The London Soccer Information: TLFG: 30 September


Welcome to the most recent version of TLFG and apologies for its delayed publication.

That is primarily all the way down to my operating of the Ealing Half Marathon on Sunday which takes up numerous my time and vitality (any donations to my chosen charity tremendously appreciated).

I used to be glad with my time however the spotlight of the morning was being given a cheer of encouragement by race founder Kelvin Walker with simply over two miles to go.

He has carried out excellent work over time in getting this fabulous occasion arrange and secured and I might wish to thank him right here for all his efforts.

He’s additionally an everyday reader of this weblog and has given me large help and encouragement as I’ve produced it so an enormous thanks once more for all the things.

With the race accomplished, I had ambitiously hoped to nonetheless be capable of recover from to Kent to observe Actonians play Chatham City within the FAWNL Plate but it surely proved to be too tight a turnaround and I went to observe a little bit of the third workforce’s recreation towards CB Hounslow & Abbots earlier than crossing over the street and heading into Gunnersbury Park to observe the second half of the reserves’ match towards Leatherhead.

Sadly each of them misplaced however not so the primary workforce who constructed on the spectacular 9-2 thrashing of Chesham United in midweek with a 1-0 win over the Chats.

The newly created Nationwide League Cup begins this week 

It is the second time the A’s have overwhelmed the Kent membership 1-0 this season, after defeating them within the league by the identical scoreline final month.

Stage on factors with leaders Norwich Metropolis and nonetheless going robust within the Plate, they’ve made a dream begin to life underneath new supervisor Ollie Yazdi.

Subsequent up they face a visit to Dulwich Hamlet for what ought to be one other demanding recreation in entrance of a sizeable crowd – sadly I am unable to go.

With regards to operating, I additionally continued my A-Z of London soccer golf equipment.

With Arsenal, Brentford, Chelsea and Dulwich Hamlet within the bag, on Friday morning I headed north to Edgware & Kingsbury for my E.

Silver Jubilee Park is good sufficient however the route from Shepherds Bush by way of Harlesden, Neasden and throughout the North Round shouldn’t be probably the most inspiring.

The most effective bit got here in the direction of the tip when Google Maps was attempting to ship me by way of a route which I knew may nicely be waterlogged so I ended up diverting down a lot of mysterious again alleys between homes and one which even took me by way of a creepy churchyard.

It was largely dry however by the point I completed at round 745am, however torrential rain started quickly after and the bus journey again was torturous with rush-hour crowds and visitors which means the 6-7 mile journey most likely took over 90 minutes – it most likely would’ve been faster to run.

My week forward is filled with late shifts so I may not get to see one other recreation for a while – I hope you’ve extra luck.

THE WEEK AHEAD  

Over the following few days we have video games within the Champions League, Convention League, Premier League, EFL, Nationwide League, the brand new Nationwide League Cup, FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Youth Cup on the male aspect.

The Ladies’s Tremendous League and Championship proceed, while the Ladies’s League Cup will get underway and there are many Ladies’s Nationwide League video games too.

As all the time, please ensure you examine 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 attainable for a number of the decrease non-league golf equipment. Additionally, please let me know if something is flawed or lacking.

Particulars on all of this week’s video games could be discovered on the next match maps. For those who’ve by no means used them earlier than, please observe that when there may be a couple of match at a selected floor you will solely be capable of see particular person match pins in the event you zoom proper in. For those who do not, the pins obscure one another and also you may miss them. To keep away from this, you can even scroll down the record of video games on the drop down menu on the high of the map web page to ensure you get all the data. Video games are listed from high 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 the event 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 high (Stage 1) and varied minor leagues on the backside (Stage 10). Usually a high stage recreation will see crowds of anyplace between 20,000-60,000. These figures will progressively 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 absolutely 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 fluctuate from not more than journey bills on the backside, proper as much as a number of hundred kilos per week on the high.

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 probably the most notable video games of the week and provides some transient causes for my selection. Verify the maps above for kick-off occasions, ticket data and instructions.

