FA Cup 3rd qualifying round draw

[staines_rebel_Jr]

The nearest away match to us Dartford have played is Hampton and Richmond. H&R have averaged 400-500 at home but the Dartford match was 678 so probably 200-250 Dartford fans. With our game being FA Cup you might expect a few more.

 

 

Our next two matches are both home matches so if we do well in both of those we could potentially see a rise in Slough supporters if we are still top of the league, again add that it is FA cup we could get a fairly big home support.

 

 

Also assuming we don't get a replay against Dartford our next 5 matches would all be at home:

 

24th - Biggleswade

27th - Leamington

1st oct - Dartford (FA Cup)

4th - Ashford (league cup)

8th - Cambridge

[staines_rebel_Jr]

In other draws, Beaconsfield are home to Felixstowe and Walton who play in the Eastern counties league. Good chance for Beaconsfield to continue their cup run.

[Stan]

Glenn

The current capacity is 1500 ,they kept it to 1400 for the first game as it was a unknown quantity. It can clearly hold much more because it was very comfortable with 1400 with acres of space but it's the capacity of the bar/tearoom/toilets/turnstiles that counts at the moment and the volunteers to man them.

[GlenSTFC]

Ok so we're probably looking at a 1,400 capacity. Borderline whether to make it all ticket or not but obviously you don't want a situation where more turn up than can be accommodated. On the other hand you could make it all ticket but only sell 900.

[Reading Rebel]

I think Dartford play on a 3G surface?

 

Could account for their good home form.

[staines_rebel_Jr]

I think Dartford play on a 3G surface?

 

Could account for their good home form.

 

From photos it looks like they play on a grass pitch but do have a 3G training pitch.

[Stuntman Mark]

They should be more worried than us.

 

COYR!

[Game of Throw-ins]

Not a bad draw, home advantage at Arbour Park too. We are currently in great form on a 7 game winning run and unbeaten in 9 (8 wins, 1 draw).

[Game of Throw-ins]

I doubt if the game will be made all-ticket. I would be surprised if we get anywhere near full capacity, we only had 472 turn up to the Chipstead game and that was next fixture directly after the opening game at Arbour Park. If Dartford bring along a good amount of fans then we might get a decent crowd of about 800-900. 

[GlenSTFC]

Also having 5 consecutive home games will have a bearing, although I suspect most if they have to choose would pick the Dartford match to attend. I don't think it should be all ticket as I'm not sure we'd get near capacity.

[Matt]

Actually the current certified capacity is 1,950 but the opening game was limited to 1,400 for the reasons others have stated. Either way I very much doubt we would need to make it all-ticket but would hope for a good crowd (for me that would be 700+).

[GlenSTFC]

So even when the main stand is open the capacity will remain the same? Well if the actual capacity now is just under 2,000 there's certainly no need to make it all ticket as I would hope we'd get around 1,000. That's unless the capacity is capped again.

[Game of Throw-ins]

Slough have previously played Dartford in the FA Cup. The 4th Qualifying Round in the 1988-89 season, Dartford beat us 2-1 at Wexham Park. I think Slough will turn that result around this time. 

[Bernie Gogan]

I was at that game, gutted is one emotion. My wife (well future wife) was at the game too, she's never been to a game since!!

[Kaiser Gibbs Batman (KGB)]

I recall seeing the otherwise all conquering 1980/81 side get beaten 4-1 at Watling Street in the FA Trophy.

[Matt]

So even when the main stand is open the capacity will remain the same? Well if the actual capacity now is just under 2,000 there's certainly no need to make it all ticket as I would hope we'd get around 1,000. That's unless the capacity is capped again.

Glen, I don't know the answer to that but would assume the capacity could be increased once Arbour Park is no longer a building site.

[Irishadrian]

The video of our homecoming is now on Dartford fans forum and they are looking forward to playing in a new staium and on a 3G pitch They are expecting an evenly matched game.

[David Carpenter]

Just to clarify (yet again) the planning consent capacity on completion of phase 2 will be 1950.

[GlenSTFC]

Yes we know Dave, but I want to know why it's capped at that and from official sources not guesswork!

[staines_rebel_Jr]

Because that is the maximum capacity set by the safety certificate!