TLFG: 18-24 November 2013

Howdy one and all and welcome to TLFG, it's great to have you here.

How was your week? Did you go to any games? Were you let down by England or did you check out a non-league team during the international break?

I've been doing late shifts all week so the answer is no to most of the above - poor me.

Thankfully I now have a week off so I hope to remedy this with a trip to England v Germany on Tuesday at the very least. I'm not expecting much, in fact I'm probably more interested to see what the visitors have to offer given some of the fine players in their squad at the moment. That's not to say I don't want England to win, of course I do, but I doubt I'd be going if it was against someone else.

I touch on it below, but there is a chance of a doubleheader in east London on Saturday thanks to West Ham's game against Chelsea kicking off at 530pm. If you've got tickets for that, you should also have time to see a game at either London Bari or London APSA who both play nearby at 3pm.

GET INVOLVED

As always, please remember to let me know what you've been up to and if you're interested in reviewing a ground within the London area for this blog then get in touch. You might also want to have a go at writing a 'Top Ten' one week. I also very much welcome photos of your football travels.

You can contact TLFG through the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or even by good old email.

LATEST TICKET NEWS

Each week at TLFG we attempt to compile a list of what's on general sale to non-members at London's Premier League clubs and for other notable matches (click on the team name for details).

ENGLAND

Wednesday 5 March, 8pm - Denmark, international friendly, Wembley (on sale 19 Nov)

ITALY v NIGERIA

Monday 18 November, 745pm - International friendly, Craven Cottage

ARSENAL

Nothing currently available

CHELSEA

Nothing currently available

CRYSTAL PALACE

Tickets are only available to season-ticket holders, members and their guests

FULHAM

Saturday 23 November, 3pm - Swansea City, Premier League
Wednesday 4 December, 8pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League
Sunday 8 December, 130pm - Aston Villa, Premier League
Saturday 21 December, 3pm - Manchester City, Premier League

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Thursday 12 December, 805pm - Anzhi Makhachkala, Europa League 

Sunday 15 December, 4pm - Liverpool, Premier League
Thursday 26 December, 3pm - West Bromwich Albion, Premier League
Sunday 29 December, 4pm - Stoke City, Premier League 
Saturday 11 January, 3pm - Crystal Palace, Premier League (on sale 21 Nov)

WEST HAM UNITED

Saturday 23 November, 530pm - Chelsea, Premier League

Saturday 30 November, 3pm - Fulham, Premier League
Saturday 14 December, 3pm - Sunderland, Premier League

Thursday 26 December, 3pm - Arsenal, Premier League

Saturday 22 March, 3pm - Manchester United, Premier League

Saturday 5 April, 3pm - Liverpool, Premier League

Saturday 3 May, 3pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League

TICKET DEALS

There's not much of note on the ticket deal front this week I'm afraid. However, if you're in town for England v Germany and are looking for things to do in the afternoon then you could watch the respective reserve sides of QPR and Crystal Palace go head-to-head at Rangers' training ground in Harlington. If you're flying in to Heathrow this could actually be quite a good option as the ground is near the airport. It kicks off at 1pm and it's FREE TO GET IN.

In the Premier League, at the end of the month, West Ham United have a 'Kids for a Quid' promotion running for their London derby against Fulham.

Finally, Tottenham Hotspur are pricing all adult tickets at £20 for the December visit of Anzhi Makhachkala in the Europa League. Family tickets are also available.

If you know of any other deals I may have missed or your club is running a promotion let me know.

There are well over 70 matches in the London area this week so there's plenty to choose from whatever your budget.

With bad weather becoming more frequent, please make sure you check with clubs before you travel just in case a game has been called off or venue has been changed. Also, please let me know if anything is wrong or missing.

Details on all of this week's games can be found in the following match map. If you've never used it before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the left side of the map page to make sure you get all the information.

Also if you're unfamiliar with the English league structure I indicate the level at which an individual league sits in the national 'pyramid' with the Premier League at the top (Level 1) and various minor leagues at the bottom (Level 10). Typically a top level game will see crowds of anywhere between 20,000-60,000. These figures will gradually decline as you go down the leagues until you get to Levels 8-10 where attendances of 150 or less are most common.

It should also be noted that the top four levels are for fully professional teams. Level 5 has a mixture of professional and semi-professional teams, while Levels 6-10 will see most players paid but it will vary from no more than travel expenses at the bottom, right up to several hundred pounds a week at the top (e.g. clubs in the Conference South).

MATCH MAP

Yellow pin - Monday fixtures

Green pin - Tuesday fixtures

Turquoise pin - Wednesday fixtures
Blue pin - Saturday fixtures

View London match map 18-24 November 2013 in a larger map

Next up is this week's TLFG match recommendations where I list a few games which I think could be worth a watch. There are often many more games that are worthy of a mention but I simply don't have the time or space to squeeze them all in so add your own in the comments section below.

TLFG TOP 10

1. England v Germany - as part of the FA's 150th anniversary celebrations, Roy Hodgson's Three Lions welcome arguably their biggest rivals to Wembley on Tuesday. There seems to be a perception that the Germans always get one over on us but the head-to-head record between the countries (with Germany as a unified country) is actually identical. However, it should be noted that England are much more successful away from home and in neutral venues with their last home win coming way back in 1935 at White Hart Lane! Tickets have finally sold out but there's bound to still be some knocking around somewhere if you want to go. (International friendly, Tuesday 19 November, 8pm. Ticket info)

2. Italy v Nigeria - on Monday night at Craven Cottage we have another random international the type of which Fulham's ground has become expert in hosting over the last few years. Euro 2012 finalists against the reigning African champions looks like a pretty good match-up to me. With remaining tickets starting at £25 it could be quite a fun night. (International friendly, Monday 18 November, 745pm. Ticket info)

3. Arsenal v Southampton - with all the internationals out of the way, the Premier League returns on Saturday. These two are possibly the biggest surprise packages of the season so far with both overachieving in most people's eyes. Although the Gunners lost their big match at Manchester United last time out, they're still two points clear at the top. The Saints, who spent a lot of time in the bottom three last season, are currently third with just one league defeat all season. If the Hampshire club win by two goals or more here and Liverpool slip up in their tricky derby game at Everton then they'll almost unthinkably go top! (Premier League, Saturday 23 November, 3pm. Ticket info) 

4. West Ham United v Chelsea - later on that afternoon we've got a London derby at Upton Park. Both sides badly need the points but for different reasons. The Hammers are only above the relegation zone on goal difference while fourth-placed Chelsea are winless in two and won't want to let Arsenal get any further ahead of them. Given the late kick-off you could do a 'groundhop double' and see a match at either London Bari or London APSA who both have Essex Senior League games in the local area which kick-off at 3pm. (Premier League, Saturday 23 November, 530pm. Ticket info)

