Hanwell Town vs Cray Wanderers – FA Cup 1QR Replay – Tuesday 2nd September, 7.45 pm
Cray Wanderers are on the first midweek travels of the season on 2nd September after Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Hanwell Town means a visit to the Oliver Connell & Son Community Stadium in an FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round Replay. The winners of the tie which will be decided on the night either by extra time or penalties will be at home to Bedfont Sports from the Isthmian South Central on 13th September.
The replay comes after what was a dramatic game at Flamingo Park on Saturday where Cray twice led, missed a penalty to make it 3-1 and then were pegged back with a leveller seven minutes from time.
The Wands got off to a great start with an 11th minute header from Luke Allen for his first goal for the club and were able to see out the game with the lead until half time.
Hanwell, who play also at Step 3 in the Southern League Premier South produced a strong opening to the second half and levelled Bradley Clayton’s cross was turned in by Callum Woodcock.
Cray though went back on the attack and restored the lead through a Frankie Raymond penalty just after the hour. The Wands though did have a chance to put daylight between the teams with another penalty award in the 72nd minute but Raymond this time saw his kick go wide.
Hanwell keeper Sam Beasant made some fine saves especially to deny Josh Williams and then Addison Garnett cleared off the line. However, Hanwell showed their resilience once again to draw level with a clever turn and finish from Jordy Mongoy meant Chris Moore’s team showed character to earn the replay.
Cray will be looking to show similar resilience to advance to the 2nd Qualifying Round after having some defensive absences in the last fortnight but have shown doggedness in other games especially last season when missing players.
This will be a tough game but one which gives another chance for the Wands to lock horns with a Southern League side and a clash of styles.
Admission and Directions to Hanwell Town FC
Admission prices: Adults £13 on the gate (£12 online)
Concessions £8 (£7 online)
U18s: £4 (£4 online)
Tickets available to purchase online via: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Dashboard
DIRECTIONS TO HANWELL TOWN
Oliver Connell & Son Community Stadium
Perivale Lane
GREENFORD UB6 8TL
From the North or London:
Take the A406 North Circular Rd or the A40 (M) Western Avenue to Hanger Lane roundabout.
Travel west on the A40 towards Perivale & Greenford.Take the first exit signposted Ealing & Perivale and at the traffic lights turn left into Argyle Road.
Travel 150 yards to the next traffic lights and turn left into Perivale Lane.
The ground is 150 yards on the left.
From the West:
Take the M40 on to the A40 towards London.
Travel west on the A40 towards Perivale & Greenford.
Take the first exit signposted Ealing & Perivale and at the traffic lights turn right into Argyle Road.Travel 150 yards to the next traffic lights and turn left into Perivale Lane.
The ground is 150 yards on the left.
From the South:
Take the A406 Hanger Lane to Hanger Lane Roundabout – the junction with A40(M).
Travel west on the A40 towards Perivale & Greenford.
Take the first exit signposted Ealing & Perivale and at the traffic lights turn left into Argyle Road.
Travel 150 yards to the next traffic lights and turn left into Perivale Lane.
The ground is 150 yards on the left.
By Tube
The nearest station is Perivale on the Central Line.
If travelling from Central London, use any service terminating at West Ruislip/Northolt.
Turn left out of the station.
5 minutes walk to A40(M) and cross the A40(M) by the footbridge.
Go through the Mylett Arms Public House Car Park to the rear and turn right into Perivale Lane.
The ground is 500 yards on the right.
By Bus
Take Bus 297 from outside Ealing Broadway Station.
The bus travel will along Argyle Road, alight at Stop B entitled ‘Perivale Lane’ which will be immediately before the A40 – aka the Western Avenue.
The ground is located on the opposite side of the road.
By Train
The nearest mainline/Elizabeth Line train station is Ealing Broadway.
Trains usually run regularly from Paddington in Central London and take approx. 10 minutes.
Direct services from Reading usually run every 30 minutes and take approx. 45 minutes.
Direct services from Heathrow usually run every 30 minutes and take approx. 20 minutes.
Then follow the ‘By Bus’ instructions above.
Alternatively there is taxi rank opposite Ealing Broadway station.
Please ask Stewards or Gate Volunteers for any parking assistance you require.
Nearest Pub:
The Mylett Arms (Greene King) – 5 mins walk to the ground
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/middlesex/myllet-arms/menu
Otherwise as a bit of a distance from our part of the world maybe the wares on offer at the clubhouse may suffice as is definitely impressive and friendly.
