TLFG: 24 February - 2 March 2014

Welcome to TLFG, your one-stop blog to find out what football is on in London, where and how much it costs to watch.

Again I haven't been able to see any live football this week but we did have our first Non-League Day 2014 planning meeting. 

It went well and following the Euro 2016 draw today we're close to deciding the date but we're not 100% certain yet.

The good news this week is that the weather seems to be improving so there should be a lot more action this week but make sure you check with clubs that games are still on.

As always there are some pretty big games this week so enjoy!

GET INVOLVED

If you're going to see a game, whether you're a local or a visitor, please let me know what you've been up to. 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.

Got any questions about visiting London? Don't hesitate to ask - be they football or more general travel/touristy queries.

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

AUSTRALIA v ECUADOR
Wednesday 5 March, 8pm - international friendly, Millwall

ARSENAL

Nothing currently available

CHELSEA
Nothing currently available

CRYSTAL PALACE

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

FULHAM

Saturday 15 March, 3pm - Newcastle United, Premier League
Sunday 30 March, 130pm - Everton, Premier League

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Thursday 27 February, 805pm - FC Dnipro, Europa League
Sunday 23 March, 130pm - Southampton, Premier League

WEST HAM UNITED

Saturday 8 March, 3pm - Hull City, Premier League

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

OTHER NOTABLE GAMES

We've got a bit of a Football League Super Saturday to look forward to on 15 March as Millwall host Charlton Athletic in the Championship and Leyton Orient take on Brentford in League One. Both are derbies, will be close to sell outs and almost certainly have a big bearing on things at either end of their respective divisions. The kick-offs are staggered too so it's possible that you could even go to both. If there are no engineering works on the Tube that weekend the journey from Leyton to South Bermondsey can be done in 37 minutes if you leave on the 1407 Central Line train and make your way to south-east London via Stratford and London Bridge. Tickets for the Millwall game go on general sale on Monday 17 February while the Leyton Orient ones are on sale now.

Millwall v Charlton Athletic - Saturday 15 March, 3pm, Championship (on sale 17 Feb)

Leyton Orient v Brentford - Saturday 15 March, 1215pm, League One

TICKET DEALS

This week's main deal sees tickets for Tottenham's Europa League tie against FC Dnipro reduced to £20 for adults, a significant saving.

Watching the big clubs' youth and reserve teams often provides pretty good value. On Tuesday night we've got a Uefa Youth League match between Arsenal and Shakhtar Donetsk. The match takes place at Boreham Wood's ground in north London and admission is FREE for all - details on the match map below.

In early March, at the same time England entertain Denmark, Australia take on Ecuador at Millwall's ground in another international friendly.

Also way into the future, the annual football Varsity match between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge will be taking place at Craven Cottage on Sunday 6 April. It takes place on the same day as the more famous televised boat race which begins shortly after the match on the Thames which passes the ground. For £15 you'll get to see one of the oldest football fixtures in the world (this will be the 130th meeting) and then be able to watch the opening mile of the boat race from the vantage point of Craven Cottage's Riverside Terrace - your £15 also gets you some free food and drink!

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

SOLD OUT MATCHES/CHEAP TICKETS

I often receive emails from readers asking how to get tickets for matches which have sold out. The only official way to do this is to go through a ticket re-sale site like StubHub or viagogo which are fully endorsed by the clubs involved. 

These sites work by letting season-ticket holders re-sell their unwanted tickets on a match-by-match basis and it is the ticket holder who sets the price. For a sold out match they will often be able to command a large premium but conversely you'll often be able to pick up tickets for less popular matches at a significant discount. 

I know some football supporters find these sites totally abhorrent and I understand their reasons but I guess it's better to have an official way of performing transactions like this rather than risk buying a counterfeit or even non-existent ticket from a less trustworthy or even criminal source.

FOOTBALL ON A BUDGET

Apart from the ticket deals mentioned above, if you're on a tight budget and still want to see some football then check out some non-league football.

The vast majority of the clubs TLFG covers play at this level and provide good entertainment week-in-week-out at great prices. The overwhelming amount of sides charge £10 or less to get in, with many no more than a fiver. 

Several also offer half-price admission for season-ticket holders and members of Premier League and Football League clubs all year round.

Non-league football is also a great way to get kids into watching the sport live with many clubs letting them in for free. 

Check your local club's website to see what they have to offer.

THE WEEK AHEAD

There are over 90 matches in the London area over the next week so there's plenty to choose from whatever your budget.

However, with bad weather frequent at the moment, 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
Blue pin - Saturday fixtures

Red pin - Sunday fixtures

View London match map 24 February - 2 March 2014 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. Fulham v Chelsea - it's west London derby time and the fortunes of the respective sides couldn't be much more different. The hosts are bottom of the Premier League, winless in seven and on to their third manager of the season. The Blues are pretty much the opposite, sitting pretty at the top and winning with ease. The Cottagers have gone 16 games since they last beat their neighbours and that's unlikely to change in the near future. (Premier League, Saturday 1 March, 3pm. Ticket info)

2. Queens Park Rangers v Leeds United - Harry Redknapp's side were quickly installed as pre-season favourites and looked like living up to it for the first few months. The first wobble came around Christmas but they bounced back and kept hold of second place. However, injury to star striker Charlie Austin in late January and a sudden defensive collapse has seen Rangers have a terrible February, drawing one and losing three as they've slipped to fourth. One time Champions League semi-finalists Leeds are arguably the biggest club in the division but financial problems and other off-field problems has seen them spend most of the season in midtable but could still push for a play-off place. (Championship, Saturday 1 March, 1215pm. Ticket info)

