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MATCH DETAILS
Match Details: Walton and Hersham (23rd) versus Torquay United (15th)
Venue: Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub, Walton
Date: Saturday 31st October, 2026
Kick-off: 3pm
HEAD-TO-HEAD
First ever meeting
FORM GUIDE
Walton and Hersham (2W, D1, 3L):
L 0-3 Horsham H (FA second qualifying round)
D 2-2 Farnborough H
W 3-1 Braintree Town A
W 1-0 AFC Totton A
L 0-1 Horsham A
L 0-2 Salisbury H
Torquay (2W, 1D, 3L):
L 0-3 Billericay Town
W 1-0 Tonbridge Angels A (FA Cup third qualifying round)
W 5-1 Slough Town H
L 0-1 Oxford City H (FA Cup fourth qualifying round)
D 1-1 Maidstone United H
L 0-1 AFC Totton A
TOP GOAL-SCORERS
Walton: Matias Skarnas, Junior Dixon and Makise Evans (two each)
Torquay: Sonny Blu Lo-Everton (5)
WALTON AND HERSHAM FACT FILE
Year founded: 1945
Nickname: The Swans
Last season’s league finish: 1st in Southern League Premier South
(promoted as champions)
Notable honours: Southern League Premier South
Winners: 2025-26
Isthmian League:
Runners-up: 1972-73
FA Amateur Cup:
Winners: 1972-73
THE MANAGER – RUBEN GASPAR
Having previously managed the club’s B team, Ruben Gaspar stepped up to take interim charge of the first team alongside Wayne Andrews in September 2026. He has since taken the reins on a permanent basis as the Swans look to establish themselves in the National League South. Born in Porto, Portugal, Gaspar is a UEFA A Licence holder and brings a wealth of coaching experience across professional academies and senior non-league football.
His coaching career has included spells at Queens Park Rangers, Oxford United and Aldershot Town, alongside two seasons managing Dorking’s B Team and a subsequent appointment as assistant manager at Wingate & Finchley.
PLAYER PROFILE – MITCHEL BERGKAMP
The son of former Arsenal and Netherlands legend Dennis, Mitchel Bergkamp started his career with Dutch fourth tier side Jong Almere City, helping them to earn promotion to the Dutch third tier. In 2020, he trialled for the youth academy of Arsenal in the English Premier League.
During the 2020–21 season, Bergkamp junior joined the youth academy of English second-tier club Watford. In January 2023, he signed for Bromley
in England. On 31 May 2024, it was confirmed that he would been leaving Bromley following the expiration of his contract. In October 2024, he joined National League South side Welling United before departing the club in December 2024.
On 15 August 2026, Bergkamp joined National League South club Walton & Hersham.
PLAYER STATS:
Position: Attacking Midfield
DOB: 10/09/98 (28)
Previous Club: Welling
26/27 NLS Stats: Appearances 6, Goals 0, Assists 0, Yellow/Red Cards 0/0
OLD BOYS
Walton and Hersham: None
Torquay: None
POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
Walton (4-2-3-1): Dillon Addai; Josh Emmanuel, Sam German, Charlie Wiggett, Kai Woollard-Innocent; Kleyton Junior, Matas Škarna; Mitchel Bergkamp, Josh Ayres, Joe Bennett; Makise Evans.
Torquay (3-5-2): Toby Savin; Oladure Olafunwa, Jake Wannell, Taylor Scarff; Harry Shield, Matt Worthington, Caleb Roberts, Matt Jay, Tyler Hill; Cody Cooke, Deon Moore
COYY – STEVE
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