Hamlet Injury Crisis Forces Cup Match Concession
Dulwich Hamlet FC can today regrettably confirm it is unable to fulfil its FA Womens’ National League Cup fixture away at Lewes on Sunday [November 9].
The club made the challenging decision to withdraw from the FAWNL League Cup given an injury crisis that left it unable to field a match-day squad.
At the conclusion of this week’s game against AFC Portchester [November 5] we had fewer than 11 fit players on the pitch.
Since then, a further two players have succumbed to injury. Consequently, we do not have 11 fit players available for the fixture, let alone a match-day squad.
The club recognises this is a huge disappointment not just for our dedicated fans who were looking forward to an exciting fixture but also the players and the whole club.
We have always appreciated the way Lewes runs its match days and they are amazing hosts to our team and our fans. We are hugely disappointed that we have to take this step and disappoint the club and its fans.
It was not a decision that was taken lightly.
The club has worked hard since Wednesday night to do everything possible to fulfil the fixture. But the priority will always be the wellbeing of our players. It would be a clear failure of the club’s duty of care if it asked players to perform when not fit.
We understand that many fans may have already incurred costs relating to this fixture and so please contact the club if you are in that situation.
This has been a competition that has delivered some momentous wins and been a great advert for women’s football. Everyone at the club is deeply saddened that we are not able to fulfil this fixture.
Plan your trip | AFC Portchester | The OnSite Group Stadium
Our Isthmian League Cup campaign begins on Wednesday night with a trip to Hampshire to take on AFC Portchester. Plan your trip right here:
STADIUM ADDRESS:
The OnSite Group Stadium, Wicor Recreation Ground, Cranleigh Rd, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9DP
By Train:
Trains from London Waterloo run every hour to Portchester and take just under 2 hours. The return journey will be slightly tighter with the 22:19 going from Portchester to Havant before changing to board the 22:52 from Havant to London Waterloo, arriving back in the capital at 00:44.
By Car:
If travelling by car parking is incredibly limited at the Onsite Group Stadium but you can find a number of pay and display car parks in the local area.
WHAT FOOD IS AVAILABLE?
AFC Portchester has a standard food bar with burgers, chips and pies are available.
MATCH TICKETS:
Tickets are priced at £5 for everyone and can be purchased on the turnstiles via cash or card.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
YES! Dogs are allowed into the Onsite Group Stadium but are asked to be kept on a lead at all times.
WHAT PUBS WE RECOMMEND:
We've got 3 pubs that we suggest visiting before kick-off. They are The Seagull, The Portcullis Taphouse and Red Lion. All 3 serve locally sourced drinks and locally sourced food.
CAN'T JOIN US BUT WANT TO FOLLOW THE MATCH?
You can keep up with the game on our Match Centre with live in game text updates here.
Plan your Sunday as we host Milton Keynes Dons at Champion Hill
This Sunday we host Milton Keynes Dons in a match not to be missed in the FAWNL.
Maria Tavares and her side will be looking to bounce back from 2 disappointing defeats. Last Sunday the Hamlet exited the FA Cup to Swindon Town at the County Ground. Despite a spirited showing in Wiltshire the Hamlet couldn't find a route back into the match.
Wednesday night was one to forget as Chatham Townd defeated the Hamlet 6-0.
MK Dons have picked up in recent weeks with victories over Chesham United in the County Cup and a draw with Cambridge United in the league.
The Dons only victory came in West London as the defeated Actonians in September. A victory for them at Champion Hill on Sunday will see them leap frog the Hamlet into 9th.
A Hamlet victory however, will see them put some space between them and the relegation zone and can potentially move 8 points clear of the drop zone with a win.
It's a massive afternoon of FAWNL football and we'll need you behind us from the 1st minute until the very last. Our turnstiles open at 13:00 and you can get your tickets from the link below:
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=15026
MATCH PREVIEW | Chatham Town vs Dulwich Hamlet | 29/10/25
The Hamlet and Chatham meet for the 2nd time in 2 weeks tonight, this time however in the FAWNL in Kent.
These 2 sides met just 10 days ago on a wet Sunday at Champion Hill in the 1st knock-out round of the FAWNL League Cup. A Jessica Francis Weir strike was the difference that day as the Hamlet advanced to the next round being rewarded with a trip to tier 3 Lewes on Sunday November 9th.
Maria Tavares and her side exited the Adobe Women's FA Cup on Sunday against Swindon Town at the County Ground.
The Robins took a 1st half lead scoring from a corner and despite going down to 10 men with 30 minutes of the 2nd half left they held onto a victory and advanced to the 2nd round of the competition.
Chatham also had an away game in the 1st round as they took on AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane. The Chats would cause a cup upset as they knocked out the Dons on penalties. Their reward is a trip to Devon to take on another tier 3 side in the shape of Exeter City FC.
SQUAD NEWS:
We'll be without Rhea Gall and Ceylon Hickman in Kent as they recover from injury and illness respectively. Apart from that the Hamlet will be fully fit and available for this match tonight.
PLAN YOUR TRIP:
Coming to Kent tonight? Plan your trip with our matchday guide here.
Plan your trip | Chatham Town | Bauvill Stadium
The Hamlet head to Medway on Wednesday night to take on Chatham Town in the FAWNL South East division. Here is everything you need to know.
STADIUM ADDRESS:
Bauvill Stadium, Bourneville Avenue, Chatham, ME4 6LR
By Road
Exit the M2 at junction 3 and follow directions for Chatham & Town Centre. You will pass a Homebase on your left. Continue straight over the roundabout and you will approach a split in the road – bear right for Chatham. You are now on Maidstone Road – continue straight over the cross roads where you will see a petrol station on the left. Bournville Road is opposite the petrol station. Entrance to the ground Car Park is first left on Bournville Road.
By Rail
Arriving at Chatham Station. Turn right on leaving the station and then right again – you are now on Maidstone Road. Continue up Maidstone Road until you pass the cemetery on your left – the stadium is next on your left.
Trains run direct from 3 of London's main stations. Trains from London Bridge take over an hour whereas trains from London Victoria or St Pancras International take around 40 minutes.
WHAT FOOD IS AVAILABLE:
They have a standard football food menu with burgers, chips pies and more available.
DOG POLICY:
Chatham do allow dogs inside the stadium but ask that they are kept on leads at all times!
PUBS WE RECOMMEND:
Chatham has most of its pubs in the town centre. With very few drinking spots near to the Bauvill.
We suggest either The Thomas Waghorn or the Prince of Wales. Both serve a number of locally sourced drinks and have food available.
Chatham Town does have a relatively large inside bar available onsite just as you enter the turnstiles.
CAN'T JOIN US BUT WANT TO FOLLOW THE MATCH?
You can keep up with the game on our Match Centre with live in game text updates here.
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Champion Hill Stadium,
Edgar Kail Way,
East Dulwich,
London.
SE22 8BD.
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