The London Soccer Information: TLFG: 16-22 September 2024


TLFG DAILY DIGEST

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

Monday 16 September

Essex Senior League

Ilford v Romford @745pm – the Foxes are having points internet hosting video games at Cricklefield and have subsequently performed all of their 5 fixtures away from house. It is because of this that this sport has been moved to Redbridge’s house at Oakside. With all of the travelling, they’ve solely managed to choose up three factors and are within the relegation zone. The guests have had a a lot better begin, sit fourth and must be favourites going into this derby. Tickets can be obtainable on the gate

FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Spherical

The following spherical of the nation’s most prestigious U18 competitors will get underway this week and there are ties day by day besides Saturday. On Monday, the native derby between Dartford and Erith City could be my decide of the video games

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Tuesday 17 September

EFL Cup Third Spherical

Brentford v Leyton Orient @745pm – after narrowly dropping to Manchester Metropolis within the Premier League on Saturday, the Bees return to League Cup motion on Tuesday evening. They’ve drawn League One strugglers and fellow Londoners Orient who’ve solely gained one league sport this season. Though beginning very a lot as second favourites, the O’s managed to trigger an upset within the final spherical by beating the higher-ranked Millwall however this presents a considerably more durable problem. Video games like this current groundhoppers and informal soccer watchers with a uncommon probability to look at a sport on the usually bought out GTech so do not miss your probability to get tickets
QPR v Crystal Palace @745pm – simply up the highway in Shepherds Bush, the R’s can be trying to decide up a notable scalp in one other London derby. These sides had been very related dimension golf equipment for a few years however the Eagles have now established themselves within the prime flight while QPR have turn into a staple of the Championship. For a lot of Rangers followers, that is all in regards to the return of former star Eberechi Eze who moved to Palace 4 years in the past and he is prone to obtain a heat reception. When it comes to membership honours, the League Cup represents QPR’s biggest ever triumph. They gained it by beating West Brom in 1967 and in addition made the ultimate in 1986. Palace have by no means gained it however they put out a really robust aspect within the final spherical and it is believed they may very well be taking it very critically this 12 months. Tickets

Premier League Worldwide Cup

Crystal Palace v Actual Sociedad @7pm – in an unlucky little bit of scheduling, the Eagles’ U21 aspect are additionally enjoying the identical evening. This competitors sees younger sides from the Premier League and round Europe first compete in a bunch stage earlier than transferring on to the knockout rounds. All matches are performed in England. Palace are the reigning champions and had been runners-up the season earlier than that. The guests play within the third tier in Spain and are making their debut within the competitors this season. This match is being performed at Sutton United and tickets can be found

FA Cup Second Spherical Qualifying Replays

Wingate & Finchley v Cray Wanderers @745pm – after preventing out a 1-1 draw at Flamingo Park on Saturday lunchtime, these two Isthmian Premier sides must do all of it once more. There’s little to decide on between them within the league for the time being so it may properly go to penalties. Neither aspect have made it past the qualifying rounds earlier than and with the draw for the subsequent spherical on Monday, they need to know who they’re going to be enjoying in the event that they progress. Tickets

Barking v Gorleston @745pm – the ninth-tier Blues are the lowest-ranked London membership left on this season’s FA Cup after a 2-2 attract Norfolk. It may’ve been so a lot better for Jonny Fowell’s aspect as they had been 2-0 up however sadly could not maintain on. The guests play a stage above them within the Isthmian North so beating them will certainly characterize an upset. Tickets are £10 on the gate

Isthmian League South East

Beckenham City v Margate @745pm – it appears the Becks are going by a bizarre cycle of growth and bust in recent times. Two seasons in the past they pushed for the title and final season they had been so unhealthy, they required a reprieve to remain up. The 2024/25 marketing campaign has received off to a different flyer and so they’re prime. Unbeaten after six matches, they subsequent face a Margate aspect who had been relegated from the Isthmian Premier final season and who arrive on the again of a convincing 4-0 win at Bognor within the FA Cup. Tickets can be obtainable on the gate

