TLFG: 22 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

Greetings one and all and welcome to TLFG's Christmas and New Year Special - I can't believe it's that time of year again.

Below you will find match maps for the next two weeks showing where to find all the men's matches in the top 11 levels of the game and all the women's ones in the top eight.

At the moment I'm on a mini break with my kids in Bristol so I haven't had time to write any previews but I'll try and add some over the next few days.

Interestingly, the games are quite spread out with only a few leagues having games on Boxing Day whilst others are only playing on weekends as usual.

Sunrise at Craven Cottage on Christmas Day

As a railway employee, I'm going to be working for most of the next two weeks but I hope to see a game on the 26th and something early in the New Year.

I also hope to do a parkrun on Christmas Day - Fulham Palace, in the shadow of Craven Cottage, is looking like the favourite at the moment.

Looking beyond that into mid-January, my Bundesliga break in Germany is all booked with tickets for Borussia Dortmund v Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg v St Pauli both secured so I'm looking forward to that a lot.

Where will you be headed?

Please be aware that public transport over the Christmas period is often significantly disrupted. I work for South Western Railway and there's no service between Waterloo and Clapham Junction for several days around this time which could cause a few logistical challenges for some.

Anyway, I need to check out of my hotel and get to the station for the train back to London -  have a great festive period and catch up with you all again in the New Year.

THE WEEK AHEAD

The highlights of the next two weeks include games in the Premier League, EFL, National League and loads of other matches in our local non-league and women's competitions. 

As always, please make sure you check with clubs before you travel just in case a game has been called off or the venue or kick-off time has changed - this is highly possible for some of the lower non-league clubs. Also, please let me know if anything is wrong or missing.

Details on all of this week's games can be found on the following match maps. If you've never used them before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the drop down menu at the top of the map page to make sure you get all the information. Games are listed from top to bottom in date order so Monday's games (yellow pin) will appear first and Sunday's (orange pin) last. Games are also ranked in terms of status so the higher the division, the higher up the list they will appear on each day.

Donate to TLFG's coffee-drinking fund here

Also if you're unfamiliar with the English league structure I indicate the level at which an individual league sits in the national 'pyramid' with the Premier League at the top (Level 1) and various minor leagues at the bottom (Level 10). Typically a top level game will see crowds of anywhere between 20,000-60,000. These figures will gradually decline as you go down the leagues until you get to Levels 8-10 where attendances of 150 or less are most common.

It should also be noted that the top four levels are for fully professional teams. Level 5 has a mixture of professional and semi-professional teams, while Levels 6-10 will see most players paid but it will vary from no more than travel expenses at the bottom, right up to several hundred pounds a week at the top.

MATCH MAP 22-26 DECEMBER
Monday fixtures - yellow pin

Tuesday fixtures - green pin
Friday fixtures - black pin

MATCH MAP 27-28 DECEMBER
Saturday fixtures - blue pin
Sunday fixtures - orange pin

MATCH MAP 29 DECEMBER-2 JANUARY
Monday fixtures - yellow pin

Tuesday fixtures - green pin

Thursday fixtures - turquoise pin

Friday fixtures - black pin

MATCH MAP 3-4 JANUARY

Saturday fixtures - blue pin
Sunday fixtures - orange pin

TLFG DAILY DIGEST

In the following section, I list what are in my opinion the most notable games of the week and give some brief reasons for my choice. Check the maps above for kick-off times, ticket info and directions.

Friday 26 December

Championship

Millwall v Ipswich Town @1pm - the biggest game on Boxing Day would appear to be this clash of two of the top six in the second tier. The Lions are having a good season but are currently on a three game winless run - if they'd won them they'd be second. The visitors got relegated from the Premier League in May but are firmly in contention to go straight back up. The historic head-to-head record between these two is very close and this could go either way. Tickets have sold out but hospitality is available from £200

League One

AFC Wimbledon v Stevenage @3pm - it seems no time since the Dons were up in the top six and looking like play-off contenders but in recent weeks it's gone a bit wrong. Seven games without a win, the south-London club are down to 14th and significantly closer to the relegation zone than the leading group. The away side are very much part of this elite group. Fourth but with games in hand on all those above them, they should provide tough opposition. This match has sold out too

National League

Sutton United v Aldershot Town @3pm - with tickets few and far between for the matches above, non-league football would appear to be your best option. Elsewhere in south London, we've got an important game at the wrong end of the table in the fifth tier. The U's sit just above the relegation zone whilst the Shots are a point from safety so there's plenty at stake. Tickets

Wealdstone v Boreham Wood @3pm - there's a derby of sorts at Grosvenor Vale between two of this division's TLFG clubs. Although they're two of the smallest clubs at this level, both are punching above their weight with the Stones just a win away from a place in the top seven. The Wood are in even more remarkable form and are one of at least five clubs who could consider themselves in the title race. Tickets

National League South

Dagenham & Redbridge v Hornchurch @1pm - in the sixth tier we've got a cracking looking east London derby to look forward to. At least two divisions have separated these clubs for most of their existences but not any more. With the Daggers' fortunes ailing in recent years and the Urchins on the up, these two are now at the same level. Not only that but it's Hornchurch who are top and Dagenham who've been trying to fight off another relegation. With former England striker Andy Carroll up front, the hosts have hit some great form and are now safely in midtable. Tickets

Enfield Town v Chelmsford City @3pm - unbeaten in four, the struggling Towners are now only a point from safety. In their most recent game, they held leaders Hornchurch to a 2-2 draw and would've won if they hadn't conceded an injury-time goal. Midtable Chelmsford had a brilliant run to the FA Cup Second Round but have lost four of their last five league games and could be there for the taking. Tickets

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Saturday 27 December

Premier League

Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion @3pm - the Gunners have come close in recent years but they haven't won the title since 2004. They're in pole position again as we approach the end of 2025 but the pressure is starting to pile on as a resurgent Manchester City are in great form and just two points behind. Brighton are in midtable, winless in four and must be beaten. Tickets have sold out but hospitality is available from £895

Brentford v AFC Bournemouth @3pm - in terms of attendance and stadium size, these are the two smallest clubs in the Premier League. That should make them strong contenders for relegation but both are well clear of the bottom three. Although both are comfortably in midtable, both are in the bottom six in the form table with the Cherries going through a particularly lamentable patch which has seen them fall from Champions League contention all the way down to 15th. The Bees are unbeaten in eight against Bournemouth and, on paper, appear to be favourites again. Tickets are only available to members and hospitality has sold out

West Ham United v Fulham @3pm - the only top-flight match with regular tickets available is this derby at the London Stadium. Without a win since the beginning of November, things are looking a bit bleak for the Hammers. In the bottom three and five points adrift of safety, they need to start winning fast. A couple of weeks ago, things were looking a bit iffy for the Cottagers too but back-to-back wins over Burnley and Nottingham Forest have given them a 10-point cushion between themselves and the relegation zone. However, east London isn't a happy hunting ground for Fulham and they've lost on six of their last seven visits. Tickets

