Chesham United v Chelmsford City, National League South, The Meadow, Tuesday 21st January 2025, 7:45pm kick-off.
Chelmsford City’s busy fixture schedule continues this week with a visit to Buckinghamshire to face Chesham United.
The Clarets’ win over Hornchurch on Saturday at the EMJ Community Stadium marked the first of five league fixtures for Robbie Simpson’s side which are set to take place across a two-week period.
Tuesday’s opponents were also in action at the weekend and impressively beat Maidstone United at home, inflicting a first league defeat on the Kent club since their 5-1 loss to City back in September.
This win maintained Chesham’s one point advantage over Chelmsford City in the National League South table – a gap Robbie Simpson’s side will hope to reverse to a two point margin in their favour after full-time at The Meadow.
Here’s all that Clarets supporters need to know ahead of the game…
Team and match stats:
- The Generals are jointly managed by James Duncan and Michael Murray, making Chesham the only side in the division to currently have joint-managers at the helm.
- Chesham currently sit highest in the table out of the four sides who were promoted to the National League South this season.
- Tuesday’s game will mark Chelmsford City’s first competitive away clash against Chesham.
- Chesham are the only side who City are yet to face in the National League South this season.
Click below to watch highlights of Saturday’s win over Hornchurch.
Opposition:
Chesham have quickly adapted to life in the National League South after their promotion last season. Joint-managers James Duncan and Michael Murray have shared the dugout responsibilities since their appointments in 2018 and led the Generals to the Southern League Premier South title in 2023-24.
Duncan and Murray have built on their side’s successes from last season. Ahead of Tuesday’s game, they have guided Chesham into the top half of the National League South table following a recent four-game unbeaten run.
Forward Nathan Minhas has been one of the Generals’ key men this season and will be one to watch on Tuesday night. Minhas has extensive experience playing in the sixth tier and has featured 23 times for Chesham in 24-25, scoring eight goals and providing three assists.
Team news:
Ryan Blackman made his return to the pitch against Hornchurch on Saturday after 140 days sidelined through injury.
Ruaridh Donaldson, Archie Tamplin, Sam Oguntayo and Finley Wilkinson were forced off due to injuries against the Urchins. Manager Robbie Simpson stated in his post-match interview that he hopes at least two of these four players will be available to play at The Meadow.
Simpson also revealed forward Jordan Greenidge could be available for selection again for the first time since his injury against Weymouth last month.
Getting there:
Supporters travelling by car to this weekend’s game should know that the journey from the EMJ Community Stadium to The Meadow takes around one hour and a half.
Chesham is part of the London Underground network and is at the far west of the Metropolitan Line. Chesham station is around a 10-minute walk from The Meadow.
The Chelmsford City Supporters Club coach is travelling to Tuesday’s game. At the time of writing, there are still seats available on the coach.
Matchday & ticketing information:
Match tickets can be pre-purchased here, via Chesham United’s official website. Online ticket sales for this fixture will end at 6pm on Tuesday. Tickets will also be on sale at the turnstiles, with cash and card payments accepted.
Ticket prices are as follows:
- Adults: £15
- Concessions (Over 65s and Students with ID): £12
- Next Gen (18 to 23-year-olds): £10
- Junior (Under-18s): £5
- Junior (Under-12s): Free
How to follow the game:
Radio Clarets will provide live audio commentary of proceedings at The Meadow.
Clarets fans can find pre-match coverage of Tuesday’s match and live updates of the proceedings by following the club’s X (formerly Twitter) page: @OfficialClarets, Instagram page: chelmsfordcityfc and Bluesky page: chelmsfordcityfc.
Post-match reactions will be found on the club’s website, official social media channels and on ClaretsTV.
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