Alderney’s mens side are preparing to welcome Jersey on Saturday as they look to rewrite history.
The island has not won a Muratti game since 1920, when they lifted the trophy with a 1-0 win against Guernsey.
But with island shops decorated in blue and white, the hope never fades.
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— Robert Kirkland (@kirkland_ra) March 19, 2025
The side will be boosted by Ross Benfield flying in from Australia to play.
Alderney have caused Jersey problems before, notably in 2017 when the sides were level going into the final moments of the clash before the men in red scored to win 2-1.
A date with Guernsey in the final at their new home Victoria Park awaits the winner.
Jersey have had their hands on the trophy, first contested in 1905, since 2018.
Kick off is at 12:30.