5. Queens Park Rangers v Charlton Athletic - there's more London derby action to be enjoyed in Shepherd's Bush. Although it's a Championship game, the scenario is quite similar to the game above - QPR need the points to stay in the title race while the Addicks are trying to avoid falling through the trapdoor into League One. It's hard to believe that five years have elapsed since they last played with the 2-2 draw at The Valley extending Rangers' unbeaten run against Charlton to four games. (Championship, Saturday 23 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

6. Bromley v Havant & Waterlooville - most of London's other Football League clubs are away this week so we next drop down to the Conference South where the capital has produced another team that are doing surprisingly well. Bromley flirted with relegation for most of last season and finished only four points above the drop zone. This time round they are firmly in the hunt for the title and are currently second, two points behind Eastleigh with a game in hand. Havant are a midtable side who haven't won a league game in three attempts but they raised a few eyebrows by beating a highly rated Sutton United team in the FA Trophy on Saturday so the Lillywhites will have to be careful. (Conference South, Saturday 23 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

7. Kingstonian v Lewes - with leaders Maidstone in FA Trophy action on Saturday, the K's 0-0 draw at fellow promotion hopefuls AFC Hornchurch proved to be enough to send them into pole position. Given their Kent rivals have two games in hand, they'll really need to win against the Rooks to make sure they keep up with the pace. Lewes, one of the bigger sides in the Isthmian League, had their shock season last year as they nearly went down. This time they're showing much better form but are still five points off the play-off places so will hope to get something here. (Isthmian League Premier Division, Saturday 23 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

8. Molesey v Epsom & Ewell - it's third versus second in the Combined Counties League on Saturday and it's a bit of a derby too. The Moles are currently third but a midweek win over Windsor could see them leapfrog their opponents. Of the two, the hosts are in better form with 20 goals in an unbeaten six-game run. E&E were previously the team to beat, topping the league in the early weeks but a couple of dodgy results saw them slip down. They've bounced back since then but have been mostly involved in cup competitions. They've also not played for two weeks so will they be fresh or a bit rusty? (Combined Counties League Premier Division, Saturday 23 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

9. Cray Valley PM v South Park - the team keeping both of the previous two off top spot in the Combined Counties League are South Park who currently have a very healthy seven-point lead. However, on Saturday they didn't have it all their own way as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Southern Counties East League side Cray Valley in the FA Vase. On Wednesday night they replay for a place in the third round as they pursue a spring time trip to Wembley for the final. (FA Vase, Wednesday 20 November, 745pm. Club info)

10. Erith Town v Whyteleafe - although this match is currently between the second and sixth-placed teams, the Leafe could actually be top by now. Given their various cup runs they haven't played a league match since the 24 September and have got four games in hand as a result. Although their league form was impressive up to that point (six wins, one draw and one defeat) they've lost five of the six cup matches they've played since so their form is a bit ropey. Erith are unbeaten in three, scoring 12 in the process so the smart money would appear to be on them. (Southern Counties East League, Saturday 23 November, 3pm. Club info) 

If you have any questions or want advice about watching football in London, you can contact TLFG using the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or email.

TLFG: 11-17 November 2013

Good day, bonjour, guten tag and welcome to TLFG, it's great to have you here.

For the third time in as many months we have an international break which means if you're in London and had hoped to be entertained by one of the biggest clubs in town then you'll be disappointed.

Yes, this week there are no Premier League or Championship games as all our top players are either off on international duty, putting their feet up at home or getting some winter sun in Dubai.

However, don't be too downhearted because if it's top level players you want then you can still head to Wembley for one of the aforementioned internationals as England host Chile on Friday night. Tickets are still available and although it's only a friendly, you'll get to see a few big names and visit one of the best football stadiums on the planet.

With that game out of the way, you'll have the rest of the week to take in some of London's lower league clubs and it is them I've focused on in the 'TLFG Top 10' further down the page.

Clubs at this level often offer special discounts to get people in on such weekends but I'm not aware of many deals at the moment - please get in touch if your club are doing anything.

GET INVOLVED

As always, please remember to let me know what you've been up to and if you're interested in reviewing a ground within the London area for this blog then get in touch. You might also want to have a go at writing a 'Top Ten' one week. I also very much welcome photos of your football travels.

You can contact TLFG through the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or even by good old email.

LATEST TICKET NEWS

Each week at TLFG we attempt to compile a list of what's on general sale to non-members at London's Premier League clubs and for other notable matches (click on the team name for details).

ENGLAND

Friday 15 November, 8pm - Chile, international friendly, Wembley 

Tuesday 19 November, 8pm - Germany, international friendly, Wembley 

ITALY v NIGERIA

Monday 18 November, 745pm - International friendly, Craven Cottage

ARSENAL

Nothing currently available

CHELSEA

Nothing currently available

CRYSTAL PALACE

Tickets are only available to season-ticket holders, members and their guests

FULHAM

Saturday 23 November, 3pm - Swansea City, Premier League
Wednesday 4 December, 8pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League
Sunday 8 December, 130pm - Aston Villa, Premier League
Saturday 21 December, 3pm - Manchester City, Premier League

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Sunday 1 December, 12pm - Manchester United, Premier League
Thursday 12 December, 805pm - Anzhi Makhachkala, Europa League (on sale 13 Nov)

Sunday 15 December, 4pm - Liverpool, Premier League
Thursday 26 December, 3pm - West Bromwich Albion, Premier League
Sunday 29 December, 4pm - Stoke City, Premier League (on sale 14 Nov)

WEST HAM UNITED

Saturday 23 November, 530pm - Chelsea, Premier League

Saturday 30 November, 3pm - Fulham, Premier League
Saturday 14 December, 3pm - Sunderland, Premier League

Thursday 26 December, 3pm - Arsenal, Premier League

Saturday 22 March, 3pm - Manchester United, Premier League

Saturday 5 April, 3pm - Liverpool, Premier League

Saturday 3 May, 3pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League

TICKET DEALS

This week Conference Premier side Barnet are at home twice and to get you to come to both, if you buy a ticket for one of them you get a FREE ticket for the other. It's an even better deal when you consider the first is a derby against Welling United and the second sees them take on league leaders Cambridge United.

On Tuesday night at 7pm there's also FREE ENTRY at Boreham Wood to see Arsenal's youngsters play Aston Villa in the U21 Premier League.

