The London Soccer Information: TLFG: 14-20 October 2024


Welcome every one to this week’s TLFG.

As I write this, it is Monday morning, it is raining steadily outdoors and I am about to satisfy up with weblog reader Liam B to go on the most recent of my A-Z of soccer membership runs.

As we speak we’re doing F and slightly than simply run to Fulham which is native to each of us, we have determined to satisfy at Craven Cottage after which try to run alongside the river to Fisher who play in Rotherhithe.

I am not sure of the mileage however he is able to ultramarathon distance and I did my half two weeks in the past so let’s examine what occurs.

Again on the football-watching entrance, I managed two video games final week.

Tenth-tier membership Croydon are persevering with their neighborhood outreach efforts

First up I went to Loftus Highway on Tuesday to see QPR U21s narrowly lose 1-0 to their counterparts from Bristol Metropolis in what was a reasonably entertaining recreation.

Then on Sunday, I made my first go to to Rectory Park since February to see Actonians play Dartford of their essential Girls’s FA Cup Third Spherical Qualifying match.

I say essential as a result of the prize cash on provide is substantial and makes an enormous distinction to golf equipment, notably impartial ladies’s ones just like the A’s.

Sunday’s tie was price £4,000 to the winners and Dartford, from the division beneath, stood in the way in which.

The hole between the fourth tier and respectable fifth tier sides just like the Darts is small and they seem like clearly nicely resourced, turning up with sufficient subs and assist employees to fill two benches.

The Kent membership have been an enormous, bodily aspect who asserted themselves nicely and noticed a objective dominated out for offside shortly earlier than Actonians took the lead.

Jennie Brereton’s ball into the field discovered the onrushing Dior Knorr who rounded the keeper and completed nicely.

The teenage striker who joined in the summertime has been a revelation and is nicely clear within the race for the membership’s golden boot already.

Thereafter it was just about Dartford who dominated issues.

German goalkeeper Elisa Dogor, who obtained hitched on Saturday, pulled off some nice saves to maintain them out earlier than Knorr scored a second with 12 minutes to obtained after a nice by way of ball from Kat Turner.

This visibly lifted the stress and though round 9 minutes of time have been added on on the finish, Actonians held on for the win and the cash.

Proper, I’ve obtained to get myself to Craven Cottage – have an ideal week. 

THE WEEK AHEAD

With the worldwide break now over, we have got a full Premier League and EFL programme to look ahead to.

Other than that, we even have video games within the Girls’s Champions League, Nationwide League, Isthmian League, Southern League and a load of ties within the First Spherical of the FA Vase.

On Sunday there are a couple of males’s non-league video games nevertheless it’s primarily about ladies’s soccer with the WSL and FAWNL League Cup taking centre stage.

As at all times, please ensure you test with golf equipment earlier than you journey simply in case a recreation has been referred to as off or the venue or kick-off time has modified – that is extremely doable for a number of the decrease non-league golf equipment. Additionally, please let me know if something is unsuitable or lacking.

Particulars on all of this week’s video games may be discovered on the next match maps. When you’ve by no means used them earlier than, please notice that when there’s multiple match at a selected floor you will solely be capable of see particular person match pins in case you zoom proper in. When you do not, the pins obscure one another and also you would possibly miss them. To keep away from this, you may as well scroll down the record of video games on the drop down menu on the prime of the map web page to ensure you get all the knowledge. Video games are listed from prime to backside in date order so Monday’s video games (yellow pin) will seem first and Sunday’s (orange pin) final. Video games are additionally ranked when it comes to standing so the upper the division, the upper up the record they’ll seem on every day.

Additionally in case you’re unfamiliar with the English league construction I point out the extent at which a person league sits within the nationwide ‘pyramid’ with the Premier League on the prime (Stage 1) and numerous minor leagues on the backside (Stage 10). Usually a prime stage recreation will see crowds of anyplace between 20,000-60,000. These figures will step by step decline as you go down the leagues till you get to Ranges 8-10 the place attendances of 150 or much less are commonest.

It must also be famous that the highest 4 ranges are for totally skilled groups. Stage 5 has a mix {of professional} and semi-professional groups, whereas Ranges 6-10 will see most gamers paid however it would differ from not more than journey bills on the backside, proper as much as a number of hundred kilos every week on the prime.

