National League Cup: a ‘sweetener’ for scrapping Cup replays or cash lifeline?
Competition pitting Premier League U21s against fifth-tier reserves fails to inspire a paltry Wealdstone crowd as Southampton are beaten
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It surprises me the lack of enthusiasm from the non league clubs for this comp, given the amount of money on offer.![]()
National League Cup: a ‘sweetener’ for scrapping Cup replays or cash lifeline?
Competition pitting Premier League U21s against fifth-tier reserves fails to inspire a paltry Wealdstone crowd as Southampton are beatenwww.theguardian.com
But what did he say about your pipework?Just had my plumber round. He told me Hitchin play Harborough on Saturday at home. Maybe Sandro plays??
I’m in Kent if not I would pop along to Top Field.
Wonder if he’s still got it??
Nothing wrong, just let it run about a bit.

Hitchin won 3 nil, Sandro didn't play.Just had my plumber round. He told me Hitchin play Harborough on Saturday at home. Maybe Sandro plays??
I’m in Kent if not I would pop along to Top Field.
Wonder if he’s still got it??
Hitchin won 3 nil, Sandro didn't play.
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Hitchin Town 3 Harborough Town 0 - Hitchin Town FC
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Altrincham have sold out for next week's clash with Man United U21s.![]()
National League Cup: a ‘sweetener’ for scrapping Cup replays or cash lifeline?
Competition pitting Premier League U21s against fifth-tier reserves fails to inspire a paltry Wealdstone crowd as Southampton are beatenwww.theguardian.com
I'd say there would be a lot of Man Utd supporters living in Altrincham and the surrounding area.Altrincham have sold out for next week's clash with Man United U21s.
Although the tickets were free due to sponsorship with AO...
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General admission for Man Utd is sold out
General admission tickets for the visit of Manchester United under-21s in the National League Cup have now sold out. Due to the phenomenal interest across the local community all general admission tickets allocated for the AO-sponsored game next Tuesday at The J.Davidson Stadium have been...altrinchamfc.com
Agree, went up to Altrincham a few years back for a mid week game against Wealdstone (we had 36 away fans), most of the home fans were Utd fans. Bloody friendly place though, wouldn't mind going back there some time to be honest.I'd say there would be a lot of Man Utd supporters living in Altrincham and the surrounding area.
I saw that too and thought it great value!This caught my eye:
"For £40 you'll receive a delicious two-course pre-match meal, reserved seats to watch the game, private cash bar, table service, exclusive pre and post-match interviews, tea/coffee/sweet treats at half time and watch the man-of-the-match presentation after the game."
Eastbourne BoroughThird round of the FA Trophy Draw earlier...
The draw for the 2024-25 Isuzu FA Trophy third round proper was made on Monday following the weekend's ties in the second round.
Winning clubs from the second round now know who they will be facing next, with 32 ties to be played on Saturday 7 December 2024.
There are no replays at this stage, so when a match is drawn after 90 minutes, the winner shall be determined via a penalty shootout.
Third round winners will receive £4,500 from the competition prize fund, while losing teams will take home £1,250.
NORTH
Basford United v Halifax Town
Hartlepool United v Tamworth
AFC Fylde v Kidderminster Harriers
Gateshead v Farsley Celtic
Stockton Town v Oldham Athletic
Southport v Peterborough Sports
Solihull Moors v Radcliffe
Boston United v Alvechurch
Altrincham v Macclesfield
Leamington v Rochdale
York City v Darlington
Gainsborough Trinity v Rushall Olympic
Chorley v Warrington Rylands
Alfreton Town v Spennymoor Town
SOUTH
Chertsey Town v Dagenham & RedbridgeMemphisWill
Braintree Town v Forest Green Rovers
Barnet v Aveley
Sutton United v Ebbsfleet United
Boreham Wood v Eastbourne Borough
Aldershot Town v Wealdstone
Oxford City v Hadley
Woking v Havant & Waterlooville
Sittingbourne v Enfield Town
Torquay United v Horsham
Yeovil Town v Weymouth
Chesham United v Salisbury 78Spur
Biggleswade Town v AFC Totton
Hanwell Town v Eastleigh
Brentwood Town v Southend United
Slough Town v Maidenhead United
Worthing v Gosport Borough
Hampton & Richmond Borough v Hashtag United
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Great club. Hope they get a stadium they deserve back in Kingston.Kingstonian win 8 on the spin. And now you gotta believe us. . . .![]()
Third round of the FA Trophy Draw earlier...
The draw for the 2024-25 Isuzu FA Trophy third round proper was made on Monday following the weekend's ties in the second round.
Winning clubs from the second round now know who they will be facing next, with 32 ties to be played on Saturday 7 December 2024.
There are no replays at this stage, so when a match is drawn after 90 minutes, the winner shall be determined via a penalty shootout.
Third round winners will receive £4,500 from the competition prize fund, while losing teams will take home £1,250.
NORTH
Basford United v Halifax Town
Hartlepool United v Tamworth
AFC Fylde v Kidderminster Harriers
Gateshead v Farsley Celtic
Stockton Town v Oldham Athletic
Southport v Peterborough Sports
Solihull Moors v Radcliffe
Boston United v Alvechurch
Altrincham v Macclesfield
Leamington v Rochdale
York City v Darlington
Gainsborough Trinity v Rushall Olympic
Chorley v Warrington Rylands
Alfreton Town v Spennymoor Town
SOUTH
Chertsey Town v Dagenham & RedbridgeMemphisWill
Braintree Town v Forest Green Rovers
Barnet v Aveley
Sutton United v Ebbsfleet United
Boreham Wood v Eastbourne Borough
Aldershot Town v Wealdstone
Oxford City v Hadley
Woking v Havant & Waterlooville
Sittingbourne v Enfield Town
Torquay United v Horsham
Yeovil Town v Weymouth
Chesham United v Salisbury 78Spur
Biggleswade Town v AFC Totton
Hanwell Town v Eastleigh
Brentwood Town v Southend United
Slough Town v Maidenhead United
Worthing v Gosport Borough
Hampton & Richmond Borough v Hashtag United
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Local to me is the tiny club of Amersham Town, they're in the combined counties league, step 5. Interestingly they have a player who's already hit 30 goals this season so far, that's not a bad hit rate!!
View: https://x.com/AmershamTownFC/status/1857837006765662409