3. Leyton Orient v Colchester United - the battle for top spot saw the O's climb back into pole position this weekend after beating Swindon. In the big match, Brentford sadly lost 3-0 at home to fellow title contenders Wolves to surrender the lead. As a result only one point separates the top three. Orient have a great chance of keeping hold of top spot as they welcome struggling Colchester to Brisbane Road. However, the Essex club have only lost one of their last five against the east Londoners so shouldn't be written off. (League One, Saturday 1 March, 3pm. Ticket info)

4. Dagenham & Redbridge v Mansfield Town - the Daggers are the top London club in League Two but will need to start winning if they are to catch the leading pack. Without a win in three and nine points adrift of the play-off places, they've got to start getting the better of sides. Mansfield are in lower midtable so should be beatable but they're in reasonable form and did beat the Daggers 3-0 back in August. (League Two, Saturday 1 March, 3pm. Ticket info)

5. Dartford v Aldershot Town - with some of the worst results in the country, the Darts looked dead certs for relegation a little over a month ago. Since then they've turned it around quite spectacularly with four wins and draw to find themselves just one goal from safety. On Tuesday they host fellow strugglers Aldershot who are so bad at the moment that they failed to beat bottom club Hyde on Saturday.  (Conference Premier, Tuesday 25 February, 745pm. Ticket info)

6. Bromley v Bath City - we've got a top six clash in the Conference South to look forward to on Saturday. The Lilywhites are still 11 points clear at the top and on course for promotion. Bath are looking to join them at a higher level but three consecutive defeats has seen them slip out of the play-off places. (Conference South, Saturday 1 March, 3pm. Ticket info)

7. Wealdstone v Harrow Borough - in Isthmian League terms this is one of the biggest derbies going. During the clubs' heydays back in the '80s, this was a really big game but both have slipped back a bit and Boro in particular have lost quite a few followers. My first Harrow derby was an FA Trophy game back in 1990 which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Stones' Lower Mead. The 1,000 plus crowd and atmosphere was pretty special as it was for the replay. These days Wealdstone are still the bigger and more successful side and are pushing for promotion yet again. They sit third at the moment but could be as much as eight points clear at the top if they won their games in hand. Harrow have a pretty poor record against their rivals but did beat them in the League Cup this season and also thrashed current league leaders Maidstone 4-1 last week so can't be completely discounted.  (Isthmian League Premier Division, Monday 24 February, 745pm. Ticket info)

8. Walton Casuals v Folkestone Invicta - the Stags were early season leaders but have dropped away of late, losing five of the last six. This run has seen them fall eight points off the play-off spots. If they are to get back in among it then they'll need to beat Folkestone who currently fill one of those places. They beat them back in August so there is hope. (Isthmian League Division 1 South, Tuesday 25 February, 745pm. Club info)

9. Epsom & Ewell v Molesey - the two top contenders for the Combined Counties League title from the London area meet in this game on Saturday. Epsom are fourth while the Moles are sixth. In truth, neither are really likely to win the league which has been dominated by South Park for months - they are currently five points clear of Camberley and have games in hand on all below them. If either are to make a move then a draw's no good to either. (Combined Counties League Premier Division, Saturday 1 March, 3pm. Club info)

10. Whyteleafe v Erith Town - last up this week we have a game between title contenders in the Southern Counties East League. Whyteleafe had a dodgy spell in the autumn but have since managed to string a run of seven consecutive wins together, lifting them to second just two points behind Ashford. Erith are also a top five club but have played more games and lost 3-0 when the sides last met in November.  (Southern Counties East League, Tuesday 25 February, 745pm. 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: 17-23 February 2014

Hello there and welcome to the latest edition of TLFG.

Once again it's been a bad week weatherwise with heavy rain and floods decimating the fixture list in many of our local leagues.

In a desperate attempt to keep their seasons on track, teams are having to really cram the games in. Consequently there are over 100 matches in the London area this week - how many ever get played is anyone's guess.

I've been particularly pushed for time this week so TLFG's Top 10 is having the week off. There are some cracking games to look forward to so have a good look through the match map below and enjoy your football watching.

One final point this week from me - many congratulations to Harrow Borough who pulled off a stunning 4-1 victory over Isthmian League leaders Maidstone United on Saturday. Great result lads, keep it up!

GET INVOLVED

If you're going to see a game, whether you're a local or a visitor, please let me know what you've been up to. 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.

Got any questions about visiting London? Don't hesitate to ask - be they football or more general travel/touristy queries.

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

ARSENAL

Nothing currently available

CHELSEA
Nothing currently available

CRYSTAL PALACE

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

FULHAM

Saturday 15 March, 3pm - Newcastle United, Premier League
Sunday 30 March, 130pm - Everton, Premier League

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Thursday 27 February, 805pm - FC Dnipro, Europa League

WEST HAM UNITED

Saturday 22 February, 3pm - Southampton, Premier League

Saturday 8 March, 3pm - Hull City, Premier League
Saturday 5 April, 3pm - Liverpool, Premier League

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

OTHER NOTABLE GAMES

We've got a bit of a Football League Super Saturday to look forward to on 15 March as Millwall host Charlton Athletic in the Championship and Leyton Orient take on Brentford in League One. Both are derbies, will be close to sell outs and almost certainly have a big bearing on things at either end of their respective divisions. The kick-offs are staggered too so it's possible that you could even go to both. If there are no engineering works on the Tube that weekend the journey from Leyton to South Bermondsey can be done in 37 minutes if you leave on the 1407 Central Line train and make your way to south-east London via Stratford and London Bridge. Tickets for the Millwall game go on general sale on Monday 17 February while the Leyton Orient ones are on sale now.

