Greetings one and all - sorry for the late publication again.
This is just holding piece for now so you can see the maps and what's going on in the early part of the week.
I'll flesh it out a bit more in the next day or two.
Lastly, many thanks to Charles F from Oregon, USA who very kindly donated to TLFG's coffee-drinking fund - it's hugely appreciated.
THE WEEK AHEAD
This week's highlights include matches in the Premier League, EFL and EFL Cup.
At non-league level there are games in the National League but most interestingly, the next round of the FA Cup.
In the women's game, there are some WSL games at big stadiums, plus a round of the Women's League Cup in midweek. On Saturday there's even a men's and women's doubleheader at Leyton Orient.
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.
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 22 September
Championship
Millwall v Watford @8pm - the week gets underway with a derby of sorts at The Den. The Lions started well but within only one win in four have slipped back into midtable. The Hornets haven't found their feet at all under new boss Paulo Pezzolano and only goal difference is keeping them out of the relegation zone. The visitors have won only one of their last six against Millwall but the last time was here last season.
Tickets
Premier League 2
Crystal Palace v Leeds United @7pm - if you don't fancy the expense of a trip to Millwall, then maybe an evening at Gander Green Lane watching an U21 match could be more to your liking.
Tickets
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday 23 September
EFL Cup Third Round
Fulham v Cambridge United @745pm - this should be exactly the type of competition that a midtable Premier League club like Fulham should see as a top priority. Two seasons ago they made it to the semi-finals and you'd expect them to get through this tie against League Two opposition.
Tickets are cheap and in good supply
Middlesex Senior Cup First Round
QPR U21 v Harefield United @745pm - the R's have entered a team in this county cup again which is good to see. Rather than play at Loftus Road, this being hosted by Hanwell Town which is also the base for QPR's women's team. Rangers have yet to make a mark in this competition whilst ninth tier Harefield were runners-up in 2021. Tickets will probably be around £5 on the gate
London Senior Cup Second Round
Enfield Town v Cockfosters @745pm - there's action in several county cups on Tuesday. This match sees the sixth-tier Towners host ninth-tier opposition. They should win but it's a derby, with Cockfosters located just a mile or two to the west.
Tickets
More previews for 23-28 September to follow
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.
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
No comments:
Post a Comment