TLFG: 25 February - 3 March 2013

It's been another busy week at TLFG Towers and with paternity leave now over, my football watching time has been really squeezed.

On Saturday I did manage to finish work in time to make it to QPR v Manchester United but I had already decided to donate my ticket to a very good friend who has done me a lot of good turns over the years and particularly of late.

Born firmly in West Ham United's catchment area on the east side of London it may well come as no surprise to you that he's actually a Man Utd fan and, like so many in his position, had never been to see them play!

Well into his thirties I thought it was time to put that right so off he went to a very chilly 'Theatre of Shattered Dreams' (aka Loftus Road) for what turned out to be a very enjoyable afternoon for him - a tidy 2-0 win with pretty much all the big guns making an appearance at some point.

Although Rangers didn't really get going until late March last season, it doesn't look like happening this time round with relegation looking more certain by the day.

A club of QPR's size, to be honest, shouldn't really be in the Premier League so the fact they're struggling is no surprise or disgrace - at least it shouldn't be.

Knowing the club have clearly had one of the bigger transfer budgets in the division and completely wasted it means failure is a lot harder than it should be - especially if it ends up causing bankruptcy in the long term.

If they are to stay up, winning all their home games is essential but still won't be enough as there are only five left.

The next five games against Southampton (A), Sunderland (H), Aston Villa (A), Fulham (A), and Wigan (H) will almost certainly decide their fate - lose the first two and QPR could find themselves 13 points adrift and there's surely no coming back from that.

On the brightside, Harrow Borough (the non-league team I follow) recorded a sensational 3-1 win over Isthmian League leaders Whitehawk on Saturday.

The big spending Sussex side were 10 points clear at the top and had only lost three league games all season. Boro, on the other hand, could have ended the day propping up the table if results had gone against them. Hopefully it will give them renewed confidence in their fight against relegation.

Anyway that's enough about my football ups and downs, let me know where you've been or where you're going either in the comments section below or via Facebook or Twitter.

LATEST TICKET NEWS

Each week at TLFG we attempt to compile a list of what's on general sale to non-members at London's Premier League clubs and for other notable matches (click on the team name for details).

ENGLAND

Wednesday 29 May, 8pm - Republic of Ireland, international friendly, Wembley

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
Monday 25 March, 730pm - Brazil v Russia, Stamford Bridge

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Saturday 25 May - tbc v tbc, Wembley Stadium
Ticket ballot open until 15 March

UEFA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Thursday 23 May, 730pm - tbc v tbc, Stamford Bridge

FA TROPHY FINAL - GRIMSBY TOWN v WREXHAM
Sunday 24 March, 3pm - Wembley Stadium

ARSENAL
Nothing currently available

CHELSEA
Thursday 14 March, 805pm - Steaua Bucharest, Europa League (on sale 1 Mar)

FULHAM

Friday 1 March, 705pm - Chelsea, U21 Premier League
Monday 1 April, 8pm - Queens Park Rangers, Premier League (on sale 25 Feb)

QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Saturday 9 March, 3pm - Sunderland, Premier League
Sunday 7 April, 410pm - Wigan Athletic, Premier League (on sale 26 Feb)

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Thursday 7 March, 805pm - Inter Milan, Europa League (on sale 1 Mar)
Saturday 16 March, 3pm - Fulham, Premier League
Sunday 7 April, 205pm - Everton, Premier League 

WEST HAM UNITED

Monday 25 February, 8pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League
Saturday 30 March, 3pm - West Bromwich Albion, Premier League (on sale 26 Feb)

Over the next week there are whopping 100 matches taking place in the London area so there's plenty to choose from. We've got London derbies, top of the table clashes, relegation 'six-pointers' and some tasty looking U21 Premier League action too.

Details on all of them can be found in the following match map. If you've never used it before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the left side of the page to make sure you get all the information.