Millwall v Charlton Athletic - Saturday 15 March, 3pm, Championship (on sale 17 Feb)

Leyton Orient v Brentford - Saturday 15 March, 1215pm, League One

TICKET DEALS

Watching the big clubs' youth and reserve teams often provides pretty good value. This week Crystal Palace, Fulham and Watford all have matches either in the U21 leagues or FA Youth Cup. The Hornets' game against Liverpool in the latter competition is taking place at Vicarage Road so is probably the pick of what's on. Details for all can be found on the match map (see below).

At the end of February, tickets for Tottenham's Europa League tie against FC Dnipro have been reduced to £20 for adults, a significant saving.

Also way into the future, the annual football Varsity match between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge will be taking place at Craven Cottage on Sunday 6 April. It takes place on the same day as the more famous televised boat race which begins shortly after the match on the Thames which passes the ground. For £15 you'll get to see one of the oldest football fixtures in the world (this will be the 130th meeting) and then be able to watch the opening mile of the boat race from the vantage point of Craven Cottage's Riverside Terrace - your £15 also gets you some free food and drink!

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

SOLD OUT MATCHES/CHEAP TICKETS

I often receive emails from readers asking how to get tickets for matches which have sold out. The only official way to do this is to go through a ticket re-sale site like StubHub or viagogo which are fully endorsed by the clubs involved. 

These sites work by letting season-ticket holders re-sell their unwanted tickets on a match-by-match basis and it is the ticket holder who sets the price. For a sold out match they will often be able to command a large premium but conversely you'll often be able to pick up tickets for less popular matches at a significant discount. 

I know some football supporters find these sites totally abhorrent and I understand their reasons but I guess it's better to have an official way of performing transactions like this rather than risk buying a counterfeit or even non-existent ticket from a less trustworthy or even criminal source.

FOOTBALL ON A BUDGET

Apart from the ticket deals mentioned above, if you're on a tight budget and still want to see some football then check out some non-league football.

The vast majority of the clubs TLFG covers play at this level and provide good entertainment week-in-week-out at great prices. The overwhelming amount of sides charge £10 or less to get in, with many no more than a fiver. 

Several also offer half-price admission for season-ticket holders and members of Premier League and Football League clubs all year round.

Non-league football is also a great way to get kids into watching the sport live with many clubs letting them in for free. 

Check your local club's website to see what they have to offer.

THE WEEK AHEAD

There are over 100 matches in the London area over the next week so there's plenty to choose from whatever your budget.

However, with bad weather frequent at the moment, 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
Blue pin - Saturday fixtures

Red pin - Sunday fixtures

View London match map 17-23 February 2014 in a larger map

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: 10-16 February 2014

Hi, hallo, hola, hej and oi - welcome to this week's TLFG. It's great to have you here.

It's been quite a week in the Premier League. This time last week it seemed as if Manchester City, although still second, would sweep to the title after picking up real momentum and thrashing all before them. 

Arsenal kept hold of top spot with an expected win over Crystal Palace on Sunday but then the form book went out the window. 

On Monday, Jose Mourinho took his third-placed Chelsea side to City and beat them 1-0 and looked good for their win. That result began a fantastic week for the west London club who ended it top after seeing off Newcastle 3-0 on Saturday while Arsenal were humbled 5-1 by Liverpool and City could only draw 0-0 at lowly Norwich, a side they beat 7-0 earlier in the season.

All three have mammoth games again this week, particularly Arsenal who host Manchester United in the league on Wednesday and Liverpool in the FA Cup at the weekend. Chelsea and Manchester City face relegation threatened opponents in midweek before playing each other again at the Etihad in the FA Cup. 

With fourth-placed Liverpool only six points off top spot and facing a midweek trip to struggling Fulham, things could all change round again by the time I next write. At last we seem to have a title race that could go the distance and include more than two clubs. Let's also not forget that at the other end only eight points separate the bottom 10 so we should see quite a scrap to avoid relegation. Exciting times.

Yet again I haven't been able to see any live football this week but I'm pleased to report that moves are afoot to set up Non-League Day sister events in two or three other European countries this year. I don't want to give too much away at the moment just in case they fall through but it's looking likely that we should get at least one.

If you're interested in setting up a Non-League Day where you live, please get in touch and I'll give you a few tips about how we've managed it here.

GET INVOLVED

If you're going to see a game, whether you're a local or a visitor, please let me know what you've been up to. 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.

Got any questions about visiting London? Don't hesitate to ask - be they football or more general travel/touristy queries.

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

ARSENAL

Nothing currently available

CHELSEA
Nothing currently available

CRYSTAL PALACE

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

FULHAM

Nothing currently available

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Thursday 27 February, 805pm - FC Dnipro, Europa League

WEST HAM UNITED

Tuesday 11 February, 745pm - Norwich City, Premier League

Saturday 22 February, 3pm - Southampton, Premier League
Saturday 8 March, 3pm - Hull City, Premier League
Saturday 5 April, 3pm - Liverpool, Premier League

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

OTHER NOTABLE GAMES

We've got a bit of a Football League Super Saturday to look forward to on 15 March as Millwall host Charlton Athletic in the Championship and Leyton Orient take on Brentford in League One. Both are derbies, will be close to sell outs and almost certainly have a big bearing on things at either end of their respective divisions. The kick-offs are staggered too so it's possible that you could even go to both. If there are no engineering works on the Tube that weekend the journey from Leyton to South Bermondsey can be done in 37 minutes if you leave on the 1407 Central Line train and make your way to south-east London via Stratford and London Bridge. Tickets for the Millwall game go on general sale on Monday 17 February while the Leyton Orient ones are on sale now.

Millwall v Charlton Athletic - Saturday 15 March, 3pm, Championship (on sale 17 Feb)

Leyton Orient v Brentford - Saturday 15 March, 1215pm, League One

TICKET DEALS

Watching the big clubs' youth and reserve teams often provides pretty good value. On Tuesday night we've got a London derby in the FA Youth Cup as Charlton Athletic host Arsenal at The Valley. Admission is only £5 for adults and £1 for kids.

