Wealdstone vs Cheshunt | Match Preview
- Aryan Jolly
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The Stones are looking to get back to winning ways in their final game at the Vale before Christmas as they face Isthmian League Premier Division side Cheshunt in the FA Trophy Third Round.
The Basics
Date: Saturday, December 13
Venue: Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip, HA4 6JQ
Competition: The Isuzu FA Trophy
Kick Off Time: 3:00 pm
Broadcast Information: N/A
News From The Vale
As it is the final chance for Stones fans to watch their team before Christmas, there are reduced ticket prices for Saturday’s game, and 100 blue and white Santa hats will be given out to children on a first-come, first-served basis!
Click here to find out more details. Please note that season tickets are not valid for this game.
The latest product off the Stones’ academy production line, Josh Clay, sat down with club media earlier this week to reflect on the season thus far.
Josh manages training with the first team alongside coaching the women’s team at Brunel University and studying full-time himself.
You can read the full interview, which also showcases the club’s academy brochure for 2026/27, here.
Eddy Nsasi was another youngster who got his first opportunities in first-team football with the Stones this season, but Wealdstone Football Club can confirm that he has returned to Fulham following the expiration of his loan deal. Everyone at the club thanks Eddy for his efforts and wishes him the best for the future!
Finally, the National League have confirmed that all fixtures on the final day of the league season will kick off at 12:30pm on 25th April 2026.
Playoff eliminator ties are scheduled for the following midweek, with the semi-finals and final taking place on the weekends of 2nd May and 9th May, respectively.
The Opposition
Recent form: LWLLD
League Position: 16th
The Ambers have spent much of their recent history in the seventh tier of English football. They won the playoff of the Isthmian League Premier Division in 2022 after two strong, but Covid-affected campaigns. However, their stay in the National League South lasted for just one season as they finished in 23rd place and were relegated.
The last two and-a-half seasons have been similarly poor from the Ambers, finishing just one place away from relegation upon their return to step three of non-league football and in 15th place last season.
Currently, the Ambers are in the midst of a very tight pack in mid-table, sitting just three points away from relegation, but also three points away from the top half.
The manager - Mel Gwinnett: The Stones’ opponents on Saturday are led by the experienced Mel Gwinnett.
The 62-year-old spent a considerable amount of time coaching in the EFL with the likes of Exeter City, Stevenage and Milton Keynes Dons.
After a spell at Barnet, he was appointed as Head of Football Operations and First Team Manager at National League South side Hampton and Richmond Borough.
Under his management, the Beavers went on a club-record unbeaten run whilst also finishing just one point off the playoffs and having a good run in the FA Trophy during the 2023/24 season.
Gwinnett will be a very familiar face to Sam Cox, as the duo worked together at Oxford United.
The danger man - Sam Granville: The visitors’ biggest threat is central midfielder Sam Granville.
The London-born man came through the youth ranks of local rivals Barnet, making 12 appearances and scoring one goal for the Bees before leaving the club at the end of the 2023/24 season.
He spent the final year of his time at Barnet on loan with Cheshunt, which has been his permanent home for the last 18 months.
This season, Granville has scored seven goals from midfield and is a regular starter due to the box-to-box ability he provides in the centre of the pitch.
The 22-year-old has scored three times in the Ambers’ last four games, all of these goals coming from the penalty spot.
Buy Your Tickets Now!
What better festive treat is there than a trip to the Vale? Sam Cox’s side have a sublime home record this campaign, and there are discounted drinks prices in the Vale Social Club between 12 and 2pm as part of ‘happy hour’!
Make sure to buy your tickets via the link below!
