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Preview: Holmesdale (A)

Preview: Holmesdale (A)

Samuel Adams4 Oct 2024 - 19:46

The TON head to Bromley to face Holmesdale

The TON head to Bromley this weekend to face play off contenders Holmesdale.

Opposition watch,
Formed: 1956
Nickname: The Dalers
Ground: Oakley Road
Season so far: The Dalers Currently lie in 4th place in the SCEFL with a record of

PlayedWonDrawnLossPoints
14551420

Last 5 games: L 1-3 V Punjab United (H), D 3-3 V Snodland Town (H), D 1-1 V VCD Athletic (A), D 2-2 V Whitstable Town (H), L 1-2 V Sutton Athletic (H).

Quick History: The clubs roots date back to the 1920's as Holmesdale Baptists and only signed members of the church and those that attended bible classes, They originally joined the old Excelsior League before folding in 1923, The club then reformed under the same name in 1956 but dropped the "Baptists" as they was forced to bring in players from other churches.

The Dalers previous ground was Oak's Road in nearby Shirley but they was forced to move as they gained promotion into a league the required the need for floodlights Croydon Council refused to install them so they moved to their current home Oakley Road

Recent meetings: This will be the 12th meeting between the two clubs since the SCEFL's formation, with the TON taking the points in the last meeting with a 1-2 win at Holmesdale back in March.

The last 5 meetings have ended...
09/03/24 Dale 1-2 TON
02/01/24 TON 2-0 Dale
18/02/23 TON 1-0 Dale
19/11/22 Dale 0-3 TON
22/01/22 TON 0V2 Dale

Match Day Info
KO: 3PM
Entry: Adult £8, £5 Concession
Programme: £2
Nearby Pubs: Apart from the numerous pubs in and around Bromley aswell as the clubs own bar there is a welcoming pub right across the road from the ground called "The Two Doves".
Nearest Station: Bromley South, then a 320 (Biggin Hill) Bus.
Sat Nav Postcode: BR2 8HQ

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