Preview: Dulwich Hamlet vs Farnborough
Posted on Friday, February 12th, 2016 at 21.00.
It's David against Goliath at Champion Hill this weekend as Farnborough travel to title-favourites Dulwich Hamlet in the Ryman League Premier Division, kick off 3pm.
Farnborough Camp
The Yellows look to end a run of six consecutive defeats, stretching back to Boxing Day last year, however, high-flying Dulwich Hamlet stand in their way.
Last time out, Farnborough narrowly lost 1-2 at Home to 5th placed Tonbridge Angels, despite taking a lead through an impressive goal from Basingstoke Town loanee, George Hallahan.
Spencer Day's side are currently 9 points adrift of safety, with 15 League games of the Season still to play.
In the reverse fixture back in September last year, Dulwich Hamlet recorded a 4-1 win over Farnborough at The Rushmoor Community Stadium.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's Away game, Manager Spencer Day told GetHampshire: "It promises to be a great occasion for the players and we are all really looking forward to it.
"Of course, no-one expects us to go there and get a result, in fact many will say we are on a hiding to nothing, but we will go there without fear and look to embrace the occasion. It's a great opportunity for us.
"The players are really looking forward to playing in front of a big crowd, but we also know that with that comes expectancy and pressure. This time, the pressure is off us, so hopefully we can go there, play our own game and look to spoil the party.
"We know we are going to have to defend well, but we've been doing that of late and have been competitive.
"We've managed to stay in games for long spells against the likes of Hampton and Tonbridge recently and we're going to need that kind of resilience at Dulwich on Saturday."
Farnborough last time out (vs Tonbridge Angels): Melvin Minter (gk), John Oyenuga, Freddie Grant, CJ Fearn (Capt), Jack Smith, Sam Pearce, Andrew Jenkinson, Perry Ryan, Bogdan Vastsuk, Tommy Wright, George Hallahan, Kevin Krans, Jack Barton, Ryan Zidyana, Usman Adeniji and Aaron Bufton (gk).
George Hallahan's strike couldn't prevent defeat last time out
Opposition Camp
Dulwich Hamlet are the Leagues favourites for promotion and are well on course for at least a play-off spot come the end of the Season, as Saturdays hosts are 2nd with 60 points from 33 games.
Gavin Rose's sides eight game unbeaten run came to an end last Saturday with a 2-3 defeat at VCD Athletic.
The Hamlet also fell victim to Lewes' impressive recent run, loosing 1-3 at The Dripping Pan in midweek.
Dulwich Hamlet's top scorer is midfielder, Ashley Carew who currently has 12 goals to his name.
Dulwich Hamlet last time out (vs Lewes): Phil Wilson (gk), Mitchell Nelson, Jordan Brown, Danny Waldren, Matt Drage, Osei Sankofa, Nyren Clunis, Jack Dixon, Jacob Erskine, Damian Scannell, Albert Jarrett, Ryan Moss, Rhys Murrell-Williamson, Ashley Carew, Gus Sow and Jordan Hibbert.
Saturdays Referee is Paul Yates (Maidstone) and his Assistants are Craig Burton (Rochester) and Piotr Zachwieja (Chatham).
Date: Saturday 13 February 2016
Kick Off: 3pm
Competition: Ryman Premier League Division Fixture
Stadium Address: Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, East Dulwich, London SE22 8BD.
Admission prices for both home and away supporters are:
Adult £10
Senior Citizens £4
Children (12-16) £4
Children under 12 years of age admitted FREE provided they are accompanied by an Adult.
Match Day Programme £2