We’re delighted to welcome back football following the month-long lockdown in November – and we start with two cup ties.

On Saturday 5th December, we’ll travel over to South-East London to take on previous FA Vase finalists Cray Valley (PM) in the London Senior Cup. The Millers were champions in this tournament back in 2017 and more recently reached the 1st Round of the FA Cup, narrowly losing to Havant & Waterlooville. Kick off is set for 3pm.

This is then followed up with an FA Trophy First Round tie against Walton Casuals on Tuesday 8th December. It’s the first time the two sides have met since the Bostik League South Playoff Final in 2018 which was decided on penalties. Once again, we’ll be hosting with a 7.45pm kickoff. Season tickets are NOT valid for this match. Sales of tickets will go on sale shortly.

Our league campaign resumes on the 19th December with a first visit to East Thurrock United, though fixtures are fluid, depending on the progress made in the FA Trophy. Please keep an eye out for any changes which will be published here and on social media.

A reminder that we’re unlikely to be able to sell alcohol, as we fall into a Tier 2 area and the restrictions that come with it. However, we cannot wait to welcome you back to the United Business Group Stadium very soon.

Corinthian-Casuals are delighted to announce new name for their stadium at King George’s Arena.
 
The ground, which hosts the iconic non-league football club will now be known as ‘The United Business Group Stadium’.
 
The two-year partnership agreement will also see the United Business Group logo appear on the backs of first team home and away shirts as well as other visual branding around the ground.
 
Corinthian-Casuals’ Press Officer, Stuart Tree said, “King George’s has been our home for over 30 years and we’re delighted to be partnering with an outstanding company who, like us are proud to represent their local community yet have a global outlook. United Business Group also have a strong ethos of conducting charitable work and we very much look forward to working closely with them.”
 
United Business Group’s CEO,  Terry Woods said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to be able to support our local community. We’re really proud to be a part of the continued growth of Corinthian-Casuals. It’s an amazing club and we’re delighted to become a part of that.”
 
United Business Group is an office technology services company. Independent from any manufacturer, developer or service provider they sell, service & support hardware and software within office technology.
 
You can find out more about United Business Group at their website here.
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Owing to the new Tier 2 Lockdown restrictions placed upon Greater London overnight, the match between Corinthian-Casuals and Enfield Town will not have food or drink available to purchase.

Sadly, for the lack of clear guidelines in an ever-changing situation, we have been put in a difficult position on what we can and cannot offer as part of our matchday experience. We are unwilling to compromise on the health and well-being of our supporters as well as breaking new rulings until we can safely and confidently provide these services – hopefully with clarification from the appropriate authorities in time for next week’s fixture against Leatherhead.
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We are doing everything in our power to get normal service resumed, so please bear with us. We are working hard to figure out how best to provide refreshments without breaking the new and confusing rules. We profusely apologize for the position we’ve been put in and hope it doesn’t spoil your valuable time with us. 

Nike have launched Corinthians Paulista’s new third kit and it’s in tribute to Corinthian-Casuals – the forefathers of the Brazilian giants.

The shirt, predominantly brown, but accented with pink and blue pays homage to the London-based Isthmian League club who inspired the formation of the 2-time FIFA World Champions.

The shirt – modelled by recent club legend Jamie Byatt amongst others also contains Corinthian-Casuals’ motto E Duobus Unum, which roughly translated means ‘out of two, one’ – in reference to the amalgamation of the Corinthians and the Casuals in 1939. A retro crest is displayed on the breast which was used by Timão from 1919 until 1939, the year Corinthian-Casuals were founded.

The photoshoot took place at our home ground – King George’s Arena along with shots at the nearby Cambridge Road estate.

The shirts are available to purchase in Brazil and we will also be stocking these for UK based supporters shortly. You can see them in all their glory here.

It’s a wonderful gesture from Corinthians to herald their history in this manner. We thank them greatly for continuing to remember us and the part we played in creating the greatest football club in South America.
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Vai Corinthians!

Corinthian-Casuals vs Dulwich Hamlet
FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying
Saturday 3rd October 2020 - 3pm
King George's Arena, Tolworth KT6 7NA

Remarkably, Saturday 3rd October marks the first ever meeting of Corinthian-Casuals and Dulwich Hamlet in the FA Cup. Despite meeting 27 times in cup competition alone, the two South London sides have never duked it out in the country’s premier cup competition.
 
Casuals will have to be significantly better than the performance they put in against Merstham in the week, losing 3-0 at Moatside.
 
Manager James Bracken believes it’ll be a great occasion but admitted it was a tough ask. “I would I’d loved to have another lower level team drawn out of the hat, but they’re banana skins in their own right. Remember, we defeated Chelmsford City this time last year. We’ve beaten higher level opposition consistently so nothing is impossible. If it pays off, it might be one of the biggest wins in my managerial career.”
 
Unlike all of our opponents so far this term, Dulwich Hamlet have yet to start their season. Being ‘Elite’ at Step 2 means no crowds at games and hence, have not started. A ‘rescue package’ from the Government is set to be announced to help National League clubs in order to get their season commencing, but details are unknown as Step 1 and 2 head into their first matches this weekend.
 
Even more baffling was this week’s decision by the DCMS, enforced by the FA to only allow home fans to attend, where the home side is hosting a Step 2 club. Sadly, we’re unable to accept any Dulwich Hamlet fans (and, as it appears in the wording – neutral spectators too). See our statement which made several national newspapers this week.
 
It’s hardly ideal preparation for Gavin Rose’s side going into today. They are maintaining levels of match fitness and using behind closed doors friendlies to keep sharp. Just last weekend, they defeated National League side Bromley on penalties to lift the Glyn Beverly Memorial Cup.
 
They’ll be buoyed by the return of Hamlet hero Reise Allassani who’s been welcomed back to Champion Hill. Though Rose has lost a number of players over the summer and admits his budget has been significantly cut.
 
But results haven’t looked too shabby by all means. Another 1-1 draw recently to Wealdstone and only a narrow 1-0 defeat to Sutton United show they still very much have the National South pedigree in them and will undoubtedly be favourites to win here today.
 
Entry is only by ticket purchased in advance. You can buy your e-ticket here. We’re limited in numbers, so please hurry to guarantee yours. Once again, please refrain from buying if you are a Dulwich Hamlet or neutral fan, as we cannot guarantee your admission (I feel sorry for those volunteers that now have to effectively screen supporters coming to a game – I never thought I’d see the day).
 
Tickets are £11 adults, £6 Concessions and NHS staff (with ID) and Under 18s come for a quid. Turnstiles open at 1.45pm.