CCL Premier North

Egham City v Amersham City @745pm – with boss Jordan Berry again from his stint at Harrow Borough, the Sarnies have made a strong begin. Presently fourth on this ninth-tier division, they appear set to problem for a play-off place as they did the final time he was in cost. On Tuesday, they face a go to from a workforce who’re using the crest of a wave. Amersham romped to the CCL Division 1 title final season and have began properly once more. They’re solely eighth for the time being as a result of they’ve performed fewer video games than everybody else because of the sensational FA Cup run they’re additionally on. Saturday noticed them beat Isthmian League membership Burgess Hill City in Sussex as they achieved their greatest ever efficiency within the competitors. Tickets can be obtainable on the gate

CCL Division 1

London Samurai Rovers v Windsor & Eton @745pm – Tuesday evening offers you the prospect to try one other aspect who’ve made a powerful begin. Enjoying at this stage for the primary time since re-forming in 2023, the guests are actually making folks sit up and take discover. With 10 wins from 11 video games, the Berkshire membership are 4 factors clear on the prime already. LSR, alternatively, are winless in 10 and actually struggling – there appears to be like like being just one winner. This match is being performed at Hanworth Villa and tickets can be obtainable on the gate

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Thursday 19 September

FA Youth Cup First Spherical Qualifying

Immediately is all about matches on this U18 competitors. There are three video games unfold across the capital however it’s the one between Barking and Ware which most pursuits me. The Blues had an excellent run on this final season and went all the best way to the Third Spherical the place they took Millwall to extra-time at The Den earlier than dropping 5-3. They’ve nonetheless received to win many extra matches simply to equal that run however it might be nice to see them get shut once more. Tickets can be obtainable on the gate

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Friday 20 September

Ladies’s Tremendous League

Chelsea v Aston Villa @7pm – the WSL will get underway on Friday evening with this match at Kingsmeadow. The Blues gained the title once more final 12 months however they’re having to start this marketing campaign with out the legendary Emma Hayes on the helm. She’s been changed by French coach Sonia Bompastor who gained just about all the pieces with Lyon as a participant and supervisor. They’ve introduced in quite a few new gamers too together with Lioness Lucy Bronze who’s prone to make her debut right here. Villa completed a disappointing seventh final season and so they’ve introduced in a Lioness of their very own within the type of Katie Robinson. In addition they spent £250,000 on Brazilian striker Gabi Nunes to provide them a bit extra firepower. Grownup tickets are £16 and there are only some left

Skilled Growth League

Watford v Charlton Athletic @1pm – in the event you’re additionally round earlier within the day then you definitely’ve received the prospect to see this U21 sport too. It is being performed at Vicarage Street so it is an awesome probability to get that groundhopper tick on a budget in the event you’ve by no means been. I have not seen any ticket particulars but however it should not be greater than £5 – verify on the day for all the most recent information

FA Vase Second Spherical Qualifying

Enfield Borough v Frenford @745pm – the subsequent spherical of this nationwide knockout competitors for golf equipment within the ninth and tenth tiers will get underway on Friday. The hosts play a stage beneath Frenford so will do properly to win. Each side are pretty new to the Vase however each have beforehand made it so far as the Second Spherical correct. This match is being performed at Wingate & Finchley and tickets can be obtainable on the gate

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Saturday 21 September

Premier League

West Ham United v Chelsea @1230pm – there is a busy programme of top-flight video games in London on Saturday so the capital’s transport infrastructure is prone to be closely loaded. All of it begins on the London Stadium at lunchtime with this tasty trying derby. With just one win from 4, the Hammers may’ve made a greater begin and on type they need to begin as second favourites right here. The Blues are greater up the desk however a title problem nonetheless appears to be like past them regardless of their largesse with switch charges and contracts. They’ve additionally not gained right here since 2021 so a draw appears to be like fairly probably. Tickets can be found
Fulham v Newcastle United @3pm – with just one defeat from 4 video games, the Cottagers have made a decent begin and are hovering in midtable. The Magpies, nevertheless, are unbeaten and up within the prime three. The hosts’ document towards the Toon is fairly unhealthy – they’re at present winless in 9 and have misplaced the final six in all competitions so it isn’t trying too promising. Perhaps that is motive why tickets are on normal sale
Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford @3pm – we have additionally received a derby in N17 the place it is a case of North versus West. With just one league win, Spurs have made a reasonably underwhelming begin and had been very near being dumped out of the EFL Cup by Coventry in midweek earlier than some late objectives saved them. The Bees proceed to belie their minnow standing and gave Manchester Metropolis a run for his or her cash on the Etihad final weekend earlier than dropping 2-1. Though their present type is best, they’ve solely gained one of many six video games they’ve performed towards Tottenham since becoming a member of the Premier League three years in the past. I used to be really supplied a ticket to this however am working so sadly needed to refuse. Tickets are solely on sale to members however hospitality packages can be found from £299