MATCH MAP
Yellow pin - Monday fixtures
Green pin - Tuesday fixtures
Turquoise pin - Wednesday fixtures
Purple pin - Thursday fixtures
Magenta pin - Friday fixtures
Blue pin - Saturday fixtures
Red pin - Sunday fixtures

View London match map 25 February - 3 March 2013 in a larger map

Bad weather may cause a few postponements as the week progresses so, as always, check with clubs before you travel. Please also let me know if any of the details are wrong or missing.

Next up is this week's TLFG Top 10 match recommendations where I list a few games which I think could be worth a watch.

TLFG TOP 10

1. Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal - arguably THE London derby gets it latest playing on Sunday afternoon. This time round it could well decide who gets crowned kings of north London - at the time of writing the gap is only one point but if Spurs win this it could stretch to seven. Over the course of history Arsenal do have the upper hand and the last two meetings have resulted in 5-2 wins for the Gunners. However, both those games were at the Emirates with Spurs winning 2-1 at White Hart Lane last season. If they do well at West Ham on Monday then I think Andre Villas-Boas's side could edge it. (Premier League, 3 Mar, 4pm. Ticket info)

2. West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur - Spurs have a very busy and testing week ahead which begins with this derby on Monday. Arsenal are Tottenham's biggest foes but the Hammers vie with Chelsea for being second on the list. In this power struggle it is Tottenham who have the better record, a fact demonstrated by West Ham having only managed one win in their last 11 attempts. Current form suggests the visitors should avoid defeat again. (Premier League, 25 Feb, 8pm. Ticket info)

3. AFC Wimbledon v Plymouth Argyle - nothing's really taking my fancy in the Championship and League One this week so next we drop right down to the foot of the Football League where these two strugglers are set to do battle on Tuesday night. It's hard to explain in full detail in a paragraph but both of these clubs and their supporters have enjoyed much better times. The Dons descend from the club which won the FA Cup in 1988 and were a top-flight team. A highly controversial relocation to Milton Keynes caused the formation of non-league 'AFC' in 2002 and the club have climbed back up the pyramid but they are in danger of taking their first backward step having been in or around the bottom two all season. Argyle enjoyed back-to-back promotions which saw them rise from League Two to the Championship where they stayed from 2004 until 2010 but then financial problems and back-to-back relegations saw them back in the fourth tier for the 2011/12 campaign. They narrowly avoided another demotion last season and come into this match bottom having lost two in a row. The hosts, however, have won two of their last three and will start as favourites. (League Two, 26 Feb, 745pm. Ticket info)

4. Thurrock v Harrow Borough - this Isthmian League match also falls into the 'six-pointer' category with both sides having struggled for some while now. The hosts, relegated from the Conference South last season, seem to have been bottom for the whole campaign but the odd draw and even rarer win have kept them in touch. It should have been obvious they would struggle when Harrow, one of the Premier Division's perennial strugglers, stuffed them 4-1 on the opening day and they've never really recovered. Boro have picked up some eye-catching victories as they always seem to do but they've fouled up even more times and have never pulled away from the bottom two. A pack of eight teams has formed at the wrong end of the table and with only eight points separating 15th from 22nd, a win here could be priceless for either. (Isthmian League Premier Division, 2 Mar, 3pm. Ticket info)

5. Thamesmead Town v Witham Town - I've written quite a bit about the Mead in recent weeks as their fine winning run has endured. Sadly it ended in midweek when Dulwich Hamlet, a similarly impressive side, knocked them out of the Isthmian League Cup albeit only on penalties. On Saturday they returned to league duties and got back to winning ways against Potters Bar Town as they ended the day third in the Isthmian League Division 1 North table. A trip to Romford looms in midweek before this game against fellow top-six side Witham. Town were crowned Essex Senior League champions last season and have adjusted well to life at the higher level. Although well placed in the table, they are still 10 points adrift of the all-important fifth and final play-off spot so losing this could be terminal to any promotion ambitions they may have. (Isthmian League Division 1 North, 2 Mar, 3pm. Club info)

