In memoriam | Eric Allinson
It is with sadness we bring you news of the passing of former Dulwich Player Eric Allinson.
Eric made 213 appearances for the club and co-managed the reserves team and later played for a DHFC veteran’s team alongside Dave Barker, Vic Heasman and Ray Purvis.
He also had spells with Bromley and Hendon He ws an active member of the Former Players Association and visited Champion Hill with the association on numerous occasions.
Eric’s son Paul told us “Dad played for Dulwich back in the day and he absolutely loved the club”
“Dad didn’t have much when he passed but what he did have was an extensive collection of football programmes (literally thousands) and football books. I currently have 20+ boxes of lever arch files in my house filled with football memorabilia!”
“We’re having a celebration of life for him at Westerham Golf Club in Kent on Sunday 29th September from 12-6pm to remember his life and allow people to tell stories and have beer etc. “ Dad loved this idea over a traditional funeral.
We're heading to Germany to take on Altona 93 next summer!
Dulwich Hamlet FC and Altonaer FC von 1893 (Altona 93’s official name) are pleased to announce that, to celebrate 100 years of the first meeting of both clubs in 1925, the Dulwich Hamlet men’s team will be traveling to Hamburg as part of their preparations for the 2025-26 season.
The highlight of this celebration will see both teams playing each other at the Adolf Jäger Kampfbahn (or AJK, Altona 93’s home stadium) on Saturday 12 July 2025, which will be the fifth time we have played each following Altona’s visit to Champion Hill in July 2023.
During Easter 1925 Dulwich Hamlet travelled to Germany on tour and played three matches, the first of which was against Altona ‘93. Both teams, that day, boasted their finest players, Adolf Jäger in the black, white, and red colours of Altona 93 and Edgar Kail in the pink and blue of the Hamlet.
Many decades later a chance meeting between the late Mishi ‘Dulwich’ Morath and Altona ‘93 fan Jan Stover at the AJK, a friendship between both fanbases began and eventually led to the next match against each other in July 2015 when Altona ’93 travelled to South London, some 90 years since that that initial game in 1925.
Since then, Dulwich Hamlet travelled to Hamburg in 2018 and the most recent fixture saw Altona 93 visiting East Dulwich last summer.
“This friendship continues to thrive years after that chance meeting of Mishi and Jan at the AJK. Back in 1925 nobody could have imagined that a century later both clubs would be coming together to celebrate 100 years since that very first meeting.
Both clubs' ethos and community spirit mirror each other and I know that the weekend, next July, will be a very special occasion". Mark Scoltock, Dulwich Hamlet FC Director.
“100 years after our first match in 1925, the celebration in July 2025 is more than just football. It's a special moment with close friends, uniting us as family. Both clubs share a commitment to inclusivity and standing up for important socio-political causes. We’re excited for a weekend filled with joy and unforgettable memories. It’s going to be amazing." Mirja Grupe, Altona 93 Secretary
Between Thursday 10 July to Sunday 13 July there will be more opportunities for both sets of supporters to meet up, more information on these events will be published nearer the time.
Finally, a supporters' group has been set up, to not only raise funds towards the teams travel costs, but offering advice and guidance for those supporters' who may be considering traveling to the game in July 25. If you are interested in getting involved with this group, please email Mark Scoltock (Scolly) in the first instance: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Dulwich Hamlet men return to Champion Hill on Saturday to take on Horsham. You can get your tickets here
Coming up this week for the Hamlet
It's a busy week at Champion Hill as we prepare for our final 2 home games of September.
On Wednesday night we begin our Isthmian Women's Cup campaign as we host AFC Croydon Athletic.
The Hamlet Women reached the semi-finals last season before suffering defeat against Billericay on a cold Wednesday night at Champion Hill.
COPA90 will be in attendance on Wednesday night completing some filming they've been doing with our women's team in partnership with the Adobe Women's FA Cup.
Season tickets are not valid for this game due to it being a cup fixture. You can purchase your tickets from Fanbase here.
On Saturday afternoon our men return to South London to take on a Horsham side who are fresh from defeating Dorking Wanderers in the FA Cup for the 2nd season running.
Hak's men return to action following a week off, the majority of the squad will be in contention with only Ross Marshall missing the game through injury.
Tickets for our only men's home game in September are available via fanbase here.
Sunday afternoon our women return to league action following a break too.
They head to Cambridge United to take on a U's side who comfortably defeated Ashford Town (Middlesex) on Sunday.
This game will be held at Cambridge United's main stadium the Abbey on Sunday with kick-off at 14:00.
Tickets are as cheap as £5 and you can purchase yours from the Cambridge United website here.
Dulwich Hamlet vs Cray Wanderers | New Kit on Sale
Our first replica kits will be on sale in the Mega Container at Monday’s game against Cray Wanderers .
However, due to issues beyond our control, there will initially be only be sizes S, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL home shirts, in limited numbers. There will be more more coming soon.
If you plan to buy a shirt on Monday, we strongly recommend arriving early!
You can buy a ticket here
Community suggestions wanted!
With the new season nearly upon us, we are in the process of confirming our community calendar for the year.
In recent seasons we have used our home matchdays as a platform to support a wide range of local charities and national campaigns.
This season will see the return of some of our annual favourites but we are also on the look out for some new ideas
We are looking for ideas for the whole season so please let us know if there is something you would like to see us do. We will try to do as many of them as we can as the season progresses!
If you know of a local charity, campaign or initiative you would like to see us support, please get in touch with Rob via:
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