Between steps 1-6 you find forgotten ex-pros, part-time electricians, and football in its purest form.
London’s footballing headlines, so far this season, have been dominated by Arsenal, and last night’s shock draw to bottom-of-the-table Wolves, means the Gunners will continue to be gunned for by the media as the season approaches its crescendo.
However, if one were to scratch the surface of football’s step system, one would find that the real excitement lies in the non-league.
City News takes you through the very best of this weekend’s action.
North London
Wealdstone FC are not only historically one of the capital’s most storied clubs, but is also an icon of online virality. The Stones’ starburst style of form and a Valentine’s loss to visiting York City render them in 16th. They face Sutton Utd away from home on Saturday, the only other London-based club in the National League.
In the National League South, Enfield Town find themselves treading water in the relegation zone. However, undefeated in their last three, they will be looking for another win against Farnborough this weekend.
In the Isthmian League Premier Division, Wingate and Finchley FC travel away to Burgess Hill Town, whilst in the Isthmian South Central, Hendon FC host South Park FC at home.
East London
Following our compass over to the East.
In the Isthmian Premier, Welling United are coming off the back of a hard fought draw against St Albans thanks to Mackenzie Foley’s penalty save. The Wings head to Kent to face Chatham on Saturday.
Hornchurch FC cling onto third place, despite Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat to Dorking Wanderers. Victory at AFC Totton on Saturday could propel them into second, if Torquay drop points.
Dagenham and Redbridge FC are fighting to keep playoff hopes alive in the National League South as they face Maidenhead.
South London
Heading south of the river, and as mentioned, Sutton United host Wealdstone FC. They come off the back of a win and a draw, and will hope to capitalise on Wealdstone’s recent poor form.
Dulwich Hamlet, are once again playing away from home and have only managed two home games in their last seven, due to weather and scheduling conflicts. This weekend they head to 19th sitting Cray Valley with hopes to move up the midtable.
Croydon FC take on SC Thamesmead in the Southern Counties East Football League. The Trams sit in sixth in a congested top half of the table.
West London
In the National League South, Hampton and Richmond Borough find themselves winless in their past two. Saturday presents an evenly matched challenge in 20th placed Bath. A win for both sides would give much needed breathing room from the relegation zone.
Out by Heathrow, it remains only planes taking off as Southall FC lie in 19th in the Isthmian South Central. Nearby Hendon sit a place above in 18th, and Kingstonian lament in 20th below. Southall take on playoff sniffing Raynes Park Vale this weekend, who are on the back of two wins.
Also in the South Central, yet at the other end of the table, third place Hanworth Villa face Binfield on Saturday, though the fixture will be played at Ascot United’s ground.
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Between steps 1-6 you find forgotten ex-pros, part-time electricians, and football in its purest form.
London’s footballing headlines, so far this season, have been dominated by Arsenal, and last night’s shock draw to bottom-of-the-table Wolves, means the Gunners will continue to be gunned for by the media as the season approaches its crescendo.
However, if one were to scratch the surface of football’s step system, one would find that the real excitement lies in the non-league.
City News takes you through the very best of this weekend’s action.
North London
Wealdstone FC are not only historically one of the capital’s most storied clubs, but is also an icon of online virality. The Stones’ starburst style of form and a Valentine’s loss to visiting York City render them in 16th. They face Sutton Utd away from home on Saturday, the only other London-based club in the National League.
In the National League South, Enfield Town find themselves treading water in the relegation zone. However, undefeated in their last three, they will be looking for another win against Farnborough this weekend.
In the Isthmian League Premier Division, Wingate and Finchley FC travel away to Burgess Hill Town, whilst in the Isthmian South Central, Hendon FC host South Park FC at home.
East London
Following our compass over to the East.
In the Isthmian Premier, Welling United are coming off the back of a hard fought draw against St Albans thanks to Mackenzie Foley’s penalty save. The Wings head to Kent to face Chatham on Saturday.
Hornchurch FC cling onto third place, despite Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat to Dorking Wanderers. Victory at AFC Totton on Saturday could propel them into second, if Torquay drop points.
Dagenham and Redbridge FC are fighting to keep playoff hopes alive in the National League South as they face Maidenhead.
South London
Heading south of the river, and as mentioned, Sutton United host Wealdstone FC. They come off the back of a win and a draw, and will hope to capitalise on Wealdstone’s recent poor form.
Dulwich Hamlet, are once again playing away from home and have only managed two home games in their last seven, due to weather and scheduling conflicts. This weekend they head to 19th sitting Cray Valley with hopes to move up the midtable.
Croydon FC take on SC Thamesmead in the Southern Counties East Football League. The Trams sit in sixth in a congested top half of the table.
West London
In the National League South, Hampton and Richmond Borough find themselves winless in their past two. Saturday presents an evenly matched challenge in 20th placed Bath. A win for both sides would give much needed breathing room from the relegation zone.
Out by Heathrow, it remains only planes taking off as Southall FC lie in 19th in the Isthmian South Central. Nearby Hendon sit a place above in 18th, and Kingstonian lament in 20th below. Southall take on playoff sniffing Raynes Park Vale this weekend, who are on the back of two wins.
Also in the South Central, yet at the other end of the table, third place Hanworth Villa face Binfield on Saturday, though the fixture will be played at Ascot United’s ground.
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