Chelsea v Aston Villa @530pm - in the day's late game, two of the top four meet at Stamford Bridge for what could be a thrilling contest. Club World Cup winners Chelsea looked as if they could challenge for the title earlier in the season and although still in the top group of clubs, some silly results have left them 10 points off the pace. Villa began the season poorly, leading some fans to call for boss Unai Emery's head. Now with nine wins from 10 games, they're top of the form table and only three points behind leaders Arsenal and he's the best manager ever! Tickets have sold out but hospitality is available from £745

Isthmian League Premier

Cray Wanderers v Cray Valley PM @3pm - with the EFL and National League playing on Boxing Day, most of Saturday's games will be in the seventh tier and below. Usually it's all about derbies at this time of year so I won't be able to mention them all but this one in south London grabbed my eye straight away. If you're new to football in London or are just visiting, then going to watch the capital's oldest club is always worth doing. Founded in 1860, Cray Wanderers are now playing at a new stadium and are in the top six - win here and they could go into the top four. CVPM aren't the side they were last year and are down in midtable but there should still be a decent crowd. To boost attendance even more, EFL club season-ticket holders will get in for free and regulars can bring a friend for £5. Tickets

Southern League Premier South

Chertsey Town v Walton & Hersham @3pm - elsewhere in the seventh tier there's a spicy looking derby on the south-west side of TLFG's catchment area. Four wins on the bounce have propelled the Curfews up to seventh and back into play-off contention but they face the toughest possible test on Saturday. The Swans are eight points clear at the top and haven't lost a league game since August. They also thrashed National League side Sutton United 4-1 in the FA Trophy two weeks ago. Games between these two have the potential to draw four-figure crowds so there should be a decent atmosphere. Tickets

Isthmian League South East

AFC Whyteleafe v AFC Croydon Athletic @3pm - although there are numerous derbies at this level on Saturday, the standout game in the eighth tier is this match at Church Road. Not only is this a derby but it sees third welcome second for what should be an intriguing contest. The Leafe are two points behind the Rams but have a game in hand so there's plenty at stake. Tickets

Essex Senior League

Barking v Ilford @3pm - again, the ninth tier is littered with local derbies so pretty much every game at this level should be worth a watch. I've gone for this one as it features two of the top six in this division. Coming from neighbouring areas in east London, this match at Mayesbrook Park is another to really standout this weekend. The hosts have been among the frontrunners since coming down from the Isthmian League in 2022. The real story here though is Ilford. The Foxes rarely finish in the top half so to find them in sixth is very unusual - a win here and they could go third. Tickets are £10 on the gate

CCL Division 1

PFC Victoria London v Brook House @3pm - in the 10th tier there are two games which are both huge and I can't decide between so I'm going to mention them both. First up is this match in west London. PFC are a club with their roots in the capital's Polish community and they groundshare at Ashford Town's stadium just to the south of Heathrow Airport. This is only their second season in senior football and after finishing a creditable 12th last season, they're top coming into this. Facing them on Saturday, are a side who hail from Hayes just to the north of the airport. The Brook are three points behind in fourth but have four games in hand. They also have the league's top scorer Trey Pender-Brown who has scored 33 goals in 25 appearances this season and is causing quite a bit of interest online. Getting ticket info is hard but it shouldn't be more than £8

ECL Division 1 South

Newbury Forest v Lymore Gardens @3pm - this game on the north-east side of town is arguably even bigger. Forest are currently top and Lymore Gardens are fourth. There are nine points between them but Gardens have four games in hand. Not only that but the sides both groundshare at Redbridge's stadium next to Barkingside Tube station. A win for the 'hosts' will really boost their title hopes. Tickets shouldn't be more than £8

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Sunday 28 December

Premier League

Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur @430pm - with the women's clubs on a short winter break, this is the only match in London on Sunday. The Eagles took Arsenal all the way to penalties in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday before eventually going out. Although generally having another positive season, three defeats from five in the league mean they've slipped to eighth. Spurs boss Thomas Frank would kill for that kind of form right now. The north London club have only managed two wins from 10 and now only goal difference is keeping them out of the bottom six. Tickets are only available to members and hospitality is unavailable

Previews for 29 December - 4 January to follow

GET INVOLVED

If you're going to see a game, whether you're a local or a visitor, please let me know what you've been up to. If you're interested in reviewing a ground in the London area for this blog then get in touch. I also very much welcome photos of your football travels.

NEED HELP?

Got any questions about visiting London? Don't hesitate to ask - be they football or more general travel/touristy queries. I do not charge for this advice like some other sites so don't hold back!

You can contact TLFG through the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or even by good old email.

Has this blog been helpful? Donate to TLFG's coffee-drinking fund here

TLFG: 15-21 December 2025

Greetings one and all and welcome to this week's TLFG.

Sadly it looks like being another minimal effort from me this week as things have continued to be very busy at work and home.

Therefore it's just match maps again but if you have any specific questions please do contact me by email or social media - the details are towards the bottom of this page.

Last week, I managed to get to QPR for the second time this season and I'm glad I did.

Big spending Birmingham City were the visitors on Tuesday night and the two sides put on a keenly contested game.

Rangers scored in the first half and then largely controlled things without threatening too much more themselves.

With the game into its 92 minute, City equalised and looked set to steal a point.

However, young substitute Kieran Morgan then scored with the last kick of the game to win it for the hosts and send Loftus Road into raptures - I haven't been witness to such scenes for a long time!

Harrow Borough saw their fine run in the FA Trophy come to an end at Leatherhead on Saturday. The 3-2 loss at the league leaders was no disgrace at all.

Actonians were set to host current leaders Norwich City on Sunday but the pitch at North Greenford wasn't playable and that's them done until 2026. I did something a bit different with the Actonians' podcast this week, interviewing a current and former player on the same episode primarily because they're good friends.

Although both very impressive young players, one of them has just got top marks at A-level, has moved to Durham University, signed for WSL2 club Durham's U21s and is also on the Premier League's leadership programme - definitely someone to watch. You can give it a listen here.

Non-League Day planning is also ramping up - we had a good meeting with our charity partners Prostate Cancer UK towards the end of the week and I've got another meeting with some of my team today.

I think I mentioned I'm looking into a Bundesliga mini-break next month - a friend who lives in Germany has done something I thought would be very hard and landed us some tickets for Borussia Dortmund so I'm really looking forward to that.

That's about it from me, sorry I don't have more for you in terms of previews but feel free to send any questions. Have a great week and don't have too many mince pies!

THE WEEK AHEAD 

Games in the Premier League and Conference League top the bill in the men's game this week but there's plenty of action in the EFL too.

