WEEKLY BULLETIN: 13TH FEBRUARY
Upcoming Fixtures
Saturday 14 February vs Ware (H) – Southern League
We welcome Ware to Top Field in the Southern League Division One Central. This game kicks off at 3pm.
In the reverse fixture, in October, it was a 4-2 win for Hitchin Town in a great performance at Wodson Park. Hitchin’s goals courtesy of Blue Joy, Josh Coldicott-Stevens and Lewis Franklin (2).
Ware currently sit 8th in the league table with 44 points from the 28 games they have played, whilst Hitchin Town are second in the table with 61 points earned in our 28 games.
Tickets
Where possible we advise purchasing online. As well as being cheaper, it will ensure your quick and easy entry into the ground through the turnstiles.
Please purchase your tickets online here:
https://hitchintownfc.ktckts.com/brand/match-tickets
The online box office remains open until 30 minutes after kick off.
If you do need to buy your tickets in person, our Matchday ticket office will be open from 13.30-15.15 , and can be accessed from the rear car park (behind the Canary Club). Once you have purchased a ticket at the Matchday Ticket Office you will then present your ticket at the turnstiles for entry. More details here:
https://hitchintownfc.club/admission-prices/
Turnstiles open at 14.00
Parking
Unfortunately supporter parking is not available in the club car park (unless you are a registered blue badge holder and have made prior arrangements).
Food and Drink
The Canary Club bar is open from 11.00 with some of the lowest prices in Hitchin! Drinks can be taken into the ground in a reusable plastic cup. (£1 deposit required). You can exit to the bar during the match and will be re-admitted via the side gate by showing your hand-stamp.
Please enter the ground as early as possible before kick off to avoid congestion at the turnstiles. We have the following options inside the ground and you can still exit to the Canary Club Bar too:
Mad Squirrel Brewery are serving a great range of craft beers, ciders and lager. They are located adjacent to the main stand.
Canary Kitchen will be open from when the turnstiles open serving a great range of food and soft drinks including our signature HTFC Pies.
Club Shop
Get your matchday programme, teamsheet, chocolate bars, sweets and HTFC merchandise from the club shop.
For full details on the facilities at Top Field see our Matchday Info page here:
https://hitchintownfc.club/matchday-info/
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Top Field and hope that everyone has a great afternoon.
Football vs Homophobia
This fixture is our dedicated FvH fixture as part of their month of action.
Football v Homophobia (FvH) is a year-round initiative tackling anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and building inclusive communities at all levels of the game, all around the world. Every year, FvH focuses its work in February, which is the campaign’s Month of Action. We invite clubs, teams, fan groups, leagues and organisations to share the ‘Football for Everyone’ message and reaffirm their commitment to create safe and welcoming spaces in which LGBTQ+ people can thrive.
Find out more here: https://www.footballvhomophobia.com/
There is no midweek fixture.
Manager’s Notes
Postponed Game vs Welwyn Garden City
As this game was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch the players were able to have a Saturday off.
London Lions in Midweek
Wednesday we travelled to London Lions for our Herts Senior Cup Semi – Final. Unfortunately this game was postponed late on due to the weather.
I know everyone will be frustrated with the postponement, especially how late it was but honestly no one is to blame and unfortunately no one can control the weather.
The day had been sunny leading up to the game and there was no need for a pitch inspection but late evening the rain started to come down.
The initial assessment was conducted by the London Lions volunteers while waiting for the match officials to arrive and there was one small area of concern.
When the match officials arrived a pitch inspection was carried out and the ball could bounce and roll comfortably on all areas of the pitch. The referee had his doubts about the weather forecast but as both teams and managers were happy to play as the pitch was more than playable the referee made the decision to play.
Team talks were held and warm ups started and the areas of the pitch the teams were warming up on were fine but a small area in the far corner had deteriorated and the ball was struggling to bounce and roll and this would have an effect on player safety.
The tough decision was made to postpone the game.
I can only apologise to everyone who travelled to the game and wasted a Wednesday evening but we wanted to get the game played and everyone gave it their best efforts to get the game on as everyone was already at the ground but the weather did not work with us.
Despite the change of plans to our week we were still able to train Monday and Thursday in preparation for Ware FC on Saturday.
The Meeting with Ware on Saturday
Saturday we host Ware FC as we look to bounce back and react from the disappointment of our last game against Biggleswade.
Ware currently find themselves just out of the playoff places but will be confident on finishing in them come the end of the season. In Ware’s last away game they beat Hertford Town 4-1.
Ware score a lot of goals and have a very athletic front line that are always a threat throughout the game.
