The draw has been made for the London Senior Cup, which has of course been won by Charlton Under 21's in each of the last two seasons. There are 34 entrants this time, and we will play away to the winners of Enfield and Fisher.
It's just been posted on NonleagueMatters by the person who says it's him that does the draw and he agrees, so I think we're safe.
Round dates have been published this year, unlike the last few. Not sure if they intend to enforce the deadlines. EDIT to answer my own question: the round dates seem to have been done before they worked out they needed a preliminary round, so I assume either they're not real or they will be changing.
1st Round (I assume to be played early) we have a bye, as do most teams
2nd Round, maybe w/c 28th October away at Enfield or Fisher (that's Enfield FC who share at Bishops Stortford, not Enfield Town FC)
3rd round, maybe w/c 16th December away at Wingate & Finchley or Erith & Belvedere
Quarter Final maybe w/c 27th January home to one of Sutton Common Rovers, Hilltop, Dulwich Hamlet or Leyton Orient
Semi-Final w/c 10th March drawn away
Final 29th April, back up date 6th May Neutral venue TBC
The dates given are the Monday of the week by which they County FA want the games played, so they can be as early as the two teams want, or up to 4 days after the given date. I've assumed that they're sticking with the announced dates but adding the 2 games in round 1 earlier - I have no evidence for that and the dates I've given may be fictional.
The reason we have a home draw is because we might be playing Orient. I believe we're allowed to offer to let our opponents host it if we end up playing one of the non-league sides, but in practice we've played home games at Dartford the last couple of seasons.
As well as us and Orient, I can see QPR and Wimbledon in the draw as obvious under-21 sides.
There are six Football League sides entered this year. The four already mentioned, plus Brentford and Bromley. Most will play under 21 sides, but there is no age restriction.
I've seen it reported elsewhere that Enfield have withdrawn, meaning Fisher get a bye and we'll be playing them at their place. I know it's Salter Road; I'm not sure if it's the same ground as the old Fisher Athletic used before they went bust or if it's just nearby.
The suggested date for the game would be Tuesday 29th October but it's open to the clubs to agree something else, either a different day or an earlier week.
Enfield has withdrawn from the London Senior Cup. There is a geographical restriction that all matches must be played within the boundary of the M25, unless both teams agree to play outside. Enfield groundshare with Hertford Town and their opponents, Fisher, were unwilling to travel there. Rather than sourcing an alternative venue, Enfield have pulled out, so Charlton will be away to Fisher in Round 2.
I've seen it reported elsewhere that Enfield have withdrawn, meaning Fisher get a bye and we'll be playing them at their place. I know it's Salter Road; I'm not sure if it's the same ground as the old Fisher Athletic used before they went bust or if it's just nearby.
The suggested date for the game would be Tuesday 29th October but it's open to the clubs to agree something else, either a different day or an earlier week.
It's just up the road - the old Fisher ground was knocked down about 10-15 years ago. It's a tidy but very basic ground. You won't often see a football match with Canary Wharf right in the background.
Tuesday 5 November, Fisher FC v Charlton Athletic, 7.45 kickoff. At the St Paul's Sports Ground, Salter Road, SE16 6NT. £8 adults, £5 over 60 and under 21, or unemployed of any age. Under 16 £1 or free if accompanied by a paying adult.
I've seen it reported elsewhere that Enfield have withdrawn, meaning Fisher get a bye and we'll be playing them at their place. I know it's Salter Road; I'm not sure if it's the same ground as the old Fisher Athletic used before they went bust or if it's just nearby.
The suggested date for the game would be Tuesday 29th October but it's open to the clubs to agree something else, either a different day or an earlier week.
It's just up the road - the old Fisher ground was knocked down about 10-15 years ago. It's a tidy but very basic ground. You won't often see a football match with Canary Wharf right in the background.
You can at the valley if you stand right at the top of the old east terrace/Sam Bartram's entrance. Though because someone put a roof on the east stand you only see one penalty box.
Just a reminder that Charlton Under 21s start their defence of the London Senior Cup away against Fisher on Tuesday 5th November. The match will be played at St Paul's Sports in Salter Road, SE16 6NT and will kick off at 7.45. Hope to see you there.
I've seen Fisher a few times in the last few years and they are a horrible bunch. Harassing the ref constantly, moaning and whinging but still managing to kick people up in the air, It won't be a cakewalk but we should be able to navigate past them
Wingate & Finchley have Prince Adegoke in goal this year. He'll probably have a point to prove - but in truth wasn't good enough
I've seen Fisher a few times in the last few years and they are a horrible bunch. Harassing the ref constantly, moaning and whinging but still managing to kick people up in the air, It won't be a cakewalk but we should be able to navigate past them
Wingate & Finchley have Prince Adegoke in goal this year. He'll probably have a point to prove - but in truth wasn't good enough
Been to Fisher a couple of times and the people there who you see could not be more friendly if they tried.
I've seen Fisher a few times in the last few years and they are a horrible bunch. Harassing the ref constantly, moaning and whinging but still managing to kick people up in the air, It won't be a cakewalk but we should be able to navigate past them
Wingate & Finchley have Prince Adegoke in goal this year. He'll probably have a point to prove - but in truth wasn't good enough
Saw W&F against Hamlet on Saturday, played some nice football with counter attacking in the first half and led 1-0 at half time. 2nd half Hamlet took control and won with virtually last kick of the game. If we get to play them, should be able to get past them but will need to watch their pace.
Been to Fisher a few times as one of my best mates lives a few minutes from the ground. Always found it friendly - as I have most non league grounds at that level tbh.
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Round dates have been published this year, unlike the last few. Not sure if they intend to enforce the deadlines.
EDIT to answer my own question: the round dates seem to have been done before they worked out they needed a preliminary round, so I assume either they're not real or they will be changing.
The person who does the draw is, or at least was last season, @killerjerrylee
we have a bye, as do most teams
2nd Round, maybe w/c 28th October
away at Enfield or Fisher (that's Enfield FC who share at Bishops Stortford, not Enfield Town FC)
3rd round, maybe w/c 16th December
away at Wingate & Finchley or Erith & Belvedere
Quarter Final maybe w/c 27th January
home to one of Sutton Common Rovers, Hilltop, Dulwich Hamlet or Leyton Orient
Semi-Final w/c 10th March
drawn away
Final 29th April, back up date 6th May
Neutral venue TBC
The dates given are the Monday of the week by which they County FA want the games played, so they can be as early as the two teams want, or up to 4 days after the given date. I've assumed that they're sticking with the announced dates but adding the 2 games in round 1 earlier - I have no evidence for that and the dates I've given may be fictional.
The reason we have a home draw is because we might be playing Orient. I believe we're allowed to offer to let our opponents host it if we end up playing one of the non-league sides, but in practice we've played home games at Dartford the last couple of seasons.
As well as us and Orient, I can see QPR and Wimbledon in the draw as obvious under-21 sides.
The suggested date for the game would be Tuesday 29th October but it's open to the clubs to agree something else, either a different day or an earlier week.
The above is from Fisher's website so should be reliable.
http://www.fisherfc.org/fixture_and_result/london-senior-cup-first-round-3/
Wingate & Finchley have Prince Adegoke in goal this year. He'll probably have a point to prove - but in truth wasn't good enough
We will get beat.
MacLorg, Hobden, Elliott, Hunter, Bower; Kedwell (c), Safa, Fullah; Enslin, Rylah, Tagoe
They will do well do win tonight