At non-league level, it's a fairly normal week with matches in all our local competitions but thanks to DAZN's unusual pre-Christmas scheduling we have a National League game on Sunday.

In the women's game, most clubs have finished for 2025 but there are a handful of games on Sunday mostly in the Subway Cup.

As always, please make sure you check with clubs before you travel just in case a game has been called off or the venue or kick-off time has changed - this is highly possible for some of the lower non-league clubs and development matches. Also, please let me know if anything is wrong or missing.

Details on all of this week's games can be found on the following match maps. If you've never used them before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the drop down menu at the top of the map page to make sure you get all the information. Games are listed from top to bottom in date order so Monday's games (yellow pin) will appear first and Sunday's (orange pin) last. Games are also ranked in terms of status so the higher the division, the higher up the list they will appear on each day.

Donate to TLFG's coffee-drinking fund here

Also if you're unfamiliar with the English league structure I indicate the level at which an individual league sits in the national 'pyramid' with the Premier League at the top (Level 1) and various minor leagues at the bottom (Level 10). Typically a top level game will see crowds of anywhere between 20,000-60,000. These figures will gradually decline as you go down the leagues until you get to Levels 8-10 where attendances of 150 or less are most common.

It should also be noted that the top four levels are for fully professional teams. Level 5 has a mixture of professional and semi-professional teams, while Levels 6-10 will see most players paid but it will vary from no more than travel expenses at the bottom, right up to several hundred pounds a week at the top.

MIDWEEK MATCH MAP

Monday fixtures - yellow pin

Tuesday fixtures - green pin

Wednesday fixtures - turquoise pin

Thursday fixtures - purple pin

Friday fixtures - black pin

WEEKEND MATCH MAP

Saturday fixtures - blue pin

Sunday fixtures - orange pin

    

GET INVOLVED

If you're going to see a game, whether you're a local or a visitor, please let me know what you've  been up to. If you're interested in reviewing a ground in the London area for this blog then get in touch. I also very much welcome photos of your football travels.

NEED HELP?

Got any questions about visiting London? Don't hesitate to ask - be they football or more general travel/touristy queries. I do not charge for this advice like some other sites so don't hold back!

You can contact TLFG through the comments section below, via X/Twitter or even by good old email.

Has this blog been helpful? Donate to TLFG's coffee-drinking fund here 

TLFG: 8-14 December 2025

Greetings everyone and welcome to this week's TLFG.

I'm really pushed for time so at this stage it's only going to be match maps but I thought that would be better than nothing.

On Monday, Non-League Day did win at the FSA awards which was a huge honour.

Not long after Declan Rice collected his Player of the Year award, I was up on stage with my team collecting ours.

Interviewed by host Victoria Derbyshire, we took turns answering questions in front of the hundreds in attendance which was nerve wracking to say the least.

The NLD team win at the FSA awards
Photo: Matt Walder/The FSA

On Tuesday I went to a Football Beyond Borders event in Kings Cross which was really interesting.

I found out a lot more about the work they do in schools keeping young people on track, trying to make sure they get through their GCSEs at the very least.

My final football action of the week saw me watch Actonians come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Cambridge United.

We finished with 10 players too so extending the unbeaten run to six games was very pleasing indeed.

Next up for me is QPR's home game against Birmingham City in the Championship on Tuesday.

Right, I think that's about it from me - have a great week.

 THE WEEK AHEAD 

Games in the Champions League and Premier League top the bill in the men's game this week but there's plenty of action in the EFL too.

At non-league level, the highlight is the Third Round of the FA Trophy as all the National League teams enter the fray.

In the women's game, there are also Champions League games in midweek whilst it's the Third Round of the Women's FA Cup on Sunday too. 

As always, please make sure you check with clubs before you travel just in case a game has been called off or the venue or kick-off time has changed - this is highly possible for some of the lower non-league clubs and development matches. Also, please let me know if anything is wrong or missing.

Details on all of this week's games can be found on the following match maps. If you've never used them before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the drop down menu at the top of the map page to make sure you get all the information. Games are listed from top to bottom in date order so Monday's games (yellow pin) will appear first and Sunday's (orange pin) last. Games are also ranked in terms of status so the higher the division, the higher up the list they will appear on each day.

Donate to TLFG's coffee-drinking fund here

Also if you're unfamiliar with the English league structure I indicate the level at which an individual league sits in the national 'pyramid' with the Premier League at the top (Level 1) and various minor leagues at the bottom (Level 10). Typically a top level game will see crowds of anywhere between 20,000-60,000. These figures will gradually decline as you go down the leagues until you get to Levels 8-10 where attendances of 150 or less are most common.

It should also be noted that the top four levels are for fully professional teams. Level 5 has a mixture of professional and semi-professional teams, while Levels 6-10 will see most players paid but it will vary from no more than travel expenses at the bottom, right up to several hundred pounds a week at the top.

MIDWEEK MATCH MAP

Monday fixtures - yellow pin

Tuesday fixtures - green pin

Wednesday fixtures - turquoise pin

Friday fixtures - black pin

WEEKEND MATCH MAP

Saturday fixtures - blue pin

Sunday fixtures - orange pin

    

GET INVOLVED

If you're going to see a game, whether you're a local or a visitor, please let me know what you've  been up to. If you're interested in reviewing a ground in the London area for this blog then get in touch. I also very much welcome photos of your football travels.

NEED HELP?

Got any questions about visiting London? Don't hesitate to ask - be they football or more general travel/touristy queries. I do not charge for this advice like some other sites so don't hold back!

You can contact TLFG through the comments section below, via X/Twitter or even by good old email.

Has this blog been helpful? Donate to TLFG's coffee-drinking fund here 

TLFG: 1-7 December 2025

Greetings one and all and welcome to the first TLFG of December - it seems no time since the season openers in August!

How has your week been?

In football terms, I've had a pretty eventful one.

On Monday, my Non-League Day adventures took me to the prestigious art college Central St Martins which is now based in Kings Cross in a very cool restored granary building - you'd expect nothing less.

I was invited by student Maxine R who's making a film on the changing football culture in this country and wanted my views from a non-league perspective.

Her story is really interesting, having moved from Singapore, she's got really into the non-league scene in north London and regularly watches games at clubs like Enfield Town, Haringey Borough and Walthamstow - I looked forward to the finished piece.

Non-League Day is up for an award on Monday

On Tuesday, myself and members of the Non-League Day team had our first planning meeting of the campaign with our friends at the Premier League.

They came up with some very positive suggestions as we look to make our 15th event the biggest yet.

Talking of Non-League Day, we're up for a gong at the FSA Awards in London tonight (Monday).

Hosted by Victoria Derbyshire, a lot of big names are up for recognition in lots of categories so there could be some really interesting people in attendance.

I'll let you know next week how we get on.

When it came to actually watching a game, I headed to Champion Hill on Sunday to see Actonians grind out a 1-0 win over Dulwich Hamlet.