MIDWEEK MATCH MAP

Monday fixtures – yellow pin

Tuesday fixtures – inexperienced pin

Wednesday fixtures – turquoise pin

Thursday fixtures – purple pin

Friday fixtures – black pin

WEEKEND MATCH MAP

Saturday fixtures – blue pin

Sunday fixtures – orange pin

    

TLFG DAILY DIGEST

Within the following part, I record what are for my part essentially the most notable video games of the week and provides some transient causes for my alternative. Examine the maps above for kick-off occasions, ticket information and instructions.

Monday 14 October

Middlesex Premier Cup First Spherical

Hillingdon Borough v CB Hounslow & Abbots @730pm – the hosts do not get talked about in right here all that usually, largely as a result of they’ve had a reasonably lean previous couple of years. Ending within the CCL Division 1’s backside 4 in two of the final three seasons, there hasn’t been a lot to shout about. This 12 months has seen a a lot brighter begin, presently seventh and with video games in hand on most of these above them, issues look promising. On Monday, they play a aspect from the extent beneath them within the opening spherical of this cup competitors and may begin as favourites

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Tuesday 15 October

Skilled Growth League

Charlton Athletic v Ipswich City @1pm – this lunchtime U21 recreation ensures the potential of with the ability to do a ‘double’ on Tuesday. Being performed at Dartford’s floor, you will have greater than sufficient time to get to second match later within the day. As for this recreation, the Addicks are presently prime of Group South on this league, while Ipswich are 5 factors behind in fourth. Tickets needs to be obtainable on the gate for not more than £5

Kent Senior Cup Second Spherical

Bromley v Dartford @745pm – once I began penning this weblog within the 2011/12 season, these two have been each within the sixth tier and having fun with some respectable derby video games. 13 years later, three divisions now separate them following two promotions for the Ravens and one relegation for the Darts. Now within the EFL, it is good to see Bromley nonetheless getting into this competitors and internet hosting video games. On paper they need to win however I might count on a good few children to be given a go which ought to even issues up a bit. Tickets

Southern League Premier South

Walton & Hersham v Gosport Borough @745pm – fourth and with a recreation in hand on the highest three, the Swans are the highest TLFG membership on this on this seventh-tier division. On Tuesday they welcome a Gosport aspect who’re in the direction of the unsuitable finish of the division however have a few video games in hand after a nice run within the FA Cup. Sadly that run got here to an finish at Wealdstone on Saturday however they’re going to hope to now refocus and get on with the duty of climbing the desk. Tickets might be obtainable on the gate for £12

London Senior Cup Second Spherical

Harrow Borough v QPR U21 @745pm – it is a massive night time at Earlsmead and at TLFG Towers the place my favorite non-league and professional golf equipment meet in a aggressive recreation. Harrow required an injury-time equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw in opposition to Leatherhead on Saturday, a consequence which stored them second within the Isthmian South Central. The R’s U21 aspect have been shambolic at occasions this season but in addition fairly onerous to foretell. Over the course of every week final month, they misplaced 6-0 to Sheffield United on the Tuesday, received 7-0 in opposition to Preston on the Friday and misplaced 6-0 to Burnley the next Tuesday. Issues have change into a bit steadier since then nevertheless it’s onerous to know what sort of aspect goes to show up. Tickets are £10 on the gate

Middlesex Senior Cup

Northwood v Brentford U21 @745pm – bar one drawn recreation, the hosts have misplaced each match they’ve performed up to now this season so it is unsurprising to see them backside of their eighth-tier division and on the hunt for a brand new supervisor. On Tuesday they welcome a younger Bees aspect who take this competitors very severely. They’ve made two of the final 4 finals, profitable one and dropping the opposite on penalties. It may very well be one other robust night time for the Southern League membership. Tickets are £10 on the gate

Isthmian League South Central

Raynes Park Vale v Farnham City @745pm – Tuesday additionally offers you an opportunity to check out the mighty Farnham who already look set to attain one other promotion after working away with the CCL Premier South final season. High of this eighth-tier division and having already thrashed second-placed Harrow, they subsequent take their unbeaten report to Grand Drive. RPV completed simply in need of a play-off spot final season however they’re up within the prime six once more and may be capable of pose the leaders a couple of difficult questions. Tickets are £10 on the gate

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Wednesday 16 October

UEFA Girls’s Champions League

Arsenal v Valerenga @8pm – Gunners boss Jonas Eidevall has simply had every week to overlook. A 0-0 draw at house to struggling Everton adopted by losses to Bayern Munich and largest rivals Chelsea has left them in some problem. On Wednesday they welcome considered one of Norway’s prime golf equipment to the Emirates for what can solely be described as a must-win recreation. Valerenga are nicely clear on the summit of the Toppserien however did lose 1-0 to Juventus of their final Champions League recreation final week. Tickets

