Match Preview

Match details:

EMIRATES FA CUP FIRST ROUND REPLAY
CRAY VALLEY (PM) v CHARLTON ATHLETIC
WEDNESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, KICK OFF 19.45PM

VENUE:- THE ARTIC STADIUM, BADGERS SPORTS, MIDDLE PARK AVENUE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5HP
Please be aware the ground is situated within the new ULEZ zone so certain vehicles could be subject to charge.
Nearest train station: Eltham approx 20 minutes walk to the ground.

THIS MATCH IS ALL TICKET AND SOLD OUT - CAPACITY 1550 (INCLUDING AWAY FANS 282)
NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT.

THE MATCH WILL BE SHOWN LIVE ON BBC2, BBC iPlayer and BBC SPORT

Please note due to the high profile status of this game there will be extra security checks in place when entering the ground, over and above what usual visitors to the Artic Stadium would have experienced. We thank you in advance for your co-operation and understanding in this matter. Gates open at 17.45pm.

With the BBC film crew trucks taking a huge chunk of the car park, access for this game will be restricted and supporters are asked to park outside the ground. Please be considerate and do not block residents driveways.

INFORMATION FOR AWAY FANS
Enjoy your stay but please note:
- NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE GROUND
- AWAY FANS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ACCESS TO THE CLUBS BAR (there will be a designated away area with it's own entrance towards the bottom of the car park adjacent to the boxing gym)
No alcohol will be available in the away section although hot and soft drinks together with hot food can be obtained from a specially commissioned food & drink van being brought in for the evening.
- NEAREST PUB FOR AWAY FANS: The Bankers Draft, 80 Eltham High Street, 15 minutes walk to the ground.

Match Officials:
Referee: Charles Breakspear
Assistants: David Harrison and Gary Maskell
Fourth Official: Carl Brook

Match Preview:

Been a tad busy this week as the preparations for the big game takes shape. So for my preview will rely on Mark Doig at Kent Sports News and photographer Dave Budden who kindly attended Monday evenings press conference here at the Artic Stadium. Manager Steve McKimm and club captain Arthur Lee were on hand to answer questions. Here is Mark's preview:
https://www.kentsportsnews.com/mckimm-up-for-biggest-game-14-11-2023/