Barely have the Peacocks returned from their trek to Kent yesterday evening then they have to reboard the coach for their next Vanarama National League South assignment at Dulwich Hamlet tomorrow afternoon (15th April), ko 3.00pm.
The trip to the London borough of Southwark tomorrow signifies Town’s fifth game in just twelve days as they reach the final fortnight of a long campaign. What is all the more remarkable is the fact the Peacocks have won all four matches prior to the fifth in a terribly congested second half of the season and they will be all out to keep the momentum going when they make their first ever visit to Champion Hill tomorrow. The sides have however already met twice this season, Town winning an FA Trophy tie by a 2-1 margin at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium in November before a 1-1 draw in the League two months ago.
Whilst Town have secured their National League status for next season, Hamlet are still perched precariously one place above the drop zone, three points clear of Cheshunt who have a game in hand, so the benefit of bringing the Peacocks’ excellent run to an end will not be lost on the Dulwich faithful, the best supported side in the division with an average home crowd this season of 2,393.
Hamlet’s form over the past ten league games shows three wins, five defeats and two draws, with these three wins significantly coming at home including successes over St Albans and Havant & Waterlooville last month. In fact they are unbeaten at Champion Hill since mid-February when Bath City recorded a 2-1 win. The Peacocks name an unchanged squad from the Dartford match.
Traveller Info
Ground: Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, East Dulwich, London SE22 8BD
Ground to Ground: 167.5 miles (via A303/M25)
Directions: Leave the M25 at Junction 7 and take the M23 towards London. At the end of the M23 take the A23 towards Croydon. Continue along the A23 towards Central London through Croydon and then Streatham. On reaching the junction with the South Circular A205 turn right towards Dulwich. After passing Dulwich Park on your left, turn left onto Lordship Lane (A2216) towards East Dulwich. Go through East Dulwich and go straight on when you come to a roundabout. You will pass East Dulwich station on your left. And then just past the small park on your left turn left into Sainsbury’s. The ground is located to the left of the store. There is a small car park at the ground, otherwise there is street parking.
Admission: Adults £12, Concessions £5 (65 and over, 13-19 years, Unemployed, NHS, Blue Light card, Armed Forces, Local Authority workers, Students – valid ID required). Under 13’s Free accompanied by paying adult. Please note online tickets have now sold out. Tickets will be available on the turnstile but supporters are advised to arrive as early as possible when gates open at 12.15pm.
Last meeting: it finished all square when the teams met at the Cygnet Health Care Stadium on 7th February. George Porter gave Hamlet a first half lead before Dave Sims-Burgess brought the sides level after the break. Relive the match highlights HERE