Now unbeaten in five, the A's are into the top six for the first time this season.

Weirdly, they've only managed one point at home in the league this season with all five wins coming on the road.

Hopefully that first home win will come on Sunday when Cambridge United pay us a visit.

THE WEEK AHEAD 

The Premier League tops the bill this week but it's closely followed by some ties in the Second Round of the FA Cup.

Aside from a selection of games in the EFL, we also have the next round of the FA Vase and plenty of games in all the other non-league divisions TLFG covers.

In the women's game, the highlight would appear to be the Women's Super League game between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates at midday on Saturday, giving you the chance of seeing two games that day.

As always, please make sure you check with clubs before you travel just in case a game has been called off or the venue or kick-off time has changed - this is highly possible for some of the lower non-league clubs and development matches. Also, please let me know if anything is wrong or missing.

Details on all of this week's games can be found on the following match maps. If you've never used them before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the drop down menu at the top of the map page to make sure you get all the information. Games are listed from top to bottom in date order so Monday's games (yellow pin) will appear first and Sunday's (orange pin) last. Games are also ranked in terms of status so the higher the division, the higher up the list they will appear on each day.

Donate to TLFG's coffee-drinking fund here

Also if you're unfamiliar with the English league structure I indicate the level at which an individual league sits in the national 'pyramid' with the Premier League at the top (Level 1) and various minor leagues at the bottom (Level 10). Typically a top level game will see crowds of anywhere between 20,000-60,000. These figures will gradually decline as you go down the leagues until you get to Levels 8-10 where attendances of 150 or less are most common.

It should also be noted that the top four levels are for fully professional teams. Level 5 has a mixture of professional and semi-professional teams, while Levels 6-10 will see most players paid but it will vary from no more than travel expenses at the bottom, right up to several hundred pounds a week at the top.

MIDWEEK MATCH MAP

Monday fixtures - yellow pin

Tuesday fixtures - green 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

In the following section, I list what are in my opinion the most notable games of the week and give some brief reasons for my choice. Check the maps above for kick-off times, ticket info and directions.

Monday 1 December

Isthmian League Cup Fourth Round

Aveley v Redbridge @745pm - the Millers held Essex rivals Brentwood Town to a 3-3 draw on Friday to end the weekend fifth in the seventh tier Isthmian Premier. The Motormen play a level below the hosts but are in the top six in their division and having a good season. On paper, Aveley should win but will they field a full-strength side? Admission is £10 on the gate

ECL Division 1 South

Lymore Gardens v AS London @745pm - the home team are playing in the tenth tier for the first time following their promotion last season. They were top earlier in the campaign but are now sixth. However, they have the games in hand to potentially put them top again. AS London challenged for promotion in 2024/25 but they've yet to recapture that form and are in the bottom five. I haven't seen any admission prices but it's usually around £7 at this level

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Tuesday 2 December

Premier League

Fulham v Manchester City @730pm - the Cottagers made it three wins from four as they triumphed 2-1 at Spurs on Saturday night. Although still only 15th, they've opened a six-point gap between themselves and the bottom three. City arrive at Craven Cottage on the back of a shaky 3-2 win over struggling Leeds United but it was enough to elevate them to second. To say the Mancunian club are a bogey side for Fulham would be an understatement - City are unbeaten in 24 matches against them and have won all of the last 18! Tickets

EFL Trophy Second Round

Leyton Orient v Plymouth Argyle @7pm - after cruising through their group with a 100% record, the O's were seeded for the draw in this first knockout round. Devon club Plymouth managed wins over Cheltenham Town and Tottenham Hostpur U21s on their way to this stage. Tickets

U21 & Development Matches

Several pro clubs have U21 sides in action in various competitions on Tuesday. Charlton Athletic play Preston North End at Dartford's ground in the Premier League Cup at 7pm. Boreham Wood welcome a young side from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the National League Cup, also at 7pm. Lastly, QPR U21s travel to Cray Valley PM in the London Senior Cup at 745pm. Tickets vary in price so check with each club for details

National League South

Hampton & Richmond Borough v AFC Totton @745pm - these two are the most out of form teams in the division. This has seen the Beavers plummet into the bottom three while Totton's collapse has seen them fall to 10th and out of title contention. Who will get their act together first? Head to the Beveree to find out. Tickets

Southern League Premier South

Hanwell Town v Farnham Town @745pm - with only one win from five, the Geordies find themselves only two points above the relegation zone but they have games in hand on pretty much everyone in what is a very congested lower half of the table. A lot was expected of newly promoted Farnham at the beginning of the campaign. With a large budget, many thought they would be title challengers or even stroll through the division. Although they have two games in hand and are very much in play-off contention, they're currently 15 points behind leaders Walton & Hersham so can't afford too many more defeats. Tickets 

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Wednesday 3 December

Premier League

Arsenal v Brentford @730pm - the Gunners only managed a 1-1 draw against the 10 men of Chelsea on Sunday to see their lead at the top cut to five points by Manchester City. Next up they face a Brentford side who are in a decent bit of form with four wins from six. The Bees have drawn two of their last three at the Emirates and with Igor Thiago second in the Premier League scoring charts, they've got a chance of causing Arsenal some more problems. Tickets are only available to members but hospitality is available from £327

Premier League International Cup

Wednesday sees the next batch of games in this U21 competition which sees Premier League clubs host teams from around Europe. Topping the bill is the game at Kingsmeadow between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (tickets are £4). In the other game, West Ham United welcome Athletic Bilbao to Dagenham & Redbridge (tickets shouldn't exceed £5). Both games kick-off at 7pm 

Premier League Cup

Luton Town v Exeter City @7pm - randomly, the Hatters are playing this U21 game at Enfield Town's ground in north London. The Bedfordshire club are bottom of their group after losing every game and defeat here will see them eliminated. Tickets should be available on the gate for around £5

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Friday 5 December

FA Youth Cup Third Round

The pick of the action on Friday would seem to be the two ties taking place in the country's most prestigious U18 competition. All the big clubs' youngsters join the draw at this stage. In the earlier tie at 6pm, Crystal Palace host Bradford City at Selhurst Park (tickets). Arguably the tie of the night starts at 7pm at The Den where Millwall take on Everton (tickets)

Essex Senior League

Woodford Town v Great Wakering Rovers @745pm - the best non-league option is this game at Ashtons in north-east London. At the time of writing, the hosts are four points behind the leaders in third but have played a game more. Coming up against them are 2024 FA Vase finalists GWR who are eighth and capable of giving them some problems. Admission is £7

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Saturday 6 December

Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford @3pm - earlier in the season, Spurs were in the top four and most people seemed to be impressed with what new boss Thomas Frank was doing. Now without a win in the Premier League since October, they're down to 11th and on level points with the Bees, Frank's former club. It's a huge day for the Danish manager as he goes up against his former charges. While working at the GTech, his sides upset many of the top clubs but they always struggled against Tottenham, only beating them once in eight attempts. Tickets are only available to members but hospitality is available from £299