Monday 30 September

Premier League 2

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest @7pm – the week begins with some U21 soccer at Sutton United’s floor in south London. The Eagles are unbeaten within the three video games they’ve performed up to now however sit manner down in seventeenth as a result of most groups have performed two video games extra. With one defeat from 4, Forest are up in seventh however the desk is tight and there is little to decide on between them. Tickets are £5 for adults

Isthmian League North

Redbridge v Tilbury @745pm – the best stage non-league recreation of the night time takes place at Oakside the place the brand new 3G pitch ought to guarantee this recreation goes forward regardless of the climate. The guests gained promotion again to this division final season however have but to actually get going and will discover a journey to a top-eight aspect just like the Motormen fairly difficult. Tickets are £10 on the gate

Essex Senior Cup First Spherical

Barkingside v Romford @745pm – staying on the east aspect of city we have this native derby in a county cup. The ‘Facet play at Cricklefields close to Seven Kings station which is simply a brief journey west of Romford on the Elizabeth Line. The guests play a stage above the hosts so ought to begin as favourites. Tickets are £5 on the gate

FA Youth Cup Second Spherical Qualifying

There are additionally a few ties on this U18 competitors on Monday with the choose most likely being Walton & Hersham towards Sutton United (£5 entry). Within the different recreation, Bedfont Sports activities host Beaconsfield City (£4 entry). Each video games begin at 745pm

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Tuesday 1 October

UEFA Champions League

Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain @8pm – the most important recreation of the week in London takes place on the Emirates on Tuesday the place the Gunners welcome the French league champions. Regardless of all their wealth and standing throughout the recreation, neither of those sides have ever gained this competitors. Each have made the ultimate as soon as however by no means claimed the last word prize. PSG are at present unbeaten and joint high with Monaco in Ligue 1 and have been one in every of 15 groups to win their opening recreation within the Champions League group stage. Mikel Arteta’s aspect are undefeated too so it seems like being an extremely powerful one to name. Tickets are solely accessible to members however hospitality is obtainable from £495

UEFA Youth League

Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain @3pm – if you cannot get a ticket for the sport above otherwise you do have one and wish to make a day of it, then you may go and watch the golf equipment’ U19 sides in motion earlier within the day at Boreham Wooden. I have not seen any ticket particulars but so examine Arsenal’s web site on the day

Premier League Worldwide Cup

Chelsea v Anderlecht @7pm – persevering with the European theme, the Blues’ U21 aspect tackle their counterparts from the Belgian capital. Chelsea misplaced their opening recreation to RB Leipzig 4-2 so that they’ll be searching for a giant enchancment right here. That is being performed at Kingsmeadow and tickets will probably be accessible on arrival

Championship

QPR v Hull Metropolis @745pm – a less expensive possibility is a night at Loftus Highway the place the R’s will look lengthen their unbeaten residence run towards the Tigers to 4 video games. It seems like being a troublesome ask as they’ve solely gained as soon as this season as they’ve change into one of many division’s draw specialists. Hull are above them and are available into this on the again of consecutive victories over Cardiff and Stoke. Tickets

League One

Leyton Orient v Exeter Metropolis @745pm – the O’s induced a little bit of an upset by holding title-chasing Wrexham to a 0-0 draw on Saturday as they stretched their unbeaten streak to 4 video games. Nonetheless solely a degree above the relegation zone, a match towards the Grecians ought to present them with an affordable likelihood of getting some extra. The Devon membership have solely gained one recreation extra and have not triumphed at Brisbane Highway since 2016. Tickets

League Two

Bromley v Chesterfield @745pm – these two secured the 2 promotion spots from the Nationwide League final season with the Spireites arising as champions. With 12 factors from eight video games, it’s they who’ve made the higher begin and they need to begin as favourites towards a Ravens aspect who badly want a win. Tickets

Nationwide League Cup

Dagenham & Redbridge v Tottenham Hotspur U21 @730pm – this new competitors will get underway in London on Tuesday. A bit just like the EFL Trophy, it pits decrease league golf equipment’ first groups towards academy sides from a number of the greater golf equipment. On this case it is 16 Nationwide League golf equipment and 16 academy sides and it begins with a bunch stage. Just like the EFL Trophy, it has attracted robust criticism however for its influence on the FA Cup slightly than anything. A couple of months in the past it was introduced that replays would now not occur from the First Spherical onwards with this competitors filling the hole as an alternative. Beneath regular circumstances, most non-league golf equipment would welcome a go to from a consultant aspect from a Premier League outfit however it is going to be attention-grabbing to see what number of prove for this. Spurs’ U21s have made a fairly poor begin this season so the Daggers ought to fancy their possibilities. Tickets
Wealdstone v Southampton U21 @7pm – there’s additionally a recreation at Grosvenor Vale the place a struggling Stones aspect may benefit from the distraction which this recreation brings. The Saints have been very inconsistent within the PL2 so they may come unstuck right here. Tickets

