If you’ve wondered why the women’s first team has been quiet compared to the men’s first team, the season starts three weeks later so pre-season has been later too.

But they’re now back in action with a tough trip away to newly-promoted Brentford Women on Sunday, August 1 as they gear up for the September 5 league start.

It was honours even last season, firstly beating the Bees 3-1 on a muddy Stray Dog pitch in front of 125 spectators, thanks to goals from Emily Link, Caps Riom and Annie Lyons.

Then on the final day of the season Brentford won 2-0 behind closed doors, a result which meant they snatched second place in the league from CCFC.

The Bees were promoted, like their male counterparts, so in the absence of a league clash, a friendly will be a very good test.

Match information

Brentford Women vs Clapton CFC is on Sunday, August 1 2021 at 2.30pm at Bedfont Sports, Hatton Road, Feltham TW14 9QT

Spectators are welcome, just turn up, but alas no dogs allowed. The bar will be open.

Some fans may have already visited here as it was the venue when the men’s first team played Deportivo Galicia Reserves in the Jim Rogers Presidents Cup.

Directions

Bedfont Sports is located just past Bedfont & Feltham FC – it’s easy to get them mixed up.

The nearest Tube station is Hatton Cross on the Piccadilly line, then 10 minutes’ walk along Hatton Road, or take bus 203, H25 or H26. Nearest train station is Feltham, a 30 minute walk away or take bus H25 or H26.