Football squads
Every year we have a football squad that trains in the Autumn, Winter and Spring term. This year we will have a football team consisting mainly of Year 6 plus some Year 5. Trials happened in the Autumn term and the teams were selected. Those selected will be invited to train each Friday from 3.30-4.30pm. They must remember to bring a change of clothes (not school PE kits please) including football boots (no metal studs), shin pads, long socks and their water bottle. They will get changed in Year 6 and will be expected to change back into their school uniform before leaving. If this is an issue for you, please speak to Mr Lee.
The squad trains until Easter and does not run in the Summer term. If the weather is very bad, training may have to be cancelled so please be prepared for late notice. If your child cannot attend a session for any reason, I would be grateful if you notify myself or the office in advance. Please note that during the last half term of the Winter term and first half term of the Spring term, children will not be released to walk home unaccompanied due to the limited daylight, as per the school policy.
Along with the privilege of being selected to represent the school comes the responsibility of leading by example. Therefore, any child who repeatedly misbehaves at school, either on or off the pitch, will be swapped with a player from the C team without hesitation.
Parents are kept informed via Spond by NSSport coaches, Tim Dowdeswell, Mr Sellars or the School Office. Please contact the School Office to join our team Spond group so you can be alerted to any last minute cancellations or specific match details.
Don’t forget a water bottle.
Teams selected for 2024/2025
NS Sport coach,Tim Dowdeswell and Mr Sellars was very impressed with the turn out for football team trials and the competition was tough. He will keep a note of those who missed out and will let them know if a Development team is possible in the future and year 5 children will get a chance to try out again in year 6. All the girls who attended the trial have been selected but not all will be invited to every match.
In the meantime only team A, B & the girls team can attend squad training and parents have been contacted with a link to sign up to Spond for team communications.
- Team 1: James K, Woody M, Oscar O, Pietro D, Ben S, Thomas V, Freddie W, Oz Y, Sean M, Patryk P, and Zach W.
- Team 2: Monty A, Freddie B, Josbon D, Arlo O, Daniel W, George D, William R, Dylan L, Robin O, Jordan D and Albert D.
- Girls Only Squad: Emily A, Eliana A, Emma B, Ella C, Violet D, Marta H, Peggy K, Averi L, Francesca L, Heidi L, Ivy M, Leena O, Sophie W, Olivia W and Naomi W.
Football fixtures
Match Reports
Football Tournament Epsom College on Wednesday 18th September 2024
We begin the school year each September with a football tournament held at Epsom College where we play many preparatory schools from the local area and South London. Then in the Spring we take part in inter-school football fixtures against the local Epsom and Ewell schools.
Well done to all the footballers from Year 5 and 6 who took part in the tournament at Epsom College on Wednesday 18th September 2024. They played against a variety of schools and a large number of independent schools , winning some and losing some though always maintaining a sporting attitude and showing enthusiasm in every game. (BELIEVE)
WFJS v Auriol at home on Thursday 21st March 2024
Our football season went out with a bang this week. Three 7 aside matches took place between WFJS and Auriol. The evening saw WFJS win 2 out of 3 games. Some great football took place in front of a large turnout and it was great to see our best players show how good they can be.
Thank you to all the players for giving it everything this season. Also thank you to all the spectators and supporters for coming along to cheer them on. A very special thank you to Joe Findlay for all his hard work and passion. making the season a success. Also thank you to coach Tim Dowdeswell for coaching and leading the girls football at WFJS. Also thank you to Mr Taylor for giving us his valuable time and managing the B team.
Girls' WFJS v Meadow on Wednesday 13th March 2024
Wallace Fields Junior School Girls' football team played Meadow on Wednesday 13th March 2024. It was a fun game which saw much improvement amongst our players. Despite an early goal set up by Dolsie, Meadow had some highly skilled players enabling them to win. Final Score was WFJS 1 v Meadow 4.
Boys' B Team WFJS v The Vale on Thursday this week, 14th March 2024
The Vale's best players came up against WFJS's B team on Thursday this week, 14th March 2024. Despite being up against a very good team, WFJS managed to score the first goal. However, the lead was short-lived as The Vale started to find the back of our net. The score at half time was WFJS 1 The Vale 4. Despite this the Vale dug deep then WFJS managed to fight back making it 4:4. The last few minutes were tense, however The Vale came out with the win. Well done team for playing so well and gallantly when out of their comfort zone. Final score WFJS 4 Vale 6. Thank you for Mr Taylor for managing the team so well and Mr Findlay for refereeing.
WFJS A team and B team playing Cuddington Croft on Thursday 7th March 2024.
The B team played really well putting on a very strong performance. Luke, Jaydon and James were solid at the back. All players kept to their positions resulting in a convincing 7-2 win. Well done team!
The A team had an absolute battle from start to finish. Half time was still 0-0. The high octane match continued throughout the second half with both teams scoring. Our team's clinical passing found Henry in the box who was able to find the back of the net despite Cuddington Croft's strong defence. The result was WFJS 2 Cuddington 1. Thanks to the team for another nail bitter and thanks to Mr Findlay for refereeing and managing the team. Also big thank you to Mr Taylor for stepping forward to manage the B team.
Year 3 and 4 Football Tournament - Friday 9th February 2024
Today, Friday 9th February 2024, Year 3 and 4 took part in a tournament alongside five other teams. We played three matches, we lost the first two but the won the third match. In the third match we saw some amazing goals and some incredible goal keeping from Carter, so everyone left feeling positive with a 4-2 win.