This will be another tough test for our group and we will certainly need to be much improved from our last game to get anything out of this.
I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday.
Player News
- Fernando Bell-Toxtle is being rested for this weekend.
- Charlie Briggs will miss this Saturday after sustaining an injury which required stitches.
Academy Update
Open Training Session
Monday 16th February 2026
The Arena, Norton Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5AU
11am – 2pm
If you would like to attend please complete the form below or email Michael.jones@wearescl.co.uk
Michael Jones
Fixture Rearrangements
The Herts Senior Cup semi-final at London Lions which was postponed on Wednesday has been rearranged for Wednesday 25th February kick-off 7.45pm.
The league game away to Welwyn Garden City which was postponed last Saturday has been rearranged for Tuesday 24th March kick-off 7.45pm.
Good Luck Hannah!
Everyone at Hitchin Town FC wishes Mark Burke’s daughter Hannah the very best of luck she gets married to her fiancé Richard today.
Hannah has been a lifelong Hitchin supporter, coming to matches with Mark when he was a player, then running the sweet shop with her brother Kieran before becoming a season ticket holder when Mark was the Manager.
Matchday Mascot Experience
Denis Mason and his son James have this season been looking after the mascots at Top Field. It is wonderful when we get positive feedback for our volunteers and James has really been a hit with the mascots and parents. Both Denis and James have been a feather in our cap this season and we are hugely grateful to them.
We received this email from Gemma from our under 8 Ospreys after their day as mascots:
Thanks so much Denis, and thanks for helping us organise the boy’s special day. They absolutely loved it.
Some of the player’s parents and I were also saying how lovely James was also – what a polite, engaging and charming young man – you must be very proud of him.
Thanks again- have a good week.’
Gemma U8 Osprey Mascots
Below Denis gives more details of the mascot’s match day experience:
This season we have welcomed 160 mascots from 15 groups so far, with teams from Hitchin Town Youth FC, Hitchin Belles, Wymondley, FC Comets, and Letchworth Eagles, as well as school and cubs groups.
They have all enjoyed a tour of the dressing rooms and behind the scenes, playing on the Top Field pitch, and walking out with the players before the game as well as featuring in the matchday programme.
There is an email address mascots@hitchintownfc.club and a webpage with further details: https://hitchintownfc.club/matchday-mascots/
We’re fully booked for this season but please do get in contact to request when next season’s fixtures become available.
Denis and James are two more examples of how lucky we are to have such excellent volunteers and how the club is in a much better place because of their commitment.
Community Update
Coaching Courses at the Arena
Junior Ability Counts
The Junior Ability Counts sessions at the Arena, Baldock start from 5pm until 6pm and are open to children from 5 – 16 years old with physical and or SEN but be able to walk.
A new course will be starting again on Monday 23rd February for 5 weeks.
Safe Hands Goalkeeping Course
The very popular Safe Hands Goalkeeping sessions at the Arena, Baldock with former Hitchin Town 1st Team goalkeeper Josh Mollison start at 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
A new course running for 5 weeks from Wednesday 25th February.
February Half Term Holiday Courses
The Arena, Baldock – Football Holiday Camps
We are holding our football holiday camp at the Arena, Baldock starting on Tuesday 17th February and will run for three days until Thursday 19th February.
Preston Primary School – Multi-Activity Holiday Camps
There will also be a multi-activity holiday camp at Preston Primary School starting Tuesday 17th February and will run for three days until Thursday 19th February.
Coaching in Schools
We have been busy this term delivering coaching sessions in our local schools and this week saw the last sessions taking place before the February Half Term break:
Preston Junior – Wraparound Care, Lunch Time Clubs and PPA
Oughton Primary – Lunch Time & After School Clubs and PE Lessons
Icknield Infants – After School Clubs and Morning Clubs
St Mary’s – Morning and After School Clubs, PE Lessons & PPA Cover
Woolgrove – Lunch Time Clubs
Brandles – PE Lessons
We are always looking to expand our provision and this term we were delighted to be invited into Samuel Lucas school to deliver After School Clubs everyday Monday – Friday this term and add to our portfolio of schools that we deliver in.
If there are any schools requiring support for their PE, PPA, After School and Breakfast Clubs please contact Josh Mollison on info@htcfc.co.uk
Mark Burke
Hitchin Town Women FC
Results
Hitchin Town Women FC P-P Bedwell Rangers
Bedford Central 2-2 HTWFC Canaries
Fixtures
Sunday 15th February 2026 – 14:00
Hitchin Town Women FC v Bury Rangers
St Christophers School, Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ
HTWFC Canaries v Bletchley Scott
St Christophers School, Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ
Callum Ellis