Adult and youth football teams playing in the Suffolk & Ipswich League, South Suffolk Youth League and Suffolk Girls and Women’s Football League.
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The Club has been informed that former player Terry "Currants" Scopes sadly passed away earlier this week. Currants was also a local referee for many years and a wonderful character. RIP Currants
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Coplestonians Reserves gave us a massive scare but we came back from 3-1 down to rescue a 4-3 win. Fantastic effort by the boys. Division 1 here we come
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We can formally confirm that, after 7 years in charge, first team manager Ian Price will be stepping down at the end of the season. We would like to thank Pricey and his coaching team for their efforts and commitment to the Club, and wish them well in the future
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Fantastic result for the Firsts at league leaders Melton Utd. 2-0 up early on but pulled back to 2-2 in second half. Didn't buckle and got ourselves ahead again, and then dug in to hold onto a 3-2 win. Goalscorers Ryan Sharman and Joe Moore (2). Great team performance
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We are very pleased to announce that Matt Murphy has been appointed First Team manager with Stephen Balls assisting. Both are former players of the Club, and Matt has previously managed Leiston u18s and more recently Benhall. We welcome them both to the Club
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Apologies, no match report today but the result was Bramford Utd 1 - 10 Saxmundham Sports. Goalscorers Will Stebbings (sponsored by R&R Carpentry), Joe Moore x3 (Xtra Time Sports Development), Kyle Messenger (Ensors Accountants LLP), Charlie Felton (Kings Head Yoxford) 1 of 2 …
It is all coming together for Saturday. Pitch marked and looking good, and risk assessment done. Big thanks to those involved in pulling everything together in such a short time. 🎷⚽️
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No games tomorrow but instead a very important match for our Club captain Will who marries Megan. We hope they have a fantastic day and wish them a long and happy life together ❤
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Leon who was Club Chairman for a number of years, and a genuinely lovely man. A minutes silence will be held at our match at Witnesham on Saturday and our thoughts are with Peter's family ⚽️
The Firsts host Elmswell tomorrow looking to cement 5th place. This will be Pricey's last home match after 7 years as manager, so it will be great to see a good crowd to wish him well. Ko 2.30pm and the bar will be open
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After 5 years in the role Reserve team manager Richard Lummis has decided to step down at the end of the season. The Club would like to thank Richard for his efforts and dedication, and we are pleased that he will stay involved at the Club ⚽️🎷
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After a season of consolidation following promotion to Division One, manager Matt Murphy has been busy in close season bringing in new faces to freshen up and strengthen the squad. To follow will be posts announcing those players who we have recently welcomed to the Club ⚽️🎷
Everyone at the Club sends our best wishes to Vice Captain Kyle Horner for his wedding with Alice today. We hope you both have a fantastic day 🤵♂️👰♀️⚽️🎷
The First team are pleased to be back at home on the Carlton Park carpet tomorrow for another local derby against Melton Utd. The Reserves travel to Wolverstone Reserves looking to kick on from an encouraging result last week. Best wishes to both teams ⚽️🎷
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Match Results:
Firsts 4-3 Grundisburgh
Joe Moore (pen), Charlie Felton, Dale Pearse, Kyle Messenger
Kesgrave Kestrals A 2-5 Reserves
Ryan Everington scored all 5 goals
Match report will follow in due course ⚽️🎷
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What an end to the season for all
@saxsportsfc
with the reserves winning their last game to
@OccoldFC
3-2 in the last min of the game.
@OccoldFC
were absolute quality and gave us a hard tough game. This win took us to 2nd
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Div 4 meaning promotion next season
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Firsts through to the next round of the
@SuffolkFA
Junior Cup.
Closely contested game saw Sax go 1 up through a second half goal from Banks.
@OfficalCodArmy
dragged it back to 1-1 with 15 to go to see the tie go to pens. SAX WIN 4-3.
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The league is now suspended until at least the 2nd of Dec. We'd like to reflect on the last 4 months since we've resumed training & matches and wish to thank the committee, supporters, players and parents for the support they have given the whole club.
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Great 3-1 victory v Witnesham Wasps today. Three 16 year olds in the squad, and special mention to Daniel for a very mature performance in defence. Goals from Jack and Hunter (2), and resilient defending with a little lady luck when Witnesham put us under pressure
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It’s goodbye 🇩🇪 and HELLO DIV 1!!
We are pleased to confirm our promotion to
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Div 1 for 2018/19.
Thanks to players, coaches and supporters for your hard work and dedication.
Preseason training starts 11th July for anybody wishing to join the party!
