Match Details:
EMIRATES FA CUP 2ND QUALIFYING ROUND
CRAY VALLEY (PM) v CHESHAM UNITED
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2024 – KICK OFF 15.00pm

VENUE:- THE ARTIC STADIUM, BADGERS SPORTS, MIDDLE PARK AVENUE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5HP
Please be aware the ground is situated within the new ULEZ zone so certain vehicles could be subject to charge. Limited parking at the ground although there is plenty of free street parking close by.
Nearest train station: Eltham approx 20 minutes walk to the ground.

ADMISSION: - We recommend buying in advance online via Fanbase at no extra cost to you to help reduce your queuing time with fast track entry. Match Day Tickets:
See link here - https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures
Prices are: ADULTS - £12, CONCESSIONS (+65) - £7, YOUNG PERSONS 16-17/ STUDENTS WITH ID £7 , CHILDREN 11-15 £5 ,
CHILDREN U11 Free
Cash and Card accepted at Turnstile.
PLEASE NOTE SEASON TICKETS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR FA CUP FIXTURES

PROGRAMME - £3

MATCH OFFICIALS :-
Referee: Steven Hughes
Assistants: Kyfer Mayhew and Philip Evans
Fourth Official: Ivan Yordanov

Our Opponents:
Chesham United were promoted to the National South last season having been champions of the Southern League Premier Division. Like ourselves they also reached the first round proper of the FA Cup last season going out to Maidstone United. Joint managers James Duncan and Michael Murphy were appointed in November 2018 after a successful period at Potters Bar Town. Nicknamed 'The Generals' they have made a good start to their league campaign and currently sit in 9th place with 13 points from 8 games, winning their last three matches, away at both Welling United 3-1 and Salisbury 2-1 followed by a home victory 3-2 on Saturday against Aveley.

The club formed in 1917 have a long history, arguably their greatest achievement to date was their FA Amateur Cup cup run of 1967/68 when they went all the way from the Preliminary round to the final losing 1-0 to Leytonstone in front of a Wembley crowd of 54,000. Even before last season's exploits they have enjoyed previous success in the FA Cup in recent times reaching the second round proper in 2015/16 winning 1-0 away at Football League side Bristol Rovers before going out to Bradford City. They also reached the first round proper the following season losing 2-1 to Peterborough.

The Millers:
This will undoubtedly be a tough test for Valley as they seek a repeat of last season's FA Cup heroics. They will be encouraged by the excellent start to their league campaign where they currently sit in 4th place on 12 points from 6 matches. Saturday's game marks the Millers 'debut' of the new 100 seater stand which has been installed at the Artic Stadium by Elite Stands. It is one of a number of new additions / initiatives planned over the next month or so as the club looks to improve the ground facilities following promotion.

Enjoy the game it promises to be compelling viewing.

Previous Meetings:
The two clubs have not met previously.