Author: Andrew Spiers

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Match Preview: Tooting & Mitcham – Away

After the disappointment of conceding the last minute penalty for the 2-2 draw, the Moles are back on the road with a trip to Tooting & Mitcham FC.

Matchday: February 18, 2022
Kickoff: 3 PM

About Tooting & Mitcham

Tooting & Mitcham FC are based in the London Borough of Merton and play at Imperial Fields, Mitcham. They were formed in 1932 by the merger of Tooting FC and Mitcham Wanderers FC.

The club have a strong history in the FA Cup. In 1959, they reached the third round taking Nottingham Forest to a replay which they lost 3-0. There is a great British Pathe newsreel of the home game. Their best was to reach the Fourth round in the 1975-76 where they lost away to Bradford City.

Alex Stepney played for Tooting & Mitcham in the early 60s before signing for Millwall and then later, signing for Manchester United for whom he played over 430 games.

Head To Head

Last season, the Moles did the double over the Terrors; a 1-0 win at home followed by a 2-0 win away at the Imperial Sports Ground. Earlier this season, the Moles beat Tooting & Mitcham 4-1 at Hill Farm Lane.

The Moles sit just outside the playoff positions in 6th on 42 points whilst Tooting & Mitcham are 20th on 15 points.

Tickets

Tickets are available on the turnstile payable with cash or card;

Adult: £10
Concessions: £5
Junior: £1

About Imperial Fields

Address: Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6BF
Tube: Morden Station
Train: The nearest stations are Mitcham Junction or Tooting

More information can be found on the Tooting & Mitcham FC website.

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Match Preview: Guernsey FC – Away

Following their 2-1 win against Uxbridge, the Moles undertake their longest away trip of the season with an away game against Guernsey FC.

Matchday: February 11, 2023
Kickoff: 2 pm

ABOUT GUERNSEY FC

Guernsey Football Association has existed for nearly 130 years but Guernsey FC only joined the England Football Period in 2011. They were the first team from the Channel Islands to join a mainland league – Jersey and then the Isle of Man have since followed suit.

They initially joined the Combined Counties Football League Division One which they won in their first season and gained promotion to the Premier League. After only one season in this division, they were promoted to Isthmian League Division One South. They have played at this level since – losing out in the playoffs in the 2013–14 season.

HEAD TO HEAD

In the corresponding fixture last season, the score was 1-1 with Liam Tack scoring a penalty. The reverse fixture at Footes Lane finished with the Moles beating the Green Lions 3-1.

Moles come into this game with their 2-1 win over Uxbridge on Tuesday night. Guernsey played Northwood on Saturday and lost 2-1. Going into the game, the Moles are 5th in the league whilst Guernsey are sitting 18th.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate or in advance online.

Prices are;

  • Adults: £8
  • Under 16: £1

About The Footes Lane Stadium

Address: St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2UL

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Match Preview: Uxbridge FC – Home

Uxbridge FC

As the Moles seek to build from their 1-1 draw with Southall, they welcome Uxbridge FC to Hill Farm Lane with a fixture rearranged from mid-Jan.

Matchday: February 7th, 2023
Kickoff: 7:45 pm

About Uxbridge FC

Uxbridge FC were founded in 1871, celebrated their 150th anniversary last year and are one of the oldest clubs in the South of England. During the history of the club, they have played in a number of different leagues including the Corinthian, Athenian and then the Isthmian League which they joined in 1982.

The club finished second in Division Two South in 1984–85 and gained promotion to Division One, where they remained for twenty years. In the 2004–05 season, the club moved from the Isthmian league to the Southern league. They started in the Eastern division before being switched to the Central Division. In the 2018-19, they were moved again, this time to their current league Isthmian League Division One South Central.

Head to Head

Last season, both games between the clubs ended in a draw. The game away at the Honeycroft finished 2-2 whilst the game at Hill Farm Lane was a goalless draw.

Last weekend, the Moles drew with Southall 1-1 whilst Uxbridge lost 3-4 away to Ashford Town. The Moles currently sit in 7th place on 38 points whilst Uxbridge are 13th on 29 points.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate. We take both cash and cards on the gate.

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £5
  • Under 16: £1

About Hill Farm Lane

The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.

