Corinthian-Casuals have been drawn against Carshalton Athletic in the 2nd Round of the Robert Dyas League Cup.

Carshalton are now headed up by former Corinth Manager Matt Howard and Assistant Luke Garrard, who left King George's in the Summer to join the Robins. Barrign both teams progressing in the FA Cup this Saturday, it'll be the first meeting of the two sides since the move.

The tie is set to be played on the week commencing 6th October. Please check the fixtures for confirmation of date nearer the time.

The full draw is as follows:

Chatham Town v Sittingbourne
Corinthian-Casuals v Carshalton Athletic
Dorking Wanderers v Burgess Hill Town
Dulwich Hamlet v Staines Town
Enfield Town v Cheshunt
Farnborough / Lewes v Three Bridges
Faversham Town v Folkestone Invicta
Grays Athletic v East Thurrock United
Great Wakering Rovers v Thurrock / Aveley
Hendon v Kingstonian
Maldon & Tiptree v Leiston
Needham Market / Heybridge Swifts v Soham Town Rangers / Brightlingsea Regent
Tonbridge Angels v Hastings United
Tooting & Mitcham United v Metropolitan Police
Waltham Abbey / AFC Hornchurch v Wingate & Finchley
Walton Casuals v Walton & Hersham

Corinthian-Casuals will host AFC Croydon Athletic in the opening round of the London Senior Cup (sponsored by Coventry Scaffolding). The tie is to be played on the 28th October 2015, but this date is subject to change.

Should we progress, either Dulwich Hamlet or Erith and Belverdere will travel to King George's for the next round.

With all ties being drawn up til the final, all team's routes have already been mapped out. If we're successful in the first two rounds, we'd once again be at home before a semi-final away. 

Last season, Hendon beat Tooting and Mitcham in a close final. Casuals bowed out to the eventual winners in the Quarter Final stages after beating AFC Wimbledon on the way.

The full draw can be seen here.

FIRST ROUND 
1 Redbridge v Barking 
2 Haringey Borough v Erith Town 
3 Corinthian-Casuals v AFC Croydon Athletic 
4 Dulwich Hamlet v Erith & Belvedere 
5 London Bari v Metropolitan Police 
6 Hanwell Town v Cockfosters 
7 Croydon v Welling United 
8 Tower Hamlets v Beckenham Town 
9 VCD Athletic v Clapton 
10 Fisher v Wingate & Finchley 
11 Thamesmead Town v AFC Wimbledon 
Byes: Cray Valley (PM), Greenhouse Sports, Harrow Borough, Hendon, Tooting & Mitcham United 

SECOND ROUND 
12 Tooting & Mitcham United v Haringey Borough or Erith Town 
13 Harrow Borough v Tower Hamlets or Beckenham Town 
14 Redbridge or Barking v VCD Athletic or Clapton 
15 London Bari or Metropolitan Police v Thamesmead Town or AFC Wimbledon 
16 Greenhouse Sports v Croydon or Welling United 
17 Hendon v Cray Valley (PM) 
18 Corinthian-Casuals or AFC Croydon Athletic v Dulwich Hamlet or Erith & Belvedere 
19 Fisher or Wingate & Finchley v Hanwell Town or Cockfosters 

QUARTER-FINALS 
20 Winner of Match 19 v Winner of Match 14 
21 Winner of Match 17 v Winner of Match 16 
22 Winner of Match 12 v Winner of Match 13 
23 Winner of Match 18 v Winner of Match 15 

SEMI-FINALS 
24 Winner of Match 22 v Winner of Match 23 
25 Winner of Match 20 v Winner of Match 21 

FINAL 
Winner of Match 24 v Winner of Match 25 


Pic credit: Andy Nunn.

It is with great sadness that we have to report the departure of club talisman, Jamie Byatt. The forward, who made history in January, by becoming the first Corinthian-Casuals player to ever wear the famous SC Corinthians Paulista shirt, has left the club to join Tooting & Mitcham United.

