Thank you to all that came to the game on Saturday 7^th October to pay tribute to Adrian Layton. It was also great that we could deliver a win on Saturday for Adrian. Wendy has expressed her thanks to all for the kindness shown on the day.

We have been informed that Adrian’s funeral service will be held at the Cambridge Crematorium on the 18th October at 11am in the West chapel. Wendy has informed us that all are welcome to attend.

Whilst the first team were recording victory against Kettering in the FA Trophy, the reserves were tasting defeat as they fell to a 4-1 reverse at Fordham.  The result pushes the reserves down to fifth in the table, and they will be looking to return to winning ways next Saturday when they travel to Histon for another league game.

Better news for the A Team who won 3-1 at home to Ramsey Town Reserves in a Junior Cup fixture.  Dylan Parry-Jones and Jude Sedgwick on the scoresheet for the Ives.  The A Team are next in action on Saturday when they make the trip to Eaton Socon for a Bill Coad League Cup fixture.

Sunday saw youth team action and the under 12’s made the trip to South Lincolnshire Swifts, and they returned with a 1-0 victory. Cian Schuetz with the goal for the Ives.  That result put the under 12’s joint top with Nene Valley.  The under 14’s and under 16’s both suffered defeats.  The under 14’s went down to a 4-1 defeat at Cheshunt in a league cup fixture whilst the under 16’s lost 3-1 at Cambridge City.

Finally, the ladies second team were defeated 5-2 at March, a result that means they are still looking for their first victory of the season.

Join us at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road this Saturday afternoon for a pre-match drinks promotion.

From 1:00pm – 2:30pm it is £3.00 a pint and hot food is also available.

So make sure you take advantage of this offer before the Ives take on Kettering Town in the Isuzu FA Trophy.

26 May 1966 – 29 September 2023

St Ives Town Football Club are saddened to learn of the death of Adrian Layton.

Adrian was a very active supporter of the Ives as well as a season ticket holder, who was known by so many at the club.  He was always one of the first to come through the gate on matchdays and never missed any of the organised working parties to help improve the ground.

Adrian was a special man who has been taken from us all well before his time. He leaves behind him a loving wife Wendy and their children Rebecca, Jessica, Sophie, and Oliver.

As a mark of respect to Adrian and his family, we will be observing a 1-minute silence before the game against Kettering on Saturday to remember a very special person.  Our thoughts are with the family at this very sad time.

No game for the first team this weekend, but the reserves were in action as they made the trip to Abingdon United. Sadly they suffered a heavy 6-2 defeat. The result means that the Ives slip to fifth in the table, five points behind leaders March Town United Reserves who have played a game more. Next up for the reserves is a trip to Fordham on Saturday.

There was plenty of youth action and the under 12’s had a good win away at Deeping United as they recorded a 2-0 victory whilst the under-13’s went down to a 5-0 defeat at Godmanchester Town. Better news from the under 14’s who recorded a fantastic 8-1 victory over Soham Town Rangers. Special mention to Xavier Pietrzyk who scored five of the eight goals. The under-15’s were also in action but fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Godmanchester. Oliver Gaillard with the goal for the Ives. Meanwhile the under-16’s also tasted defeat as they fell to a 4-0 loss at home to Histon.

Finally, the Ladies second team were in action and they drew 0-0 at home to Lakenheath Casuals. A result that moves them up to 9th in the table. They are in action next on Sunday 15 October when they host Godmanchester Town.

With no game for the first team or reserves this weekend, the focus turned to the A Team on Saturday and the Ladies on Sunday.

The A Team had an away match at Littleport, and their unbeaten start to the season continued with a 3-1 victory. Grabbing the headlines was Jude Sedgwick who scored all three goals for the Ives. The win sees the A Team move up to third in the Cambs League Division 2B table.

The Ladies are still looking for their first win of the season after they lost 4-1 at home to Yaxley Phoenix. The Ives took the lead after 10 minutes but two goals either side of half-time put Yaxley in control, and two further goals on the hour mark and a minute before the end made the game safe.

There was no joy either for the Ladies second team as they lost 4-1 at home to Godmanchester. The result means that the Ladies second team are also looking for their first win of the season.

The football club is organising a day out at Newmarket Races on Friday 29 September, the second day of the Cambridgeshire meeting.

The cost is £15.00 and includes a seat on the coach and entry to the racecourse. The coach leaves St Ives at 12noon and will return from Newmarket at 6pm. Anyone who would like to book a place or wants further details should contact Vic Moseley on 07950 756409

The club is today very proud and excited to confirm renewal of the brilliant partnership deal with David Smith St Ives.

David Smith continues as both key partner of our Youth Section together with supporting the club’s social media, graphics and video content output.

David Smith are a hugely respected and successful business in the town.

They have been a key employer and supporter of the local community for well over 50 years since the business was founded and have recently become part of the Wyckham Blackwell Group which is a perfect fit, carrying all the same principles and to continue the company’s great progression.

David Smith are timber engineering experts specialising in design and manufacture a full range of bespoke structural and architectural timber products including stairs, doors, joists and roof trusses.

Stephen Thompstone, Wyckham Blackwell Group CEO stated, “ We are delighted to be able to support the Youth Section of our local club, we believe in developing young people and this reflects our commitment to training throughout our business”

Mark Taylor SITFC Commercial Director commented ‘This is fantastic news for the club. David Smith have been a key supporter of the club for many years. This new expanded Partnership will significantly underpin and be critical to the clubs continued growth in the local community, growth in general and success. We look forward to developing this Partnership for many years to come.’

St Ives Town can today announce a new strategic partnership that will see the club forge more stronger links with Cambridge United Academy.

The relationship between the clubs has been growing in recent years with United taking advantage of the new all-weather surface that is now in place at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road which has seen their junior section host several fixtures at the ground.  Meanwhile the Ives have had some excellent players loaned to them from the Abbey Stadium which has continued for the new season with Brandon Njoko and Dan Barton being given the chance to play first team football for the Ives in the Southern League Premier Division Central.

The partnership between the two clubs will now be enhanced further with opportunities such as the Ives academy players being given the chance of coaching from United as well as trials with their youth team.  Meanwhile Cambridge United fans can see the Ives first team play at half price when the U’s are without a home fixture.

Ives Chairman Paul Reason said “As a club, we are delighted to build on what was already an excellent relationship with Cambridge United.  Both clubs have identified several ways that we can work more closely together and with more initiatives in the pipeline I can only see big positives in terms of how it will benefit both Cambridge United and St Ives Town”. 

Jake Hammond, who is Talent ID Officer at Cambridge United said “The last couple of years has seen this partnership between both clubs come to fruition.  At senior level we have seen Cambridge United loan players being offered the chance to play for St Ives Town.  At junior level, we have hosted several fixtures at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road from under 7’s right up to under 18’s.  Our usage of the ground is currently four days per week, and I know our teams really enjoy the facilities which the club now has on offer.  Allowing our teams to use the facilities at St Ives has been the foundation of building a stronger relationship which everyone hopes will benefit both parties”.