Valley continue their late summer travels on Saturday when they return to West Sussex to face “draw specialists” Three Bridges.
Unsurprisingly sitting in a mid-table 11th position at the start of play, “The Bridges” have shared the points in four of their six league games this season – the latest being at Jubilee Walk on Tuesday when they drew 1-1 with Corinthian courtesy of a goal from Ben Bacon.
It comes as no surprise to find then that they also drew their FA Cup Preliminary Round tie with South Park 3-3, before succumbing in a replay.
After sixty years competing in the Sussex County League, Three Bridges joined the Isthmian ranks in 2012 after being promoted as Champions and have retained their position despite relegation in 2016/17 – winning promotion as runners-up in the Southern Combination League the following season.
The introduction of long serving Club stalwart Jamie Mellin as First Team Manager in May is indicative of the Club’s commitment to make a mark in the coming seasons, with former Worthing midfielder Brannon O’Neill leading the scoring charts for The Bridges this season with four goals.
Defeat in a high scoring “classic” at East Grinstead on Tuesday has put a spanner in The Millers promotion charge, so three points on Saturday is a must to keep pace with the leaders.
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IT’S A FACT
Three Bridges, at first a tiny hamlet, began to grow with the coming of the London and Brighton Railway in 1841. Despite beliefs to the contrary, the village was named, not after rail bridges, but after three much older crossings over streams in the area (River Mole tributaries).
PREVIOUS MEETING
2 Nov 2019 Isthmian League SE Cray Valley (PM) 1 Three Bridges 0
SEASON 2020/21 FORM GUIDE
Three Bridges
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MATCH DETAILS
DATE:-
SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2021, KICK-OFF 3PM
VENUE :-
JUBILEE WALK, THREE BRIDGES, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH10 1LQ
(APPROX JOURNEY TIME FROM THE ARTIC STADIUM – 1 HOUR, 45 MILES *SEE BELOW*)
DIRECTIONS TO THE GROUND :-
By Car via A23
1. From A23 (heading North) / M23 (heading South) come off at Junction 10 and head towards Crawley on the A2011 (Crawley Avenue).
Please note there are roadworks in place on the M23 for a “Smart Motorway” resulting in a 50mph Average Speed Check and possible lane closures South bound between J8 (M25) to J10 (Crawley).
2. At the roundabout, take the first left heading towards Three Bridges Train Station (Hazelwick Avenue).
3. Pass Tesco on your left and head straight over the roundabout (second exit).
4. As you approach the traffic lights, remain in the right hand lane.
5. After turning right into Haslett Avenue at these lights, move immediately into the right turn lane at the next set of lights.
6. Turn right at these lights onto Three Bridges Road.
7. Follow the road round to the left, then turn left after 100 yards into Jubilee Walk (directly opposite the Plough Pub).
8. Follow the road to the end and turn right (still Jubilee Walk) and head straight. Jubilee Field is at the far end.
Car parking is available inside the ground.
By Train
1. Three Bridges Train station is approximately 5 minutes walk from the train station.
2. As you exit the station, cross the sets of traffic lights heading towards the set of shops on the opposite side of the road (barbers, estate agents, Premier food shop etc.)
3. Walk up past the barbers, estate agents and Premier and follow the road straight.
4. You will arrive at The Plough pub. Jubilee Walk is directly opposite on the other side of the road.
ADMISSION :-
ADULTS – £10
CONCESSIONS – £7
UNDER 12 – FREE
Match tickets are available in advance at https://threebridgesfc.ktckts.com/ Admission will be pay on the gate. Card preferred.
Website : WWW.threebridgesfc.co.uk
Referee – Will Briers
Assistants – Michael Coen and David Payne
Pic : Warren Mfula’s strike secured the points for The Millers at Badgers in 2019