In recent seasons, Jamie has found incredible goal scoring form, having netted 60 goals in the last two seasons. With his goals, and likeness to former Corinthians goal keeper, Julio Cesar, he has become loved by millions of the fans both home and away, and he will be sorely missed.

At 33, who knows if we’ll ever see Jamie playing at the club again. Having scored 110 goals, he has become the second highest ever goal scorer for the club, behind Cliff West and it has been his goals in recent years that have seen the club escape relegation. In the 2013/14 season, he managed to miraculously carry the team to safety when all had seemed lost..

Casuals manager, James Bracken, has expressed great sadness to see Jamie leave but also respects the decision of the striker who wants guaranteed game time, and in his favoured position, of center forward. Something James Bracken was unable to offer Jamie, having assembled an exciting, young squad, full of attacking talent.

We wish Jamie the very best of luck with the move and look forward to welcoming him back to King George’s Arena, with his new team, when Casuals entertain Tooting & Mitcham on October 27th.

Jamie Says,

“To everybody at Corinthian-Casuals and SC Corinthians Paulista, after 287 appearances and 110 goals…it’s time for me to blow the whistle on this part of my career.

I would like to thank Corinthian-Casuals and SC Corinthians Paulista for the opportunity to go to Brazil, it was without doubt the highlight of my career and something I will never forget. I have a million memories that I will cherish forever.

Playing in front of 30,000 people at the Arena in Sao Paulo, not to mention the millions on TV, who witnessed me wearing the SC Corinthians shirt with pride…I’m just sorry I couldn’t score for you crazy bunch!!

This Casuals team and the many many moments we’ve shared together, will stay with me forever.

I must also mention the great fans and the support I’ve had at Casuals and SC Corinthians Paulista…thank you! But it’s now time for me to move on, I’m signing for Tooting & Mitcham. This was a decision that wasn’t made lightly and it was one of the hardest of my life to leave Casuals, a club that has been a part of my entire life and will continue to live in my heart.

Vai Corinthians!! Best of Love, Jamie.”

Dorking Wanderers came from a goal behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the season but end Corinthian-Casuals good start to the Ryman League campaign.

In a high intensity match, a 53rd minute goal from Emmanuel Akokhia was swiftly cancelled out within 60 seconds of the restart when Tom Tolfrey found the net, followed by a Kev Terry winner in the 58th minute.

The result sees Casuals drop from 1st to 3rd in the table and Dorking Wanderers move up into 2nd.

After the match, Corinth boss James Bracken spoke commented on the match.

“I'm not going to say it's not a fair result. We could've maybe nicked something in the last fifteen minutes. We’ve put a lot of pressure on them, missed one or two half chances that might have gone in on another day and to be fair to their keeper, he's pulled out two world class saves... one in the first half and one in the second.

“They're a decent side and it was a good game. I don't think we really put the intensity in like we can to the game until the last fifteen minutes, which was obviously a little too late.

“They say that ten minute period after you score a goal is always crucial and we’ve had a lapse in concentration. Their first, we earmarked the player not to give him even a couple of yards in the box, but we have and he’s had enough room to turn and shoot.

“There’s always positives to take out of this though, such as the response from everybody who upped their game when we’ve gone 2-1 down. Everybody to a man seemed to be able to go up a gear and put their foot in. There’s no cross words in the dressing room because they’ve been absolutely fantastic since I’ve been here and one defeat in a close game doesn’t change anything.

“It’s now how we respond on Saturday. Make sure we stay in the FA Cup, go on a run and that’s what matters.”

Casuals travel to the coast to face Pagham in the FA Cup on Saturday.  

Corinthian Casuals v Dorking Wanderers
Tuesday 25th August 7.45pm
Ryman Division One South

Top of the league but another challenge awaits as we face
 Dorking Wanderers for the first time in a competitive match.

Its been a rapid but successful rise for Marc Whites side from local league football in recent seasons. Our visitors have adapted to life well at step 4 and remain unbeaten with 2 wins and 2 draws so far.

Admission is 
£8 adults 
£4 Concessions
U16's Free (with accompanying paying adult)
Match day Programme £2

Live match updates are available via the clubs twitter account