Over the next week or so there's a mini feast of international football to be enjoyed in London. Chile and Germany are both coming to play England in friendlies at Wembley while sandwiched in between there's a very interesting looking game between Euro 2012 finalists Italy and reigning African champions Nigeria at Fulham's Craven Cottage. Tickets for the latter start at just £20 which seems like good value to me.

In the Premier League, at the end of the month, West Ham United have a 'Kids for a Quid' promotion running for their London derby against Fulham.

Finally, Tottenham Hotspur are pricing all adult tickets at £20 for the December visit of Anzhi Makhachkala in the Europa League. Family tickets are also available.

If you know of any other deals I may have missed or your club is running a promotion let me know.

Despite there being no Premier League or Championship games going on, there are still over 70 matches in the London area this week so there's plenty to choose from whatever your budget.

With bad weather becoming more frequent, please make sure you check with clubs before you travel just in case a game has been called off or venue has been changed. Also, please let me know if anything is wrong or missing.

Details on all of this week's games can be found in the following match map. If you've never used it before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the left side of the map page to make sure you get all the information.

Also if you're unfamiliar with the English league structure I indicate the level at which an individual league sits in the national 'pyramid' with the Premier League at the top (Level 1) and various minor leagues at the bottom (Level 10). Typically a top level game will see crowds of anywhere between 20,000-60,000. These figures will gradually decline as you go down the leagues until you get to Levels 8-10 where attendances of 150 or less are most common.

It should also be noted that the top four levels are for fully professional teams. Level 5 has a mixture of professional and semi-professional teams, while Levels 6-10 will see most players paid but it will vary from no more than travel expenses at the bottom, right up to several hundred pounds a week at the top (e.g. clubs in the Conference South).

MATCH MAP

Yellow pin - Monday fixtures

Green pin - Tuesday fixtures

Turquoise pin - Wednesday fixtures
Purple pin - Thursday fixtures
Magenta pin - Friday fixtures

Blue pin - Saturday fixtures

Red pin - Sunday fixtures

View London match map 11-17 November 2013 in a larger map

Next up is this week's TLFG match recommendations where I list a few games which I think could be worth a watch. There are often many more games that are worthy of a mention but I simply don't have the time or space to squeeze them all in so add your own in the comments section below.

TLFG TOP 10

1. Leyton Orient v Preston North End - with no Premier League or Championship action this week, the capital's League One teams take centre stage. The pick of the games sees the near invincible O's host fellow promotion contenders Preston. The east London club have only lost one of their 15 league games this season to sit two points clear of Wolves at the top. PNE are 11 points behind but are still in fourth and unbeaten in five in all competitions. (League One, Saturday 16 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

2. AFC Wimbledon v Portsmouth - over at Kingsmeadow we have this League Two clash between two former Premier League teams. The sides are just a point and a place apart in lower midtable so it should be a fairly even contest. Both also bowed out of the FA Cup, which they have both previously won, over the weekend so will be looking to bounce back as soon as possible. The last time I checked, this was approaching a sell out so act fast if you want to go. (League Two, Saturday 16 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

3. Barnet v Cambridge United - the Bees lost 6-0 at Preston in the FA Cup on Saturday at the beginning of what is likely to be a tough week. On Tuesday they welcome fellow London club Welling United to The Hive for a derby before league leaders Cambridge pay a visit on Saturday. Despite their humbling in Lancashire, Barnet are still one of the better sides in the Conference Premier and two wins here should fire them firmly into the top five. Given the late kick-off you might also want to consider a 'groundhop double' with the likes of Harrow Borough, Oxhey Jets, Rayners Lane and Wembley all just about within range. (Conference Premier, Saturday 16 November, 530pm. Ticket info) 

4. Staines Town v Farnborough - the Swans FA Cup exploits earned them a mention in last week's top 10 and it's another cup fixture which sees them included this week. Although Brentford convincingly ended their chances of getting to Wembley via the FA Cup, they can still get there through the FA Trophy. If you don't know what that is, it's a knockout competition for clubs in the top four levels of the non-league game with the final at the national stadium in the spring. Both these sides play in the Conference South and with grounds only around 13 miles apart this will have a bit of derby feel to it. The last time they met back in September, Staines edged a five-goal thriller by 3-2. (FA Trophy, Saturday 16 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

5. Sutton United v Havant & Waterlooville - there's another all-Conference South tie over at Gander Green Lane. Both sides are probably most famous for their FA Cup adventures from years gone by but they'll hopefully serve up an FA Trophy classic here too. The U's are the undisputed favourites to win here having not lost in nine league games, a run which included a 5-0 away win at Havant back in September.  (FA Trophy, Saturday 16 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

6. Dulwich Hamlet v Concord Rangers - there's more FA Trophy action at Champion Hill where a cupset could be on the cards. Dulwich are currently among the frontrunners in the Isthmian League which Concord got promoted from, against the odds, via the play-offs last season. Although the Essex club are just about keeping their heads above water at the higher level, they are struggling and could come unstuck. This prediction looks even more likely when you consider Dulwich have won 13 of their last 14 home games (10 in a row) in all competitions. (FA Trophy, Saturday 16 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

7. AFC Hornchurch v Kingstonian - the last team to beat Dulwich at Champion Hill were Hornchurch in August. Unsurprisingly they are now one of only three teams above the south London club in the table with another being Kingstonian. That's why I've gone for this big game at the top of the Isthmian League. The K's are currently a point ahead of the Urchins in second but have played a game more so they really are closely matched. Given leaders Maidstone will be in FA Trophy action on Saturday, the winners will go top. (Isthmian League Premier Division, Saturday 16 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

8. VCD Athletic v Heybridge Swifts - there's an even more important game in the division below where the top two meet in what is already looking like being a highly significant game. VCD have been the surprise package of the season following their promotion from the Kent League as they have rampaged through their fixture card defeating everyone bar Needham Market who had the temerity to hold them to a 0-0 draw. Consequently they are unbeaten and 14 points clear at the top after only 15 games! Heybridge are their nearest contenders and by normal mortals' standards are having a pretty decent season, doing well in the league and getting to the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup. When you also consider the two sides have banged home 22 goals between them in their last two games it really could be a battle royale! (Isthmian League Division 1 North, Saturday 16 November, 3pm. Club info)

9. Oxhey Jets v Hadleigh United - if it's cup football you want then you'll be pleased to know that it's also an FA Vase weekend. This competition is primarily for teams in the fifth and sixth levels of the non-league game which also has its final at Wembley. Oxhey pushed Dunstable Town for most of last season in the race for the Spartan South Midlands League title. Over the summer they lost star striker Lewis Putman to Wealdstone and they've failed to find a replacement meaning midtable football has ensued. This weekend they welcome current Eastern Counties League leaders Hadleigh for what should be a tough game. The Suffolk side are unbeaten in 14 so will provide formidable opposition. (FA Vase, Saturday 16 November, 3pm. Club info)

10. Enfield 1893 v Norwich United - fifteen miles to the east we have this tie. Enfield 1893 are second in the Essex Senior League at the time of writing while Norwich are seventh in the Eastern Counties. Both sides are proving fairly tough to beat of late but both are also struggling to win with plenty of draws between them. Another close encounter looks likely. (FA Vase, Saturday 16 November, 3pm. Club info) 

If you have any questions or want advice about watching football in London, you can contact TLFG using the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or email.

