History was made on Saturday 5th August 2023 when Heacham made their debut in the world’s most famous cup competition, THE F.A. CUP. The team travelled to Gt. Yarmouth to play Gorleston Town, (who currently play in the Isthmian League North Division) in the Extra Preliminary Round. Despite a battling performance from the Magpies they were beaten 4-1.
The league season had already started a week earlier with a trip to Woodbridge Town. Although the team lost 1-0 they were able to hold their heads up high and were very unlucky not to come away with a point. The next league match followed a few days later with a thundering local derby against Fakenham Town. Despite going 1 nil down, the team rallied back to win an exciting encounter 2-1. The next league game was at home v Kirkley & Pakefield and although the Magpies dominated the early stages without scoring they allowed the visitors to take a 2 goal lead due to defensive lapses. The team then rallied but were only able to pull one goal back with a stunning free kick. So a mixed bag of results early in the season, without much luck going their way, but the feeling is that the team are more than capable of holding their own in this higher league.

Forthcoming league games ::-
AUGUST
Tuesday 15th away v Dereham Town k.o. 7.45pm.
Saturday 19th home v Thetford Town k.o. 3pm (note: this a change to the original fixture list).
Tuesday 22nd away v Fakenham Town k.o. 7.45pm.
Saturday 26th home v Kirkley & Pakefield k.o. 3pm (Isuzu FA Vase - 1st Round Qualifying)).
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 2nd home v Hadleigh United k.o. 3pm
Tuesday 5th away v Norwich United k.o. 7.45pm
Saturday 9th home v Walsham Le Willows k.o. 3pm
Tuesday 12th home v Dereham Town k.o. 7.45pm
Saturday 16th away v Newmarket Town k.o. 3pm
Saturday 23rd home v Lakenheath k.o. 3pm
Saturday 30th away v Soham Town Rangers k.o. 3pm

Information on all this season’s fixtures are available by picking up a 2023/4 Fixture Card, which will be available from various outlets around the village and, of course, from the ground. A digital fixture list can also be found on the Heacham FC Supporters Club Facebook page.

Full list of all the Pre Season Friendly Results

Saturday July 1st v WisbechTown away ko 3pm - lost 1-3
Saturday July 8th v Watton United away ko 2.30pm - won 5-2
Tuesday July 11th v Swaffham Town home ko 7.45pm - won 4-1
Saturday July 15th v Blackstone FC home ko 3pm - lost 2-3
Saturday July 22nd v Wells Town away ko.2.30pm - won 2-0
Tuesday July 25th v West Winch home ko.7.45pm - won 9-1
(many thanks to West Winch F.C. for stepping in at short notice after the club was badly let down by Kings Lynn U23’s - must point out that a number of Heacham players made up the numbers for West Winch. We wish West Winch all the best for the season ahead.)

Unfortunately there will be no Reserve team this season but the good news is that the club are pleased to announce that there will be an Under 16’s side this season competing in The Norfolk Combined Youth Football League (Under 16 Premier League).

Heacham F.C. U16’s

The team has so far played friendlies against Fakenham Town U16 winning 7-0 and then followed this up with a convincing 3-1 win against Kings Lynn U16, with both games being played at home. Another home friendly is scheduled for August 20th v BrandonTown U16 - the result will appear in next month’s Newsletter.
The following fixtures have been released and please note games are played on a Sunday.
3rd Sept away v Dereham Town Youth F.C.U16 k.o. 10am - league match
10th Sept home v Thetford Town F.C. U16 k.o. 10am - league match
17th Sept home v Caister F.C. U16 Gladiators k.o.10am - 4Trophies Cup
24th Sept County Cup Round 1 - opponents t.b.a.
1st Oct home v Moreton Hall Youth F.C. U16 k.o. 10am - league match
The team are currently looking for sponsorship for Match Days, Match Balls, Match Day Polo’s & Hoodies. If you would like to get involved with any sponsorship for the U16’s then please contact Mark McDonnell on 07392 831608.

Sponsorship / Advertising News

Programme Advertising

There are various options / sizes available, all prices are for the entire season

Prices start from £40 for a ⅛ black and white, whilst the premium full page colour is priced at £200

Player Sponsorship

We are delighted to announce revised pricing for sponsorship of a player for this season.
We acknowledge the current economic climate makes it difficult for people to get involved with the club (sponsorship etc), and whilst the vast majority of players did have a sponsor last season, we also take on board that £150 was possibly “out of reach” for some of our valued supporters.

So for this season you can get involved and sponsor a player for the massively reduced price of £75 for the entire season!

In return:

Your name to feature in the matchday programme , alongside a picture of your player

Invitation to the End of season presentation evening, where you will be presented with the shirt(s) of your respective player(s)

Those player’s sponsors from last season, will have first choice of their respective player(s) for this season.

Programme Sponsor

We are pleased to announce that Graham Hagger will be our matchday programme sponsor for the 2023/24 season.

Many thanks to Graham for his continued support of The Magpies.

Matchball Sponsor

We are pleased to announce that The Heacham FC Supporters Club will be our matchball sponsor for the 2023/24 season.

Many thanks to them for their continued support of The Magpies.

2023/24 General Pricing Update.

Following a club meeting we can now share the prices for this season, we have taken on board the current economic climate, and frozen as many prices as possible, in areas where there is an increase, we have kept the increase to a minimum.

Matchday Programme

We are pleased to confirm the matchday programmes will remain priced at £2.

Matchday Drinks & Snacks

Again we are pleased to announce that initially prices will remain at last season’s prices, we will be keeping a close eye on our purchasing costs.

Matchday Admission

With another step up in the Football Pyramid, comes additional operational costs.

We have conducted a benchmarking exercise, comparing our new pricing structure against other teams in our division, and we still compare extremely favourably.

Adults - £6
Concessions - £4
Children - £1

The Football Club offer various forms of sponsorship/advertising and if you are interested in getting involved with the Club then please contact the club for further information of the packages available by email at:-
commercial.heachamfc@gmail.com

Pin Badges

The Official Heacham F C pin badge, priced at only £3 each and the Anglian Combination Premier Champions 2021/2 pin badge, priced at only £4 each can now both be purchased on match days but they are also available from behind the bar at The Heacham Sports & Social Club.

Match Day Programmes

Did you miss collecting any programmes last season? There are a limited number of programmes still available from some games. Please get in touch (email address shown below) with any requirements you have and I will check our stock.

The 2023 “50/50 Club”

The August winners were:-
Sam Pishorn (No.22) who wins £45
Simon Ellson (No.35) who wins £22.
Congratulations to both our winners. The next draw will take place on Saturday 9th September (after the home game v Walsham Le Willows).

Supporters Club Membership for the new season is now available and for the 4th consecutive season the cost is still only £5 to join. Full details of benefits etc will be on our Facebook page.

If you require any further information on any of the matters mentioned, then please contact me on the email address shown below. You can also keep up to date with all the latest news on our Facebook page:- Heacham F C Supporters Club.

“COME ON HEACHAM”

Denis Cooper
Chairman/Secretary
Heacham F C Supporters Club
Email: deniscooper06@aol.com