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We're glad the season is over, because if this came out with games remaining, I think Sean would have been benched indefinitely... 👀
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The First team make the long trip to Thurston tomorrow for the last match of the season, and Pricey’s last game in charge. Best wishes to all involved for an enjoyable match ⚽️🎷
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The First team will be happy to be back on the carpet at Carlton Park tomorrow hosting high flying Somersham. The Reserves have the reverse fixture at Somersham Reserves looking to build on their 4-3 victory last week. Both Ko 1.45pm. Good luck to both teams
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Kirton Athletic 1 - 2 Sax Sports First Team. Scorers Isaac and Sharman. First league win of the season in the wind and rain. Well done boys.
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30 years ago tonight this fantastic squad of players had the privilege of representing Saxmundham Sports FC in the Senior Cup Final at Portman Road.
Unfortunately we came second to a strong Woodbridge side, but it was a wonderful occasion for all involved
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Perfectly observed minute silence before todays match against Witnesham, held at Melton, in memory of former Chairman Peter Leon, who sadly passed away recently. RIP Peter ⚽️
A resounding 5-1 against league leaders
@Tattingstoneutd
for the firsts. Goals from Sharman (4) and Mower.
The reserves bow out of the cup 5-2 after extra time. Goals from Banks (2).
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It was a good weekend for The Sax. The firsts return 3-1 winners from Somersham. Two goals from Payne (Sponsored by the Railway Tavern) and and a penalty from Jack Caroll.
The reserves win 4-0 against Stowmarket Town 'A'.
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First Team have another home match v Kirton Athletic tomorrow ko 1.45pm, whilst the Reserves travel to AFC Kesgrave A in the Divisional Cup ko 1.15pm. Good luck to both teams
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We get off the mark for the season, bringing 3 points home from Cockfield Utd. 2 goals from Connor Banks (Sponsored by Claba Creative), Single goals from Jack Ward-Wickins and Will Stebbings (Sponsored by R&R Carpentry).
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We are very sad to inform you that former player Jonny Calver passed away on Saturday. Jonny played for the Club in the 1990’s and was a member of our Senior Cup final squad in 1994. Jonny was a big character, and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time ⚽️🎷
Tom Wilson returns to Sax Sports after a short spell at Leiston St Marg hoping to debut in
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Bob Coleman Cup this Saturday. Welcome back Tom!
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The First team welcome much improved Stonham Aspal to Carlton Park tomorrow looking to get back to winning ways. Ko is back to the later time of 2.30pm. Reserves have no game this weekend
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Great day for the Club yesterday with the First team moving through to the next round of the Junior Cup defeating Grundisburgh on penalties after a 2-2 draw, and the Reserves recording their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory v Bilderston Reserves..... (1 of 2)
The First team got back to winning ways today with a 4-2 victory against Capel Plough. Goalscorers Kyle Messenger 2 (sponsored by Niki Jarvis), Joe Moore (Xtra Time Sports Development) and Joe Murphy (Pita Greek Street Food). The victory takes us into second place ⚽️🎷
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Congratulations to our friends
@FcGrundisburgh
on gaining promotion to the Senior Division. Not quite the way they will have wanted today, but very well deserved. Look forward to celebrating with you next weekend ⚽️🎷
Match day tomorrow as the Firsts look to build on their penalty shoot out victory last week with a trip to Elmswell. The Reserves, off the back of their first victory, welcome Bacton Utd A to Carlton Park. Both matches ko at 1.45pm
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First team secure back to back league victories with an 8-1 demolition of Ipswich Athletic. Goalscorers: Jack (3), Sharman (3), Charlie and Mower.
Jack and Sharman can fight over the match ball but we do need it back next week 😂
Well done to all involved
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🎉On behalf of the committee and players at Saxmundham Sports FC we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thank you to all our supporters 🎉🎄🎅🤶
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Tough day at the office for the Club today with both teams suffering heavy defeats. Player unavailability a real issue, over 50 signed on but just managed to pull together two teams. Well done and thank you to those players who stepped up. We go again next week
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The firsts are back in
@SuffolkFA
Junior Cup Action this Saturday, playing host to Needham Mkt 'A'. The reserves take the trip to
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We are taking part in the Social Media Switch Off this weekend, please check our website for results.
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Reserves travelled back from table topping Kesgrave Kestrals Reserves after a 4-0 defeat, but should take heart as down to the bare 11, plus a 10 minute cameo appearance from manager Richard.