6. Egham Town v Guernsey - Tuesday night is a mammoth one in the Combined Counties League with a couple of huge games at the top of the Premier Division taking place. It was hard to know which one to put first but I've gone for this as second host sixth. Why is such a fixture so 'mammoth' I hear you ask? Well it's because Guernsey are the biggest club in the division and are favourites to win it. The fact they are sixth is down to the fact that they've suffered over 20 postponements during the course of the season meaning that although they are 17 points off top spot, they have 10 games in hand! The Sarnies, who will start the game in second, are no mugs though and will look to frustrate the team from the Channel Islands as they somehow attempt to get through their fixtures. (Combined Counties League Premier Division, 26 Feb, 745pm. Club info)

7. Epsom & Ewell v Windsor - the other game that night in the same division that looks a bit tasty pits first against fourth. Although having played many more games than Guernsey, the E's are worthy leaders having won their last 12 league matches. Although not in quite as imperious form as their hosts, Windsor have had a very decent season too and are the division's highest goalscorers. Having netted an average of 2.6 goals a game and scored five or more on six occasions, they should be worth a watch. (Combined Counties League Premier Division, 26 Feb, 745pm. Club info)

8. Whyteleafe v VCD Athletic - if you're on the south-east side of town a bit of Kent League action could be for you. Over the last few months it looked as if the battle for the title would be a two-horse race between the two Erith clubs. However, while Erith & Belvedere have kept going, Erith Town have slipped away. Of late they have been barged aside by the these two. Whyteleafe, actually a Surrey club relegated from the Isthmian League last season, have been in the top four for some time while VCD to me seemed to be out of it. How wrong I was - eight consecutive and emphatic wins have lifted them up to second and they suddenly look like a force to be reckoned with. It will take something special to topple E&B who have a five-point lead and two games in hand but a win here will surely make them contenders again. (Kent League, 2 Mar, 3pm. Club info)

9. Barkingside v Burnham Ramblers - we finish off this week with a couple of cup matches, the first being this Gorden Brasted Memorial Trophy semi-final. I'm not sure of the significance of this competition - as far as I know it's competed for solely by members of the Essex Senior Football League but it's separate to the Essex Senior League Challenge Cup. The hosts are currently sixth in the table among a clutch of clubs aspiring to catch Burnham who are five points clear at the top. Although this isn't a league game, it will give you a chance to look at one of the best sides playing in the ninth tier. Barkingside regularly interact with TLFG and are always looking at ways of getting people to attend their games - aside from being a friendly and forward-thinking bunch, they often play on Mondays and their ground is right next to the Tube station bearing their name meaning it's pretty easy to get to. Give them a go if you're in the Ilford/Redbridge area on Monday. (Gorden Brasted Memorial Trophy, 25 Feb, 745pm. Club info)

10. Oxhey Jets v Hanwell Town - this time last week I was imploring you to watch Oxhey take on Dunstable Town in a top-two clash. Sadly for the Jets they got hammered 4-0 as their opponents opened a 10-point lead at the top of the Spartan South Midlands League. On Thursday they entertain Hanwell in a League Cup match which has been postponed on numerous occasions over the last few weeks. Although humbled on Saturday, Oxhey are still a force in this division and have 54-goal top scorer Lewis Putman among their ranks. After a season to forget last year where they somehow avoided relegation, Hanwell have completely turned their fortunes around and are fifth in the table at the time of writing. A decent cup tie looks to be in the offing. (Spartan South Midlands League Challenge Trophy, 28 Feb, 730pm. Club info)

If you have any questions or want advice about watching football in London, you can contact TLFG using the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or email.

TLFG: 18-24 February 2013

Welcome to TLFG, it's great to have you here.

After some weeks or maybe even months I managed to get myself to a non-league game on Saturday after securing day release from my baby/wife care duties.