At the end of February, tickets for Tottenham's Europa League tie against FC Dnipro have been reduced to £20 for adults, a significant saving.

Also way into the future, the annual football Varsity match between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge will be taking place at Craven Cottage on Sunday 6 April. It takes place on the same day as the more famous televised boat race which begins shortly after the match on the Thames which passes the ground. For £15 you'll get to see one of the oldest football fixtures in the world (this will be the 130th meeting) and then be able to watch the opening mile of the boat race from the vantage point of Craven Cottage's Riverside Terrace - your £15 also gets you some free food and drink!

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

SOLD OUT MATCHES/CHEAP TICKETS

I often receive emails from readers asking how to get tickets for matches which have sold out. The only official way to do this is to go through a ticket re-sale site like StubHub or viagogo which are fully endorsed by the clubs involved. 

These sites work by letting season-ticket holders re-sell their unwanted tickets on a match-by-match basis and it is the ticket holder who sets the price. For a sold out match they will often be able to command a large premium but conversely you'll often be able to pick up tickets for less popular matches at a significant discount. 

I know some football supporters find these sites totally abhorrent and I understand their reasons but I guess it's better to have an official way of performing transactions like this rather than risk buying a counterfeit or even non-existent ticket from a less trustworthy or even criminal source.

FOOTBALL ON A BUDGET

Apart from the ticket deals mentioned above, if you're on a tight budget and still want to see some football then check out some non-league football.

The vast majority of the clubs TLFG covers play at this level and provide good entertainment week-in-week-out at great prices. The overwhelming amount of sides charge £10 or less to get in, with many no more than a fiver. 

Several also offer half-price admission for season-ticket holders and members of Premier League and Football League clubs all year round.

Non-league football is also a great way to get kids into watching the sport live with many clubs letting them in for free. 

Check your local club's website to see what they have to offer.

THE WEEK AHEAD

There are almost 90 matches in the London area over the next week so there's plenty to choose from whatever your budget.

However, with bad weather frequent at the moment, 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 10-16 February 2014 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. Arsenal v Manchester United - last Sunday Arsenal ended the day top of the Premier League after beating Crystal Palace. A week on and they've dropped to second after being totally outplayed by Liverpool in the 5-1 loss at Anfield. With Chelsea having a stunning few days that have seen them beat Man City and Newcastle to go top, the Gunners have to beat an ailing Man Utd side on Wednesday if they want to still be taken seriously as title contenders. A whopping 16 points off title pace and with three defeats in five, United are the poorest they've been for many, many years but their record at the Emirates is good and their results must improve at some point. The Gunners also host Liverpool in the FA Cup at the weekend in another huge game that could go someway to deciding whether or not they remain trophyless for another season. (Premier League, Wednesday 12 February, 745pm. Ticket info)

2. Fulham v Liverpool - the same night over on the west side of town we've got a game that is hugely important at both ends of the table. The Cottagers are bottom at the time of writing and are preparing for a trip to Old Trafford which even the current Man Utd side must be confident of winning. With that game out of the way, the freescoring Reds come to Craven Cottage and will start as overwhelming favourites as they push for a Champions League place. Fact - Liverpool have won their last three games against Fulham, scoring 11 goals in the process. (Premier League, Wednesday 12 February, 8pm. Ticket info)

3. West Ham United v Norwich City - it's relegation 'six-pointer' time at Upton Park on Tuesday. Both sides are locked together on 25 points just two above the relegation zone. Both have looked poor for most of the season but in recent weeks the green shoots of recovery have started to emerge. The Hammers looked pretty hopeless until the end of January but then they held Chelsea to a draw at Stamford Bridge and have since enjoyed back-to-back wins over Swansea and Aston Villa. The Canaries have only lost one of their last four and picked up a very unlikely point against Man City on Saturday. Norwich beat the Hammers 3-1 at Carrow Road in November but haven't won in east London since 1989. (Premier League, Tuesday 11 February, 745pm. Ticket info)

4. Queens Park Rangers v Reading - we've got a top-six clash in the Championship on Sunday. It's also a derby of sorts with Reading located just outside London on its western side. The two clubs' other source of rivalry is that they wear the same blue and white hooped home shirts. Rangers are third at the time of writing but have a big game at Derby on Monday which will see them climb back to second if they get at least a draw. The Royals suffered a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday but are still in the top six, well positioned to claim a play-off place. The last three games between these clubs have ended in a draw. (Championship, Sunday 16 February, 330pm. Ticket info)

5. Leyton Orient v Bristol City - with Brentford and Wolves both having their games called off on Saturday, the O's had a great chance to return to the top of League One. With two minutes to go against Peterborough they were 1-0 up and everything was going to plan. Then it all went wrong as they conceded twice at the death to lose 2-1. A defeat like that must be particularly hard to take but they're fortunate enough to have this game almost immediately. City are having a bad season and are on course for two consecutive relegations having finished bottom of the Championship last season. Steve Cotterill took over as manager two months ago but they're still losing far more than they're winning. They did, however, hold Orient to a 2-2 draw back in November.  (League One, Tuesday 11 February, 745pm. Ticket info)

6. Dartford v Grimsby Town - it's be quite a three weeks for the struggling Darts. Firmly stuck in the relegation quagmire after losing to Salisbury in mid-January, they've strung together a run of two wins and a draw against some decent sides and are now only two points adrift of the all-important 20th place which will keep them up. On Tuesday they welcome another promotion-chasing side in Grimsby. The Mariners made the play-offs and FA Trophy final last season and are well on course to repeat that this season. They're sixth at the moment but have games in hand on everyone above them so will be tough opponents. (Conference Premier, Tuesday 11 February, 745pm. Ticket info)

