Walton Casuals F.C.

The two teams previously competed in an annual pre-season fixture for the Mick Burgess Memorial Trophy, but the competition was halted when Molesey earned promotion to the same league in 2015.

[6] In 1969, the Casuals joined the new Surrey Senior League and moved into its most notorious home at Franklyn Road Sports Field, later known as the Waterside Stadium.

The following year the Stags were runners-up behind Sutton United, and in the 1986–87 season reached the Surrey Premier Cup Final, only to lose to Croydon.

A year of consolidation paved the way for major changes at Franklyn Road the following summer, as Kim Harris was reappointed as manager after a successful spell at Hersham RBL and the club expanded into both Sunday and youth football.

With the help of local charities, the installation of floodlights at Franklyn Road was completed in February 1999 – a major hurdle overcome as far as ground requirements were concerned.

Although 2002–03 proved a disappointment as the club finished in a lowly 18th spot, the appointment of Spencer Collins as manager in November 2002 sparked positive changes.

As a team capable of much better things slowly began to take shape, ex-West Ham United player Tony Gale was installed as director of football.

After initially failing an FA ground inspection, the club launched a successful appeal and achieved their dream of promotion to the Isthmian League Division One for 2005–06.

During early 2011 the club opened a new clubhouse and new changing facilities, with Mick Sullivan returning in October following the resignation of Shipperley.

Losing just two games at home throughout the campaign, Walton secured qualification for the play-offs in the final 15 minutes of the season with a dramatic conclusion at Ashford United.

In their first campaign, the club avoided relegation on the final day of the season with a win away at Merthyr Town and other results going in their favour.

The club also lifted the Southern Combination Challenge Cup for the first time in its history, with a 4–2 extra-time win against Sutton Common Rovers in the final.

[19] The team's original crest was introduced in 1973 and contained the motto "Suprr Omnis Superbia", an incorrectly spelt Latin translation of the phrase "Pride above all".

[20] The shield shaped crest included a stag to remember the founding members of the club, many of whom would play football locally on Selwyn Green.

[23] The crest kept many aspects of the original badge, including the stag, but was designed circular and without orange and black stripes in the background.

[24] Walton Casuals played their home games at the Elmbridge Sports Hub, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2JP.

The club first played at Elm Grove Recreation Ground until 1969, before moving into Franklyn Road – the former name of the Waterside Stadium.

Once progress began on the plans for the Elmbridge Sports Hub, the club groundshared with Merstham at the Moatside for the 2015–16 season, and Whyteleafe at Church Road the following year.

[25] The club played three games at Cobham's Leg O'Mutton Field in a brief groundshare while construction at the Sports Hub was finalised.

Walton Casuals had an affiliation with Championship club Fulham, which began through former England assistant manager Ray Lewington.

Philippines international Neil Etheridge and former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling both played in the game at the Waterside Stadium.

[26] Walton Casuals picked up their first win in 2011, with Dan Burn, Alexander Kacaniklic and Cauley Woodrow all playing as the hosts earned a 2–1 victory.

The affiliation also sees Walton Casuals run an annual offer on Non-League Day for Fulham season ticket holders to gain free entry during the international break.

The 1997–98 Walton Casuals squad, managed by Mick Byrne.
Tony Gale joined Walton Casuals as Director of Football in 2002.
The entrance to the Waterside Stadium prior to developments.
Walton Casuals lost 3–2 to Fulham U21s in the 2014 friendly.
Gabriel Odunaike was named top scorer three times.
Luke Holness scored in the FA Cup aged 17 years, 364 days.