Women's Super League

Arsenal v Liverpool @12pm - elsewhere in north London, a good few thousand should be found at the Emirates for this WSL clash. After winning the Champions League last season, many would have expected the Gunners to challenge for the league title this season but it doesn't look likely. As we near the half-way point, they're fourth and eight points behind leaders Manchester City which in a division with only 22 games is an almost insurmountable lead. The Reds are winless and bottom. They have drawn the last two games though, as signs of improvement have emerged. Tickets

Championship

Charlton Athletic v Portsmouth @1230pm - back in the men's game, it's a big day in the second tier where we have three interesting games to choose from. First up we have this early game between the Addicks and Pompey. Nathan Jones' side were challenging for a play-off place recently but consistency is everything in this division and four consecutive defeats have seen them slip all the way down to 17th in quick time. The good news is that the table is incredibly tight so a win could easily propel them three or four places back up. With four wins from 18, the visitors are stuck in the bottom three and in real need of three points. Their recent record against Charlton is poor so they might have to wait another week for that elusive victory. Tickets

Watford v Norwich City @1230pm - there's another lunchtime game in Hertfordshire where the Hornets will look to bounce back from their 2-1 loss to Birmingham City. On paper, their chances of a victory look good as the Canaries have been pretty woeful this season. Second from bottom with only 13 points from 18 games, they have not impressed but they did manage to beat QPR last week to record their first home win. Tickets 

QPR v West Bromwich Albion @3pm - lastly, over in west London, two midtable clubs who are locked together on 25 points meet at Loftus Road for what should be a well-contested match. The Baggies have become a bit of a bogey team for the R's in recent seasons and are currently six games unbeaten against them. Tickets

FA Cup Second Round

Sutton United v Shrewsbury Town @515pm - the U's have had a poor season but somehow they're one of the few non-league teams to have made it this far. It shouldn't really come as a surprise though as they are one of the most successful non-league teams in FA Cup history. They've been to at least the Third Round on six occasions and went all the way to Fifth Round in 2017. Here they play League Two strugglers Shrewsbury who could be there for the taking. The winners will go into the draw alongside all the Premier League clubs in the next round so the stakes are high. Tickets

National League South

Enfield Town v Hampton & Richmond Borough @745pm - in the sixth tier we've got a big relegation six-pointer at Donkey Lane. The Towners have accrued an impressive seven points from their last three games to haul themselves out of the bottom four so should approach this match with some confidence. Hampton were rock bottom of the form table after losing 6-0 to fellow strugglers Eastbourne Borough last weekend. On Sunday, manager Alan Julian departed and Alan Massey took over in time for Tuesday's game against AFC Totton. They won 2-0 and are now one place and one point above Enfield - it should be close. Tickets

Southern League Premier South

Uxbridge v Walton & Hersham @3pm - game of the day in the seventh tier for me sees the Reds welcome the league leaders. The hosts are playing at this level for the first time in their long history after promotion last season and are doing really well. Currently eighth, a play-off push is well within their capabilities. The Swans, on the other hand, missed out in the play-offs last season and seem keen to go up as champions this time. Eight points clear after 19 games, it's looking good. Tickets are a very reasonable £8 which is way lower than most clubs at this level

Isthmian League North

Redbridge v Felixstowe & Walton United @3pm - there are several tasty looking games in the eighth tier on Saturday but this my pick as if you add the league places together, this comes out with the lowest number. The Motormen are sixth whilst the visitors are top. However, Felixstowe suffered a spectacular 7-2 home defeat to Waltham Abbey in their last match so this could be a great time for Redbridge to play them. Admission is £10 on the gate

FA Vase Third Round

The national knockout competition for clubs in the ninth and tenth tiers with its final at Wembley is down to its last 64 teams. At this stage, the draw is still regionalised and we have two ties in London:

Cockfosters v SOUL Tower Hamlets @3pm - the pick of the ties for me sees title contenders from the SSML and ESL meet at Chalk Lane in north London. For the hosts, this is the furthest they've been in the competition whilst STH made it all the way to the Fifth Round in 2012 when they were known as Bethnal Green United. Ticket prices seem to be top secret but it shouldn't be more than £10

Fisher v Fleet Town @3pm - in Rotherhithe, the Fish are another club on a record-breaking run in this competition with their win over fellow ninth-tier club Balham getting them this far. Although 12th in the SCEFL Premier, they have games in hand so should be able to get into the play-off race like Hampshire club Fleet who are doing well in the CCL Premier South. Again we should have another pretty even contest here. Tickets are £8 on the gate

CCL Premier South

Cobham v Tooting & Mitcham United @3pm - away from the knockout football above, the MOTD in the ninth tier is definitely this one. A top-two clash, it represents one of the Terrors' last main chances of catching the Hammers who are 10 points clear and looking really strong. Tickets are £8 on the gate

SSML Division 1

Everett Rovers v Long Buckby AFC @3pm - in the tenth tier we're back on Everett Rovers watch and whether or not their unbeaten record will remain intact. Promoted to this level for the first time, they've taken to this division like ducks to water. With 16 wins and one draw, they're 10 points clear of a team they've already beaten so they look untouchable. Visitors Long Bucky are in midtable and have already been defeated once this season. Tickets should be no more than £8

Southern Amateur League

Honourable Artillery Company v Wandsworth Borough @1pm - for the groundhoppers among you, there's another chance to watch a game at Armoury House in the City of London. A short walk from Old Street and Moorgate stations, this is one of the most unique football experiences in the capital. To attend, you need to message the club via one of its social media accounts and they'll put you on a guest list

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Sunday 7 December

Premier League

Fulham v Crystal Palace @430pm - with the sun almost completely descended behind the Riverside Stand, it's time for derby day on the banks of the Thames. Similar sized clubs, it's the visitors who are enjoying a breakthrough period of success right now. Winning last season's FA Cup, this season's Community Shield and in the top five in the Premier League after 14 games, it's going pretty well. Although the Cottagers' promising run of results came to an end against Manchester City on Tuesday, they put in aa hell of a performance in a highly entertaining 5-4 defeat. In theory, the Eagles should win, something which is further backed up by the fact they haven't lost here in over 20 years. Tickets

FA Cup Second Round

Boreham Wood v Newport County @230pm - in the other tie of the weekend, National League title contenders Boreham Wood go after another EFL scalp. Like Sutton, The Wood have had some great times in this competition, also making the Fifth Round in 2022. In Newport, they have an even better chance than Sutton of making progress as the Welsh club are bottom of League Two and presumably low on confidence - there's real cupset potential here. Tickets