7. Sutton United v Weston-Super-Mare - with bad weather continuing to blight the south of the country, not many games have been played in this division over the last couple of weeks. As a result, Sutton are still holding on to the final play-off spot just a point ahead of Saturday's opponents. Both sides have to negotiate tricky away games before this one so they could have swapped places by kick-off. The last meeting between the two produced a 1-1 draw. Fact - Sutton's most famous squad member is former Southampton, Celtic and Scotland international Paul Telfer. (Conference South, Saturday 15 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

8. Dulwich Hamlet v Thamesmead Town - Dulwich had their game against Bury Town postponed on Saturday allowing Maidstone to go top of the Isthmian League on goal difference after drawing 1-1 with Canvey Island. On Tuesday they face struggling Thamesmead. The Bayliss Avenue club were marooned at the bottom early in the season but they started to pick up some decent results, culminating in the 4-1 thrashing of Maidstone in late January. Since then they've lost the two games they've played and will have to be at their best to get anything out of this game. (Isthmian League Premier Division, Tuesday 11 February, 745pm. Ticket info)

9. Epsom & Ewell v Windsor - the Combined Counties League Premier Division title race is shaping up nicely with the top four teams only five points apart. Leaders South Park definitely hold all the cards at the moment being three points clear of Camberley Town and with games on hand on all immediately below them. E&E and Windsor are fourth and third respectively and both really need to win this to keep South Park under pressure. Epsom also have games in hand on Camberley and Windsor so are the most credible contenders at this stage. However, Windsor won the reverse fixture 3-1 earlier in the season and are the league's highest scorers after South Park, averaging almost three goals a game. (Combined Counties League Premier Division, Tuesday 11 February, 745pm. Club info)

10. Sutton Athletic v Hollands & Blair - despite their name Sutton are not from the same town or locality as the more famous Sutton United. They play over on the far east side of TLFG's catchment area not far from Dartford. They're having a pretty decent season and are third in the Kent Invicta League. On Saturday they entertain league leaders Hollands & Blair who are four points clear of Lydd Town having won 14 of their 16 games. Last year they finished runners-up to Phoenix Sports so will hope to secure the title this time round.  (Kent Invicta League, Saturday 15 February, 2pm. 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: 3-9 February 2014

Welcome to the latest edition of TLFG, it's great to have you here.

This week I was lucky enough to have some time off work so I spent time visiting relatives in Somerset and preparing for and celebrating my daughter's first birthday. 

I also managed to do a bit of running - a 20km route from Shepherd's Bush down to the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon on Thursday and my usual 5km parkrun at Wormwood Scrubs on Saturday which was more like a swamp run such was the waterlogging. I even tripped and slid right through one of the mini lakes as I kicked for home!

Consequently I haven't seen any football myself. I know, I know - priorities!

Even if I had been around, it seems loads of games got washed out again and the weather's looking pretty iffy this week too so be careful to check details before you travel.

There are a couple of good ticket deals this week so read the relevant section below to get all the details and please let me know if there any offers or events at your club that I may have missed.

That's about it from me - enjoy your football.

GET INVOLVED

If you're going to see a game, whether you're a local or a visitor, please let me know what you've been up to. 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

ARSENAL

Nothing currently available

CHELSEA
Nothing currently available

CRYSTAL PALACE

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

FULHAM

Tuesday 4 February, 745pm - Sheffield United, FA Cup fourth round replay

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Thursday 27 February, 805pm - FC Dnipro, Europa League

WEST HAM UNITED

Tuesday 11 February, 745pm - Norwich City, Premier League

Saturday 22 February, 3pm - Southampton, Premier League
Saturday 8 March, 3pm - Hull City, Premier League (on sale 4 Feb)
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's main deal is to be had on Tuesday at Craven Cottage where there's a flat rate of £15 for adults to watch Fulham's FA Cup fourth round replay against Sheffield United.

On Saturday, League Two club Dagenham & Redbridge are holding their 'Daggers Against Racism Day' against Hartlepool United, cutting seat tickets to just £9.99 and standing to £2.50.

Watching the big clubs' youth and reserve teams often provides pretty good value too. On Friday night we've got a west London derby in the U21 Premier League as Fulham host near neighbours Chelsea at the club's Motspur Park training ground. Admission is only £3 for adults and £1 for kids and pensioners.

At the end of February, tickets for Tottenham's Europa League tie against FC Dnipro have been reduced to £20 for adults, a significant saving.

Also way into the future, the annual football Varsity match between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge will be taking place at Craven Cottage on Sunday 6 April. It takes place on the same day as the more famous televised boat race which begins shortly after the match on the Thames which passes the ground. For £15 you'll get to see one of the oldest football fixtures in the world (this will be the 130th meeting) and then be able to watch the opening mile of the boat race from the vantage point of Craven Cottage's Riverside Terrace - your £15 also gets you some free food and drink!

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

SOLD OUT MATCHES/CHEAP TICKETS

I often receive emails from readers asking how to get tickets for matches which have sold out. The only official way to do this is to go through a ticket re-sale site like StubHub or viagogo which are fully endorsed by the clubs involved. 

These sites work by letting season-ticket holders re-sell their unwanted tickets on a match-by-match basis and it is the ticket holder who sets the price. For a sold out match they will often be able to command a large premium but conversely you'll often be able to pick up tickets for less popular matches at a significant discount. 

I know some football supporters find these sites totally abhorrent and I understand their reasons but I guess it's better to have an official way of performing transactions like this rather than risk buying a counterfeit or even non-existent ticket from a less trustworthy or even criminal source.