Hill Farm Lane is a modern non-league football ground with parking on site, disabled access and more including:

  • Licenced bar
  • Tea bar serving hot and cold food
  • Disabled access to pitch side
  • Toilets
  • Standing and seated covered areas to watch the match
  • Card payments taken on the gate, in the bar and at the tea bar.

There are over 100 spaces available to park at the ground.

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Match Preview: Southall FC – Home

Southall FC

After ending January with a 1-0 defeat to league leaders Basingstoke Town, the Moles are hoping to kick February off with a win against Southall.

Matchday: 4th February 2023
Kickoff: 3:00 PM

About Southall FC

Southall FC was founded in 1871, making it one of England’s oldest football clubs and they celebrated their 150th anniversary in 2021. They played friendlies for the first 20 years before joining the West London League. Their recent history involve them playing in both the Combined Counties and Spartan South Midland leagues. They were Spartan South Midland Division One champions in 2017–18 before then playing in the Combined Counties Premier division the following season.

The club has quite a role call of former players including Les Ferndinand, Alan Devonshire, Gordon Hill and Justin Fashanu. Given their location in West London, a lot of their players have gone on to play for Brentford, QPR, Fulham amongst other clubs.

Head To Head

The Moles lost 2-1 to Southall away earlier in the season. They went behind to two early goals and the Southall keeper made some outstanding last minute saves for the win.

Match Photos

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate or in advance via Ticketpass. We take both cash and cards on the gate.

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £5
  • Under 16: £1

About Hill Farm Lane

The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.

Hill Farm Lane is a modern non-league football ground with parking on site, disabled access and more including:

  • Licenced bar
  • Tea bar serving hot and cold food
  • Disabled access to pitch side
  • Toilets
  • Standing and seated covered areas to watch the match
  • Card payments taken on the gate, in the bar and at the tea bar.

There are over 200 spaces available to park at the ground.

Joe Gater. Photo: Neil Graham.

Match Preview: Basingstoke Town FC – Home

Basingstoke Town Badge

A busy January finished off with the biggest game of them all – a home match against league leaders Basingstoke Town.

Matchday: January 31, 2023
Kickoff: 7:45 pm

About Basingstoke Town FC

Basingstoke Town FC was established in 1896 by a merger of Aldworth United and Basingstoke Albion. They played in various Hampshire leagues in their first seventy years before joining Southern League Division One South in the early 1970s. They won the division in 1984-85 and were promoted to the Premier Division.

After a couple of years in the Southern League Premier Division, there were moved sideways into the Isthmian Premier Division in 1987-88. They bounced between the Premier Division and Division One a couple of times before being promoted to the Conference South in 2004-05. This came despite finishing fourteenth and losing the play-off to Lewes. Their promotion came as Hendon turned down the opportunity to join the new Conference South.

In 2015-16, they finished bottom of the renamed National League South and were relegated to the Southern League. This was followed by a relegation and then a sideways move to their current league – the South Central Division of the Isthmian League.

The ‘Stoke have appeared in the 2nd round of the FA Cup 3 times. The latest being in 2006–07 when they lost a replay to Aldershot Town 2-1.

Head To Head

The Moles have played The ‘Stoke away twice already this season; once in the Velocity Cup and once in the League. The Moles were 2-0 winners on both occasions.

Last season, the honours were split with the Moles losing the home game 1-0 but winning the away game at the Winklebury Sports Complex 4-1.

On Saturday, the Moles beat Bedfont Sport 3-1 whilst Basingstoke beat Merstham 3-1. Basingstoke currently sit top of the table on 47pts whilst the Moles are 6th on 37pts.

In the form guide, over the last six games, Basingstoke have taken 15 pts whilst the Moles have taken 14 pts.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate or in advance via Ticketpass. We take both cash and cards on the gate. If you had a ticket for the postponed game, then they are valid for this game.

Prices are;

  • Adults: £8
  • Concession: £5
  • Under 16: £1

About Hill Farm Lane

Hill Farm Lane is a modern non-league football ground with parking on site, disabled access and more including:

The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.
  • Licenced bar
  • Tea bar serving hot and cold food
  • Disabled access to pitch side
  • Toilets
  • Standing and seated covered areas to watch the match
  • Card payments taken on the gate, in the bar and at the tea bar.

There are over 200 spaces available to park at the ground.