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Larkfield & New Hythe FC vs Punjab United, SCEFL Premier Division, Eden Estates Stadium, Saturday 11th January 2025, 3:00pm Kick-Off
Punjab look to get back to winning ways after a fustrating 4-0 defeat against Glebe FC. However, it won't get any easier as Punjab take on 4th place Larkfield & New Hythe. Punjab will be looking to get back to winning ways after two defeats on the bounce.
Micky Philips Larkfield side will be looking to pick up two wins in a row for the first time since November 2024. They currently sit 4th in the table, one place above Punjab so Larkfield will be looking to extend that gap and solidify their playoff position.
Here’s all the stats that Punjab fans need to know ahead of the game…
Team and Match Stats:
Larkfield are tied second for goals this season with 45 goals.
This is the second competitive game that Punjab and Larkfield have played in the SCEFL.
Punjab United last faced Larkfield at home in August 2024 where a header from Reece Deakin got Punjab a 1-1 draw.
Click below to watch Punjab vs Larkfield Matchday Vlog.
Opposition:
Credit: Larkfield Website
In 2012 John Michel the Chairman of Larkfield & New Hythe FC and Adam Handy the Chairman of Larkfield FC were instrumental in merging the two clubs for the mutual benefit of all the teams and the community. Larkfield FC who were established in 1976 have over 30 teams consisting of youth teams of both boys and girls between the age of 5 and 18, and also a Ladies team. This merger created a pathway for the youth players to play adult football and allowed the clubhouse facilities to be used by all.
Season 2021/22 and the club’s hard work paid off as they were accepted into the Southern Counties East Football League Division 1 at Step 6 of the non-league pyramid.
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Season 2023/24, and the management team of Danny Lye and Michael Philips built them a squad, which finally got them promotion at the third attempt. Our highest finish ever coming second and once again into the playoffs. An epic semi-final win 13-12 on penalties against Lewisham saw them play at home to Staplehurst in the final. A narrow 1-0 win in front of a record crowd of 835 got us promoted and into the Premier Division for the very first time.
Manager Michael Philips will be looking to key man Bryan Zepo who currently has 9 goals in 18 games and will be someone that Punjab manager Chipie Sian will want to keep quiet.
Getting There:
The journey from The Steve Cook Stadium to Eden Estates Stadium takes 22 minutes when travelling by car.
New Hythe is the nearest train station to the ground. You would then require to get a taxi which takes 4 minutes to get to the ground or a 22 minute walk.
Eden Estates Stadium
251a New Hythe Lane
Larkfield
Kent
ME20 6PU
Matchday & Ticketing Information:
Tickets for the game can only be purchased on gate and not in advance.
Ticket prices for the game are as follows:
Adults: £8
Concessions : £5
Under 16s: Free
Card payments are available across the stadium, including on the turnstiles and at any bars and catering facilities.
How to follow the game:
There will be live updates during the game on Punjab's’ Twitter / X page from Football Web Pages.
A post-match interview with the gaffer will also be posted on our YouTube channel and other social media platforms after the game.
We hope to see you there at Eden Estates Stadium.
Pride Passion Punjab
Written by Ben Brown
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