Hornchurch

  1. Hornchurch bring in ex-Southend striker Walker

    Hornchurch have signed striker Josh Walker after he was released by Southend.

    The 28-year-old scored 10 goals in 63 league appearances for the Shrimpers but was not offered a new contract at the end of last season.

    The move to the Urchins will see him link up with boss Daryl McMahon for a second time, having played under him at Dagenham & Redbridge.

    "He brings experience, brings quality and also he is a fantastic lad as well," McMahon told the club website.

    Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of the deal Walker has signed.

  3. Daryl McMahon looks ahead in a black jacket

  4. Hornchurch re-sign Welch after Orient release

    Makai Welch in red and white striped Hornchurch shirtshutterstock

    Makai Welch came through the youth ranks at Arsenal

    Hornchurch have re-signed defender Makai Welch on a permanent basis as they prepare for their first season in the National League.

    Welch, 20, had loan spells with the Urchins in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons during his time with Leyton Orient.

    He was released by the O's last month and has now completed a move back to Hornchurch.

    "He has done fantastically for us on loan and [is] another young player with huge potential. He adds athleticism and quality," manager Daryl McMahon said.

  5. Skipper Wraight signs two-year Hornchurch deal

    Hornchurch's Tom Wraight, in red and white striped kit, lifts the National League South play-off trophy, with his team-mates around himShutterstock

    Tom Wraight's Hornchurch beat Torquay in the National League South play-off final

    Hornchurch captain Tom Wraight has agreed a new two-year contract with the National League newcomers.

    The midfielder, who turns 32 later this month, joined the Urchins in December 2021 from Chelmsford City.

    He has since made more than 200 appearances, scoring 47 goals, and been part of two promotion-winning teams, leading the one that beat Torquay United in the National League South play-off final in May.

    Wraight's previous clubs include Maidstone United, East Thurrock and Witham Town.

  6. Hornchurch bring in Barnet defender Kizzi

    Joe Kizzi in Barnet's amber and black kit grapples with an attacker in all blueShutterstock

    Joe Kizzi (left) played for a host of non-league clubs before spells at Bromley, Sutton United and Barnet

    National League newcomers Hornchurch have signed defender Joe Kizzi from League Two club Barnet.

    Kizzi, who turns 33 before the start of the new season, had one more year on his deal with the Bees, but it has been mutually terminated to allow him to join the Urchins.

    Hornchurch manager Daryl McMahon said: "I'm delighted to be able to welcome a player of Joe's quality, experience, and leadership skills to the club.

    "He comes with a wealth of experience in both the National League and the Football League."

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  8. National League confirms key dates for new season

    Josh Stones hoists the National League trophy in the air as he celebrates winning the title and promotion to the EFL with York City after their dramatic 1-1 draw with Rochdale in April.Getty Images

    Josh Stones celebrates winning the National League title with York City

    The National League have confirmed key dates for the 2026-27 campaign.

    Fixtures will be released on Friday, July 10, with the opening games taking place on Saturday, August 8.

    The league's final day will be on Saturday, April 24.

    The promotions weekend at Wembley will be on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9.

  9. Hornchurch celebrate