I had intended to go to one of the day's early kick-offs but after enjoying a 'quick nap' a little too much I had to settle for a 3pm start.

Given I was on a fairly short tether I had to keep it local and headed out to the west London football hotbed that is Greenford.

Sandwiched between Northolt and Perivale on the Tube's Central Line, it's probably most notable for being a centre of industry with GlaxoSmithKline and IBM having complexes here.

Long-time readers of this blog will know I spent my teenage years living in this general area (Northolt/South Harrow to be precise) but had only recently been to visit the likes of North Greenford United over the last year or so.

With NGU ticked off the list, it was the turn of Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division side London Tigers to receive a visit from TLFG.

They're a fairly new multi-sports club having originally come into existence in 1986 and actually have their HQ in Maida Vale.

Unlike other clubs they have charitable status and, like a handful of other teams this blog covers, have their roots in the Asian community (although the team is open to anyone).

The other striking thing you notice on their website is that London Mayor Boris Johnson is their honorary patron so with all this in mind I headed, a little behind schedule, westwards.

Heading south out of Greenford station you soon find yourself having to walk down the A40 towards the oncoming traffic. If you don't know, this is one of the busiest roads in London and is effectively a six-lane motorway meaning this isn't a particularly pleasant experience.

Avenue Park is located down a small track just off the eastbound carriageway - you could well have passed it thousands of times and not noticed it.

London Tigers (in orange) defend a Harefield corner during the first half

When I lived in the area it used to be the home of Viking Sports but they seem to have moved on or gone by the wayside - if you know what happened to them please let us all know.

London Tigers play in the ninth tier of English football and even for this level I was immediately hit by how rudimentary their facilities were.

On many levels, even Clapton's ramshackle but well loved Old Spotted Dog ground was superior in that it at least has a clearly defined entrance with a turnstile and programme seller.

Neither was in evidence here and consequently I just walked in and went pitchside but only after having to negotiate a small marsh which separated the car park from the action.

Being about five minutes late, said action had already begun. The pitch was very heavy in parts and it was a credit to the club that they'd managed to get a game on, especially when you consider far more senior clubs (cough - Hampton & Richmond Borough) can't seem to manage it at the moment.

Saturday's opponents were Harefield United who play off the A40 corridor a few miles to the west and are also covered by this blog.

In fact there are quite a few sides in SSMFL who are dotted around this part of town meaning there are a number of derbies every season - London Tigers' big derby being against Hanwell Town who play a mile down the A40 on the way into London.

At the start of play the hosts were joint bottom of the division while the visitors were sat snugly in midtable.

The first half went to form with Harefield having the better of things but a couple of decent saves by the Tigers keeper meant it was goalless at the interval.

The change of ends saw a complete reversal of fortunes as the strugglers began to assert themselves.

A speculative 20-yard effort which beat the keeper at his near post broke the deadlock with 20 minutes to go and with Harefield pushing for an equaliser, a second killer goal on the counter arrived shortly before the end to hand three precious points to Armand Kavaja's team.

I hate to say negative things about non-league clubs but overall this was a pretty underwhelming experience and it's no surprise there were only around 30 people in attendance (mostly Harefield supporters).

Although the ground is easy to get to, the facilities are poor. The car park was small and muddy, there was no proper turnstile or tea bar, no PA system and the clubhouse was stuck away in the corner and far from inviting. On the brightside the floodlights were decent (pardon the pun) but that's not what I go to games for.

I genuinely wish London Tigers all the best and they clearly do a lot of good community work but I've had far better match experiences at Step 7/Level 11 clubs.

With that rant out of the way and me feeling incredibly guilty, let me know where you've been or where you're going either in the comments section below or via Facebook or Twitter.

LATEST TICKET NEWS

Each week at TLFG we attempt to compile a list of what's on general sale to non-members at London's Premier League clubs and for other notable matches (click on the team name for details).