Crystal Palace v Manchester United @530pm – within the late sport, the Eagles will go looking for their first league win of the season. Palace did the double over United final season and stuffed them 4-0 at Selhurst Park in Could so they need to really feel able to getting one thing towards a aspect who’re at present Tenth within the league. Tickets are solely on sale to members and hospitality packages have bought out

Championship

QPR v Millwall @1230pm – if Premier League costs are placing you off, then this derby in Shepherds Bush actually will not be missing in ambiance. Video games between these two are all the time energetic and in latest seasons either side have usually wanted to win these matches to maintain themselves out of the relegation zone. Though the R’s have made a greater begin and have house benefit, the Lions and their followers are all the time up for these video games and nothing may be taken without any consideration. The away allocation bought out in fast time however you possibly can nonetheless get tickets in house areas

League One

Charlton Athletic v Blackpool @3pm – with just one defeat, the Addicks are joint prime as they’ve loved a positive begin to the marketing campaign. The identical cannot be mentioned of Blackpool and so they sacked supervisor Neil Critchley a month in the past. Only a level above the relegation zone, you possibly can’t see them getting a lot right here. Tickets

Premier League 2

Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion @230pm – there is a random little bit of U21 motion at Kingsmeadow on Saturday afternoon. Aside from Blues followers who cannot get a ticket for the primary workforce, I can not see who this match will actually attraction to as there are many a lot better aggressive match choices to select from. Tickets are £7

Nationwide League

Wealdstone v Barnet @530pm – the non-league sport of the day is that this derby which is being performed in Ruislip. The principle motive these two sides have a grudge is said to The Hive the place the Bees now play. It is sophisticated however basically, it was supposed to turn into the Stones’ new house and so they by no means ended up transferring in. Visiting supporters have been recognized to vandalise the bottom and it is amenities on earlier visits. Nonetheless, that is being performed at Grosvenor Vale. So as to add just a little extra spice to the competition, Barnet supervisor Dean Brennan left Wealdstone to hitch their rivals three years in the past and he is executed a very good job as they’ve turn into perennial promotion contenders. With the hosts third from backside and guests third from prime, they’ve each received tons to play for and the ambiance may very well be intense. Tickets
Sutton United v Ebbsfleet United @3pm – issues must be just a little calmer at Gander Inexperienced Lane the place the U’s will search for their second consecutive win after a poor run of outcomes. With three defeats in a row and quite a few attracts earlier than that, followers had been beginning to fear however a 3-1 win at Southend United made issues look lots higher. The guests are backside however gained their first sport of the season final weekend to provide new boss Harry Watling an awesome begin. With Sutton having spent a while within the EFL, these two have not performed since 2019/20 and it was Ebbsfleet who gained final time they visited GGL. Tickets

Nationwide League South

Hornchurch v Chelmsford Metropolis @3pm – there are three video games within the sixth tier on Saturday however I’ve gone for this as my decide because it’s an Essex derby. The Urchins gained promotion to this stage final season and are greater than holding their very own in twelfth. The guests usually problem for promotion and completed second final 12 months earlier than dropping within the play-offs. They’ve made a disappointing begin however an formidable new proprietor has lately taken over and so they’ve gained two in a row to begin climbing the desk. Tickets

Isthmian League Premier

Cray Valley PM v Billericay City @3pm – two of the highest 4 on this division meet within the sport of the day within the seventh tier. The hosts are new to this stage following promotion and have tailored properly. Fourth and unbeaten in six, they need to be assured of getting at the very least a degree towards a Ricay aspect who can be trying to obtain a repeat of the play-off spot they managed final season. Tickets