Essex Senior League

Woodford City v White Ensign @745pm – in case you’d choose a males’s recreation as a substitute then I might suggest a visit to north-east London the place the hosts will look to win considered one of their video games in hand and go prime of the division. Woodford misplaced out within the play-offs final season and can hope to go one higher this time. White Ensign, who hail from Southend, are in midtable and needs to be crushed

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Thursday 17 October

L&SE Girls’s League D1 North

Clapton CFC v Hackney @745pm – the decide of the motion on Thursday takes place on the Previous Noticed Canine which is the oldest soccer floor in London. It is also an east London derby so needs to be nicely price a watch. Prone to be the final recreation beneath lights at this venue earlier than the top of the 12 months, CCFC often draw wonderful crowds for this stage so there needs to be a good ambiance. The merchandise stall can also be nicely price a go to too. Advised entry to ladies’s video games is £5 however there is a concessionary ‘Pay What You Need’ provide for a big group of individuals together with native residents, commerce union members, the unemployed and refugees – take a look on the full record to see in case you qualify

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Friday 18 October

Premier League Worldwide Cup

Crystal Palace v Sporting Lisbon @7pm – get your weekend underway by watching a few of Europe’s up-and-coming expertise at Selhurst Park on this U21 recreation. The Eagles received this competitors final 12 months and made the ultimate the 12 months earlier than that. They started the defence of their title with a draw in opposition to Actual Sociedad of their opening group recreation so that they’ll hope for a win right here. This might be Sporting’s first recreation of their marketing campaign. Tickets

Essex Senior League Cup

Romford v Stanway Rovers @745pm – there are additionally a number of non-league video games on Friday with this the very best of what is on provide. The hosts had an ideal season final 12 months which noticed them make the play-offs and win the FA Vase at Wembley. The highest of the ESL is admittedly tight in the meanwhile with solely three factors between first and fifth. Romford and Stanway are each on this main group so we may have fairly a match on our palms right here. This match is being performed at Barking and tickets might be obtainable on the gate for £8

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Saturday 19 October

Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United @1230pm – we have got a London derby to kick issues off at lunchtime on Saturday. Sitting a few factors aside in midtable, it is truthful to say that these sides have made a little bit of an underwhelming begin. Sitting ninth, eight factors behind leaders Liverpool, Spurs will most likely really feel the extra upset as their expectations would little doubt have been larger. Their final match earlier than the worldwide break noticed them throw away a 2-0 lead earlier than dropping 3-2 to Brighton and so they’ll desperately need to enhance on that. The Hammers thrashed newly promoted Ipswich 4-1 of their final match nevertheless it was solely their second win and so they’ll need to begin constructing some momentum. Tickets are solely obtainable to members however hospitality packages can be found from £199
Fulham v Aston Villa @3pm – when it comes to league placings, that is really a greater wanting match than the derby above as each are within the prime eight. The Cottagers are taking part in some great things beneath Marco Silva and a beginning to re-establish themselves within the Premier League after a number of years of yo-yoing between the divisions. Villa completed within the prime 4 final season, famously beat Bayern Munich within the Champions League a few weeks in the past and are pushing for a excessive end once more. They’ve additionally received 5 of their final six league video games in opposition to Fulham so will begin as favourites for me. Tickets seem to have bought out however you’ll be able to nonetheless enquire about hospitality packages

Championship

Millwall v Derby County @3pm – if you cannot get into both of the above, then the second tier may nicely present your leisure on Saturday. The Lions averted relegation final season however nonetheless completed within the backside half of the desk. Sadly, not loads has improved and so they’re down there once more. Given how massive a number of the golf equipment within the Championship are, 18th out of 24 is not a catastrophe by any means and so long as they decide up the odd win each few weeks, then they’re going to be nice. The Rams are newly promoted from League One however have a way more illustrious historical past having been topped English champions twice within the ’70s and final taking part in within the Premier League in 2008. Within the prime half, they’re holding their very own and needs to be able to not less than a draw. Tickets
QPR v Portsmouth @3pm – for me, there is a larger recreation at Loftus Highway the place two of the underside three meet on this early season ‘six-pointer’. Since struggling relegation from the Premier League in 2015, the R’s have confirmed little signal of returning, with 14th being their common ending place over the past 10 years. The final two seasons have seen them come dangerously near relegation and this season appears like being robust once more. Pompey have been a Premier League aspect between 2003-2010 and received the FA Cup in 2008. Sadly it got here at an enormous value because the membership’s funds fell aside and inside three years they have been in League Two. Now again within the second tier for the primary time since 2012, they’re getting nice crowds at Fratton Park however they’re struggling to adapt on the pitch and so they’re the one aspect within the division who’ve but to win a recreation. A take a look at the report books additionally exhibits the Hampshire membership have not received a league recreation in W12 since 1961 so now can be a good time to finish that run. Tickets