ENGLAND

Wednesday 29 May - Republic of Ireland, international friendly, Wembley

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
Monday 25 March, 730pm - Brazil v Russia, Stamford Bridge

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Saturday 25 May - tbc v tbc, Wembley Stadium
Ticket ballot open until 15 March

UEFA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Thursday 23 May, 730pm - tbc v tbc, Stamford Bridge

ARSENAL
Nothing currently available

CHELSEA
Thursday 21 February, 805pm - Sparta Prague, Europa League
Saturday 16 March, 3pm - West Ham United, Premier League (on sale 18 Feb) 

FULHAM

Saturday 23 February, 1245pm - Stoke City, Premier League
Friday 1 March, 705pm - Chelsea, U21 Premier League

QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Saturday 9 March, 3pm - Sunderland, Premier League 

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Saturday 16 March, 3pm - Fulham, Premier League
Sunday 7 April, 205pm - Everton, Premier League (on sale 21 Feb)

WEST HAM UNITED

Monday 25 February, 8pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League

Over the next week there are more than 80 matches taking place in the London area so there's plenty to choose from. We've got a cup final, London derbies, top of the table clashes and some FA Trophy and FA Youth Cup action too.

Details on all of them can be found in the following match map. If you've never used it before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the left side of the page to make sure you get all the information.

MATCH MAP
Yellow pin - Monday fixtures
Green pin - Tuesday fixtures
Turquoise pin - Wednesday fixtures
Purple pin - Thursday fixtures
Blue pin - Saturday fixtures
Red pin - Sunday fixtures

View London match map 18-24 February 2013 in a larger map

Bad weather may cause a few postponements as the week progresses so, as always, check with clubs before you travel. Please also let me know if any of the details are wrong or missing.

Next up is this week's TLFG Top 10 match recommendations where I list a few games which I think could be worth a watch.

TLFG TOP 10

1. Arsenal v Bayern Munich - after the disappointing loss to Championship side Blackburn in the FA Cup on Saturday, the Gunners have an immediate chance to bounce back in this Champions League match. We've reached the knockout stages now with this being the first leg of a last 16 tie. This competition now represents Arsenal's only 'realistic' chance of silverware this season and that's a long shot. Last season's beaten finalists head to north London in good form having won their last five matches and are unbeaten since October. I wouldn't say Arsene Wenger's career is on the line but a strong showing by his charges is imperative if they are to try and save their season. (Champions League, 19 Feb, 745pm. Ticket info)

2. Queens Park Rangers v Manchester United - it's bottom versus top at Loftus Road on Saturday. A five-game unbeaten run with points taken off the likes of Chelsea, Man City and Spurs had made things look promising for struggling Rangers but then they lost 4-1 at Swansea and found themselves seven points adrift of safety. United arrive in Shepherd's Bush 12 points clear at the top (at the time of writing), having not lost a league game since November. Earlier in the season QPR had the audacity to take the lead at Old Trafford but ended up losing 3-1. The W12-based club's last win over the Red Devils came in 1992 when they sensationally won 4-1 at the Theatre of Dreams on live TV - an afternoon I will never forget. Away win 99.9% certain. (Premier League, 23 Feb, 3pm. Ticket info)

3. Watford v Derby County - after an iffy start to the season, Gianfranco Zola's Hornets have really got going. A month or two ago, Crystal Palace and Millwall were leading the charge for London in the Championship but now Watford have usurped them both to move into third, three points off an automatic promotion spot. After drawing 2-2 with Palace last week, they thumped Birmingham City 4-0 at St Andrew's on Saturday. Derby have an outside chance of making the play-offs but are winless in three and could be there for the taking. (Championship, 23 Feb, 3pm. Ticket info)

