Simon Johnson and his Cityzens have one last battle before they can enjoy the festivities. This Saturday will see them make the trip to Edgware and Kingsbury in Combined Counties Football League Premier League North action.
Johnson’s side will be hoping to go into the festive break on a high note but are under no illusion that Silver Jubilee Park is an easy place to go despite what the league table may suggest. In Tuesday night’s post-match interview, our Assistant Manager Michael Butcher told us “It’s never an easy place to go and play”.
Your support on the road to help roar the Cityzens over the line would be much appreciated.
ABOUT THE OPPOSITION
Edgware & Kingsbury FC, founded in 1939 by employees of William Moss & Sons, has had a rich history in English football. Starting in the West Middlesex Combination, the club quickly found success, winning league titles and cups during the 1940s. They later competed in the London League, Corinthian League, and Athenian League, achieving notable victories like the Middlesex Senior Cup (1948) and Memorial Shield (1954, 1963).
Renamed Edgware in 1972, the club navigated league changes, including stints in the Spartan League and Isthmian League. Despite promotions and titles, challenges arose, such as ground issues leading to their withdrawal in 2008. However, they maintained FA registration and returned in 2014, achieving promotion back to the Premier Division of the Spartan South Midlands League and later joining the Combined Counties League in 2021. In 2022, they were renamed Edgware & Kingsbury FC.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Reading City Football Club are Edgware & Kingsbury Football Club are well acquainted with one another, having both been members of the Combined Counties Football League Premier Division North since the 2021/22 Season.
In our last five matches, Johnson’s Cityzens have won two, lost one and drawn two.
We have also never won a game at Silver Jubilee Park a record Simon Johnson will be looking to put an end to this Saturday.
City come into Saturday’s game on the back of a narrow derby night defeat, having lost 2-1 on the road to Berks County on Tuesday evening.
Edgware and Kingsbury come into Saturday’s game very well rested having not played since Saturday 30th November when they won 3-1 at home to Hilltop.
TICKETS
Simon Johnson and his Cityzens would appreciate your support on the road!
Admission details are below:
Prices are:
Adults: £7
Concessions: £4
Under 16: Free
SILVER JUBILEE PARK
Address: Silver Jubilee Park, Townsend Lane, London, NW9 7NE
GETTING HERE
By Car: Take the M4 from Reading and follow the M4 until you reach junction 4B.
Take the exit at Junction 4B, using the left lane to exit towards M40/M1/Watford.
In 4.9 miles use the right lane to take the slip road onto M25.
In 2.5 miles at junction 16, Use the left 2 lanes to merge onto M40 towards Uxbridge/London (W)
In 13.4 miles continue straight on to the A40
In 7.0 miles continue straight onto Western Ave/A40
In 1.6 miles keep left to continue on Greystoke Park Terrace
In 0.1 miles at Hanger Lane Gyratory, take the 2nd exit onto North Circular Road/A406
In 0.3 miles continue straight to stay on North Circular Road/A406
In 1.0 miles use the right 3 lanes to turn slightly right to stay on North Circular Road/A406
In 1.7 miles take a slight left onto Neasden Lane North
In 0.2 miles turn right towards Neasden Lane North/A4088
In 128 Yards continue onto Neasden Lane North/A4088
In 0.5 miles at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tudor Gardens
In 69 yards at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tudor Gardens/B454
In 0.2 miles at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Church Lane/B454
In 0.4 miles at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Wood Lane
In 0.1 miles turn left onto Kingsmead Avenue
In 0.2 miles take a slight left onto Townsend Lane
In 14 yards turn right
Silver Jubilee Park will be on your left-hand side.
By Rail: From Reading take either Elizabeth Line or Great Western Railway services to London Paddington, before catching the Circle Line from London Paddington before disembarking at Baker Street (2 Stops). Once you have disembarked at Baker Street, you will need to take the Metropolitan Line in the direction of Amersham and disembark at Wembley Park (2 Stops).
Once you have disembarked at Wembley Park, exit the station via Olympic Way and board the 83 Bus towards Golders Green from Wembley Park Station (Stop N). Ride six stops and disembark at Queensbury Road (Stop P).
From Queensbury Road (Stop P), Silver Jubilee Park is a 9-minute walk.
Head east on Reeves Avenue toward Park Road, before turning left toward Kingsmead Avenue. Turn left onto Kingsmead Avenue, before taking a slight left onto Townsend Lane. Turn right and Silver Jubilee Park should be on your left-hand side.