League One

Charlton Athletic v Stockport County @3pm – two of the third tier’s prime eight meet at The Valley in an intriguing wanting recreation. The Addicks made an ideal begin however then three straight defeats noticed them begin to slide. Fortunately they ended that run earlier than the worldwide break with an outstanding 1-0 win over prime membership Birmingham Metropolis who have been unbeaten at that time. They’re now stage on factors with sixth-placed Stockport. With just one defeat themselves, you’d count on the Mancunian membership can be larger up however they’ve drawn 4 of their final six video games. Tickets

League Two

Bromley v Tranmere Rovers @3pm – Hayes Lane performs host to a different essential match on the unsuitable finish of the desk, with each golf equipment within the backside six. The Ravens obtained off to a promising begin however now have not received a league recreation since August. Like Millwall, issues aren’t determined as they’re drawing lots of video games and nearly holding their heads above water. The guests are solely some extent above them and having a really related season. These sides met six occasions earlier than Covid once they have been each within the Nationwide League and Tranmere received 5 and drew one so their report in opposition to the south London membership is fairly wonderful. Tickets

Nationwide League

Sutton United v Oldham Athletic @3pm – I typically attempt to write previews for all fifth-tier video games however I am pushed for time so will solely do one. The largest recreation of the day at this stage sees a former EFL membership welcome one of many golf equipment who competed within the inaugural season of the Premier League. The U’s edged previous Southern League membership Chertsey City within the FA Cup final weekend to e book a mouthwatering house tie with Birmingham Metropolis. Now again on league obligation, they may get themselves again into the play-off locations if they’ll beat the Latics who’re a top-six membership themselves. Tickets

Nationwide League South

Enfield City v Aveley @3pm – within the sixth tier there’s one other massive recreation between early-season strugglers. The Towners are taking part in at this stage for the primary time since their formation in 2001 however have discovered issues robust since profitable the Isthmian League play-offs. Aveley went up the 12 months earlier than and made the NLS play-offs final season however did not go up once more – if they’d, it will’ve been their third consecutive promotion. This season their type has tailed off sharply and so they’ve managed just one win from their 11 video games up to now. Tickets

Isthmian League Premier

Dulwich Hamlet v Billericay City @3pm – TLFG reader Liam B, talked about above, obtained turned away from Champion Hill final week because the Hamlet bought out in opposition to Hastings. This Saturday they face one other massive recreation because the crew in third pay a go to from Essex. Dulwich are fifth so this recreation exhibits actual potential. To ensure you do not find yourself like Liam, purchase your tickets upfront 

Isthmian League South Central

Hanworth Villa v Harrow Borough @3pm – it is a case of fifth versus second at Rectory Meadow. After profitable the CCL Premier North in 2021/22, the hosts have loved two good seasons within the eighth tier, ending fourth and seventh. This season has seen them begin in related type and on Saturday they’re going to have an ideal probability to show simply how good they’re. When you put apart a lot of reprieves, Boro suffered their first relegation in many years final season however appear to have discovered their stage after often struggling within the seventh tier. With a complete new administration crew and really totally different squad in place, they’ve solely misplaced as soon as and beat QPR U21s on penalties within the London Senior Cup on Tuesday night time. Tickets are £11 on the gate – money or card

FA Vase First Spherical

This nationwide knockout competitors for golf equipment within the ninth and tenth tiers, with its remaining at Wembley. has reached its ‘correct’ stage. There are quite a few ties across the capital. Listed below are my prime three:

AFC Whyteleafe v Saltdean United @3pm – followers of the Leafe have had an eventful few years. In 2021 they have been supporting an Isthmian League membership however then they all of a sudden folded over issues with the lease at their Church Highway floor. They reformed nearly instantly as AFC Whyteleafe and have climbed again as much as the ninth tier in fast time. Now second within the CCL Premier South, they’re nicely set for getting again to the extent they folded at. Saltdean are within the parallel SCFL Premier however are within the backside three and needs to be crushed. Tickets might be obtainable on the gate for £8

