ITS MATCHDAY It's a friendly under the Rectory Meadow lights this evening as we welcome @farehamtownfc to Rectory Meadow. Grounds open from 6.30pm, hope to see you then! #upthevilla

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WORLD CUP! Do international matches come any bigger than this! @England v Argentina for a place in the world cup final, watch it with us at Rectory Meadow, bar open from 6pm with drinks offers 7-8pm!

Watching @England is so nerve wrecking! After that do you fancy some more relaxed football before the World Cup Semi-Final join us for our next friendly on Tuesday night as we welcome @farehamtownfc to Rectory Meadow! #upthevilla

NEXT UP It's a midweek friendly for Villa when we welcome friends from last season with @farehamtownfc visiting on Tuesday night, 7.45pm kick off, ground open from 6.30pm. #upthevilla

⏱️ FT Easy does it then. 1st win of the pre-season for us 🤝 Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–1 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 90+4’ And the visitors do get a goal. No. 29 Darion Furlong rises highest to head home from the corner ⚽️ Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–1 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

FULL-TIME: Hanworth Villa 2-1 St Albans City http://fwp.co/tstB4E

GOAL: Hanworth Villa 2-1 ST ALBANS CITY - Darlon Furlong (90+1') http://fwp.co/tstB4E

⏱️ 90+1’ Game’s nearing its end, but the challenges keep coming. Nice to see fighting spirit from both sides 💪 Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 86’ Geraghty chests it down brilliantly on the run down the right, but fires over the crossbar. Not sure if that was a shot or cross… 🤔💭 Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 85’ Cross after cross cleared by Villa defenders as Adoo-Peters nods it over for a corner, which comes to nothing Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 83’ How’s he missed THAT!? St Albans’ No. 18 can’t believe he’s put it wide from around the six-yard box with the keeper nowhere near to save 🙆‍♂️😲 Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 80’ Shot by Remi seems to strike a hand in the box, but the ref waves play on. Shame we don’t have VAR at Rectory Meadow… Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 78’ Lovely buildup down the left by Villa, but the ball into the middle is lost Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 71’ Villa attempt a counter, but the flag goes up 🚩 Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

Here’s how young Abs Selloum tapped home Villa’s second strike past keeper Sam Donkin 📸 Courtesy @nick_taylor2 as ever Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 68’ The 3 trialists on the field right now for Villa are playing in goal, right centre-back and right wing-back Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

65’ The players have taken an earlier-than-usual second hydration break due to an injury on the field. Play back on now Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

60’ Took the admin some time, but it’s Adoo-Peters, Ben Geraghty & Remi Onabanjo at the back 🛡️ Brandon Curtis, Ben Mulley & Kensley Maloney in midfield 🚂 Timberlake & Selloum pair up front 🤝 Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

58’ Wait for it… 'Cause Villa have SCORED a second!!! ⚽️ Jack Timberlake tears away down the left and unselfishly sets up Abdullah Selloum, who finishes calmly Hanworth Villa 🔴 2–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

GOAL: HANWORTH VILLA 2-0 St Albans City - Abdullah Selloum (60') http://fwp.co/tstB4E

58’ Admin’s been told it’s fine to name the regulars who have entered the action. So it is... Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 51’ Direct free kick from range by St Albans is headed over the goal by Joe Adoo-Peters in the wall. And the header from the corner is also blazed above the crossbar Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 47’ Ball given away cheaply by Villa in their own final third, but the shot is saved spectacularly by the trialist keeper on for Dickinson in the 2nd half 🧤 Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

KICK-OFF (SECOND-HALF): Hanworth Villa v St Albans City http://fwp.co/tstB4E

HALF-TIME: Hanworth Villa 1-0 St Albans City http://fwp.co/tstB4E

⏱️ 46’ The game’s afoot once again 🙌 Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⚽️ While you rehydrate, take a look at the goal scored by the trialist No. 9 from a flick on by our new signing, Billy Nutbeam 📸 @nick_taylor2 on the scene Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ HT We lead at the break. More to come? Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 43’ Corner by Villa is nodded out for another one. Keeper Sam Donkin gathers the long-range effort, but there are half shouts for a penalty after a spill. Not given though Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 40’ St Albans’ player tries to catch Dickinson out of his goal with a cheeky free kick from range, but the ref asks him to retake it. Still saved onto the crossbar by Tyla, coz why not! 🤷‍♂️ Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 36’ No. 19 Kai Brown spins and shoots from inside the area, but Tyla Dickinson, who is definitely not a Villa trialist, saves and hangs on. Just about Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 34’ Villa win the ball in the middle and try to counter quickly, but are stopped by a foul Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 30’ Ooo… Strike from distance by Villa, but there’s not enough whip on the ball to curl inside the far stick. Still looked great from our angle 🙆‍♂️ Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 28’ Villa come charging down the left, and the shot beats the keeper but also misses the far post. Great run though 😲 Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 22’ No. 17 Oliver Knight lets one fly in the box for St Albans, but it’s blocked away. And that’s a cue for a much-needed hydration break. Still not calling that the game’s first you-know-what😅 Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 18’ Dangerous move down the left again by the away side, but nothing comes off the delivery. Good to see Villa not panicking in the box Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 11’ GOAALLL!!! ⚽️ Villa open the scoring as the corner is flicked on at the far post by… Well, we’d tell you who it was if we could, IYKWIM 😉🤫🤐 Hanworth Villa 🔴 1–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

GOAL: HANWORTH VILLA 1-0 St Albans City - Trialist (12') http://fwp.co/tstB4E

KICK-OFF: Hanworth Villa v St Albans City http://fwp.co/tstB4E

⏱️ 7’ The visitors break away on the left for their first real attack on this very warm afternoon. But thankfully for Villa, the cross lacked accuracy Hanworth Villa 🔴 0–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 3’ Villa already looking great going forward 💪 Hanworth Villa 🔴 0–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

⏱️ 1’ And we’re underway! Hanworth Villa 🔴 0–0 🟡 St Albans City #UpTheVilla #PreSeason @stalbanscityfc

VISITING US TODAY? ☀️ We can’t wait to welcome you and @stalbanscityfc to Rectory Meadow today! It’s a warm one, so please look after yourself and others. Stay hydrated, and if you feel unwell during your visit, find a member of our team and we’ll be happy to help. 💙

MATCHDAY! Today we welcome @stalbanscityfc to Rectory Meadow as both teams continue their warm up for the new season. Kick off 3pm, grounds open from 1.30pm. Don't forget we will also have the @England world cup quarter final at 10pm! #upthevilla

STEP 3 INCOMING! Get it in your diary the @SouthernLeague1 fixtures are coming out on Friday 17th July at 1pm, who are you looking forward to visiting? #upthevilla

THIS SATURDAY We welcome @stalbanscityfc to Rectory Meadow at 3pm, ground open from 1.30pm, all admission at the gate. Then at 10pm its Norway v @England in the #worldcup quarter final. #upthevilla

PRE-SEASON CONTINUES! This Saturday we welcome @stalbanscityfc to Rectory Meadow in what will be a tough test for the new Villa squad, but its all about learning! Pop on down to see how the squad is taking shape an enjoy a nice cold drink in the summer sun! #upthevilla

Pre-season is well underway at Rectory Meadow! 💪 Day 2 is done as the squad gears up for the 2026/27 campaign with fitness work, ball drills and the first steps towards the new season. Follow the journey, and subscribe on YouTube for exclusive clips! www.youtube.com/@hanworth-vi...