We’re proud to announce that Eden Hot Tubs has become a major partner of our club and will take the naming rights for the new stand for the next two seasons.

As Cornwall’s premier destination for premium Jacuzzi®-brand hot tubs, swim spas, saunas and wellness products, Eden Hot Tubs bring luxury, relaxation and a reputation for excellence to our partnership.

This partnership has an extra-special meaning — it’s a homecoming of sorts for the company’s founder, whose family roots run deep in Mousehole.

“Sponsoring the club is a return to my family’s roots,” said the Eden Hot Tubs owner Daniel Sleeman.
“My great-grandparents, David and Doris Sleeman, lived on the harbour — my great-grandfather was a fisherman who owned a boat called Inter Nos. My grandfather, Ronald Sleeman, later became Barclays Bank Manager in both Newlyn and Penzance. Our family has always had a strong connection with the village — and with friends like Philip and Melanie Stephens still living in Mousehole, it feels like coming home.”

This exciting collaboration marks a significant step forward for us. Having a name like Eden Hot Tubs associated with our stand reinforces our ambition and commitment to further elevating the experience for our fans. It also underscores the strong support we’re fortunate to have from local businesses who believe in our journey.

Over the next two years, you’ll see their brand proudly displayed on matchdays. We’re looking forward to working closely with Eden Hot Tubs on community projects, fan events, and engaging activations that bring real value to our supporters.

Please join us in thanking them for their generous support and welcoming them into our club family. 💚
Here’s to a successful partnership — and to many great moments under the Eden Hot Tubs Stand!

Mousehole AFC Launch Online Ticketing – Starting with Pay What You Want Offer

Mousehole AFC are pleased to announce the launch of a new online ticketing system, making it easier than ever for supporters to secure their place at Trungle Parc. The move marks another important step in the club’s continued investment in digital infrastructure and supporter accessibility.

The new system goes live this week ahead of Saturday’s home fixture against Hartpury, allowing fans to purchase tickets directly through the club’s online shop.

To celebrate the launch, tickets for this match will be available on a “Pay What You Want” basis — giving supporters the opportunity to set their own price while contributing directly to the ongoing growth and sustainability of the club.

Club officials see the introduction of online ticketing as part of a wider effort to modernise operations, improve the matchday experience, and build stronger engagement with both local supporters and those following the Seagulls from further afield.

Tickets for Mousehole AFC home fixtures can now be purchased at:
www.theclubshop.co.uk/mousehole-fc/HOMEHARTPURY

Words Daniel Tatarsky

Westbury 2 – 1 Mousehole

With the Seagulls’ one hundred per cent home record having been torn apart by Tavistock the trip to Westbury took on even more importance for Jake Ash’s team. The knowledge that away matches had brought no joy so far this season would have given the travelling fans little hope for optimism and as it turned out their fears were well grounded.

The early chances all fell to the home men in green with Mousehole surviving two close scares before Westbury took the lead. The goal came from a turnover of play in the centre circle; with Mitchell being dispossessed the ball was quickly shifted to the right wing from where, under no pressure, the number nine was able to cross to the far post to allow an onrushing, unmarked Josh Jenkins to slide it home after eleven minutes.

The only surprise when Westbury doubled their lead was that it had taken so long. Ollie Chenoweth’s net had lived a charmed life in the intervening twenty-five minutes but eventually Mousehole’s luck ran out. It again came from a Seagull being disposed, this time it was in their own box and the dagger was driven home quicker although in a very similar manner. A dinked pass from right to left was once more met by Jenkins to slide home. If not a carbon copy of the first goal it had all the same elements so Mousehole could not say they hadn’t been warned.

All that the visiting fans could celebrate after forty-five minutes was that the score was only two nil. They have seen Mousehole come back from such dire situations so there was still hope. The second half started in a slightly more even fashion but it looked more likely that Westbury would increase the lead rather than Mousehole reduce it and this nearly came to pass when the home side worked a nice move ending with a miscued shot going over.

Westbury failing to put the game to bed at that point seemed to galvanise the men in navy blue and a couple of minutes later the deficit was reduced. When Jack Symons won the ball near the centre circle it rolled to Goldsworthy. Using the outside of his right foot he played in the returning Hayden Turner galloping down the left. His pass into the corridor of uncertainty was met by a cantering Liam Prynn to force home between two defenders.

With their dander up the Seagulls pushed for an equaliser. The best chance was a reverse of their goal with Prynn playing Turner in with a neat pass that left him one on one with the keeper. Nine times out of ten the hitman hits home in these situations but maybe it was ring rust that led to him skewing his shot wide.

