Emirates FA Cup 2021/22 Second Qualifying Round (Part 2)

Carshalton Athletic FC v Ebbsfleet United FC (Saturday 18th September 2021) Onto the Philadelphia-leg of my Saturday FA Cup double-header and it was over to the 3G pitch at Carshalton Athletic for the meeting of The Fleet and Carshalton's Robins. Carshalton Athletic has an impressive focus on community with several junior teams, an extensive community programme and awards galore including a UEFA European Community Club silver award. The community and family ethos is clear around the ground and the tie had a real family-friendly feel. Formally registered in 1905, the club moved to their current home after World War I, dedicating The War Memorial Sports Ground to members of the club who lost their lives in the conflict. Roy Hodgson has connections with both clubs, from 1969 to 1971 playing for Gravesend & Northfleet (Ebbsfleet's previous club name until 2007), and from 1974 to 1976 ending his playing career with The Robins. His mana...