4. Dagenham & Redbridge v AFC Wimbledon - it's derby time in League Two when these sides meet on Saturday. With both clubs relatively new in their current guises (1992 and 2002 respectively) there have only ever been three games between them and they were all in the last 18 months. The Dons have won two while the other was drawn. The clubs' current circumstances suggest the Daggers aren't going to get a much better time to beat their south London opponents who are rooted to the bottom of the table having lost two of their last three. AFC fans will argue that although they are bottom it's mainly because they've been drawing games and their win against League Cup finalists Bradford City on Saturday showed signs of renewed improvement. Another draw looks quite likely here. (League Two, 23 Feb, 3pm. Ticket info)

5. Dartford v Grimsby Town - the FA Trophy has reached the semi-final stage and Princes Park plays host to this second leg at the weekend. I would really be pushing this match hard if it wasn't for the fact that Dartford lost the first leg 3-0 on Saturday to leave themselves with a mountain to climb. Grimsby, who were playing in what is now the Championship until 2003, are currently top of the Conference and are in effect the number one seeds in this competition so the challenge doesn't come much tougher. If the Darts do somehow pull off the almost unthinkable then the prize will be a trip to Wembley at the end of March for a final against either Gainsborough Trinity or Wrexham. (FA Trophy, 23 Feb, 3pm. Ticket info)

6. Boreham Wood v Dover Athletic - the big games are coming thick and fast for The Wood right now. Although they've gone three games without a win, one of the division's smallest clubs have managed to cling on to fifth place (the last play-off spot) ahead of some much bigger rivals. This weekend they welcome Kent club Dover who are currently one place above them having managed to win their last three games, the last two of which were against promotion rivals Weston-Super-Mare and Welling United. A win here could see them move seven points clear of their London rivals and see the top four start to break away (the top two already seem to have gone). The hosts must avoid defeat or teams like Eastleigh who are emerging from the chasing pack could reel them in. (Conference South, 23 Feb, 3pm. Club info)

7. Hendon v Wealdstone - our second derby of the week takes place at Vale Farm as these two old adversaries from north-west London go head-to-head. I think it's fair to say that both of them have enjoyed far better times with both currently playing in grounds some distance from their spiritual homes. Hendon currently groundshare with Wembley while Wealdstone have their own facilities but in Ruislip. Ironically Vale Farm is closer to the Wealdstone area than Ruislip so the away team will almost certainly bring more supporters. On the pitch, the Greens had a really poor start to the season and looked like certs for relegation but an amazing run of form over the last couple of months has seen them win eight games taking them into the top half. Wealdstone, as regular readers will know, have been pretty brilliant for about 18 months and were unlucky not to get promoted last season. At the moment they're second and have won their last two. It should be a cracker. (Isthmian League Premier Division, 23 Feb, 3pm. Club info)

8. Dulwich Hamlet v Thamesmead Town - another couple of clubs I've been writing a lot about recently meet in this Isthmian League Cup semi-final in midweek. The two are among the frontrunners in the parallel Isthmian League Divisions 1 South and North respectively so it could provide a good indicator of which is the stronger competition. The hosts have now won seven on the trot in all competitions while Thamesmead have won their last 10 (including one on penalties in the last round). Dulwich are the bigger and much better supported club so should start as favourites but those 10 wins make Thamesmead hard to rule out. (Isthmian League Cup, 19 Feb, 745pm. Club info)

9. Aveley v Grays Athletic - not far behind Thamesmead in the Isthmian League Division 1 North table are these two Essex clubs. This qualifies as derby number three of the week and it should be competitive with the sides standing fourth and fifth just a point apart in the table. Both are in good form too with Aveley having won their last six and Grays five of their last six (the other being a draw). With it being a Monday night match, it could be a fine way to start your week. (Isthmian League Division 1 North, 18 Feb, 745pm. Club info)

10. Oxhey Jets v Dunstable Town - the match of the week in the Spartan South Midlands League takes place at the Boundary Stadium where the top two meet for the second time this season (the last time it ended 1-1). It seems that these clubs have been top of the tree for months which isn't surprising when you consider the Jets are unbeaten in 17 league games, 15 of which ended in victory. The visitors' results have been even more impressive and they are duly five points ahead. If all this hasn't whetted your appetite enough, it's also a good chance to take a look at Oxhey striker Lewis Putman who has found the net on a staggering 54 occasions so far this season and must surely be good enough to play at a higher level. (Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division, 23 Feb, 3pm. Club info)

If you have any questions or want advice about watching football in London, you can contact TLFG using the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or email.