There were a number of goalmouth melees in the closing minutes but never a clear-cut chance and so another day on the road ended with Mousehole coming home empty handed. The defeat leaves them in mid table, closer in points to the bottom than the top and means that the home game with Hartpury is this season’s first must win.

That match, on the 11th of October at Interior Trungle Parc is Pay What You Want for all spectators so if ever there was a chance to get out and support your Seagulls this is it.

WORDS: DANIEL TATARSKY

Mousehole 0 – 2 Tavistock

Due to a laundry malfunction Tavistock arrived at this match with their kit still damp but they did not let the extra weight hold them back as they cruised to a relatively easy victory. Matches between these two always feel like a local derby in spite of the physical distance between them and emotions were already running high before the game.

On this occasion there was not just a geographical distance between the sides, this gap was replicated in the league standings; with Tavistock having had a slow start to the season they began the game in the relegation zone. This might explain why the men in red and black came out of the traps with more energy than the home team.

The early chances all fell to the visitors as they laid siege to Oliver Chenoweth’s goal. To the neutral observer it may well have seemed that Tavi were at home so dominant were they in the early exchanges. In spite of superior possession Mousehole were unable to convert their hold of the ball in to chances and regularly fell foul of the quick transition from the Devonians. Luckily for the men in white and green whilst they gave up chances none really threatened to breach the man in yellow’s goal.

Tavistock’s eagerness to record a second successive victory at Interiora Trungle Parc translated into some juicy challenges resulting in two yellow cards in quick succession in the middle of the half. The goal, when it came, after forty-one minutes, was straight out of the 1970s. A long punt from the Tavistock keeper avoided the two Mousehole centre halves and found Jack Crago in splendid isolation about forty yards from goal. He advanced at pace and whilst Chenoweth did well to push him wide of the goal, the Tavistock forward was able to roll it in from an acute angle.

Having come back from a goal down against Larkhall there was little concern amongst the home crowd as the teams emerged for the second half. This feeling of calm was mistaken as the game continued in very much the same vein with Tavistock able to soak up much of the home pressure without concern. The best chances fell to Gene Price, ten yards out on the right, and Oscar Massey a little closer on the left. Both screwed their shots wide when it looked likely that they would score.

Surviving these early scares gave Tavistock hope that they could hold out and they settled their nerves further when they doubled the lead just after the hour. A slick move down the right ended with a cross that seemed to have been over hit as it sailed above the head of the centre forward. Your reporter was not the only person not to see Crago advancing, unmarked, from the left. The ball reached him in space and, unchallenged, he scored nonchalantly with the outside of his right boot.

We’ve seen Mousehole come back from holes like this but something in the air suggested that it was not to be on this night. Chances did come but there was always a Tavistock body in the way and when a defender missed the block Daniel Holman was there to keep his sheet clean. Even going down to ten men with five minutes still on the clock did not weaken the visitors’ resolve and in the end they held out relatively comfortably for a memorable win.

As for Mousehole, it was a major disappointment. Having won two on the spin at home and coming off a last-minute winner against Larkhall this should have been another step up the division but instead it’s back to the drawing board as they head out on the road for a trip to Westbury. If ever there was a time to register an away win, it’s Saturday. Fingers will be crossed all over West Cornwall.

Mousehole’s club secretary and Kit Man was featured in a recent article on the Southern League website.

Actor and writer Daniel Tatarsky, known for roles in The Death of Stalin and Suffragette, has found one of his most fulfilling roles volunteering at the club. Since moving to the area a few years ago, he has taken on responsibilities as kit man and club secretary, juggling busy matchday duties like coordinating with referees, opposition officials, and managing kits.

Tatarsky says volunteering has helped him integrate into the community, meet new people, and feel part of something bigger. While demanding at times, he finds the work deeply rewarding. He encourages others to get involved, noting that non-league clubs rely heavily on volunteers and that opportunities are available through the Pitching In Volunteer Hub.

Mousehole are currently seeking matchday volunteers and women’s team coaches, and Tatarsky stresses that any time given—big or small—makes a real difference.

Read the full article here: https://pitchinginvolunteers.co.uk/search

Moushole 2 – 1 Larkhall Athletic

Words by Daniel Tasker

Games between Mousehole and Larkhall are always close-run affairs regardless of their league positions and this game was no exception. Last season saw a one nil home win for the Seagulls, who gained a point away from home thanks to a late equaliser with five minutes to go. The result of this match was decided even later and made for a thrilling end to a proper football battle under grey skies.

Mousehole began the match boasting a one hundred percent home record so far this season and the ITP crowd could have been forgiven for thinking this would be a regulation win for the men in white. The visitors had other thoughts and, backed by a strong wind, they dominated the chances in the first forty-five. Whilst Mousehole had sixty percent possession Larkhall had an equivalent share of the chances.  That it was goalless at the break was more of a relief to Mousehole than Larkhall but the whilst chances had been created there weren’t any that would register high on the Xg charts.