FA Trophy Second Spherical Qualifying

Hadley v Ipswich Wanderers @3pm – though a cup match, if you wish to see some eighth-tier groups in motion then head to north London for this. The Bricks have been very good this season, have but to lose and are prime of the Southern League Division 1 Central. On Saturday they entertain a workforce from a parallel division of the Isthmian League however they’re solely midtable and must be crushed. Tickets are £10 on the gate

FA Vase Second Spherical Qualifying

Bedfont Sports activities v Bedfont @3pm – it is also Vase day with a great deal of ties that includes ninth and tenth-tier golf equipment going down across the capital. The decide of the bunch for me is the Bedfont derby. There are many native rivalries throughout London however this should geographically be the closest because the golf equipment inhabit grounds which are actually proper subsequent to one another. The hosts play a stage above the guests so will begin as favourites. Remember, you additionally get to look at all these planes touchdown at Heathrow too. Tickets are £8 on the gate

Chipstead v VCD Athletic @3pm – after a few years within the Isthmian League and the FA Trophy, the Chips are again within the ninth tier and enjoying within the Vase for the primary time since 2006/07. After getting previous Chessington & Hook United within the final spherical, they now face among the finest groups at this stage. Already seven factors clear on the prime of the SCEFL, the Vickers ought to take into account themselves as one of many favourites to win the competitors. Tickets are £10 on the gate

Clapton CFC v Hoddesdon City @3pm – for a little bit of ambiance then the largest crowd of the spherical may properly be discovered on the Outdated Noticed Canine which is the capital’s oldest stadium. The perimeters are each seventh of their respective Tenth-tier divisions so it must be shut. Tickets are £5 on the gate

Edgware & Kingsbury v Newport Pagnell City @3pm – the hosts are actually struggling and are backside of the ninth tier CCL Premier North. On Saturday they welcome NPT who’ve made two of the final three finals at Wembley, profitable as soon as in 2022. Though their league marketing campaign hasn’t began that properly, they’re Vase royalty and this tie can be going down nearby of the nationwide stadium and its well-known arch. Tickets are £7 on the gate

Wembley v FC Deportivo Galicia @3pm – in the event you’re on the ‘Street to Wembley’ and making an attempt to see a match in each spherical then you definitely actually ought to attempt to see Wembley FC in motion at Vale Farm. Presently fifth within the ninth tier CCL Premier North, they’ve had certainly one of their greatest begins for a while. Tenth-tier FCDG play within the division beneath and are actually struggling so it appears to be like good for the hosts. Tickets are £8 on the gate

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Sunday 22 September

Ladies’s Tremendous League

Arsenal v Manchester Metropolis @1230pm – with reigning champions Chelsea opening their WSL marketing campaign with a win over Aston Villa on Friday, their two major title rivals meet on the Emirates Stadium of their first video games on Sunday lunchtime. Metropolis had a beautiful probability to turn into champions final season however conceded two late objectives towards the Gunners of their penultimate sport to successfully hand the Blues the title. Arsenal and boss Jonas Eidevall have lots to show as regardless of their large names and large crowds, they’ve solely gained two League Cups in the course of the three years he is been in cost. Each side performed Champions League first-leg video games in midweek with Metropolis thrashing Paris FC 5-0 in France and Arsenal disappointing with a 1-0 defeat to Hacken in Gothenburg. On these showings, you’d need to fancy the guests right here. Tickets can be found

Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace @2pm – over at Brisbane Street in Leyton, final season’s crushed FA Cup finalists Spurs start their marketing campaign towards the newly promoted Eagles who’re enjoying their first ever sport at this stage. With Palace pipping Charlton to the Championship crown by only a level final season, they needed to make some signings and so they’ve introduced in 9 new gamers from round England, Europe and the USA. Survival can be their major precedence and a degree will characterize an awesome begin. Tickets are £10 on the gate

