Double game day, plenty of goals and a historic stand

Monday 29 August 2022, Hillingdon Borough 2 Brook House 3 - Combined Counties League, Division One, Middlesex Stadium - 11.30 am

Marlow 1 Sutton Common Rovers 2 - Isthmian League, South Central Division, Alfred Davis Memorial Ground - 3pm

Arrived early at Hillingdon, after an easy trip round M25 and found gate open and no one taking admission, told by visiting official that sometimes they do not bother! Had a good chat and was informed that an Indian lady owned the ground and the clubhouse was only open for wedding hire- also had a good chat about too many clubs in the area and the division having so many clubs sharing grounds.

Just before kick off the Indian lady came round taking our £5 admission and then her and her son set up a stall selling burgers and hot drinks.

For those who have not been to the Middlesex Stadium for a while this season they have reduced the size of the pitch , the old lines are still there but the width of the pitch has been drastically cut.

Football wise, Hillingdon were on top in the first half but a very young Brook House defended well, second half the visitors grew in confidence, got two quick goals and added a third from the penalty spot before Hillingdon got two goals back very late on. A good win for Brook House. then a short drive west to Marlow:

The ground is well worth a visit to just sit in the main stand or sit and have a drink in the bar under the stand.

Football wise, Marlow started the game in a play off position whilst Rovers were mid table, the first 20 minutes went with the form book as Marlow dominated but after failing to score they then struggled to make any clear chances, whilst Sutton Common Rovers took their limited chances and scored tow goals from headers.

Second half was much of the same, with Marlow having plenty of the ball but not making the visitors keeper work whilst Rovers made the home keeper work hard on the many chances they made often from a quick break. Marlow eventually got a goal back late on however Rovers held on to get the 3 points, a win they deserved however Marlow felt cheated as deep in injury time the Ref failed to give Marlow what was an obvious penalty.