This match is being sponsored by the Chapman family to mark the three years since Duncan Chapman passed away in October 2021.

We miss him very much, and when we think of him we often picture him at Dulwich Hamlet, enjoying the game and working behind the scenes, along with other committed supporters, to keep things going.

Duncan was passionate about politics as well as football, and would have been delighted with the election of the new Government.

He was very clear that politicians need to have complete integrity and I am sure he would have well understood Keir Starmer’s stance on attending Arsenal’s games.

Duncan was very concerned about the state of governance of football and welcomed plans for an independent football regulator to provide greater protection for club heritage.

Fortunately these plans are being taken forward by the new Government. More than anything, though, Duncan would have wanted us to enjoy today’s game.