TLFG: 4-10 November 2013

Hi there and welcome to TLFG, thanks for reading.

I haven't been to any games this week but I have been arranging to see some in the near future.

On Tuesday, tickets for the forthcoming friendly between England and Germany went on sale.

As far as international rivalries are concerned, this is one of the biggest and in most years it would sell out pretty quickly.

I think it's quite telling that I managed to easily acquire a pair of tickets several hours after they went on general sale in the area of the ground I wanted.

Tickets are still available now almost a week later. It seems that England, as many people probably already knew, aren't quite the draw they used to be. 

I know it's only a friendly but it is Germany and a pretty good Germany too. As far as I'm aware, the crucial recent World Cup qualifier against Poland had tickets available until pretty late in the day as well so it seems to be a problem whatever the occasion.

If you're tempted, details on how you can get tickets can be found further down the page.

At the end of the week I also landed some tickets to see QPR's games against Bournemouth and Blackburn in early December. The club had decided to sell a block of tickets behind one of the goals to members and their friends for just £10 each. 

This means I'll end up having seen three games in a row for £10 which is the same price I'd pay to go and watch teams in the Isthmian League Premier Division some five divisions below. So who's usually charging too much???

GET INVOLVED

As always, please remember to let me know what you've been up to and if you're interested in reviewing a ground within the London area for this blog then get in touch. You might also want to have a go at writing a 'Top Ten' one week. I also very much welcome photos of your football travels.

You can contact TLFG through the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or even by good old email.

LATEST TICKET NEWS

Each week at TLFG we attempt to compile a list of what's on general sale to non-members at London's Premier League clubs and for other notable matches (click on the team name for details).

ENGLAND

Friday 15 November, 8pm - Chile, international friendly, Wembley 

Tuesday 19 November, 8pm - Germany, international friendly, Wembley 

ITALY v NIGERIA

Monday 18 November, 745pm - International friendly, Craven Cottage

ARSENAL

Nothing currently available

CHELSEA

Nothing currently available

CRYSTAL PALACE

Tickets are only available to season-ticket holders, members and their guests

FULHAM

Saturday 23 November, 3pm - Swansea City, Premier League
Wednesday 4 December, 8pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League
Sunday 8 December, 130pm - Aston Villa, Premier League
Saturday 21 December, 3pm - Manchester City, Premier League

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Thursday 7 November, 805pm - Sheriff Tiraspol, Europa League

Sunday 1 December, 12pm - Manchester United, Premier League 
Sunday 15 December, 4pm - Liverpool, Premier League
Thursday 26 December, 3pm - West Bromwich Albion, Premier League (on sale 7 Nov)

WEST HAM UNITED

Saturday 23 November, 530pm - Chelsea, Premier League

Saturday 30 November, 3pm - Fulham, Premier League (on sale 29 October)

Thursday 26 December, 3pm - Arsenal, Premier League

Saturday 22 March, 3pm - Manchester United, Premier League

Saturday 5 April, 3pm - Liverpool, Premier League

Saturday 3 May, 3pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League

TICKET DEALS

This week Tottenham Hotspur are pricing all adult tickets at £20 for the visit of FC Sheriff in the Europa League. Family tickets are also available.

It's also FA Cup first round weekend and Brentford have cut their prices for the visit of local non-league side Staines Town - all adult tickets are being sold at a flat rate of £12.

Leyton Orient are also cutting prices for the visit of non-league opposition in the form of Southport - most of their adult tickets are £15.

In mid-November there's a mini feast of international football to be enjoyed in London. Chile and Germany are both coming to play England in friendlies at Wembley while sandwiched in between there's a very interesting looking game between Euro 2012 finalists Italy and reigning African champions Nigeria at Fulham's Craven Cottage. Tickets for the latter start at just £20 which seems like good value to me.

If you know of any other deals I may have missed or your club is running a promotion let me know.

There are over 70 matches in the London area this week so there's plenty to choose from whatever your budget.

With bad weather becoming more frequent, make sure you check with clubs before you travel just in case a game has been called off or venue has been changed. Also, please let me know if anything is wrong or missing.

Details on all of this week's games can be found in the following match map. If you've never used it before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the left side of the map page to make sure you get all the information.

Also if you're unfamiliar with the English league structure I indicate the level at which an individual league sits in the national 'pyramid' with the Premier League at the top (Level 1) and various minor leagues at the bottom (Level 10). Typically a top level game will see crowds of anywhere between 20,000-60,000. These figures will gradually decline as you go down the leagues until you get to Levels 8-10 where attendances of 150 or less are most common.

It should also be noted that the top four levels are for fully professional teams. Level 5 has a mixture of professional and semi-professional teams, while Levels 6-10 will see most players paid but it will vary from no more than travel expenses at the bottom, right up to several hundred pounds a week at the top (e.g. clubs in the Conference South).

MATCH MAP

Yellow pin - Monday fixtures

Green pin - Tuesday fixtures

Turquoise pin - Wednesday fixtures
Purple pin - Thursday fixtures
Magenta pin - Friday fixtures

Blue pin - Saturday fixtures

Red pin - Sunday fixtures

View London match map 4-10 November 2013 in a larger map

Next up is this week's TLFG match recommendations where I list a few games which I think could be worth a watch. As I've run short on time, my reasons are much more brief than normal - apologies. Add your own in the comments section below.