Women's Super League

London City Lionesses v Brighton & Hove Albion @12pm - if you want to do a double on Sunday then it should be possible if you watch one of the women's midday kick-offs before heading west for the Fulham game. Here, the teams in sixth and seventh face off at Bromley's ground. After a shaky start, LCL have found their feet and could climb all the way up to third if they win and a sensational set of results go their way over the weekend. Tickets

Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa @12pm - Spurs have made a better start than many would've expected and head into the weekend in fifth, just a point adrift of the Champions League places. Villa are down in eighth but with only one defeat in six, should be tough to beat. This is being played at Leyton Orient. Tickets

Chelsea v Everton @230pm - the Blues made a blistering start and looked like they were going to stroll to another WSL title. However, in recent games they've started to stumble and have drawn three matches. Despite beating Manchester City in their opening game, they've now been overtaken by them and are three points behind in second. The Toffees looked great in their opening game as they beat Liverpool in the Merseyside derby but to put that in context, that was their last win and the Reds have yet to win. Everton will need to park the bus to get anything from this trip to Kingsmeadow. Tickets

Women's Super League 2

Crystal Palace v Birmingham City @2pm - the Eagles' brief stint in the WSL last season seems like a lifetime ago as their transition to life back in the second tier has not gone well. With only two wins from nine, they won't be making a return to the top flight any time soon. The Blues finished as runners-up last season and are second again coming into this so should start as favourites. This is being played at Sutton United. Tickets

FAWNL Southern Premier

Watford v Lewes @2pm - after another late change of venue, the table-topping Hornets are playing this at Uxbridge. The Rooks are down in eighth and should be beaten and they need to be as nearest challengers AFC Bournemouth are playing bottom club Billericay and look certain to pick up three points. Tickets

Hashtag United v Plymouth Argyle @3pm - just as the Tags looked like they might be moving into a secure midtable spot, they lost to struggling AFC Wimbledon and now they find themselves back in the dogfight to stay up. After becoming almost permanent members of the bottom four in recent years, the Pilgrims are having a cracking campaign and could second with a win. Tickets are £5 on the gate

FAWNL Division 1 South East

London Bees v QPR @2pm - the biggest game of the day in the fourth tier is this derby between the teams in third and fourth. The R's are unbeaten in five in the league and come into this in better form. Bees suffered a 5-0 humbling at leaders Fulham last week and boss Dan McKimm will be looking for a strong response. It'll probably end goalless. This is being played at The Hive complex in north London. Tickets

Actonians v Cambridge United @230pm - the A's extended their unbeaten run to five games with a win at Dulwich on Sunday to lift them above Cambridge and into the top half for the first time this season. Neck-and-neck in the table, games between these two rarely end in a draw and usually produce quite a few goals - 19 have come in the last three installments of this fixture. Update - this has been moved to the Middlesex FA's HQ in Rectory Park, Northolt. Tickets

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TLFG: 24-30 November 2025

Greetings one and all and welcome to this week's TLFG.

I've been really busy this weekend with family and football stuff so it's just maps at this stage and some previews for the beginning of the week - I will add more later.

I had a fun start to my Monday, travelling up to Kings Cross to be interviewed about changing English football culture for a film being made by a student at Central St Martins art college.

It's quite a building with lots of very cool people hanging around and doing very creative things - it was an honour to be there.

Next up on Tuesday, we have a Non-League Day (NLD) planning meeting with the Premier League - this tends to shape a large part of where the event heads and usually goes a long way to deciding where the PL trophy ends up on NLD itself. 

Millwall will hope to get back into the top six this week 

I start some time off on Sunday so will hopefully head down to Champion Hill for the women's game between Dulwich Hamlet and Actonians. However, the weather is looking pretty iffy over the next few days and the pitch might not hold up - let's see.

Over the last few days, I also began planning a Bundesliga break in mid-January. I have an English friend in Dusseldorf who's offered to host me and an opportunity has finally come up. The game we look most likely to attend is a bit random and nowhere near where he lives but the adventure should be fun!

THE WEEK AHEAD

The Champions League tops the bill this week with two blockbuster fixtures between some of the cream of Europe's super clubs. There is a good selection of Premier League games and several EFL ones too.

It's a fairly standard week in non-league with the National League, Isthmian League, Southern League and all those in tiers nine and ten in action.

In the women's game, it's an international break and a big crowd is expected at Wembley where European champions England take on Asian champions China in a hotly anticipated fixture.

As always, please make sure you check with clubs before you travel just in case a game has been called off or the venue or kick-off time has changed - this is highly possible for some of the lower non-league clubs and development matches. Also, please let me know if anything is wrong or missing.

Details on all of this week's games can be found on the following match maps. If you've never used them before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the drop down menu at the top of the map page to make sure you get all the information. Games are listed from top to bottom in date order so Monday's games (yellow pin) will appear first and Sunday's (orange pin) last. Games are also ranked in terms of status so the higher the division, the higher up the list they will appear on each day.

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Also if you're unfamiliar with the English league structure I indicate the level at which an individual league sits in the national 'pyramid' with the Premier League at the top (Level 1) and various minor leagues at the bottom (Level 10). Typically a top level game will see crowds of anywhere between 20,000-60,000. These figures will gradually decline as you go down the leagues until you get to Levels 8-10 where attendances of 150 or less are most common.

It should also be noted that the top four levels are for fully professional teams. Level 5 has a mixture of professional and semi-professional teams, while Levels 6-10 will see most players paid but it will vary from no more than travel expenses at the bottom, right up to several hundred pounds a week at the top.

MIDWEEK MATCH MAP

Monday fixtures - yellow pin

Tuesday fixtures - green 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

In the following section, I list what are in my opinion the most notable games of the week and give some brief reasons for my choice. Check the maps above for kick-off times, ticket info and directions.

Monday 24 November

Premier League Cup

Brentford v Exeter City @7pm - the only fixture of the night is this U21 match at Wheatsheaf Park in Staines. We're coming up to the halfway point in the group stage and it's the Grecians who are top of Group E coming into this. The Bees lost the reverse fixture in Devon so they'll have to up their game here. Tickets

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Tuesday 25 November

UEFA Champions League

Chelsea v Barcelona @8pm - in years gone by, this would've been a  potential semi-final or final line-up but maybe not this year. After four games of the league phase, neither side is in the top eight after a mixed bag of results. These sides first played in the 1960s and the head-to-head record between them since has been very close. It's been nearly eight years since they met in a Champions League game and on that occasion Barca won comfortably. Both sides are second in their respective leagues but the Blues are in marginally better form - a draw looks to be the most likely outcome. Tickets have sold out but hospitality is available from £745

Championship

Watford v Preston North End @745pm - the Hornets' 3-2 win at Derby on Saturday saw them climb to 11th to put themselves just two points adrift of the play-off places. PNE suffered defeat in their big derby with Blackburn and missed the chance to go third in the process. The Lancashire club do quite well on their trips to Hertfordshire and have only lost one of their last five at Vicarage Road. Tickets