FA Cup Third Spherical Qualifying Replay

Hornchurch v Leiston @745pm – after the weekend’s ties, there’s just one replay within the London space. Bridge Avenue on the far japanese aspect of city ought to be your vacation spot if you wish to see a little bit of cup soccer. Suffolk membership Leiston play a stage under the Urchins so that they did nicely to carry them to a 1-1 draw. Now again on residence turf, you’d count on Hornchurch to progress. Tickets

Southern League Division 1 Central

Hadley v Aylesbury United @745pm – the Bricks recorded a convincing 4-1 win over Berkhamsted on Saturday to remain high and ensure their standing as respectable promotion contenders. Subsequent up they face one other one of many high 4 because the Geese will look to indicate how good their possibilities of going up are. Simply three factors behind the leaders, it is a huge match for each. Tickets will probably be accessible on the gate

Northwood v North Leigh @745pm – on the reverse finish of the desk, the underside two meet for arguably an much more vital recreation. Each come into this with no wins up to now this season. The hosts had misplaced their opening 10 video games in all competitions earlier than lastly taking a degree off Leverstock Inexperienced with a 2-2 draw on Saturday. A win right here will present a giant enhance to the morale of both. Tickets will probably be accessible on the gate

SCEFL Premier Division

Holmesdale v Punjab United @745pm – after drawing their top-of-the-table conflict with VCD Athletic final Tuesday, the hosts solely managed one other draw towards Snodland City on Saturday. Now down to 3rd and with extra video games performed than everybody else within the division, they should begin profitable once more to remain in competition. The aspect most definitely to profit from any extra dropped factors are Punjab who sit only one level under them in fourth. Given they’ve performed 4 fewer video games, they’ve to start out as favourites. Tickets will probably be accessible on the sport

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Wednesday 2 October

Ladies’s League Cup

West Ham United v Portsmouth @7pm – till final season, this was fondly known as the Conti Cup because it was sponsored by Continental however that partnership has now ended. The group stage begins this week with the Hammers welcoming Championship aspect Pompey to Dagenham & Redbridge’s floor. On paper, because the WSL aspect, they need to win however typically sides wish to rotate their squads in these opening video games so it could possibly be nearer than it might usually be. Tickets
Charlton Athletic v Tottenham Hotspur @715pm – the larger recreation of the night time takes place at The Valley the place the Addicks, who at present high the Championship with a 100% file, welcome a Spurs aspect who’re third within the WSL after a draw at Aston Villa on Sunday. Once more, the squad Robert Vilahamn chooses ought to resolve whether or not any type of upset takes place. Tickets

Premier League Worldwide Cup

West Ham United v Athletic Bilbao @7pm – elsewhere in east London, the Hammers’ males’s U21 aspect proceed their European adventures in Rush Inexperienced with a go to from the Basque giants. The guests opened their PLIC marketing campaign with a 2-2 draw at Sunderland so a moist night in Romford should not faze them. Tickets will probably be accessible on the gate

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Thursday 3 October

UEFA Convention League

Chelsea v KAA Gent @8pm – the one senior match I am conscious of within the capital on Thursday is that this group stage match within the Convention League. That is the primary time the Blues have performed on this competitors, which I suppose you may describe as UEFA’s third-tier competitors behind the Champions League and Europa League. After getting by way of a play-off with Servette, they’re now within the 36-team group stage and should play an array of opponents, a lot of whom they could have by no means confronted. Gent are at present third within the Belgian league and will probably be one of many harder groups they play earlier than the knockouts which they need to undoubtedly qualify for. Tickets have offered out however hospitality packages can be found

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Friday 4 October

Premier League 2

Fulham v Chelsea @7pm – a match involving the Blues tops the invoice once more on Friday however this time it is for an U21 West London Derby. The Cottagers run among the best academies within the nation they usually’ve gained all 4 of their video games as they’ve made an important begin to the season. The identical cannot be mentioned of Chelsea who’ve gained solely one in every of their 5 league video games and in addition misplaced to Leipzig within the PLIC as I discussed above. That is being performed at Fulham’s Motspur Park coaching floor and it’s best to be capable of pay on the gate

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Previews for 5-6 October to observe

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