James Durkin will be the man in the middle for our FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round tie away at Leatherhead.

James, son of former Premier League official, Paul, has already taken charge of nine games this season, across EFL, National League and cup competitions.

He has dished out 39 yellows and two straight red cards, pointing to the spot three times.

Durkin was the man in charge for the National League Play Off Final in 2024 – Bromley beating Solihull on penalties – you remember Byron Webster giving the ‘keeper a knowing look before smashing home the winner.

He has taken charge of seven Yeovil games before, most recently, the dramatic 3-2 win over Sutton United last season, Durkin awarding the Glovers a 95th minute penalty to seal the points – the second time he’d give the Glovers a spot kick in the game, Luke McCormick missing a first half spot kick.

He booked three Yeovil players, Terrell Works, Harvey Greenslade and Josh Sims.

We’ve won two, drawn two and lost three of the seven games he’s taken charge of.

Leatherhead FC (First Team) v Yeovil Town FC (First Team)
FA Cup
Referee: Durkin, James
Assistant Referee: Butler, Stuart
Assistant Referee: Hillier, Jake
Fourth Official: Barnett, Craig

Yeovil fans heading to Hornchurch on Tuesday 27th October (7.45pm Kick off) can now buy their tickets.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

The Hornchurch site states that away fans MUST buy their tickets in advance.

Tickets prices are as follows.

You will need to sign up for an account and log in, should you wish to complete the transaction.

AWAY SUPPORTERS

Away supporters will enter the stadium via the Abraham Court entrance.

AWAY SUPPORTERS MUST PURCHASE THEIR TICKET IN ADVANCE.

There will be No tickets at the gate on the day for away supporters.

For away supporters visiting our stadium for the first time or a returning supporter, please find below our important guidance.

Following our promotion to the National League, we are currently constructing multiple improvements to our away facilities. However, due to planning and construction requirements, these improvements will be implemented over the course of the 2026/27 season. Therefore, some facilities are limited during this period – which is highlighted below.

Where is the Away Supporters Section Located?

Away supporters are currently located in the ‘Riverside’ section of the ground. The allocation to away supporters is a mixture of open terracing and approximately 160 unreserved covered seats (in the Rom Valley Glass & Glazing Stand). The current capacity is 600.

A raised wheelchair accessible viewing area is found in the open terracing (via a ramp). If you require this area, please email matchday@hornchurchfc.com no later than 24 hours before the match so we can make the necessary arrangements.

During the season, our plan is to install a new 544 capacity covered terracing alongside 250 seats. However, this is not anticipated to be ready until the end of 2026.

How do supporters enter the away section?

During the summer, we have constructed a new away entrance from Abraham Court, directly next to the away section.

Supporters are to enter via Abraham Court, opposite the Windmill pub. You will then follow the public footpath on the right-hand side direct to the new Abraham Court turnstiles. The turnstiles will be open 90 minutes before kick-off. They will close 30 minutes after kick-off.

Our volunteers will be on hand to direct you to the correct entrance off Upminster Road.

Please note that if you visited the stadium last season, this entrance is now in a different location.

Supporters should have their QR codes ready for scanning/use on turnstile as they enter to prevent queues forming.

Any away supporters found in the home end will be evicted, with no refunds issued.

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 Parking

There is no parking on site or at the Abraham Court flats. Our car park is strictly for players and officials only, unless a Disabled Parking Spot is requested. All disabled parking must be booked in advance by email to matchday@hornchurchfc.com. This request must be made no later than 48 hours before kick-off. However, please note that the away entrance is at the opposite end of the ground.

Street parking is available along Bridge Avenue and opposite the ground in Brookdale Avenue. Please be aware that there will be increased traffic enforcement in this area on matchdays due to parking across driveways and on double yellow lines. Please park responsibly and with consideration to local households.

We would request supporters use public transport.

Coaches

We also do not have any coach parking facilities for away supporters on site or in the nearby streets.

Therefore, we recommend coach drivers to drop off at the bus stops highlighted below and proceed to a dedicated coach park at Thurrock Services. This is an approximate 15-minute drive from the Stadium.

The address is Arterial Road, West Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM16 3BG.

Facilities

As mentioned above, we are in the process of installing permanent away facilities.

Mobile toilet blocks have now been installed while the permanent facilities are constructed. 

There will be a mobile food outlet providing soft drinks and hot food.

There is no alcohol served in the away end.

Programmes, Badges & 50/50

Match programmes and 50/50 raffle tickets will be on sale inside the away section.

Programmes cost £3.50.

50/50 tickets are cash only with the draw announced at half time.

A selection of Hornchurch FC club badges will be available for purchase.

Smoking Policy

Smoking inside the stadium is not permitted.

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from the stadium.

• Alcohol
• Illegal substances
• Pyrotechnics
• Air horns and whistles
• Weapons and sharp objects
• Glass bottles
• Footballs

Bag searches may be in operation to enforce this.

In addition, due to a council ruling, dogs are not permitted inside the stadium. Assistance dogs are permitted, but only by prior arrangement by emailing matchday@hornchurchfc.com

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Yeovil Town captain Brett McGavin has, unsurprisingly been named in both the National League and Non League Paper Team of the Week following his first ever professional hat trick against Wealdstone.

​Following the Glovers’ 6-0 victory away at Wealdstone on Saturday, Yeovil Town manager Billy Rowley chatted with BBC Somerset’s Josh Perkins to discuss a remarkable period of form that has seen the Glovers net 12 goals in just two matches.

​Despite the emphatic scoreline echoing the previous week’s success, Rowley was quick to keep his side grounded, noting that while the results are incredible, games of this magnitude are rare.
“I’m not sure we’ll win another game 6-0 this season even though we’ve just won two. It’s a very unique and rare scoreline,” Rowley told Perkins adding, “Let’s not get used to winning 6-0, it’s like a bit of a fairy tale”.

​Rowley reflected on the match itself, acknowledging that Wealdstone started strongly on a dry pitch before Yeovil adapted to the elements and capitalised on their chances.

“We’ve just been really clinical and really ruthless in the final third today, and that’s what happens when you are really like we know we’re going to create chances,”

“We’re building some really good relationships and timings on the pitch and and we know we’re going to create and other other days, you know, you you hit the post and you you miss your chances and and it could easily be a draw. I thought I actually I think Wealdstone were arguably better than us in the first 20 minutes. I felt we we took time to adjust to the pitch and the elements”

​A standout feature of the afternoon was Brett McGavin, who secured a brilliant hat-trick. Rowley lauded McGavin’s exceptional technical qualities: “Brett’s football ability, left and right foot, his ball striking is probably up close one of the best I’ve ever seen”. Johl Powell also chipped in with two goals, cementing a dominant team display.

​Rowley was quick to credit the collective ethos of the squad, pointing out that the substitutes played a pivotal role in maintaining momentum from the bench. “The subs today were unreal,” Rowley said, highlighting how players coming off the bench injected fresh energy, pressed effectively, and contributed directly to goals.

“It’s a squad effort, like I keep saying to them every week really with this team”.

​When asked what fuels this successful Yeovil Town side, Rowley credited an innate passion and camaraderie within the group. He described it as “an infectious energy for football” where the players genuinely enjoy training daily and spending time together beyond scheduled hours. “It’s something that you can’t buy… it’s more just their buy-in to each other and and getting better at football”.

​With the FA Cup and upcoming league fixtures on the horizon, Rowley and his squad are ready to return to the training ground, keep their feet on the ground, and prepare to host Altrincham next weekend.