FOOTBALL ON A BUDGET

Apart from the ticket deals mentioned above, if you're on a tight budget and still want to see some football then check out some non-league football.

The vast majority of the clubs TLFG covers play at this level and provide good entertainment week-in-week-out at great prices. The overwhelming amount of sides charge £10 or less to get in, with many no more than a fiver. 

Several also offer half-price admission for season-ticket holders and members of Premier League and Football League clubs all year round.

Non-league football is also a great way to get kids into watching the sport live with many clubs letting them in for free. 

Check your local club's website to see what they have to offer.

THE WEEK AHEAD

There are almost 90 matches in the London area over the next week so there's plenty to choose from whatever your budget.

However, with bad weather frequent at the moment, 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 3-9 February 2014 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. Tottenham Hotspur v Everton - for the second week running, the biggest match in London takes place at White Hart Lane as two of the Premier League's top six go head-to-head. These two are very much targeting a place in next season's Champions League but only one of them really stands any chance of getting there given that three of the four spots have pretty much gone already. That leaves a four-way fight between themselves, Liverpool and Manchester United for the final place. In recent years, games between Spurs and the Toffees have usually been pretty close and with only one point separating them in the current league table that should be the case again. (Premier League, Sunday 9 February, 130pm. Ticket info)

2. Chelsea v Newcastle United - a little over a month ago this match would have really promised a lot. The Blues were doing their thing and being a generally strong Premier League side while Newcastle were going through a real purple patch which was giving them ideas about a tilt at Champions League qualification. They even beat Chelsea 2-0 at St James' Park. Since then the Magpies have gone right off the boil and have seen star midfielder Yohan Cabaye depart for Paris St Germain. The Londoners, however, have gone from strength to strength and will move level on points with Manchester City in second if they beat them on Monday. Overall, Chelsea should win this but Newcastle have one of the best records at Stamford Bridge in recent years, having only lost on one of their last five visits so can't be completely discounted. (Premier League, Saturday 8 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

3. Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion - with the season moving into its final third it's definitely 'six-pointer' time. One such game in the fight to avoid relegation sees the Eagles welcome West Brom to Selhurst Park. At the time of writing, both sides a perched just above the bottom three so have a tiny bit of breathing space but that's all it is. Sensationally with 14 games to go, the whole bottom half of the Premier League are within one game's reach of the relegation zone. Only six points separates 11th from 20th. No-one in this group is safe. These two teams are both showing positive signs though.Palace have won two of their last three while the Baggies have picked up draws against Everton and Liverpool in the last couple of weeks. Personally I have a better feeling about Palace for this one and they did knock West Brom out of the FA Cup less than a month ago.  (Premier League, Saturday 8 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

4. Charlton Athletic v Birmingham City - the foot of the Championship is nowhere near as tight as the Premier League but again this is more or less in the relegation 'six-pointer' category. The Addicks are one of those hard working clubs that, other than their closest local rivals, no-one really has any great beef with. They punched above their weight in the Premier League from 2000-2007 and earned a lot of respect for doing so. The last few years have been much tougher as relegation and financial problems have taken their toll. This season has been tough for boss Chris Powell and on Saturday they slipped into the bottom three after their winless run was extended to five games. Birmingham played alongside Charlton in the Premier League and have also enjoyed a yo-yo existence over the last couple of decades. The Blues did well to take a point of high flying Derby on Saturday but are also winless in five. A draw looks likely. (Championship, Saturday 8 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

5. Leyton Orient v Peterborough United - these two flew out of the traps at the beginning of the season and looked to be running away with it. No-one would've been too surprised if the Posh had kept going as they are one of the bigger clubs at this level and had just come down from the Championship. However, it is the much less fancied O's who have kicked on and are still right in the hunt for honours. Although they lost at promotion rivals Rotherham on Saturday to drop to third, they can regain top spot if they win their game in hand. Although automatic promotion may well be a distant dream for Peterborough, the play-offs aren't so getting something from this game is vital for them too. (League One, Saturday 8 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

6. AFC Wimbledon v Rochdale - the Dons are reported to have one of the smallest budgets in League Two and were expected to struggle this season. Thankfully that has not been the case as they've comfortably kept their heads above water. At the moment they're tenth which might make you think that they were in with a real shot of making the play-offs. Sadly it's probably only an outside chance at this stage as the all-important top seven places seem to have already been carved off and turned into a mini-league by the seven clubs who currently occupy them. For Wimbledon to make up the nine-point gap and break into the group they'll have to beat Rochdale who are one of the present incumbents. They managed to do it at Spotland back in November so could well do it again here. (League Two, Saturday 8 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

7. Welling United v Gateshead - most focus on Conference Premier teams in the London area so far this season has been on either Barnet or Dartford and their respective battles at either end of the table. This week Welling move into the spotlight. They haven't featured that much because they've been tonking along nicely in midtable without making too many waves, something to be celebrated having only come up from the Conference South in the summer. Until recently it looked like midtable would be where they would stay but Saturday's win at Chester has left them six points off the play-off places. In order to start making up the ground, a win over fourth-placed Gateshead is almost essential. (Conference Premier, Saturday 8 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

8. Bromley v Sutton United - despite being in the division below, this south London derby will almost certainly get a bigger crowd than the match at Welling. As has been well documented in this blog, Bromley are having a great season and are currently top of the Conference South. Sadly, their huge top of the table clash with Eastleigh last Tuesday got postponed as did their game against other TLFG side Staines on Saturday. This Saturday, the Lilywhites face Sutton who are currently fourth and well set to claim a play-off spot. The U's edged to a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture back in October so should provide tricky opposition. (Conference South, Saturday 8 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