TLFG: 11-17 February 2013

Welcome to TLFG, it's great to have you here.

If you read last week's post you'll know that I'd just become a father for the first time, consequently I've had a very busy few days which have been largely football free. 

I've managed to grab a few hours here and there to produce this but once again there will be no 'TLFG Top 10' match recommendations - apologies.

Please continue to bear with me and in a few weeks I hope to resume a full service.

In the meantime, enjoy your football watching and let me know where you've been or where you're going either in the comments section below or via Facebook or Twitter.

LATEST TICKET NEWS

Each week at TLFG we attempt to compile a list of what's on general sale to non-members at London's Premier League clubs and for other notable matches (click on the team name for details).

ENGLAND

Wednesday 29 May - Republic of Ireland, international friendly, Wembley

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
Monday 25 March, 730pm - Brazil v Russia, Stamford Bridge

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Saturday 25 May - tbc v tbc, Wembley Stadium
Ticket ballot open until 15 March

UEFA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Thursday 23 May, 730pm - tbc v tbc, Stamford Bridge

ARSENAL
Saturday 16 February, 3pm - Blackburn Rovers, FA Cup

CHELSEA
Sunday 17 February, 12pm - Brentford, FA Cup
Thursday 21 February, 805pm - Sparta Prague, Europa League
Saturday 2 March, 3pm - West Bromwich Albion 

FULHAM

Saturday 23 February, 1245pm - Stoke City, Premier League

QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Saturday 9 March, 3pm - Sunderland, Premier League 

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Thursday 14 February, 805pm - Lyon, Europa League
Saturday 16 March, 3pm - Fulham, Premier League

WEST HAM UNITED
Monday 25 February, 8pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League

Aside from the above, there are still a few tickets left for the League One game between Brentford and Stevenage on Tuesday night (12 Feb). This is particularly noteworthy because the west London club are operating a 'Pay What You Can' scheme with a minimum charge of £1. Some of the proceeds will also go to Sport Relief so I urge you to get involved if you're in the area.

We've also received word that Fulham season-ticket holders can take up to two friends to their Premier League game against Stoke City on 23 February for only £5 each, so if you've got any mates who are regulars at Craven Cottage you might want to get in touch.

Finally, if you're aware of any other deals or promotions at clubs in the capital that I've missed please post them below.

Over the next week there are more than 90 matches taking place in the London area so there's plenty to choose from. There are London derbies, top of the table clashes, county cup ties and some U21 Premier League and FA Youth Cup action too.

Details on all of them can be found in the following match map. If you've never used it before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the left side of the page to make sure you get all the information.

MATCH MAP
Yellow pin - Monday fixtures
Green pin - Tuesday fixtures
Turquoise pin - Wednesday fixtures
Purple pin - Thursday fixtures
Magenta pin - Friday fixtures
Blue pin - Saturday fixtures
Red pin - Sunday fixtures

View London match map 11-17 February 2013 in a larger map

Bad weather may cause a few postponements as the week progresses so, as always, check with clubs before you travel. Please also let me know if any of the details are wrong or missing.

If you have any questions or want advice about watching football in London, you can contact TLFG using the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or email.

TLFG: 4-10 February 2013

Welcome to TLFG, it's a pleasure to have you here.

If you read last week's post you'll know that I was expecting the birth of my first child around now. 

Well on Friday lunchtime, after my wife 'experienced' over 100 hours of contractions, a baby girl weighing almost 10 pounds (approx 4.5 kgs) arrived!

