Match Details:

PITCHING IN ISTHMIAN LEAGUE – PREMIER DIVISION PLAY OFF SEMI-FINAL
DARTFORD v CRAY VALLEY (PM)
WEDS 30th APRIL 2025 – KICK OFF 19.45pm

The Semi Final is one leg and should the scores be level after normal time there will be extra time and penalties if required to see who goes through to meet the winner of the other semi-final tonight where Billericay Town host Dover Athletic. The final will be on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May kick off 3pm. The team that finished highest will host.

VENUE: Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park Stadium, Grassbanks, Dartford DA1 1RT

ADMISSION: Adults £15, Concession (over 65 & Age 17) £10, Youth 13-16 £5, Junior U12 £1
Tickets available online - https://dartfordfc.ktckts.com/event/dar2425hpos/dartford-v-cray-valley-playoff-semi-final
Dartford have stated that they recommend buying in advance online however tickets should be available on the gate.

Nearest Station: Dartford
See Dartford website for travel details: https://www.dartfordfc.com/directions-to-the-ground/

Match Officials:
Referee: Dan Blades
Assistants: George Lowe and Ben Al-Shaikh
Fourth Official: Joe Burgess

Our Opponents:
Nickname: The Darts
Manager: Adrian Pennock
Last Three Seasons:
2023/24 National South 21st - relegated
2022/23 National South 2nd
2021/22 National South 4th

The Darts under manager Adrian Pennock finished in 3rd position on 84 points from their 42 games in their first season in the isthmian Premier Division following their relegation the season before. Joint top goalscorers in all competitions are Olly Box and Callum Jones on 14 followed by Samir Carruthers and Eddie Diane on 11. They now host 4th place Cray Valley (PM) in the play off Semi-Final.

The Millers:
Steve McKimm, his team and everyone associated with the club are absolutedly delighted with the 4th place finish in their first season at step 3 level. It has exceeded expectations. Such though is the professionalism and desire to succeeed within the camp they will approach this semi-final with only thoughts of winning and making it through to the final on Bank Holiday Monday. There will be a few selection dilemmas with competition for places and only 16 can make the team sheet. Whoever that may be it promises to be compelling, hope to see you there!

Previous Meetings:
Cray Valley (PM) v Dartford
League:
Season 2024/25 Home L 1-2 Away D 0-0

Played 2
Drew 1
Lost 1

Season 2024/25
PITCHING-IN ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION
DARTFORD 0 CRAY VALLEY (PM) 0 - 2 NOV 2024 - ATT 912
Millers: Ovenden, Williams, Bowry, Oshilaja (c), Asiedu, Ademiluyi (Coker 66), Black, Waldren (Anau 77), Beere (Vigor 64), Shomotun, Parker (Coombes 86), Sub not used: Tumkaya
Match Report and Photos:
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/teams/228820/match-centre/1-15619075/report

PITCHING-IN ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION
CRAY VALLEY (PM) 1 DARTFORD 2 - 10 AUG 2024 - ATT 784
Goals: CV - Chambers 62
D - Jones 28, Olopade 70
Millers: Ovenden, Williams, Lee (c), Oshilaja, Chambers (Tumkaya 75), Gayle (Asiedu 75), Parker (Barrington 66), Coker (Ademiluyi 59), Vigor (Della Verde 82), Ibrahiym Subs not used none
Dismissed: Ibrahiym (second yellow) 49
Match Report and Photos:
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/teams/228820/match-centre/1-15618940/report