The biggest controversy of the first half was regarding a seeming kick in the head by Larkhall’s Jack (Goodall) on Mousehole’s Jack (Symons). The home bench were apoplectic but the referee and his assistant had missed any deliberate intent whilst watching the ball. It was maybe no coincidence that it was the two Jacks who picked up the half’s two yellow cards.

The second half should have begun with a Mousehole barrage on the Solomon Browne end but going against the wind it was Larkhall who made the break through. A slick counter attack saw the ball end up on the right wing. From there it was cut back across the box to an unseen Harvey Flippance who slid it home.

Mousehole heads dropped momentarily having conceded their first goal at home this season but the upset seemed to ignite a previously absent sense of urgency. Cheered on by an under-average sized but enthusiastic crowd the men in white and green began to make inroads and the chances began appearing. Few were clear cut with the blue shirted visitors happy to throw themselves in the way of anything that moved.

The game turned after seventy minutes when the aforementioned Jack Goodall received the red card many thought he should have seen in the first half. This was for a second bookable offence and came two minutes after the arrival of Mark Goldsworthy.

With Goodall gone, and Goldie on, the pressure going forward increased and the fair-haired veteran levelled the scores in typical fashion after seventy-three minutes. A corner from the right caused chaos in the box. The ball bounced around like a puppy in a field of squirrels but when it fell to the right foot of Goldsworthy the shenanigans ended as he placed it carefully between onrushing legs and into the net.

That strike was his fiftieth in a Mousehole shirt and was celebrated as such by him, his team mates and the crowd but this was a job only half done. The Seagulls had a one hundred percent record to maintain and so the waves of attacks continued as the home side sought the winner. It did make them liable to a counter-attack which meant that the neutral observer may have felt a winner could come at either end.

When the referee indicated five minutes of time added on it seemed like the sands of time would rush too quickly for a positive outcome in either team’s favour but finally the Larkhall resistance with only ten men took a toll on their physical resources. With only seconds left on the clock a Larkhall throw in from the left back only found Ed Harrison’s head. He nodded it to Gene Price who, first time, found Max Cook. The Cookie Monster rolled a pass forward to the half centurion Goldsworthy who played a one two with Price before playing a precise pass to Liam Prynn on the penalty spot. As the referee reached for his whistle to end the match, Predator-Prynn controlled the ball, spun and shot in one movement sending the ball in to the far corner of the goal and sending the crowd into delirium.

It would be hard not to feel sympathy for Larkhall. They deserved a point but in football you don’t always get what you deserve and as Prynn knee-slid into the corner in celebration the home fans didn’t care about fairness. They were simply delighted to see another home win for the Seagulls. There’s not long to enjoy these three points as Tavistock arrive on Tuesday but it made for a great evening.

The club is pleased to provide supporters with a full squad update, including the latest on injuries, new arrivals, departures, and recent trialists.

Injury & Squad News

• Jack Calver – Jack is currently awaiting MRI results. We are all hopeful of a positive outcome and look forward to seeing him back in action soon.
• Hayden Turner – Hayden picked up an ankle injury away at Bideford. He is expected to return to action in October as his recovery continues.
• Josh Bissett – Josh is progressing well in his rehabilitation and is set to begin running again in the coming weeks.
• Paulo Ranalli Sousa – Paulo has rejoined the squad following a period of absence due to the passing of his father. He is working hard to regain full match fitness and we are delighted to see him back on the pitch.

New Signing

We are pleased to confirm the permanent signing of Judah Tawiah.
Judah impressed during his trial period, which included a loan spell at St Blazey where he found the net. Having already featured three times for us, Judah has shown his quality and will be an excellent addition to the squad.

Departures

• William Oduwa – William has accepted an opportunity at Step 3 with Farnham Town. We thank him for his time with us and wish him every success in the next stage of his career.
• Tyrell Dawes – Tyrell has been released in order to gain regular game time and rebuild his match fitness. We also wish him well as he looks for the right opportunity to continue his development.

Trialists

Both George Brough and Ethan Smith completed trial periods with the club. While they will not be signing permanently, we thank them for their efforts and commitment during their time with us, and wish them the very best moving forward.

Mousehole 6 – 0 St Day

Cornwall Senior Cup – Round One

WORDS BY DANIEL TASKER

The Seagulls have never won the Cornwall Senior Cup; it’s something that our friends over in Falmouth never remind us of because that would be churlish. On a clear chilly night this season’s cup campaign began with a convincing win over a plucky St Day side looking resplendent in their grey second kit.

