PREVIEW | Dulwich Hamlet vs Horsham | 21/09/24

The Hamlet return to SE22 on Saturday afternoon for their only home game of September as they take on Sussex based Horsham FC at Champion Hill. 

The Hamlet have had a weekend break between this fixture and their victory over Canvey Island earlier this month. Whilst Horsham come into this having defeated Dorking Wanderers in the FA Cup for the 2nd season running. 

The Hamlet have used the break to bring back a number of injured players to full fitness. Ross Marshall misses out following his injury against Leatherhead he's looking at a December return to competitive action. Sean Bonnett-Johnson picked up a nock against Canvey but has made a good recovery and is potentially in contention for the clash with Horsham. 

The rest of the squad return with Hakan Hayrettin having for the 1st time this season a full squad at his disposal. 

Horsham advanced to the 3rd Qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday when they defeated Dorking Wanderers once again. In the league it'a their home form that's kept them in the play-off hunt over the opening 2 months with victories against Chichester City and Potters Bar Town that came either side of a 4-1 demolition of Hashtag United in Essex. 

Last time out in the league they headed to Cray Wanderers and secured a 0-0 draw in front of 607 on the edge of the capital. 

These 2 finished 2023 against each other in front of 2,796 at Champion Hill in an entertaining 1-1 draw. Despite a promising season Horsham would miss out on potential promotion following a penalty shootout defeat to finalists Chatham Town in Kent. 

Fancy joining us for our only home game in September. You can purchase your tickets online here.

Joining us at Champion Hill here's everything you need to know: 

Opening times:

Champion Hill opens at 13:30. We are only opening turnstiles 1-4 at the Dog Kennel Hill end of Champion Hill. 

We're expecting our biggest crowd of the season so we highly recommend purchasing your tickets on Fanbase in advance. You can purchase yours by clicking here.

Community work:

We'll be continuing to take donations for the Albrighton Community Centre foodbank. Donations can be made outside turnstiles 1-4 at the Dog Kennel Hill end of Champion Hill or inside our main reception.

Our 505/50 draw is also helping to raise funds for Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG). 50% of the money raised will go to the winner with the otheR 50% going to the CCLG. September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 

You can find out more about the fundraiser here.

Food

We've got 3 food options on Saturday afternoon. Come&Go Souvlaki is open as your enter through Turnstiles 1-4. The opposite end of the main stand you have Come&Go Pizza cooking all pizza fresh on site! 

On the opposite side of the stadium MyPie London will also be open from 13:30. 

Drink

All 3 of our bars will be open from 13:30 with a number of drink options available.

Season Ticket holders can get a pint of Rabble Rouser, Peckham Pale or Thatchers Gold for just £5.

Our tea bar will also be open from 13:30 found next to Come&Go Souvalki. You can find a number of hot and cold soft drinks as well as light snacks. 

On the TVs

We'll be showing the end of the early kick-off in the premiership as west London takes on east as Chelsea travel to West Ham United at the London Stadium. 

After our game we'll have the evening kick-off as Crystal Palace take on Manchester United. 

Can't join us?

We'll have coverage of the game available across our various Social Media channels. You can also join Cam Wilson and Ryan Gray for commentary from around 14:50 by clicking here.

The important stuff

Don't forget we open at 13:30 arrive early to avoid the queues and ensure you're inside Champion Hill for kick-off. If you haven't purchased a ticket we recommend purchasing in advance. Purchasing early will guarantee your entry into Champion Hill and speed up your entry process. You can purchase your ticket now by clicking here.

 

Welcome to Dulwich Oli Lynch

We're delighted to announce the signing of striker Oli Lynch from former Premier League side Luton Town. 

The attacker spent part of the 23/24 season on loan at South League side Hitchin Town. 

Oli signs on an initial one month loan and is in contention to feature in our game against Horsham tomorrow afternoon. 

Tickets for the game are available online via fanbase by clicking here.

20 questions with Louis Ramsay

• Louis Ramsay
• 20 Questions

Defender Louis Ramsay who signed from Billericay Town in the summer is one of the latest players to complete our 20 questions in our 24/25 matchday programme. 

See Louis and the rest of the Hamlet men in action at Champion Hill as we host Horsham on Saturday 21st September. Tickets for that game are available from Fanbase here.

Favourite music artist?

Tory Lanez

Song do I know word for word?

50 Cent Many Men

Go to karaoke song?

Lovers and Friends

Favourite TV show/film?

Snowfall

Last book I have read?

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Best holiday I had?

Barcelona

Favourite place in the world?

Dubai

What sauce do  I grab at Nandos?

Peri-tamer!

Pizza topping?

plain

Earliest football memory?

Being scouted by West Ham in school

Favourite football shirt?

Arsenal 04/05

Best sports stadium/venue you have played at?

Old Trafford

Football stadium I would most like to play at?

Wembley

Football hero/icon?

Thierry Henry

Biggest Influence?

Cristiano Ronaldo

Favourite sport other than football?

Tennis

Treasured piece of football memorabilia?

Pro debut shirt

If I could go back in time, would I and where would I go?

Back to the year I left school.

What makes you angry?

Losing.

Favourite word/phrase?

Yes.

Best piece of advice i’ve been given?

‘The fears we don’t face, become our limits’

Where did I grow up?

 Southend

What year was DHFC formed?

1893

Next at the Hill: Dulwich Hamlet vs Horsham | Saturday 21st September

• Isthmian League
• Horsham

The Hamlet men return to Champion Hill on Saturday 21st September as we host Horsham in the Isthmian League. It comes with the Hamlet just outside the play offs having picked up 10 points from their last 5 games. We crept into the top 10 last Saturday with an impressive victory over Canvey Island.

The Hamlet would be plagued by injuries going into the game with the likes of Sam German and Ryley Scott missing out. The injury issues would worsen with Lorenzo and Sean Bonnett-Johnson picking up nocks as a makeshift Hamlet side saw the game out and picked up 3 valuable points. 

You can read a full match report from the game here.

We return to Champion Hill on Saturday 21st September as we host Horsham in our only weekend home game for either of our sides this month. You can get tickets via Fanbase here.