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Match preview - Dulwich Hamlet v Grays Athletic

Match preview - Dulwich Hamlet v Grays Athletic

GAFC News30 Jan 2015 - 18:31
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Michael parker gives us all the vital info ahead of our away trip to high flying Dulwich

GRAYS ATHLETIC MATCH PREVIEW

The Opposition: Dulwich Hamlet

The Competition: Ryman Premier League The Location: Edgar Kail Way, London SE22 8BD The Time: Saturday 31st January 2015, 3pm
The Prices: £10 for Adults
£4 for Concessions(Seniors - 60+, Under 18s, Unemployed (UB40), NHS Staff, Blue Light Services and Full Time Students with valid ID)
Under 12s FREE accompanied by a paying adult

The History: The recent history shows a very even split between the sides in a variety of games. As you would expect most meetings have been in the Ryman Premier, but there has been a FA Trophy tie in 1986 that went to a second replay, a League Cup meeting and even a Full Members Cup meeting, remember that competition? Anyway the overall record stands since 1986 stands at 6 wins for Grays, 5 for Dulwich and 7 draws with the goals scored slightly in Grays favour at 29-27. In the latest meeting earlier this season, Grays recorded a 1-0 win at Mill Field courtesy of a Freddie Ladapo goal.

The Form: Grays finally got the League Cup game at Cheshunt played at the third time of asking this week. As well as beating the weather, they also beat their Ryman North hosts to secure a quarter final tie against AFC Sudbury. This victory come on the back of a hard earned win against struggling Harrow Borough last Saturday, so The Blues are looking to make it 3 victories in 8 days, but they know it will be hard against the famous Pink & Blue. Dulwich have won 4 from their 6 games this January, including 1-0 away success at Enfield during midweek. Last weekend they did slip up however against Hampton & Richmond Borough, but they are still currently second in the Ryman Premier table and are a formidable force at home.

The players to watch: Grays played Rod Young in a slightly different position against Cheshunt and it appeared to pay off as he bagged his first goal for The Blues. Goalkeeper Conor Gough could potentially have a busy afternoon but managed to save a penalty last week to help Grays secure 3 vital league points.
Terrell Forbes plays in defence for Hamlet but he has also popped up on the odd occasion this season and shown an eye for goal. Also keep an eye out for midfielder Ashley Carew. His assists as well as his goals make him a dangerous opponent for any team.

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