Professional Development League

Charlton Athletic v Cardiff City @1pm - we've got a lunchtime game in this U21 competition so it's possible to see two games on Tuesday. Being played at Dartford's Princes Park, the Addicks could go third with a win. Tickets are £5 on the gate

Premier League Cup

Leyton Orient v Coventry City @7pm - the O's welcome their U21 counterparts from the Midlands for what could be a crucial game for the visitors. The Sky Blues have yet to win and are bottom of the group. They have two matches this week and if they lose them both, then they'll be left on the verge of going out. Tickets are £5 on arrival

National League Cup

There are three games in this competition tonight. To re-cap, this sees fifth-tier clubs play U21 sides from Premier League and Championship clubs. The matches are not proving popular with supporters despite tickets being cheaper and kick-offs a bit earlier. Boreham Wood host Leicester City, Sutton United take on Southampton, and Wealdstone face West Bromwich Albion. All matches start a 7pm and you can pay on arrival

National League South

Dagenham & Redbridge v Chesham United @745pm - there are three games in this division on Tuesday but I've gone for this as the Daggers appear to be turning things around. After suffering relegation last season, the east London club are playing at the lowest level they've been at for 25 years. The opening months of this season were poor, even with former England striker Andy Carroll in their ranks, and they looked like contenders for the drop again. Thankfully their form has improved and they're now unbeaten in five and in midtable. Chesham joined this division last season and are more than holding their own despite being one of the smaller clubs. Tickets

Southern League Premier South

Hanwell Town v Hungerford Town @745pm - neither of these sides are pulling up any trees in the seventh tier this season, but if you want to see another former Premier League striker in action at close quarters then Hungerford have recently signed former QPR and Southampton star Charlie Austin. He's now onto his third club in this division after playing for AFC Totton last year and Basingstoke Town at the start of this season. He also comes from Hungerford and played for them very early in his career before breaking into the pro ranks. Tickets

Update - Match off

Isthmian League South Central

Hayes & Yeading United v Leatherhead @745pm - the hosts lost their place in the top five on Saturday with a 3-0 loss at Hartley Wintney. Still sixth, they welcome the current leaders on Tuesday. The Tanners are unbeaten in 15 games in all competitions and but still only have a two-point lead at the top so could do with a win to increase their advantage. Tickets are £12 on the gate

CCL Premier North

Edgware & Kingsbury v Ardley United @745pm - in the ninth tier, another one of our local sides also welcomes a leading club. Sadly for E&K, they're winless and bottom of the division so a very tough night looks to be in store as they face a side who top of the league table and form table too. Tickets are £8 on the gate

CCL Division 1

Brook House v Colliers Wood United @745pm - the hosts are one of three TLFG clubs in the top five in this tenth-tier division. Currently fourth, they have games in hand on the leading three and will move up to third with victory here. CWU are in midtable but have their eyes on a place in the top eight. Tickets are £7 on the gate

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Wednesday 26 November

UEFA Champions League

Arsenal v Bayern Munich @8pm - for me, this is the match of the week. Taking place at the Emirates, this game sees the leaders in England host the top club in Germany. For good measure, they're also the top two in the Champions League coming into this round of games. The last time these sides met was in the quarter-finals of this competition two years ago and it was the Bavarians who won 3-2 on aggregate. Since they first met in the 2000-01 season, Bayern have dominated the head-to-head. In fact, whenever they've met in the knockout rounds, Arsenal have always lost. Will this be the year they get a rare positive result? Tickets are only available to members but hospitality is available from £995

UEFA Youth League

Arsenal v Bayern Munich @1pm - earlier in the day, the clubs' U19 sides meet at Boreham Wood's ground. Unlike the senior teams, both sets of youngsters have made a stinking start to their campaigns in this competition. Arsenal have lost all four games whilst Bayern have managed only one win and are both in the elimination group as it stands. Unlike Chelsea, who play Barcelona behind closed doors on Tuesday, this game is open to the public and I'm pretty sure it's free entry too. Be prepared to pay a few quid just in case but it shouldn't be more than a fiver

Championship

Millwall v Sheffield Wednesday @745pm - the Lions are on a four-game winless run but are still sitting just outside the play-off places. If they had won all four of those matches then they'd be joint top. With one win all season, the Owls are bottom and provide Alex Neil's side with the perfect opportunity to get back to winning ways. Tickets

Premier League International Cup

Crystal Palace v Nordsjaelland @7pm - you can really fill your boots when it comes to European youth football on Wednesday. With the Arsenal game under your belt, you can have a bit of food and then head south to Sutton where the Eagles' youngsters face Danish opposition in this U21 competition. Palace won this cup in 2024 but began this year's campaign with a disappointing loss to Valencia before bouncing back with a 3-1 win over Juventus. Tickets

London Senior Trophy Second Round

Clapton CFC v Sporting Hackney @745pm - my non-league pick of the night is this match at the Old Spotted Dog, which is London's oldest stadium. The areas of Clapton and Hackney are right next to each other so geographically this should be a big derby. However, clubs bearing the Clapton name have been at the OSD in Forest Gate, about 3.5 miles south-east, since 1888. CCFC play two divisions above the visitors so should start as strong favourites. Admission is £5 on the gate

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Thursday 27 November

Southern Counties Competition

Middlesex v Army @730pm - this four-team round robin women's tournament continues this week. Featuring players primarily from the likes of Actonians, Brentford, London Bees and QPR, Middlesex won their opening game against Kent 11-0. Since then, Essex have beaten Kent and the Army so if Middlesex win here, then it will be all set up for a title showdown in January. This is being played at Rectory Park in Northolt and it's free to get in

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Friday 28 November

Premier League Cup

QPR v Stockport County @7pm - the R's youngsters won this U21 competition last season and continue the defence of their title at Hanwell Town's ground on Friday. Top of Group F after three games, it's looking good for the west Londoners. They played Stockport at Edgeley Park in their opening game back in September and won 3-1 so they should be confident of another positive outcome here. Admission is usually £5 on the gate UPDATE - match moved to QPR's training ground

CCL Premier North

Hilltop v Virginia Water @745pm - if results go their way earlier in the week, the hosts could come into this game as a high as second in this ninth-tier division. Although they've played more games than anyone else in the leading group, it's fair to say Hilltop have made a promising start. With their roots in London's Somali community, the north London club should strongly fancy their chances of a win here as the visitors are in the bottom two. Tickets should be no more than £10

ECL Division 1 South

Cannons Wood v Newbury Forest @745pm - sadly for the Cannons, their season has been one of struggle. With only four wins from 19 games, they're in the relegation zone. Not so Newbury Forest, who were handed a reprieve from relegation last season and now find themselves top of this tenth-tier division. Averaging almost three goals a game, they've been entertaining to watch but still can't shake off Essex club Hutton who are three points behind with a game in hand. This is being played at Aveley's ground and admission is £7

