Our Opponents:
Nickname: The Hamlet
Manager: Hakan Hayrettin appointed 2nd March 2023
Last Three Seasons:
2023/24 Isthmian Premier 12th
2022/23 National South 21st relegated
2021/22 National South 10th

The Hamlet managed by former Maidstone United boss Hakan Hayrettin currently sit in 15th place on 26 points from 20 games, just four points off the 5th play off place, such is how close the league table currently is. They will probably be the first to admit they have lacked consistency this season but a side more than capable of beating anyone on their day. Their last two games have both ended in a 2-2 draw against Lewes and Dartford. Top goalscorer is Luke Wanadio on 16 (all but one in the league) followed by Danny Mills on 8. One familiar face likely to be in the squad to face us is Hassan Ibrahiym who signed for the Hamlet at the beginning of November making 8 appearances to date.

The Hamlet regularly attract crowds between two and three thousand at Champion Hill, purchasing advance tickets is recommended, it promises to be compelling, hope to see you there!

Previous Meetings:
The two clubs have never met in the league however they did meet at the Artic Stadium in the Semi-Final of the London Senior Cup season 2016/17. Cray Valley (PM) winning 3-2 after extra time, see details below and going on to be the lowest ranked side at the time (step 5) to win the competition. They beat Metropolitan Police 2-1 in the final played at Champion Hill, home of Dulwich Hamlet FC.

The two sides have also met in pre-season friendlies at the Artic Stadium in 2017 and more recently August 2023 shortly after Steve McKimm took over. The game ended 3-2 to the visitors, see link.
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/teams/228820/match-centre/0-5631875/report

Season 2016/17
Thurs 20-Apr 2017 LONDON SENIOR CUP (Sponsored by Coventry Scaffolding) SEMI-FINAL
Cray Valley (PM) 3 v Dulwich Hamlet 2 after extra time
Goals: CV - McDonagh 73, Francis 84, Rhule ET3
DH - Dumaka 17, Akinyemi 30
Attendance 196
Cray Valley: Jordan Carey, Alastair Gordon, Danny Smith, Laurence Collins, Ashley Sains, Taylor McDonagh, Denzel Gayle, Jamie Miller (Joe Matthews 25), Ben Francis (Jamie Wood 110), Jason Thompson (Enoch Adjei 70), Aaron Rhule.
Subs: Aaron Sekhon, Chandler Kasai

highlights and match report see link below
https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/videos/cray-valley-pm-3-2-dulwich-hamlet-london-senior-cu-108038.html
Video: Aaron Rhule scores the extra time winner in the London FA Senior Cup Semi-Final
https://www.facebook.com/275921759208681/videos/1896113587189482