Egham City v Colliers Wooden United @3pm – Jordan Berry did an ideal job with the Sarnies a few seasons in the past and obtained headhunted by Harrow Borough. The bounce of two divisions proved to be an excessive amount of and the younger supervisor is now again on the Runnymede Stadium the place he is guided his aspect to the highest of the CCL Premier North. On Saturday they’re going to begin as sturdy favourites in opposition to CWU who play a stage beneath them after getting relegated final season. I’ve obtained a very good feeling about Egham’s possibilities within the Vase this season and fancy them to not less than match their better of attending to the Fourth Spherical. Tickets might be obtainable on the gate, I am undecided of the worth nevertheless it should not exceed £10

VCD Athletic v Roffey @3pm – in south-east London we’re fortunate sufficient to have one other one of many ninth tier’s hottest groups.The Vickers are presently prime of the SCEFL with 10 wins, two attracts and no defeats from their 12 video games up to now. Like Saltdean, Sussex membership Roffey play within the SCFL however are in midtable. They loved their finest run within the Vase final season, making the Third Spherical, however they’re going to do very well to get by way of this tie. Tickets are £10 on the gate

SCEFL Division 1

Croydon v Greenways @3pm – if you would like a Tenth-tier choice, head south to look at the Trams who proceed their push for promotion. The title race on this division is extremely tight in the meanwhile with solely three factors separating the highest six. Croydon are presently stage on factors with leaders Forest Hill Park and have an ideal probability of going clear on the prime in the event that they win this match in opposition to midtable opposition. The hosts are as soon as once more trying to carry native individuals in and are hoping to capitalise on the shortage of a Crystal Palace match happening on their doorstep. They’ve given out tons of of free tickets to native faculty kids so that they’ll be hoping for a good crowd. Tickets for adults might be obtainable on the gate – I am undecided of the worth nevertheless it should not exceed £10

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Sunday 20 October

Isthmian League South Central

Ashford City (Middlesex) v Metropolitan Police @3pm – with the Tangerines’ floor shut for the laying of a brand new 3G pitch, they have been taking part in matches at totally different grounds this season. Most just lately they have been taking part in at Cobham and to be able to get use of their services once more, they’ve needed to wait till Sunday. With each side within the backside 5, it is a massive recreation for each. Tickets are £10 on the gate

FA Vase First Spherical

Epsom & Ewell v Berks County @3pm – the Salts are groundsharing at Corinthian Casuals this season, therefore the Sunday taking part in of this fixture. They play within the ninth tier CCL Premier South and right here they tackle a aspect who’re within the relegation zone of the parallel CCL Premier North. Unusually, Berks County misplaced the CCL Division 1 play-off remaining to British Airways final season however have been nonetheless granted promotion after some golf equipment within the larger tier could not be reprieved

Girls’s Tremendous League

West Ham United v Arsenal @3pm – the Hammers struggled final season and have but to impress within the early phases of this marketing campaign both. Winless in 4, they’re second from backside. The Gunners have had an enormous week, parting methods with boss Jonas Eidevall after a really disappointing begin. With him gone, they then thrashed Valerenga 4-1 within the Champions League. On paper they need to undoubtedly win right here however we thought that final 12 months too and so they misplaced. That is being performed at Dagenham & Redbridge. Tickets
Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur @645pm – within the late recreation, the reigning WSL champions will look to increase their 100% report and hold the stress on early leaders Manchester Metropolis who’ve performed a recreation extra. Spurs made the highest six and obtained to the FA Cup Last final season, making it their most profitable to this point. Nonetheless, with one win from 4, they have been a bit disappointing within the first month of this marketing campaign. The Blues will begin as sturdy favourites. When you’ve obtained a ticket for this then you’ll be able to simply do a double and mix it with both of the boys’s video games above as they’re each on this aspect of city. Tickets can be found for this however video games at Kingsmeadow typically attain capability so do not delay shopping for one in case you do need to go

FAWNL Cup Second Spherical

Watford v QPR @2pm – in Ruislip we’ve this derby at Wealdstone’s floor. The R’s have performed very well to get this far having crushed third tier AFC Wimbledon and Swindon City who’re top-of-the-line sides on the stage they play at. On this recreation they face one other third-tier aspect who’ve simply come down from the Championship and have this week introduced funding from Hollywood (with Scrubs actress Judy Reyes being essentially the most recognisable face concerned). The Hornets ought to win however loads will rely upon the energy of the aspect they subject – like within the males’s recreation, children typically get an opportunity in League Cup video games. Tickets
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