Hornchurch

Hornchurch have signed midfielder Asher Yearwood following his departure from Maidenhead United.

The 29-year-old will be playing in the National League for the first time after working his way up through non-league.

He made 40 National League South appearances for Maidenhead last season to help them reach the play-offs.

"He is a totally different type of profile in midfield to what we already have at the club," manager Daryl McMahon told the club website, external.

"He is someone who instantly lifts the session with his enthusiasm, quality, running power and we believe that after a really good season, he is someone we can develop as well."

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Hornchurch have signed centre-back Ryan Inniss following his departure from Forest Green Rovers at the end of last season.

The 31-year-old made more than a century of appearances for the Gloucestershire club during a three year spell but struggled to regain a regular place after suffering a calf injury.

His previous clubs also include Charlton, Newport and Port Vale.

Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of Inniss' contract.

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National League newcomers Hornchurch have signed midfielder Jack Powell following his release by Crewe Alexandra.

The 32-year-old made 32 appearances in all competitions for the Railwaymen last season as they finished 11th in League Two.

Powell previously played for Hornchurch boss Daryl McMahon at Ebbsfleet United and made 132 League Two appearances for Crawley during four seasons with the Red Devils.

"He is a terrific footballer who has had a fantastic career to date," McMahon told the club website., external "He is still hungry and wants to be successful."

Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of Powell's contract.

Hornchurch have signed former Bromley defender Frankie Moralee.

The 20-year-old, the son of former Millwall and Watford forward Jamie, was released by the League One side earlier this summer.

Moralee did not make a senior appearance for the Ravens but had loan spells with non-league AFC Whyteleafe and Cray Wanderers.

"He is a good size, with a good physical stamp, who reads the game and we're looking to helping develop his career now and moving forward," boss Daryl McMahon told the club's website., external

The Urchins have not disclosed the length of Moralee's contract.

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Hornchurch have re-signed goalkeeper Arthur Nasta on a permanent deal from Wolves.

The 20-year-old played in all 46 league games during a loan spell last season as the club won promotion to the National League.

Hornchurch have not confirmed the length of Nasta's contract.

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Hornchurch have signed midfielder Nathan Ferguson after his departure from fellow National League side Hartlepool United.

The 30-year old has previously played for the likes of Crawley Town, Wealdstone, Maidenhead United and Southend United.

Urchins manager Daryl McMahon told the club's website:, external "I've known Nathan for a long time, going back to his days when he was in Dagenham & Redbridge's youth team.

"He is an athletic box-to-box player, with a good passing range as well as bringing real physicality."

Hornchurch have signed striker Josh Walker after he was released by Southend.

The 28-year-old scored 10 goals in 63 league appearances for the Shrimpers but was not offered a new contract at the end of last season.

The move to the Urchins will see him link up with boss Daryl McMahon for a second time, having played under him at Dagenham & Redbridge.

"He brings experience, brings quality and also he is a fantastic lad as well," McMahon told the club website., external

Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of the deal Walker has signed.

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Hornchurch have re-signed defender Makai Welch on a permanent basis as they prepare for their first season in the National League.

Welch, 20, had loan spells with the Urchins in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons during his time with Leyton Orient.

He was released by the O's last month and has now completed a move back to Hornchurch.

"He has done fantastically for us on loan and [is] another young player with huge potential. He adds athleticism and quality," manager Daryl McMahon said.

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Hornchurch captain Tom Wraight has agreed a new two-year contract with the National League newcomers.

The midfielder, who turns 32 later this month, joined the Urchins in December 2021 from Chelmsford City.

He has since made more than 200 appearances, scoring 47 goals, and been part of two promotion-winning teams, leading the one that beat Torquay United in the National League South play-off final in May.

Wraight's previous clubs include Maidstone United, East Thurrock and Witham Town.

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National League newcomers Hornchurch have signed defender Joe Kizzi from League Two club Barnet.

Kizzi, who turns 33 before the start of the new season, had one more year on his deal with the Bees, but it has been mutually terminated to allow him to join the Urchins.

Hornchurch manager Daryl McMahon said:, external "I'm delighted to be able to welcome a player of Joe's quality, experience, and leadership skills to the club.

"He comes with a wealth of experience in both the National League and the Football League."

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The National League have confirmed key dates for the 2026-27 campaign.

Fixtures will be released on Friday, July 10, with the opening games taking place on Saturday, August 8.

The league's final day will be on Saturday, April 24.

The promotions weekend at Wembley will be on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9.