Record attendance attempt at Dulwich Hamlet FC

[The Dulwich Raider]

It's Non-league Day tomorrow so come and support your local non-league side, Dulwich Hamlet FC

In addition, it is "Pay what you want" on the gate.

Once costs have been covered, Dulwich Hamlet will be making a donation to two homeless charities: The Robes Project & UK Homes 4 Heroes.

Come and help us set a modern era attendance record (1,835)!

Here is a reminder of why it's easy to fall for the Pink 'n' Blues:

11 Reasons to Follow Dulwich Hamlet FC

http://deserter.co.uk/2014/07/11-reasons-to-follow-dulwich-hamlet-fc/

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[EDmummy]

What time?

[The Dulwich Raider]

3pm, but with some excellent beers in the bar, let's say 2

;)

TDR

[Queequeg]

I'll be there but 1,800 is more than a wee bit optimistic. 1,000 would be a fantastic achievement but unlikely. Pardon my negativity but let's be realistic.

[The Dulwich Raider]

A challenge, indeed.

I understand there were 811 present on Tuesday for the game against Margate, so we will need to more than double that (and that in itself was quite a high attendance for an evening game)

One thing's for sure, everyone who was there for that astonishing match will be returning tomorrow if they possibly can.

Here's the winning goal, on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152685165889847

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[treehugger]

Apart from everything else we have in ED - we have our own football team and stadium. Anybody who has sporty kids of any age should take them to see DHFC play. It really is the best experience and right on our door step. Make the most of it!

[mrs.lotte]

Well we are going with some pals - 9 of us - looking forward to it

[Bic Basher]

They've done it! 2,836 attended today.

[Otta]

Latest I saw said 2,856 so even better.

Feel less guilty about not making it now.

[DulwichFox]

It was 2,856

Would of been 2,855 but Foxy went to make up the numbers.

Final Score Dulwich Hamlet 2 - Hampton & Richmond Borough 2 ( 1 pen )

DulwichFox

[Hawley]

Great atmosphere today and a really exciting game, especially the second half. Could have sneaked it at the death if Xavier had shown a tad more composure, but no matter: a fair result I think. Congrats to all involved in advertising the match too.

[Bluerevolution]

Passed off peaceably as well, thought it may get fractious with the bar scenario but everyone was patient, thank you all from the stewards

[ruffers]

I didn't make it but well done all, can't imagine how long it would take to get a pint.

Will go to Fisher tomorrow instead!

[Otta]

I waited 20 minutes to get served last time I was there, and that was before half time when there were about 5 people in the bar, so today must have been insane!

Gutted I couldn't get there.

[Bic Basher]

Apologies, I got the attendance from the BBC Radio London reporter who was at the match. He also claimed the park next to the ground was Peckham Rye Park!

[brezzo]

Went for the first time, looking forward to a few nice pints, but no chance with that crowd. Had to decamp to Sainsburys at half time.

Nonetheless, nice afternoon out, better quality football than I was anticipating, so I will be going back.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Considering the numbers, it was pretty good although extra staff would have helped, especially the poor woman running the hot dog stall on her own.

Second half was exciting, family atmosphere fantastic and free sarnies at the end were delicious and a bonus.