Year 5 and Year 6 Girls' Football Match Report 7th February 2024
On Wednesday 7th February 2024 the Year 5 and 6 girls had a home football fixture with St Martin's . St Martin's brought some strong and experienced players who clearly knew their way around a football pitch. Our girls worked hard though St Martin's proved to be just too good. A fun experience for our girls non the less. Well done to Wallace Fields Juniors who backed by Tamzin in goal showed more assertiveness and therefore had more success in the final quarter. Thanks to all our players and supporters.
Year 3 and 4 Girls Football Tournament Match Report 2nd February 2024
Well done to all the Year 3 and 4 children who took part in the girls' football tournament on Friday 2nd February 2024, at Auriol Junior School. It was a fantastic event and our girls came out firing on all cylinders. Opportunities came through for the girls who proved triumphant and finished top of the group securing a place in the final with Auriol School.
Wallace Fields Juniors went ahead in the first half, however Auriol School came back to win 2-1. Wallace Fields Girls are proud to be runners up at the end of the tournament. Massive thank you to coach Tim who's experience and enthusiasm is inspiring our budding Year 3 and 4 girls' football team.
St Joseph's - Thursday 25th January 2024
WFJS Boys A football team played St Joseph's It was a fantastic game. Wallace Fields Juniors went up 2-0 in the early stages with goals from Ben LO and Henry M. Although St Joseph's came back to lead 3-2 in the second half. WFJS kept playing well and Aaron made a great save from a penalty. Following that James O equalized. WFJS unfortunately did not come away with the win after a shot from Cassius Dubey scraped over the cross bar. Final score was a draw of 3-3. Thanks for an entertaining match.
WFJS Boys B Football Team first fixture proved to be a great success. WFJS proving to be the stronger team from the beginning. Goals came from a solid performance from Edgar teaming up well with Freddie W to create many opportunities and were successfully followed up by Oscar O and Woody M who scored. Wallace Fields Juniors also showed some potential to work well as a team with Jaydon E and James K creating space from the back. Final Score was St Joseph's 0, Wallace Fields Juniors 5. Well done to all the players who took part.
It was great to see our girls' Football team growing stronger at their fixture this week. We saw performances from Dolsie S, Ivy and Suria M who all had shots on goal though unlucky not to find the back of the net. Final score was St Joseph's 1, WFJS 0. Well done girls we are very proud.
The Vale - Thursday 18th January 2024
Sadly the B team football match was postponed on Thursday 18th January 2024. The match against The Vale was rescheduled due to the cold weather and will now be held on 22nd February 2024.
Year 4 Football Tournament Auriol Junior School - Friday 19th January 2024
Also the Year 4 football tournament at Auriol Junior School was also postponed on Friday 19th January 2024 due to heavy frost and is likely to be rearrange to 9th February 2024.
Girls' Football Tournament 8th December 2023
On 8th December 2023 ten girls from the football squad attended a 7-a-side football tournament at Auriol Junior School. Six teams took part from Epsom and Ewell. Thanks to Coach Tim and Mr Sellars. It kicked off with a very exciting game against Meadow. Wallace Fields Juniors made many shots though somehow none of them found the back of the net. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. The next couple of games were also exciting with some great football skills on display. The girls are starting to really develop as a team. Overall they came fourth though we are looking forward to see more wonderful games in 2024.
Auriol School Tournament Friday 24th November 2023
It was a cold wintery afternoon on Friday 24th November 2023 when the A team travelled to Auriol School for a football tournament. They competed against six other schools from Epsom and Ewell. We came top of our group and went on to play in the final where we just missed out on the trophy in extra time 2 goals to 1 to the home team. Thank you for all the players for supporting the players. We are very proud of how we played and achieving second place.
Match against The Vale on Thursday 23rd November 2023
CANCELLED
Girls Football Match against Cuddington Croft – Wednesday 8th November 2023
Well done to all the girls who took part and demonstrated some great play in our first game of the season and a special mention to Lucy B who scored a magnificent goal from a distance. Despite a hard fought match and some promising attacks the score was 6 – 1 to the opposition.
Cuddington Croft Wednesday 4th October 2023
Cuddington Croft football team came to WFJS for our A teams first match on Wednesday 4th October 2023. It proved to be a fantastic game! WFJS set up many shots on goal which failed to find the back of net. It was Cuddington croft who went ahead in the first fifteen minutes. WFJS continued to play un-phased knowing it was just a matter of time until the goals started to flow.
Second half was nailbiting. A wonderful touch from Theo saw the ball hang in the air and drop into the top right corner putting WFJS ahead 2-3. With Fraser solid in defence more goals followed. Final result Cuddington croft -3, WFJS -5.
Epsom College Football Tournament 20th September 2023
A keen year six squad attended the Epsom College Football Tournament on Wednesday alongside 20 other schools. WFJS got off to a great start showing great team cohesion. An amazingly timed accurate strike from James 'Megafoot' put WFJS ahead early on. Many great goals followed. WFJS showed a lot of potential in the group stages and excitement rose as the squad made it through to play in the Final. WFJS gave it everything they had in the last game of the tournament however luck did not fall their way resulting in an emotional loss in the Final. Thank you to all the supporters, Thankyou to Mr Findlay getting the best out of the team and thank you to the squad for giving it your best.