TLFG TOP 10

1. Chelsea v Schalke 04 - it's England versus Germany in the Champions League on Wednesday. Despite their upset at Newcastle on Saturday, the Blues should still start as favourites not least because they beat Jens Keller's side 3-0 in Gelsenkirchen a couple of weeks ago. (Champions League, Wednesday 6 November, 745pm. Ticket info)

2. Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Spurs have had a fine start to their Premier League campaign with only goal difference keeping them behind Chelsea and Liverpool in fourth. Usually you'd expect them to beat a midtable side like the Magpies but their aforementioned win over Jose Mourinho's team will fill them with hope. (Premier League, Sunday 10 November, 12pm. Ticket info)

3. Charlton Athletic v Leeds United - the Addicks have had a fairly underwhelming season so far and are duly only three points above the relegation zone. Although they aren't winning many games, they are proving quite tough to beat at the moment, having not lost in five. Leeds are doing somewhat better but are also highly inconsistent so this could go either way. (Championship, Saturday 9 November, 3pm. Ticket info) 

4. Brentford v Staines Town - as mentioned above it's FA Cup first round weekend. This is probably my favourite of the London ties as it sees two sides from the west side of town lock horns. It would've been better if the Swans, as the non-league team, were hosting but I'm sure they'll still give it a good go. Brentford have recently hit form with four straight wins to return to League One's top five meaning they should still have too much for Staines. (FA Cup, Saturday 9 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

5. Leyton Orient v Southport - in relative terms this is a bit of a Goliath versus David contest. The O's are the best team in the first round draw being, as they are, top of League One. Having won 3-1 at nearest rivals Peterborough on Saturday, you can't really see past them winning again with lower-midtable Conference Premier outfit Southport having won only one of their last six league games. (FA Cup, Saturday 9 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

6. AFC Wimbledon v Coventry City - the most notable thing about this match is that it features two former winners (1988 and 1987) who have fallen on hard times. Coventry's finances have seen them slide down to League One in recent years while the Dons' story is more complicated but they are in League Two now. City's form is far superior at the moment so they should start as firm favourites. (FA Cup, Friday 8 November, 745pm. Ticket info)

7. Welling United v Luton Town - there's an all-Conference clash at Park View Road where the Wings host former top-flight team Luton in the FA Cup. The Hatters are the biggest club in the Conference by a long way but they keep failing to make it back up to the Football League. They've started well again this year and are third at the time of writing. Welling have just come up and are only three points behind Luton so this could be a bit of a cracker in front of a big crowd. (FA Cup, Saturday 9 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

8. Boreham Wood v Carlisle United - the last tie taking place in London this week is an intriguing one. Three divisions separate the teams and both are struggling. However, Boreham Wood hammered Chelmsford City 6-0 away on Saturday which will raise their spirits considerably. The Wood often attract quite a partisan crowd for big matches like this which could make things uncomfortable for the visitors but a cupset looks unlikely. (FA Cup, Saturday 9 November, 2pm. Ticket info)

9. Hanwell Town v Ampthill Town - on Tuesday the top two in the Spartan South Midlands League go head-to-head in the league's Premier Division Cup. Ampthill are currently six points clear at the top but Hanwell have three games in hand so there's not much between them. (Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division Cup, Tuesday 5 November, 745pm. Club info)

10. Sun Postal Sports v Kings Langley - two of the best sides in the division below them meet in the Herts Senior Centenary Trophy on Saturday. Sun Postal have had an amazing few months which has seen them climb to the top of the division. However, Kings Langley are only a point behind and have a game in hand. To top it all, it's a local derby too. (Herts Senior Centenary Trophy, Saturday 9 November, 3pm. Club info) 

If you have any questions or want advice about watching football in London, you can contact TLFG using the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or email.

TLFG: 28 October - 3 November 2013

Hello there dear readers and welcome to this week's TLFG.

As I write this the FA Cup First Round draw has just been completed and I have to say that, with a couple of exceptions, it was a bit underwhelming.

Several of our local non-league sides drew other non-league sides or face long journeys to Football League clubs they have no particular rivalry with. However, there are a couple that do stand out with Boreham Wood hosting League One side Carlisle United and Staines Town travelling the short distance to Brentford if they can beat Poole Town in Tuesday's replay. Of the all-Football League ties, 1988 winners AFC Wimbledon against 1987 winners Coventry City stands out for me.

Apart from that, I enjoyed a rare trip to football this week. With nothing planned for the afternoon and the club letting everyone in for free I decided to take a stroll down to Loftus Road to watch QPR reserves (or Elite Development Squad as they prefer to be known) take on their counterparts from near neighbours Brentford in a lunchtime contest.

Despite relatively little publicity and the 1pm start, a good few hundred had also decided to spend their afternoon checking out the upcoming talent including a small group of Borussia Dortmund fans using the match as an hors d'oeuvre to their Champions League game at Arsenal later that evening.

The Rangers XI featured three first team squad members - the almost permanently injured Andy Johnson, recent signing from Blackpool Matt Phillips and Uruguayan striker Javier Chevanton picked up on a short-term deal after being released by Italian side Lecce in the summer.

I was particularly interested to see how the latter fared as his acquisition came out of the blue and I have to admit knowing very little about him. I was impressed - his attitude was good, his passing and link up play with Johnson was decent and his finishing was sharp as evidenced by the two goals he scored in what became a 4-0 win.

QPR deserved their victory but the Bees could've had a couple themselves if some wasteful finishing hadn't let them down. They looked certain to score from one goalmouth scramble and finally forced it over the line after two or three blocks only to see it disallowed for offside.

The second half was also livened up considerably by a large group of primary school children who appeared in the stands during the interval. They were chanting for QPR but I don't think they knew who was who and got incredibly excited when Brentford went on the attack. Ultimately though, they had a good time as did most of us.

It makes me wonder why more isn't made of reserve or EDS football at all our local clubs as the football is reasonable and the cost of tickets is minimal. I only found out about the game a couple of hours before kick-off and when I research ticket info for this blog, many sides don't release details until very late in the day.

If you can't afford to see your favourite Premier League team in action or want to experience one of the capital's best stadiums without having to fork out £40+ then this is an excellent way to do it.

All the capital's Premier League clubs do have such games at their main stadiums throughout the season so keep your eye on this blog or their websites for more info.

Before I go, there's set to be some terrible weather lashing London over the next 24 hours so if you were planning on seeing a game at the beginning of the week it might get postponed so check before you travel.

Lastly, the FA celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday. As part of the celebrations England are hosting Germany in a friendly at Wembley on 19 November. Tickets for this go on general sale on Tuesday and I think you'll have to act pretty quickly to get one.

Enjoy your week!

GET INVOLVED

As always, please remember to let me know what you've been up to and if you're interested in reviewing a ground within the London area for this blog then get in touch. You might also want to have a go at writing a 'Top Ten' one week. I also very much welcome photos of your football travels.

You can contact TLFG through the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or even by good old email.

LATEST TICKET NEWS

Each week at TLFG we attempt to compile a list of what's on general sale to non-members at London's Premier League clubs and for other notable matches (click on the team name for details).