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Saturday 29 November

Premier League

Brentford v Burnley @3pm - with three wins from five, the Bees have pulled themselves five points clear of the relegation zone. They will do their prospects of staying up no harm at all if they beat the Clarets who are in the bottom three. Burnley have lost on their two previous visits to the GTech and have yet to score there. The chances of a home win look good. Tickets are only available to members

Tottenham Hotspur v Fulham @8pm - Spurs have had a tough week, losing games to Arsenal and PSG and conceding nine goals in the process. Currently ninth, the table is tight so a win could see them right up among the Champions League places or down into the bottom eight. The Cottagers were struggling but two wins from three has kept them out of the relegation zone and they got a point here last year so maybe they'll do it again. Tickets are only available to members but hospitality is available from £299

International friendly

England v China @530pm - the biggest crowd of the week will be found at Wembley where the European title-winning Lionesses take on the Asian champions. Ranked fourth in the world, England will start as favourites against the team in 16th. Tickets have sold out

Championship

Millwall v Southampton @3pm - with all the matches above pretty much closed to the casual fan, this is your next best option and it's a pretty good one. The Lions ended their winless run in midweek by beating Sheffield Wednesday, lifting themselves to fourth in the process. After a rocky start to the season, the Saints sacked manager Will Still and they've now won all four games since he left. Although down in 13th, only leaders Coventry are in better form. Tickets

League Two

Barnet v Harrogate Town @3pm - four consecutive draws have seen the Bees slide into midtable but the table is incredibly tight so a win could push them right back into play-off contention. The visitors had a brilliant September but haven't won a league game since and are now second bottom and in some trouble. This will be the first time the clubs have played since 2019 when they were both non-league sides. Tickets

National League

Sutton United v Gateshead @3pm - with only one defeat in six, the U's fortunes have improved greatly. Relegation looked almost certain not that long ago but they're now out of the bottom four and looking up towards midtable. The Heed are just below them so this is huge for both sides. Tickets

Boreham Wood v FC Halifax Town @530pm - in the late game, The Wood could go top if they win this and the sides above them all drop points. In this division, the top team goes up automatically and the next six play-off for one extra promotion place. The current seven are starting to break away so clubs like Halifax in 10th can't afford too many more defeats if they want to stay in contention. Tickets

Isthmian League Premier

Dartford v Dulwich Hamlet @3pm - with all our local sixth-tier teams playing away, the focus next switches to the seventh tier and Princes Park. These two are both in the top eight and have two of the biggest fanbases in the division so we should easily get a four-figure crowd. Tickets

Isthmian League North

Redbridge v Maldon & Tiptree @3pm - four wins from five took the Motormen into the top five but last weekend's loss to Concord Rangers saw them slip to sixth. Next up they face an incredibly tough fixture in the form of title contenders M&T. With serious financial backing and flamboyant owners often appearing on social media, they're second and will start as favourites. Admission is £10 on the gate

Essex Senior League

Barking v SOUL Tower Hamlets @3pm - consecutive wins over STH and Romford has seen Little Oakley go top, just a point ahead of STH. On Saturday, the Mile End club will try to return to the top by winning another tough fixture at third placed Barking. Admission is £10 on the gate

CCL Division 1

Brook House v PFC Victoria London @3pm - in the 10th tier, it's third versus first at Farm Park. The visitors are currently top on goal difference from Woodley United but have played two games more so need to keep winning. Three points back in third, it's looking good for the Brook as they have four games in hand on PFC, so look very well placed for a title push. Admission is £7 on the gate

AFA Senior Cup Second Round

Honourable Artillery Company v Apollo London @1pm - over in the amateur game, you've got the chance to watch a game at Armoury House which is in the City of London surrounded by skyscrapers - a groundhopper's dream. It was used as a training facility in midweek by Bayern Munich ahead of their game at Arsenal. If you want to go, you must contact the club in advance via one of their social media channels and they'll leave your name on the door

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Sunday 30 November

Premier League

Crystal Palace v Manchester United @12pm - it's a really big day of football in London on Sunday with this intriguing looking game opening proceedings at noon. After a bit of a wobble, the Eagles are back in the top five after going three games without defeat. However, they come to this on the back of another disappointment in Europe, losing 2-1 at Strasbourg on Thursday. Winless in three, the Red Devils are down to 10th but are still only five points behind second placed Chelsea in a very congested top half. Tickets are only available to members

West Ham United v Liverpool @205pm - in game two, Nuno Espirito Santo's resurgent Hammers welcome the ailing Reds. After their brilliant title-winning performance last season, Liverpool are all at sea and losing with stunning frequency. Over the last few days alone, they've lost 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest and 4-1 to PSV Eindhoven, also at Anfield. The Merseyside club won 5-0 here last season and are unbeaten in nine in all competitions against West Ham but the chances of that run ending here look pretty high. Tickets

Chelsea v Arsenal @430pm - these two emerged from huge midweek European games with wins so maybe you could argue they're the best two teams on the continent at the moment? They're certainly the top two in England right now. At the time of writing, the Gunners are six points clear at the top so a win here would put them in a very strong position. Tickets are only available to members but hospitality is available from £995

Women's FA Cup Second Round

Watford v Saltdean United @1pm - this game was scheduled to take place last Sunday but the pitch wasn't up to it so we're going to try again the day after another awful weather forecast. The Hornets are currently top of the third tier division they play in so are arguably the best side in the draw at this stage. In the last round they won 5-0 at fourth tier Actonians and they now have home advantage against a fifth-tier side albeit a pretty good one. Tickets

FAWNL Southern Premier

AFC Wimbledon v Hashtag United @2pm - before the season begun I would've expected the Dons to be hovering around midtable and the Tags struggling to avoid the drop. As we end November, it's actually the opposite with Wimbledon in the bottom two with only two wins and Hashtag up in seventh. This is being played at Tooting & Mitcham's ground. Tickets

FAWNL Division 1 South East

Fulham v London Bees @2pm - in the fourth tier it's first against third at the Cottagers' training ground in Motspur Park. Fulham haven't lost a league game yet but are still only one point ahead of second placed Norwich City. London Bees, effectively Barnet's women's team, are five points behind the Canaries. With the second place team going into a promotion play-off at the end of the season, the visitors need a win to close the gap. Tickets

Dulwich Hamlet v Actonians @2pm - in the bottom half there should be a good crowd at Champion Hill. The hosts have hit a sticky patch with a high level of injuries forcing them to forfeit their recent League Cup tie against Lewes. Last Sunday they then became the first team to lose to struggling AFC Sudbury, going down 4-1 in the process. The A's seem to have been seventh all season and head to south London on a four game unbeaten run which has seen them score 11 in their last two matches. However, they lost their unbeaten record here last season and the locals haven't forgotten. Tickets

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