9. Wealdstone v Lowestoft Town - there have been some titanic matches in the Isthmian League in recent weeks and we have another one to look forward to at Grosvenor Vale this week. Currently third, five points off top spot but with four games in hand, the Premier Division should be Wealdstone's for the taking. Up until Boxing Day it looked a certainty but two defeats and a number of postponements have seen the Stones lose a bit of momentum. Last week they bounced back with a solid 3-0 win over a decent Bury Town side but they'll need to be close to their best this week as they face back-to-back games against the league's other big Suffolk club. Like Wealdstone, the Trawler Boys have experienced play-off misery in recent years having lost in the last three finals (acrimoniously knocking out Wealdstone on the way there two seasons ago). This year their expected title charge hasn't really got going and although still seventh they are seven points off the play-off places. Make no mistake, given said acrimony, this is a big game and should draw a decent crowd. (Isthmian League Premier Division, Saturday 8 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

10. VCD Athletic v Thurrock -  similar to Leyton Orient, VCD have surprised a lot of people this season. Newly promoted from the Kent League, little was expected from them but they've led the Isthmian League Division 1 North pretty much from the off. We're now into February and although their fairly significant lead has been reduced to goal difference from Soham, they have games in hand over them and third-placed Harlow. Thurrock are back in seventh at the moment and are no imminent threat to VCD for the title but they too have games in hand on those around them that could see them climb to second or third if they won them. Both sides are winless in 2014 and could do with a victory. (Isthmian League Division 1 North, Tuesday 4 February, 745pm. 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: 27 January - 2 February 2014

Hello there one and all and welcome to TLFG.

Not a lot to mention on my part this week as it's been work, work, work so there's been little time for football. 

However, I have once again been happy to help a few readers who have got in touch with a few queries so keep the questions coming if you have any.

That's about it from me - enjoy your football watching.

GET INVOLVED

If you're going to see a game, whether you're a local or a visitor, please let me know what you've been up to. 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

ARSENAL

Nothing currently available

CHELSEA
Nothing currently available

CRYSTAL PALACE

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

FULHAM

Saturday 1 February, 3pm - Southampton, Premier League

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Thursday 27 February, 805pm - FC Dnipro, Europa League

WEST HAM UNITED

Saturday 1 February, 1245pm - Swansea City, Premier League

Tuesday 11 February, 745pm - Norwich City, Premier League
Saturday 22 February, 3pm - Southampton, 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's main deal is to be had on Tuesday where there's another 'We Are Wimbledon' night taking place at Kingsmeadow which means it's only £10 to watch the League Two match between AFC Wimbledon and Hartlepool United.

Watching the big clubs' youth and reserve teams often provides pretty good value too. On Thursday Tottenham's U18's entertain Fulham in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. Sadly the match isn't being played at White Hart Lane - instead you'll have to head to Dagenham & Redbridge's Victoria Road ground over on the far east side of town. I don't have the precise admission details but it should be no more than £5 for adults.

Looking ahead - Hartlepool obviously aren't seen as much of a draw by our local clubs as Dagenham & Redbridge are holding their 'Daggers Against Racism Day' against the Monkey Hangers on Saturday 8 February, cutting seat tickets to just £9.99 and standing to £2.50.

At the end of February, tickets for Tottenham's Europa League tie against FC Dnipro have been reduced to £20 for adults, a significant saving.

Also way into the future, the annual football Varsity match between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge will be taking place at Craven Cottage on Sunday 6 April. It takes place on the same day as the more famous televised boat race which begins shortly after the match on the Thames which passes the ground. For £15 you'll get to see one of the oldest football fixtures in the world (this will be the 130th meeting) and then be able to watch the opening mile of the boat race from the vantage point of Craven Cottage's Riverside Terrace - your £15 also gets you some free food and drink!

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

SOLD OUT MATCHES/CHEAP TICKETS

I often receive emails from readers asking how to get tickets for matches which have sold out. The only official way to do this is to go through a ticket re-sale site like StubHub or viagogo which are fully endorsed by the clubs involved. 

These sites work by letting season-ticket holders re-sell their unwanted tickets on a match-by-match basis and it is the ticket holder who sets the price. For a sold out match they will often be able to command a large premium but conversely you'll often be able to pick up tickets for less popular matches at a significant discount. 

I know some football supporters find these sites totally abhorrent and I understand their reasons but I guess it's better to have an official way of performing transactions like this rather than risk buying a counterfeit or even non-existent ticket from a less trustworthy or even criminal source.

FOOTBALL ON A BUDGET

Apart from the ticket deals mentioned above, if you're on a tight budget and still want to see some football then check out some non-league football.

The vast majority of the clubs TLFG covers play at this level and provide good entertainment week-in-week-out at great prices. The overwhelming amount of sides charge £10 or less to get in, with many no more than a fiver. 

Several also offer half-price admission for season-ticket holders and members of Premier League and Football League clubs all year round.

Non-league football is also a great way to get kids into watching the sport live with many clubs letting them in for free. 

Check your local club's website to see what they have to offer.

THE WEEK AHEAD

There are over 90 matches in the London area over the next week so there's plenty to choose from whatever your budget.