ENGLAND

Friday 15 November, 8pm - Chile, international friendly, Wembley 

Tuesday 19 November, 8pm - Germany, international friendly, Wembley (on sale 29 Oct)

ITALY v NIGERIA

Monday 18 November, 745pm - International friendly, Craven Cottage

ARSENAL

Nothing currently available

CHELSEA

Nothing currently available

CRYSTAL PALACE

Tickets are only available to season-ticket holders, members and their guests

FULHAM

Saturday 23 November, 3pm - Swansea City, Premier League
Wednesday 4 December, 8pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League
Sunday 8 December, 130pm - Aston Villa, Premier League
Saturday 21 December, 3pm - Manchester City, Premier League

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Wednesday 30 October, 745pm - Hull City, League Cup

Thursday 7 November, 805pm - Sheriff Tiraspol, Europa League

Sunday 1 December, 12pm - Manchester United, Premier League 

WEST HAM UNITED

Saturday 2 November, 3pm - Aston Villa, Premier League

Saturday 23 November, 530pm - Chelsea, Premier League
Saturday 30 November, 3pm - Fulham, Premier League (on sale 29 October)

Thursday 26 December, 3pm - Arsenal, Premier League

Saturday 22 March, 3pm - Manchester United, Premier League

Saturday 5 April, 3pm - Liverpool, Premier League

Saturday 3 May, 3pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League

TICKET DEALS

Over the next couple of weeks Tottenham Hotspur are pricing all adult tickets at £20 for the visits of fellow Premier League side Hull City in the League Cup and FC Sheriff in the Europa League. Family tickets are also available.

On Saturday West Ham United are operating a 'Kids for a Quid' scheme for their Premier League game against Aston Villa.

In mid-November there's a mini feast of international football to be enjoyed in London. Chile and Germany are both coming to play England in friendlies at Wembley while sandwiched in between there's a very interesting looking game between Euro 2012 finalists Italy and reigning African champions Nigeria at Fulham's Craven Cottage. Tickets for the latter start at just £20 which seems like good value to me.

If you know of any other deals I may have missed or your club is running a promotion let me know.

There are over 75 matches in the London area this week so there's plenty to choose from whatever your budget.

With very bad weather predicted at the start of the week, make sure you check with clubs before you travel just in case a game has been called off or venue has been changed. Also, please let me know if anything is wrong or missing.

Details on all of this week's games can be found in the following match map. If you've never used it before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the left side of the map page to make sure you get all the information.

Also if you're unfamiliar with the English league structure I indicate the level at which an individual league sits in the national 'pyramid' with the Premier League at the top (Level 1) and various minor leagues at the bottom (Level 10). Typically a top level game will see crowds of anywhere between 20,000-60,000. These figures will gradually decline as you go down the leagues until you get to Levels 8-10 where attendances of 150 or less are most common.

It should also be noted that the top four levels are for fully professional teams. Level 5 has a mixture of professional and semi-professional teams, while Levels 6-10 will see most players paid but it will vary from no more than travel expenses at the bottom, right up to several hundred pounds a week at the top (e.g. clubs in the Conference South).

MATCH MAP

Yellow pin - Monday fixtures

Green pin - Tuesday fixtures

Turquoise pin - Wednesday fixtures

Blue pin - Saturday fixtures

Red pin - Sunday fixtures

View London match map 28 October - 3 November 2013 in a larger map

Next up is this week's TLFG match recommendations where I list a few games which I think could be worth a watch. Add your own in the comments section below.

TLFG TOP 10

ARSENAL v LIVERPOOL

It's another massive week for the Gunners who first entertain London rivals Chelsea in the League Cup on Tuesday before hosting fellow early season pacesetters Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday. With the League Cup usually the lowest priority for both Arsenal and Chelsea, this league match should be the bigger occasion. At the time of writing these two fill the top two spots with both only having lost once this season but neither have had a particularly challenging fixture list. The next 10 games look a lot tougher for both with this being the first big test. Stat - Arsenal are winless in three against the Reds at the Emirates. (Premier League, Saturday 2 November, 530pm. Ticket info)

FULHAM v MANCHESTER UNITED

After their crucial win over fellow strugglers Crystal Palace on Monday, Fulham got back to losing ways at in-form Southampton on Saturday. This week looks like being even tougher as they welcome reigning Premier League champions Manchester United to Craven Cottage. Having seen eight games against the Red Devils go by without a win (not that unusual), this time Fulham have got a much better chance as United appear to be at their most vulnerable for sometime. Since David Moyes took over from Sir Alex Ferguson they've looked decidedly shaky and are duly eight points off the title pace already. However, this is all relative and they should have more than enough to see off the Cottagers - we'll see. (Premier League, Saturday 2 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

WATFORD v LEICESTER CITY

There are some big games in the Championship over the next seven days but I think this is just about the pick of them. Watford got off to a great start, suffered a bit of a dip, started to recover but then lost a couple again. Consequently they're still well placed for a tilt at the play-offs being just two points off sixth. Leicester on the other hand are on a great run with four wins in five lifting them up to second on Saturday. These two last met in the play-offs back in May where the Hornets came from a goal down after the first leg to beat City 3-2 on aggregate.  (Championship, Saturday 2 November, 1215pm. Ticket info)

BARNET v KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS

After successfully avoiding an FA Cup banana skin on Saturday, Barnet get back to league duty with the tricky visit of Kidderminster. The Worcestershire club finished runners-up in the Conference last year but came unstuck in the play-offs and missed out on the chance to return to the Football League for the first time since 2005. Perhaps spurred on by that disappointment, they find themselves among the promotion contenders again and currently sit in second. The Bees seem to have got through their rough patch and are now unbeaten in five in the league meaning a win here could lift them into the top five. Owing to the yo-yoing nature of these teams between the divisions, this is the first time they've played since 2001 when Kiddy won 2-1. (Conference Premier, Saturday 2 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

DARTFORD v EBBSFLEET UNITED

In case you missed it, Saturday was FA Cup 4th qualifying round day. These two local rivals were paired together and produced a 1-1 draw in front of a bumper crowd of 2,895 which is about four times Ebbsfleet's normal attendance. A mouthwatering replay is now all set up for Tuesday night at Dartford's fine Princes Park stadium. The hosts should start as favourites as they play a division above Ebbsfleet but with another big crowd expected it could well go either way. (FA Cup, Tuesday 29 October, 745pm, Ticket info)

SUTTON UNITED v HEMEL HEMPSTEAD TOWN

There's also FA Cup replay action to the south side of town where Conference South title contenders Sutton host Southern League leaders Hemel. These two played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the original tie on Saturday. As above, the hosts play one level above their visitors so should be classed as favourites but perhaps more so than Dartford because they are in generally good form too. However, so are the Tudors who have only lost once in the league all season. It looks like being another cracker. (FA Cup, Tuesday 29 October, 745pm. Ticket info)

