spelthorne Sports (0) 3, Guildford City (0) 0 by Barry Underwood   There was trepidation in some quarters before the game as Guildford City ventured to their bogey ground where in the last two seasons the Sweeney has lost by a combined score of 13-2! The first half of this competitive encounter gave no hint … Continue reading →

  Guildford City (0) 0, Hanworth Villa (0) 1 by Barry Underwood   This hard grind at the Spectrum was a case of “after the Lord Mayor’s Show” following last Wednesday’s super show at the same venue. Hanworth to their credit were highly organised and certainly they proved to be a tough side to break … Continue reading →

Guildford City (5) 7, Farnham (1) 3 by Jack Underwood   Much like the September weather Guildford City were on fire in the latest installment of the Hog’s back derby and it only took 20 seconds for City to create the first golden chance as Shawn Clement-Peter was put through on goal from the left … Continue reading →

Guildford City (0) 2, Eastbourne United (0) 1 by Barry Underwood   Guildford eventually came out on top in this tense FA Vase battle courtesy of a magnificent long range effort from Jack Battie. It had been a game with little to separate the two sides and it had looked as if extra-time was beckoning. … Continue reading →

Guildford City (2) 6, Chertsey Town (0) 1 by Barry Underwood The text in the match day programme read “It is clear we have some very good players on the books. During pre-season we saw this in evidence but so far we haven’t fired properly in league matches. I am sure it will come and … Continue reading →

Bognor Regis Town (3) 5, Guildford City (1) 1 by Barry Underwood   The final score line shows that this was a comprehensive victory for the home side, although there is no doubting that Guildford City made a significant contribution to the match. A goal inside two minutes was the worst possible start for the … Continue reading →

Guildford City (0) 2, Badshot Lea (0) 0 by Barry Underwood   The Sweeney had to assemble early for this Bank Holiday morning clash against near neighbours Badshot Lea. Possibly the early kick-off hour caught out both sides as the first half largely passed by without undue incident, with City in particular unable to play … Continue reading →

Walton & Hersham (1) 1, Guildford City (0) 0 by Barry Underwood   Guildford City disappointingly fell to defeat at Stompond Lane in a game that for long periods had 0-0 written all over it. Chances at either end were at a premium and the only difference between the sides was one defensive error that … Continue reading →

Chessington & Hook United (0) 1, Guildford City (1) 2 by Barry Underwood   Guildford City finally overcame a spirited Chessington performance to take their place in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time in six years. As on Saturday in the original fixture, City had goal chances galore in … Continue reading →

Guildford City (0) 1, Chessington & Hook United (0) 1 by Barry Underwood   City manager Dean Thomas, his players and Guildford supporters’ were probably scratching their heads at the interval as to how both sides left the field with the score goalless. Seldom has City dominated proceedings so much but yet failed to turn … Continue reading →

Windsor (2) 4, Guildford City (1) 2 by Barry Underwood   Guildford City slipped to defeat at Stag Meadow as an impressive home side followed up their Saturday win against Epsom & Ewell with three further points against City. Once again the visitors started a little slowly and it soon became apparent that the pace … Continue reading →

Abbey Rangers (2) 2, Guildford City (2) 4 by Barry Underwood   Guildford City opened their league season at Premier division newcomers Abbey Rangers and they came away from Addlestone Moor with three points after a strong performance and clinical display of finishing. Played on a warm day and on an excellent pitch there could … Continue reading →

Mile Oak (0) 0, Guildford City (1) 3 by Barry Underwood City made progress in the FA Cup in deepest Sussex, but not before the home side had given a very good account of themselves and had given City cause for thought. On a bobbly and sloping surface it was never going to be easy … Continue reading →