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The First team visit Melton Utd tomorrow expecting a tough match, whilst the Reserves welcome Elmswell Reserves to Carlton Park. Both matches ko at 1.45pm. Good luck to both teams
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Match results:
Stanton 0 - 2 First team (Stebbings, Noy)
Reserves 2 - 5 Redgrave Rangers Res
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Match report will follow in due course
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Match day tomorrow. The First team travel to Div 1 Grundisburgh in the Junior Cup whilst the Reserves entertain Bilderston Rangers Reserves in the league. Both teams ko at 2pm
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@ThurstonFC
tweeted that they had 7 former youth players in their starting line up. We had 6 in the starting line up and a further 4 on the bench. Of our squad of 16 there were 7 qualifying u18s. Highlights the importance of youth football in true grassroots Clubs
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Tomorrow the First team are back to league action welcoming Ipswich Athletic to Carlton Park having won 4-3 away on the opening day of the season. The Reserves travel to AFC Kesgrave A searching for their first win of the season. Matches ko at 2pm. Good luck to both teams ⚽️🎷
The Sax continued their preseason with an excellent win over
@FcWenhaston
. Goals from Felton (2), Parker & Roberts.
Fitness in the bank and the momentum continues.
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Great turnout for the first training session tonight, getting fit with the ball at your feet. Start of a new era at the Club and exciting times ahead ⚽️🎷
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Fantastic 1-0 win for the First team v Somersham. Scorer Will Stebbings (sponsored by Whin Joinery)
Reserves lost 9-0 to a strong Ipswich Vale Exiles who really should not be playing in Div 6
Sorry no match report again this week ⚽️🎷
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We've just launched our new website - . Keep up to date with all of our results, fixtures, league tables and match reports.
A big thanks to the team over at
@ClabaCreative
for your efforts.
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Our Under 11s team, coached by player Joe Murphy, were mascots for the First team match yesterday. Lovely to see the boys and their parents supporting the team ⚽️🎷
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A brilliant performance from the boys saw another preseason win. Great work out, good luck for the season ahead
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Goals from Parker (2), Sharman & Last.
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Pricey has named his captains for the upcoming season - Mr Saxmundham Sam Last will be club captain, Connor Banks will be first team captain and Jordan Payne as his vice captain.
Looking forward to getting the season started this weekend.
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No match at Carlton Park tomorrow afternoon as both teams are away. Firsts are in Junior Cup action at Mutford & Wrentham 2pm ko. Reserves travel to Old Newton A in a bottom of the table clash ko 1.45pm. Good luck to both teams
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Training for the adult teams tonight under the floodlights, starting 6.30pm at Carlton Park. We welcome old and new faces alike. Get fit, have fun and enjoy playing football
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Today marks the 25th anniversary of
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Senior Cup final at Portman Road. To celebrate we are holding a reunion of players and all connected with the club at that time. This will be part of our Fun Day on Saturday 18th May. Please come and celebrate with us
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Tomorrow we welcome
@WickhamMarketFC
to Carlton Park. Our last meeting back in Dec was a 2-0 win so the boys and
@Priceslice29
will be looking to take another 3 points.
Kick off 2:30 so come up and support the boys. Bar will be open.
Reserves have a week off.
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The First team welcome AFC Kesgrave to the carpet this weekend, looking to avenge a narrow defeat in the away fixture a few weeks ago. Bar and kitchen will be open for refreshments. No fixture for the Reserves ⚽️🎷
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Obviously we didn’t pull off the greatest comeback in
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history & Sax even added one more.
We suffer our second league defeat of the season.
More to follow.
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Saxmundham 5-1 Tattingstone
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Congratulations to our U14 Girls on winning the Championship league title this morning in front of a large crowd at Carlton Park. They remain unbeaten with one game left to play and have done the Club proud. Well done to Rob, Matt and all involved ⚽️🎷
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If you are a football person please join the challenge of posting a football photo. Just one picture, no description. Please copy the text in your status, post a picture and look at some great memories/pictures.
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A much improved performance tonight saw our first team run out winners against
@HalesworthClub
Reserves in a good competitive match. Thanks to
@leistonfc
for hosting and best wishes to Halesworth for the coming season ⚽️🎷
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Weather permitting, the Reserves are at home again tomorrow v league leaders Kesgrave Kestrals Reserves expecting a tough match. No match for the First team for the second week running
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A 5-3 win sees us do the double over
@ThurstonFC
this season. Goals from Sean Taylor, Ian Hunter, Charlie Felton and a brace from Stevie Parker.
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Strong performance at
@FcStanton
saw the First team start with a 3-1 victory. Conceded an early goal but played some good football to turn it around. Goals from debutants Jac Garrard and Grant Overett, together with skipper Will Stebbings (sponsor Whin Joinery) 🎷⚽️
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