WEALDSTONE v MAIDSTONE UNITED

The cup football doesn't end on Tuesday though ladies and gentlemen, oh no. On Saturday we've also got the next round of the FA Trophy with the pick of the ties in the London area almost certainly this one. The two 'Stones' are among the promotion contenders in the Isthmian League with the home team currently sixth and the visitors top. When they played in Kent on the opening day of the season they drew 1-1 in front of a crowd of over 2,000 which, by all accounts, sadly produced a little bit of argy bargy so there might be a bit of an edge to this one. (FA Trophy, Saturday 2 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

REDBRIDGE v THURROCK

On the east side of London we have these two sides who are having rather a good time of things in the Isthmian League Division 1 North. Both had seasons to forget last time with the Motormen finishing in the bottom three and Thurrock suffering relegation from the Premier Division after fielding an ineligible player. The opening months of this campaign have been far more positive with Redbridge well placed in fourth after 15 games just a point and a place behind Thurrock. The form guide, however, would suggest it could be Redbridge who take the honours as their four game unbeaten run is far better than the two defeats in four that their opponents have recorded. (Isthmian League Division 1 North, Saturday 2 November, 3pm. Ticket info)

WALTON CASUALS v WALTON & HERSHAM

It's derby time in the Isthmian League Cup on Tuesday. As above, these two were poor last season with Casuals finishing bottom of the Isthmian League Division 1 South and W&H only a few places above them. This year is almost the exact opposite with Casuals top of the tree and W&H just a point off the play-off places. Who will win this time? Last time they played in August, Tuesday's hosts won 2-0. (Isthmian League Cup, Tuesday 29 October, 745pm. Club info)

HANWORTH VILLA v EPSOM & EWELL

Last up this week we have a clash between two of the top three in the Combined Counties League. Epsom were setting the pace for some while but they've been usurped by South Park after winning only two of their last five. Hanworth, with only one defeat in 10, have been making up ground and with two games in hand could soon pass E&E if they win here.  (FA Cup, Saturday 26 October, 3pm. Ticket info)

If you have any questions or want advice about watching football in London, you can contact TLFG using the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or email.

TLFG: 21-27 October 2013

Hello there good people and welcome to this week's TLFG.

It's a big week in London with some important games in the Champions League and Premier League whilst some of our smaller sides are involved in the FA Cup as it reaches a critical round.

In the non-league game, one of the most exciting times of the year is the FA Cup 4th qualifying round. This is the final hurdle that must be negotiated before the professional clubs from League One and Two enter the competition. At this stage it's mainly teams from tiers 5-7 of the national game that are left in but a few minnows make it too.

The London area is represented by eight fine clubs who will all hopefully make it to the Promised Land and a potential moneyspinner of a draw against former Premier League sides like Bradford City, Coventry City, Sheffield United, Swindon Town or Wolverhampton Wanderers.

There are also a number of cracking ticket deals at some of our clubs this week but more on that below.

GET INVOLVED

As always, please remember to let me know what you've been up to and if you're interested in reviewing a ground within the London area for this blog then get in touch. You might also want to have a go at writing a 'Top Ten' one week. I also very much welcome photos of your football travels.

You can contact TLFG through the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or even by good old email.

LATEST TICKET NEWS

Each week at TLFG we attempt to compile a list of what's on general sale to non-members at London's Premier League clubs and for other notable matches (click on the team name for details).

ENGLAND

Friday 15 November, 8pm - Chile, international friendly, Wembley (on sale 22 Oct)

Tuesday 19 November, 8pm - Germany, international friendly, Wembley (on sale 29 Oct)

ENGLAND WOMEN

Saturday 26 October, 705pm - Wales, Women's World Cup qualifier, The Den

ITALY v NIGERIA

Monday 18 November, 745pm - International friendly, Craven Cottage

ARSENAL

Nothing currently available

CHELSEA

Nothing currently available

CRYSTAL PALACE

Tickets are only available to season-ticket holders, members and their guests

FULHAM

Saturday 23 November, 3pm - Swansea City, Premier League

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Wednesday 30 October, 745pm - Hull City, League Cup

Thursday 7 November, 805pm - Sheriff Tiraspol, Europa League

Sunday 1 December, 12pm - Manchester United, Premier League (on sale 24 Oct)

WEST HAM UNITED

Saturday 2 November, 3pm - Aston Villa, Premier League

Saturday 23 November, 530pm - Chelsea, Premier League

Thursday 26 December, 3pm - Arsenal, Premier League

Saturday 22 March, 3pm - Manchester United, Premier League

Saturday 5 April, 3pm - Liverpool, Premier League

Saturday 3 May, 3pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League

TICKET DEALS

There's some cracking bargains to be had this week, mainly in the Football League.

On Saturday League One side Brentford are running another one of their 'Pay What You Can' promotions for the visit of Shrewsbury Town. Tickets are on sale now, with a minimum price of £1.

If you're really keen you might then be able to hotfoot it over to the other side of London in time for the Women's World Cup qualifier between England and Wales at Millwall's ground with adult tickets only £5. The game kicks-off at 705pm so there should just be time to make it.

Elsewhere that afternoon, Barnet have halved the price of tickets for their FA Cup 4th qualifying round tie against Concord Rangers which means tickets start at £8.

The following day, Championship side Charlton Athletic are charging a flat rate of £6 for their match against current FA Cup holders Wigan Athletic, £1 of which is going to charity. 

Next week Tottenham Hotspur are pricing all adult tickets at £20 for the visit of fellow Premier League side Hull City for their League Cup meeting. Family tickets are also available.

In around a month's time there's a mini feast of international football to be enjoyed in London. Chile and Germany are both coming to play England in friendlies at Wembley while sandwiched in between there's a very interesting looking game between Euro 2012 finalists Italy and reigning African champions Nigeria at Fulham's Craven Cottage. Tickets for the latter start at just £20 which seems like good value to me.

There are also some youth games this week which might take your fancy, the pick of them being Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund in the Uefa Youth League on Wednesday at Boreham Wood with FREE ENTRY for all.

If you know of any other deals I may have missed or your club is running a promotion let me know.

There are over 70 matches in the London area this week so there's plenty to choose from whatever your budget.

As always, check with clubs before you travel just in case a game has been called off or venue has been changed. Also, please let me know if anything is wrong or missing.

Details on all of this week's games can be found in the following match map. If you've never used it before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the left side of the map page to make sure you get all the information.

