To paraphrase the famous Meatloaf song, 3 out of 4 ain’t bad; and with regrets that Wingate & Finchley couldn’t find a way past Maldon & Tiptree, it was a fairly successful afternoon in the FA Cup a week back. Hadley, Hendon and Potters Bar all made it through, however the draw was less kind throwing up 3 challenging away trips after a series of home ties.

Potters Bar have an eye catching Herts derby at in form Ware, currently lying 6th in the Isthmian South Central Division. Hadley travel to former Cup giant killers Havant & Waterlooville who have had an impressive start to the season in National League South and Hendon visit fellow league opposition Hayes and Yeading United.

Matches will be played next Saturday, 5th October.

After a couple of encouraging home victories, Barnet suffered back to back defeats on the road losing 3-0 at bottom club Ebbsfleet on Tuesday. Despite the disappointing performance, the Bees still lie level on points with 7th placed Barrow having a game in hand (which they play on Tuesday at Fylde.)

Boreham Wood also went down, 2-1 at home to Notts County, with Tyrone Marsh scoring an 85th minute consolation.

As Hendon prepare to welcome league leaders Poole, the club has announced a couple of arrivals. Former QPR junior Kraig Noel-Macleod has represented Grenada at Under 20 level and was on loan at Basingstoke last season. Sergio Manesio has returned following a spell at Braintree.

Wingate & Finchley have announced managerial and player changes this week. Boss Steve Clark and assistant Danny Foster have left under mutual consent, to be replaced by Spencer Knight. The former St.Albans, Chelmsford, Canvey Island and Billericay midfielder has been assistant manager at Harlow for the past 5 years. The Blues have also strengthened their squad with Charlie Ruff rejoining after starting the season with Kings Langley. Ruff is a local hero after scoring the goal that ensured the team’s survival last season. Defender Sean Grace has also returned following a spell captaining Potters Bar.

Saturday September 28th

2.30-6.30
Presenter: Andrew

National League

Barnet v Solihull Moors

Pete

Woking v Boreham Wood

Southern Premier South

Hendon v Poole Town

David

Isthmian Premier

Essex Senior League

Hadley v Stansted

Bob

Spartan South Midlands Premier

Potton United v Edgware Town

Premiership

Tottenham v Southampton

Mel

Rugby Premiership Cup

Saracens v Sale

 

Sunday September 29th

To be confirmed