Consequently preparation time for this week's entry has been greatly reduced so there will be no 'TLFG Top 10' match recommendations this week.

This could happen for a week or two so please bear with me while I adjust.

In the meantime, enjoy your football watching and let me know where you've been or where you're going either in the comments section below or via Facebook or Twitter.

LATEST TICKET NEWS

Each week at TLFG we attempt to compile a list of what's on general sale to non-members at London's Premier League clubs and for other notable matches (click on the team name for details).

ENGLAND

Wednesday 29 May - Republic of Ireland, international friendly, Wembley

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
Monday 25 March, 730pm - Brazil v Russia, Stamford Bridge

ARSENAL
Saturday 16 February, 3pm - Blackburn Rovers, FA Cup

CHELSEA
Sunday 17 February, 12pm - Brentford, FA Cup
Thursday 21 February, 805pm - Sparta Prague, Europa League
Saturday 2 March, 3pm - West Bromwich Albion 

FULHAM

Saturday 23 February, 1245pm - Stoke City, Premier League

QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Saturday 9 March, 3pm - Sunderland, Premier League 

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Saturday 9 February, 1245pm - Newcastle United, Premier League
Thursday 14 February, 805pm - Lyon, Europa League
Saturday 16 March, 3pm - Fulham, Premier League

WEST HAM UNITED
Monday 25 February, 8pm - Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League
Saturday 9 March, 1245pm - Manchester United, Premier League

Aside from the above, Crystal Palace travel to Watford for a derby this Friday and with both sides currently in the top five it looks like being a cracker.

Leyton Orient have made it to the southern area final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and on the 5 February they will play relatively near neighbours Southend United in the first leg knowing a place at Wembley is up for grabs. It's a big game for both clubs but tickets are only £15. 

Also that night, England C are in action against Turkey at Dartford's Princes Park ground. Apparently tickets are FREE, just call or email the club to get one.

There is also availability for an international friendly between South Korea and Croatia at Craven Cottage on Wednesday 6 February. Sadly it kicks-off at 2pm, presumably for Korean TV purposes. If you're lucky enough to have tickets for England v Brazil at Wembley in the evening, you could take the day off and do an international 'double'.

If the Europa League is your thing, Chelsea v Sparta Prague on 21 February could be a fine way to spend your evening. It looks like tickets are being sold at a flat rate of £30 which is much less than you'd normally pay for a trip to Stamford Bridge. The week before in the same competition, Tottenham Hotspur host Lyon and have applied 'Category C' prices which means adult tickets will vary from £32-£47.

We've also received word that Fulham season-ticket holders can take up to two friends to their Premier League game against Stoke City on 23 February for only £5 each, so if you've got any mates who are regulars at Craven Cottage you might want to get in touch.

Also, if you're aware of any other deals or promotions at clubs in the capital that I've missed please post them below.

Over the next week there are more than 90 matches taking place in the London area so there's plenty to choose from. There are big international friendlies, London derbies, top of the table clashes and some county cup fixtures too.

Details on all of them can be found in the following match map. If you've never used it before, please note that when there is more than one match at a specific ground you'll only be able to see individual match pins if you zoom right in. If you don't, the pins obscure each other and you might miss them. To avoid this, you can also scroll down the list of games on the left side of the page to make sure you get all the information.

MATCH MAP
Yellow pin - Monday fixtures
Green pin - Tuesday fixtures
Turquoise pin - Wednesday fixtures
Purple pin - Thursday fixtures
Magenta pin - Friday fixtures
Blue pin - Saturday fixtures

View London match map 4-10 February 2013 in a larger map

Bad weather may cause a few postponements as the week progresses so, as always, check with clubs before you travel. Please also let me know if any of the details are wrong or missing.

If you have any questions or want advice about watching football in London, you can contact TLFG using the comments section below or via Facebook, Twitter or email.