12 noon 14 September 2024 Arthurian League, Division Three Old Epsomians 2 Old Brentwoods III 5 (att 1) I extended a work trip to London long enough to allow me to visit family and to watch football in the capital, which meant I was on public transport for the day. Finding a pair of games on new grounds easily accessible without a car was more of a challenge than I'd expected, but two midday games at the King's House Sports Ground in Chiswick were my starting point. I was last at the venue, formerly the Civil Service sports ground, in 2019 for an Arthurian League game at what was then the sole 3G pitch . In the years since a second artificial pitch has been added, so with two fixtures scheduled I knew one would be a groundhopping 'tick'. Unlike the original, '3G pitch two' is primarily for rugby, with football pitch markings secondary. Another difference is that it's equipped with a spectator area the length of one side. Old Brentwoods, who were having somet...
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