Mousehole welcomed back two veterans: Mark Goldsworthy, making his first start since his shoulder operation took the skipper’s armband whilst Paulo Sousa started on the bench but joined the fray in the first half when Ed Harrison limped off with an Achilles problem. That both these stalwarts scored was the icing and cherry on a tasty cup-cake.

It was clear from the start that whilst the visitors were eager to impress, the gap in league status was going to be too much for a cup shock. With over three quarters of possession belonging to the home team it was not a surprise that is was only thirteen minutes before the first goal came. A nice move down the right ended with a cross from Max Cook finding Liam Prynn in the box. He controlled it and span before smashing it home with his left peg.

Less than ten minutes later the same combination made the second goal, this time the cross was from deeper and the finish was a first time looper over the keeper. Fifteen minutes later and it was game over. Max Cook got his hat trick of assists when he rolled the ball towards Prynn. The ginger magician dummied it to allow Ed Harrison to take a touch and smash home.

The only blot on a good evening was Harrison suffering an ankle injury to go with his shiner from Saturday. Whilst this was not what anyone wanted it did enable an early return to action for our Portuguese plotter Paulo. He slotted in like he’d never been away.

Whilst St Day showed the occasional classy touch, they only created two chances in the first half and neither caused Lewis Moyle to raise an eyebrow. No one would have blamed Mousehole if they’d played out the second half at a stroll but Jake Ash had asked them to go at full pace and they started the second half like a team that was a goal behind.

Two early goals came thanks to this burst of vitality. The first was courtesy of a George Brough pass across the six-yard box. It was met by a grateful Sousa, scoring from a yard out. The fifth came four minutes later and was not a classic. Tallan Mitchell picked up a pass from Judah Tawiah outside the box. He cracked a drive towards the top left corner, on its way it hit Goldie in the face and went in the bottom right corner. The veteran number nine doesn’t care how he scores and this strike took him to forty-nine for the Seagulls.

The scoring was wrapped up in stoppage time. Mitchell getting a second assist when he pulled the ball back to the edge of the box for Tim Nixon to steady himself and fire home.

Six goals, a clean sheet and progress to the next round of the cup. The league is the target this season but a comfortable win will bring succour to the hearts of a team that has been troubled on its travels but revels in the comforts of home. With two league games at ITP coming up in quick succession this will was a good time to build confidence.

Frome 1-0 Mousehole 

Words: Daniel Tasker

The last time these two teams met was in the play-off semi-final at the end of the 2023/24 season. On that occasion Frome won very comfortably by three goals against a Mousehole team for which the game seemed a match too far after a brilliant first season at this level.

When the teams lined up here their starts to the season were rather contrasted. The Robins had a one hundred percent record in the league and were unbeaten in all competitions. Whilst the Seagulls have a matching record at home, their away form has seen zero return from three away trips.

Bearing in mind those stark statistics it was no surprise that the early exchanges saw the home team well on top. It took the hosts just two minutes to register their first attempt at goal, with a curling effort sailing just inches past the left post of Ollie Chenoweth, and they didn’t stop there, the next few minutes saw numerous shots directed towards Chenoweth’s goal, with no real sign of a Mousehole response.

With the clock hitting the thirteenth minute, the hosts took the lead. A dangerous looking cross from Frome’s David Duru resulted in an attempted clearance from Mousehole captain on the day James Ward. Unfortunately it sailed over the head of Chenoweth and nestled in the back of the net. 

The waves of Frome attacks continued but a strong rearguard with Jacob Kevern, making his first start of the season alongside debutant Judah Tawia held them at bay. Whilst the men in blue, Mousehole were sporting a new all navy away kit, stopped the leaks at the back, they could not find a way to trouble the Frome goal.

One nil at the break felt like a good half for the visitors and the home fans were maybe slightly disappointed that a late Duru effort sailed into the car park as a two-goal lead was what they felt they deserved.

Frome had been helped in the first half by a strong wind so there was optimism in the travelling ranks that a change of ends might bring a shift of momentum. As it turned out, the second half, with the sun now out, was a damp squib with few efforts at either end. This could well be the first match in living memory where Mousehole failed to register a shot on target.

The home team huffed and puffed but could not find a way through the thick blue line. Just when they were about to settle for one nil, Mousehole were reduced to ten men when Tallan Mitchell picked up an avoidable second yellow card. This gave the men in red additional impetus but in truth the Seagulls never looked like being breached again.

So another loss on the road but, overall there were many positives. A defensive performance which deserved a draw, this was a step in the right direction for Mousehole on the road and lays down a template for the rest of the season.