Also if you're unfamiliar with the English league structure I indicate the level at which an individual league sits in the national 'pyramid' with the Premier League at the top (Level 1) and various minor leagues at the bottom (Level 10). Typically a top level game will see crowds of anywhere between 20,000-60,000. These figures will gradually decline as you go down the leagues until you get to Levels 8-10 where attendances of 150 or less are most common.

It should also be noted that the top four levels are for fully professional teams. Level 5 has a mixture of professional and semi-professional teams, while Levels 6-10 will see most players paid but it will vary from no more than travel expenses at the bottom, right up to several hundred pounds a week at the top (e.g. clubs in the Conference South).

MATCH MAP

Yellow pin - Monday fixtures

Green pin - Tuesday fixtures

Turquoise pin - Wednesday fixtures

Blue pin - Saturday fixtures

Red pin - Sunday fixtures

View London match maps 21-27 October 2013 in a larger map

Next up is this week's TLFG match recommendations where I list a few games which I think could be worth a watch. Add your own in the comments section below.

TLFG TOP 10

ARSENAL v BORUSSIA DORTMUND

The Gunners are riding the crest of a wave at the moment and played some magnificent stuff as they beat Norwich 4-1 on Saturday to remain top of the Premier League. Some, though, are still asking how good they really are as, apart from Spurs, a kind fixture list has yet to see them play any of the other so-called 'big' clubs. In Dortmund they undoubtedly face a big club, one of Europe's giants. They got to the Champions League final last season and are currently second in the Bundesliga just a point behind Bayern Munich. They are fallible, however, losing a whopping two matches so far this campaign against Napoli and Borussia Monchengladbach. I still think Arsenal could win this. (Champions League, Tuesday 22 October, 745pm. Ticket info)

CHELSEA v MANCHESTER CITY

On the domestic front we've got this cracker between second and fourth in the Premier League on Sunday. Both sides looked good on Saturday as they saw off Cardiff City and West Ham United respectively. It's also a match-up which pits one of the meanest defences (5 goals conceded) against the best attack (20 goals scored) in the top flight so it should be intriguing. One of the stats I find most interesting ahead of this game is that Chelsea are winless in five against City in all competitions. With Jose back in charge they may well put that right. (Premier League, Sunday 27 October, 4pm. Ticket info)

CRYSTAL PALACE v FULHAM

It's a big week for Ian Holloway's Eagles as they play two London derbies back-to-back. Although Saturday's game against Arsenal is the more glamorous, this match on Monday is arguable more important. The Cottagers, often a solid midtable side, have got off to a poor start with only goal difference keeping them out of the relegation places. Palace have fared even worse so far having lost all but one of their games to be second from bottom. Even at this early stage of the campaign, this can very much be classed as a relegation 'six-pointer' so should be tense. (Premier League, Monday 21 October, 8pm. Ticket info)

CHARLTON ATHLETIC v WIGAN ATHLETIC

If you missed it in the ticket section above, one of the deals of the week is to be had at The Valley. For just £6 (£1 of which is going to charity) you can watch this match between two former Premier League teams. OK, so it's been over six years since the Addicks were last there but Wigan have only just come down and are the reigning FA Cup holders after their famous win over Manchester City back in May. With this match moved to Sunday afternoon I'd like to think a few fans of other clubs with time on their hands might be tempted - I know I am. (Championship, Sunday 27 October, 3pm. Ticket info)

BRENTFORD v SHREWSBURY TOWN

Another great deal is on offer at Griffin Park the day before for this League One contest. The Bees narrowly missed out on promotion last year and are very much in the hunt for a play-off place this season. The Shrews are pootling along nicely in midtable but aren't doing anything stunning - so why should you go? Well it's 'Pay What You Can' so you can get in for a minimum donation of £1. Yes that's just £1 to watch professional football in London. If you're tempted, book in advance just in case as these offers usually draw close to capacity crowds.  (League One, Saturday 26 October, 3pm. Ticket info)

DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE v ROCHDALE

It was hard to choose which League Two game to go for this week as AFC Wimbledon's match against Oxford United looks good too. I've gone for this one though as the Daggers also have a deal in place. It's not quite as eye-catching as either of the two above but they are operating a good old 'Kids for a Quid' scheme which might be of interest to you. Aside from this, Rochdale are also the joint leaders in the division so should be worth a watch. (League Two, Saturday 26 October, 3pm. Ticket info)

BARNET v CONCORD RANGERS

As mentioned above, it's FA Cup 4th qualifying round time again. For most clubs taking part it's an exciting time. However, for Barnet, fresh out of the Football League, it will be a bit of a comedown. The hosts should start this as overwhelming favourites as they play a division above Concord and are generally a much bigger club. The Beach Boys, though, can deal with these kinds of odds and have upset bigger clubs before in other competitions. Also, if you didn't notice it above, Barnet have halved ticket prices for this game. (FA Cup, Saturday 26 October, 3pm. Ticket info)

BOREHAM WOOD v HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS

An even bigger gulf of two divisions separates these two but Conference South side Boreham Wood are struggling while Heybridge are among the frontrunners in the Isthmian League Division 1 North. If the tie was taking place at Swifts' Scraley Road Stadium then you'd really have to fancy them. Even though that's not the case I still think they'll cause The Wood a few problems especially given they eliminated an impressive Bromley side in the last round. (FA Cup, Saturday 26 October, 3pm. Ticket info)

STAINES TOWN v POOLE TOWN

Once again one of our local sides should start a tie as favourites. Staines, unlike Boreham Wood, are doing fairly well in the Conference South sitting nicely in eighth just a point adrift of the play-off places. Although they lost on Saturday, they only went down 1-0 to leaders Eastleigh. Poole play in the Southern League Premier Division one level below but are also well placed for a tilt at promotion so could well be on Staines' fixture card next season. Although the Dorset club have come through three ties to get this far, they've had a kind draw and could find the Swans to be a little too good for them. (FA Cup, Saturday 26 October, 3pm. Ticket info)

AFC HORNCHURCH v HEREFORD UNITED

On the east side of town we have this potential FA Cup cracker. The Urchins play two levels below their more famous opponents but there is reason to think they could upset the applecart and dump the Bulls out. So far this season Hornchurch have only lost one league game to sit joint top of the Isthmian League. They've also really turned it on in the cup with 13 goals in the four games they've played. Hereford, on the other hand, are dangling just above the relegation places in the Conference Premier and are winless in five. Real cupset potential. (FA Cup, Saturday 26 October, 3pm. Ticket info)

If you have any questions or want advice about watching football in London, you can contact TLFG using the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or email.