Ladies’s Championship

Charlton Athletic v Durham @12pm – after two video games of the brand new season, these two are the one sides with a 100% document. The guests have scored yet one more purpose than the Addicks to place them marginally forward. With different golf equipment within the division having some severe cash thrown at them this 12 months, they’re doing properly to already be forward. This match is being performed at The Valley and tickets are two for the value of 1
London Metropolis Lionesses v Bristol Metropolis @2pm – LCL are a kind of groups to have acquired some severe funding and so they’ve picked up 4 factors from their first two video games. Sunday’s match towards Metropolis can be an awesome check of their credentials as they’ve simply come down from the WSL. The match is being performed at Bromley and tickets are £13

FAWNL Southern Premier

AFC Wimbledon v Exeter Metropolis @2pm – the Dons are new to this stage and are nonetheless discovering their ft however with 5 factors from 4 video games, they’ve proven sufficient to persuade most that they’re going to most likely be okay. The Grecians are additionally new to the division however are certainly one of 4 groups to be sharing prime spot after a positive begin. That is being performed at Raynes Park Vale and tickets are £7 on the gate

Hashtag United v MK Dons @3pm – the Tags are additionally a part of the main group and so they’ll begin as big favourites towards the underside membership who’ve already conceded 28 objectives in simply 5 video games. Hashtag had been runners-up final 12 months and beat Newcastle United to win the League Cup. That is being performed at Aveley and tickets are £5 on the gate

Watford v Cheltenham City @2pm – slightly below the main group, we have now these two in fifth and sixth. The Hornets received relegated from the Championship final season and can be trying to bounce again right away. The guests gained their first two however are actually winless in three and can be trying to arrest that slide. This match is being performed at Wealdstone and tickets are £7

FAWNL Division 1 South East

London Bees v Actonians @2pm – these two final met simply over three weeks in the past within the Figuring out Spherical of the League Cup. Each side rested gamers and the Bees edged to a 2-1 win, inflicting the guests’ solely defeat of the season to date. Within the league, it is the A’s who’ve made the higher begin with 10 factors from 4 video games placing them proper up there with the leaders and so they’d hope to get at the very least a degree right here. Tickets are £5

London Seaward v Ashford City (Middlesex) @2pm – after 5 video games these two discover themselves filling the underside two so this sport is of giant significance for each already. Seaward have managed one win this season while the Tangerines have misplaced each sport and conceded 25 objectives within the course of. Tickets can be found on the gate however I can not discover any information on the value however it should not exceed £7

Ladies’s FA Cup Second Spherical Qualifying

At this stage of the competitors, fifth tier groups enter the draw. Among the lower-division sides which have made it this far play on little greater than park pitches so it is an enormous weekend for a few of them. There are a great deal of ties round London however listed here are my decide:

Dartford v Hammersmith @2pm – after inflicting an enormous shock by thrashing sixth tier Bromley 4-0 within the final spherical, Hammersmith head to the spectacular surrounds of Princes Park to tackle a membership which narrowly missed out on promotion to the fourth tier final season. The Darts will begin as big favourites and something lower than a cushty win ought to elevate eyebrows. Tickets are £5 on the gate

Haringey Borough v Royston City @2pm – each of those sides are within the prime three of the fifth tier ERWFL and would most likely have been licking their lips on the prospect of enjoying one of many many minnows within the draw. As an alternative they each face the prospect of an early exit. I have not seen any ticket costs however I might count on £5

Chigwell v Luton City @2pm – regardless of the feminine equal of David and Goliath is, this match is just about it for the spherical. East London membership Chigwell play within the seventh tier and are a kind of aforementioned sides who use little greater than a park pitch for his or her video games. The Hatters are proper up there with Haringey and Royston on the prime of the ERWFL and famously made all of it the best way to the Fourth Spherical final season earlier than bowing out to WSL aspect Brighton. Admission is free as you possibly can simply stroll up

Epsom & Ewell v Fulham @2pm – come to think about it, you might argue that that is much more of a mismatch with the hosts enjoying within the eighth tier and the Cottagers among the many leaders of their fifth tier division. The final time I regarded this was being performed at Cobham however Fulham have venue ‘TBC’ on their web site so verify on the day in the event you do wish to go 



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