However, with bad weather frequent at the moment, 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
Blue pin - Saturday fixtures

Red pin - Sunday fixtures

View London match map 27 January - 2 February 2014 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. Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - the biggest match the week takes place at White Hart Lane on Wednesday and sees two of the Premier League's top five go head-to-head. If Arsenal slip up at Southampton on Tuesday then top spot will be City's for the taking. At the same time, if Liverpool drop points against Everton then Spurs could move into the Champions League places with a win here - in other words, there's plenty at stake. Both sides are in cracking form at the moment so it should be decent although it should be noted that when they last played back in November, City won 6-0! (Premier League, Wednesday 29 January, 745pm. Ticket info)

2. Arsenal v Crystal Palace - it's derby time at the Emirates on Sunday. Both sides badly need the points but for very different reasons. You'd have to have been living under a rock not to know that the Gunners are top of the Premier League and hopeful of landing their first title since 2003/04. They had a bit of a wobble before Christmas but have beaten everyone since. However, with only a one point advantage over Man City and two points over Chelsea their lead is precarious. If they do struggle in midweek they could be down to third by the time this one kicks-off. The Eagles, on the other hand, are scrapping to avoid the drop and could be a bit of a handful. If the south London club do win, it will be quite an achievement as they haven't got the better of the Gunners since 1994. (Premier League, Sunday 2 February, 4pm. Ticket info)

3. Chelsea v West Ham United - earlier in the week we have another very similar derby match between title and relegation contenders. As alluded to above, if results go the Blues' way they could go top of the Premier League with a win here. It's highly likely they will take all three points because the Hammers are struggling at the moment and haven't won at Stamford Bridge for 10 years. They were also comfortably beaten by Jose Mourinho's side at Upton Park earlier in the season. (Premier League, Wednesday 29 January, 745pm. Ticket info)

4. Queens Park Rangers v Burnley - the game of the weekend in the Football League pits two of the Championship title contenders against each other at Loftus Road. At the time of writing the clubs are second and third but midweek fixtures could see this change. With only two teams getting promoted automatically and Leicester already eight points clear at the top, the battle for second is likely to become intense especially when you also factor in the close proximity in the table of Derby County and to a lesser extent Nottingham Forest. If Rangers manage back-to-back home wins over Bolton and Burnley then it could give them a considerable cushion over the chasing pack. Having already lost to the Clarets and Leicester earlier in the season, another defeat here would make the hosts look little more than play-off contenders. (Championship, Saturday 1 February, 1215pm. Ticket info)

5. Leyton Orient v Coventry City - from a London point of view it's been an exciting season in League One. At the moment the lead seems to change hands between Leyton Orient and Brentford on an almost weekly basis. Currently the Bees are top by two points but have played a game more than the O's. They're both in action on Tuesday with Brentford hosting struggling Bristol City while Orient take on former Premier League side Coventry. It's been a while since the Sky Blues were at their peak and rocky finances have been a real problem as they have fallen down the leagues and lost access to their own ground. On the pitch though, this has been a quite positive season and if it wasn't for the 10-point deduction for going into administration they'd be eighth and well in with a shout of the play-offs. They are therefore likely to present quite a challenge as evidenced by the fact that the O's have only beaten them once in the three games they have already played against them this season. (League One, Tuesday 28 January, 745pm. Ticket info)

6. Dagenham & Redbridge v Southend United - in League Two we've got an Essex derby to look forward to on Tuesday. The Shrimpers made a few headlines on Saturday as they took on Premier League Hull City in the FA Cup and didn't disgrace themselves in a 2-0 defeat. Phil Brown's side will start as favourites here as they are one of the top seven clubs who already seem to have the play-off spots sewn up. Although the Daggers are tenth they are 10 points adrift of the all-important seventh spot and have only won one of their last eight. However, they have beaten Southend in two previous games this season scoring six goals so they should take heart from this. (League Two, Tuesday 28 January, 745pm. Ticket info)

7. Dartford v Luton Town - it's been quite a week for the Darts. This time last week I was telling you what a dreadful season they'd had and how the week ahead was looking bleak with two tough matches to get through. Well they somehow landed four points and could've had the full six if they hadn't let a 3-2 lead slip against title-chasing Cambridge. Be under no illusions, they are still in a very worrying position some five points from safety but they are showing signs of life. They'll need to be in good form for this game too as Luton are top and will bring a big partisan following. Expect a crowd of at least 2,000 for this one. (Conference Premier, Saturday 1 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

8. Bromley v Eastleigh - in the Conference South we've got a huge game as the top two meet at Hayes Lane for a long-awaited fixture. As it stands Bromley are 11-points clear at the top but Eastleigh have three games in hand. Crucially they lost a fourth one at Weston-Super-Mare in midweek which means if the Hampshire club lose this one too it could be all over as far as the title is concerned. (Conference South, Tuesday 28 January, 745pm. Ticket info)

9. AFC Hornchurch v Dulwich Hamlet - we finish off this week with an Isthmian League double header. Only six points separate the top six clubs in the Premier Division meaning it's an exciting time to be watching football at this level. At the time of writing Dulwich are top and the Urchins are fifth. The last time they played back in August they served up a five-goal thriller which Hornchurch edged 3-2. Hopefully we'll get another cracker here. (Isthmian League Premier Division, Saturday 1 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

10. Kingstonian v Maidstone United - there's likely to be a big crowd at Kingsmeadow too where former leaders Kingstonian welcome Kent giants Maidstone. The Stones' average attendance of over 1,800 for their home games makes them the biggest club in the division by a country mile and consequently they are second and well in with a chance of earning back-to-back promotions like Dulwich who they came up with last year. In contrast to this, the K's success has only been rewarded with average crowds of 340 showing what a gulf there is. Maidstone notched a comfortable 2-0 win in their last league meeting so you'd probably expect them to edge this one too. (Isthmian League Premier Division, Saturday 1 February, 3pm. Ticket info)

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

There are so many big games on this week that I couldn't squeeze them all into the top 10 so here's three more that are well worth a go. The Isthmian League Division 1 North's top two VCD Athletic and Soham Town Rangers do battle on Saturday. In the FA Vase fourth round, after two postponements, Hanwell Town and Ashford United will try and get a little further down the road to Wembley and finally Essex Senior League leaders Tower Hamlets entertain Sporting Bengal United, who they groundshare with, in the Mile End derby.

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