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.
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
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
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
League One
League Two
Nationwide League Cup
FA Cup Third Spherical Qualifying Replay
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
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
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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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