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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15th December, 2025
Sheffield Wednesday v Derby County (Football League)

Sheffield Wednesday v Derby County (Football League)

Coverage of the Championship match at Hillsborough. With a massive 12-point deduction to try to overhaul in their fight to avoid relegation, the Owls will hope to extend a three-game winning streak over the Rams and secure three much-needed points

15th December, 2025
Manchester United v Bournemouth AFC (Premier League)

Manchester United v Bournemouth AFC (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Old Trafford, featuring two teams who will hope to qualify for Europe this season. The Cherries have claimed successive 3-0 victories here in the last two campaigns, with Dean Huijsen, Justin Kluivert, and Antoine Semenyo all on the scoresheet last time out.

16th December, 2025
Cardiff City v Chelsea (EFL Cup)

Cardiff City v Chelsea (EFL Cup)

Coverage of the quarter-final match at Cardiff City Stadium, as the League One outfit look to pull off a huge upset. Will Fish and Yousef Salech scored one goal apiece as the Bluebirds beat Welsh rivals Wrexham 2-1 at StoK Racecourse in the previous round, while the Blues eventually emerged triumphant over Wolves last time out, winning 4-3 in an enthralling encounter at Molineux

17th December, 2025
Manchester City v Brentford (EFL Cup)

Manchester City v Brentford (EFL Cup)

Coverage of the quarter-final match at Etihad Stadium. Both of these teams won away to lower league opposition in the previous round, with the Citizens claiming a 3-1 victory at Swansea City, while the Bees bettered Grimsby Town 5-0 at Blundell Park. The teams have already met in the Premier League this term, with City winning 1-0 at Gtech Community Stadium.

17th December, 2025
Newcastle United v Fulham (EFL Cup)

Newcastle United v Fulham (EFL Cup)

Coverage of the quarter-final match at St James' Park. Reigning champions Newcastle will hope to emulate their 2-1 win over Fulham in the Premier League here two months ago, when a 90th-minute goal from Bruno Guimaraes saw them claim all three points.

18th December, 2025
Crystal Palace v KuPS (Europa Conference League)

Crystal Palace v KuPS (Europa Conference League)

All the action from the matchday six league phase match at Selhurst Park. Palace will be expecting to reach the knockout stage in their first ever European campaign other than the 1998/99 Intertoto Cup, and will be looking for nothing less than three points against the Finnish outfit

19th December, 2025
Swansea City v Wrexham (Football League)

Swansea City v Wrexham (Football League)

Coverage of the Championship match at Swansea.com Stadium. This is the first time the Welsh rivals have faced each other since the 2002/03 season, and in that time the clubs have had very contrasting experiences, with the Swans spending time in the Premier League and winning the Carabao Cup in 2013, while the Reds languished in non-league for many years prior to achieving three successive promotions

20th December, 2025
Southampton v Coventry City (Football League)

Southampton v Coventry City (Football League)

Coverage of the Championship match from St Mary's Stadium. The last time the Sky Blues registered a league victory away to the Saints both teams were in the Premier League, Southampton were still playing their home games at The Dell, and Craig Bellamy and Cedric Roussel got their names on the scoresheet in a 2-1 victory

20th December, 2025
Preston North End v Norwich City (Football League)

Preston North End v Norwich City (Football League)

Coverage of the Championship match from Deepdale. The Lilywhites haven't managed a home win against the Canaries since February 2019, while Norwich have registered three victories here in that time, two in the league and one in the FA Cup

20th December, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool (Premier League)

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. There were four meetings between these teams last season, and aside from a 1-0 loss in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final the Reds very much came out on top, winning the second leg 4-0, as well as the two league encounters 6-3 and 5-1, respectively.

20th December, 2025
Everton v Arsenal (Premier League)

Everton v Arsenal (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Both of last season's matches between these teams ended in a draw, including a 1-1 stalemate at Goodison Park in which Iliman Ndiaye equalised from the penalty spot for the Toffees, but Gunners manager Mikel Arteta was left angry at the soft nature of the decision to award it.

20th December, 2025
Leeds United v Crystal Palace (Premier League)

Leeds United v Crystal Palace (Premier League)

Coverage of the top-flight match at Elland Road. The Eagles will hope to emulate the performance and result of their last visit here in the 2022/23 season, when goals from Marc Guehi, Eberechi Eze, Odsonne Edouard, and a brace from Jordan Ayew secured a 5-1 win

21st December, 2025
Aston Villa v Manchester United (Premier League)

Aston Villa v Manchester United (Premier League)

All the action from the Premier League match at Villa Park, featuring two teams hoping to qualify for Europe next season. The Villans have a disastrous home record against the Red Devils, winning just once since the turn of the century, that being a 3-1 victory three seasons ago, while last season's meeting was a drab 0-0 draw

22nd December, 2025
Fulham v Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Fulham v Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Craven Cottage. Fulham emerged victorious from both encounters between these teams last season, winning 1-0 at the City Ground and then 2-1 in front of their own fans after Emile Smith Rowe and Calvin Bassey scored either side of an equaliser from Chris Wood.