Welcome to Jolly Sailor

St Albans Hertfordshire

The Jolly Sailor is a vibrant and welcoming local pub, renowned for its dynamic atmosphere and community spirit. With something for everyone, we host pool and darts teams, thrilling quiz and poker nights, and are a haven for sports enthusiasts, boasting an impressive selection of draught beers to enjoy while catching the game. Our pub fare menu offers delicious, comforting food that perfectly complements our drinks.  

But that's not all - on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as during bank holidays, the Jolly Sailor transforms into a lively karaoke bar, a facet of our establishment that has gained legendary status. We pride ourselves on providing a diverse experience that caters to both our regular patrons and those looking to sing their hearts out. Our website aims to capture the essence of the Jolly Sailor, showcasing the unique blend of traditional pub culture and exhilarating entertainment that defines us. Join us to experience the best of both worlds!

 

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30th January, 2026
Bristol City v Derby County (Football League)

Bristol City v Derby County (Football League)

Coverage of the Championship match from Ashton Gate. An 86th-minute equaliser from Carlton Morris salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Rams in the reverse fixture last August, which at the time secured their first point of the season, at the third time of asking. The hosts will be hoping to continue a good run of form against the visitors having only lost two of their last nine meetings.

31st January, 2026
Stoke City v Southampton (Football League)

Stoke City v Southampton (Football League)

Coverage of the Championship match at bet365 Stadium. Stoke claimed a 2-1 win at St Mary's Stadium in August, despite being reduced to 10 men when Divin Mubama was sent off on the 59th minute when the score was still 1-1

31st January, 2026
Chelsea v West Ham United (Premier League)

Chelsea v West Ham United (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea claimed an emphatic 5-1 win away to their London rivals in August's reverse fixture, and they will be favourites to prevail once again as they are aiming to qualify for next season's Champions League, while the Hammers are battling against relegation.

31st January, 2026
Liverpool v Newcastle United (Premier League)

Liverpool v Newcastle United (Premier League)

Coverage of the top-flight match from Anfield. These two sides last met in the reverse fixture back in August in a thrilling match that was decided by 16 year-old Rio Ngumoha. Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike had given Liverpool a 2-0 lead at the start of the second half before Newcastle came back to make it 2-2 despite an Anthony Gordon red card. But the game was won in th 100th minute by Ngumoha who slotted in to help the Reds to a 3-2 victory

1st February, 2026
Aston Villa v Brentford (Premier League)

Aston Villa v Brentford (Premier League)

All the action from the Premier League match at Villa Park. The Bees have already got the better of the Villans twice this season, defeating them 1-0 in August's reverse fixture, and also overcoming them on penalties in the Carabao Cup. however, both those matches were played in Brentford, and the Villans have an excellent home record so far this term

1st February, 2026
Manchester United v Fulham (Premier League)

Manchester United v Fulham (Premier League)

Coverage of the top-flight match from Old Trafford. The hosts picked up their first point of the season in the reverse fixture back in August, as they came away from Craven Cottage with a 1-1 draw. The Red Devils had gone ahead in the 58th minute thanks to a Rodrigo Muniz own goal, but substitute Emile Smith Rowe levelled 15 minutes later to take a share of the points.

1st February, 2026
Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace (Premier League)

Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at The City Ground. The sides shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in August's reverse fixture, but both teams will be looking for all three points on this occasion as they aim to start moving up the table

1st February, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City (Premier League)

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City (Premier League)

All the action from the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs have struggled for consistency in the league once again this season and City are challenging for another title, but the Londoners have a good recent record against the Citizens and claimed a 2-0 win at Etihad Stadium in August's reverse fixture

2nd February, 2026
Sunderland v Burnley (Premier League)

Sunderland v Burnley (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Stadium of Light. Burnley claimed a 2-0 win in August's reverse fixture at Turf Moor courtesy of goals by Josh Cullen and Jaidon Anthony, but Sunderland have enjoyed a far stronger season than their fellow promoted side so far and will expect to make home advantage count this evening.

3rd February, 2026
Arsenal v Chelsea (EFL Cup)

Arsenal v Chelsea (EFL Cup)

Coverage of the semi-final second-leg tie from Emirates Stadium. The first leg at Stamford Bridge ended 3-2 to the Gunners in a thrilling cup tie that saw Arsenal go two goals ahead twice before Chelsea fought back. Ben White and Viktor Gyokeres had given Mikel Arteta's side a 2-0 lead before Alejandro Garnacho halved the deficit. Martin Zubimendi had then made it 3-1 to Arsenal in the 71st minute before Garnacho struck again with seven minutes remaining to give Chelsea a fighting chance in this second leg.

5th February, 2026
2026 Premier League Darts (Darts)

2026 Premier League Darts (Darts)

Coverage from the first round of the season, which takes place at Utilita Arena Newcastle. Last season saw Luke Humphries beat Luke Littler 11-8 in the final at the O2 in London to claim the Premier League title for the first time. Humphries had beaten Nathan Aspinall 10-7 to reach the final, while Littler beat Gerwyn Price by the same scoreline in the other semi-final to set up the showdown.

6th February, 2026
Leeds United v Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Leeds United v Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match from Elland Road. Both sides are fighting to stay in the top flight currently so three points for either side would be a massive result in their quest to retain their Premier League status. The reverse fixture back in November saw the visitors take all three points as they came from behind to beat their hosts 3-1 at the City Ground.

6th February, 2026
Charlton Athletic v Queens Park Rangers (Football League)

Charlton Athletic v Queens Park Rangers (Football League)

Coverage of the Championship match from The Valley. The reverse fixture back in late August saw the visitors score two late goals to earn themselves a 3-1 victory at home. Paul Smyth had given QPR an early lead before Rob Apter scored a 54th-minute equaliser, only for Koki Saito and Richard Kone to score goals in the last 13 minutes to give the visitors all three points.

14th February, 2026
Ireland v Italy (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

Ireland v Italy (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

Coverage of Round 2 of the Six Nations from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland come into this clash against Italy with a dominant head‑to‑head record stretching back decades — they have won the vast majority of their meetings and beat Italy 22‑17 in Rome last season. Italy, who have shown encouraging form in recent campaigns and avoided finishing last in the previous two editions, will be aiming to build on that progress and trouble Ireland on home turf.

15th February, 2026
Wales v France (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

Wales v France (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

Coverage of Round 2 of the Six Nations from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Wales host France in a fixture that has often produced tight contests, though France have enjoyed more success in recent years and enter as defending champions looking to assert early control of the table. The Welsh side will be aiming to arrest a difficult run in Championship play and find momentum from passionate home support.

21st February, 2026
England v Ireland (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

England v Ireland (Rugby Union - Six Nations)

Coverage of Round 3 of the Six Nations from Twickenham Stadium. England host one of their fiercest rivals in a clash that could shape the title race, having last met Ireland in Dublin where defence was at a premium. Historically this fixture is tight — England won narrowly at home in 2025 — and Ireland will be looking to overturn Travelling Blues’ advantage with a breakthrough road win.