After two postponed Sundays, Lea River finally got the season going away at H & L Allstars and came up just short, losing 2–1. The September fixtures against Clapton Orient and Élever Eleven are still to be rearranged. Next up is Bow Badgers at the Marshes on 11 October.
Lea River's first outing finished 4–4 against Absolute FC at the Marshes. Absolute went ahead late; Lea River levelled before the whistle. A useful hit-out with the league opener a fortnight away.
The Division 3 fixture list is out. Ten games between September and December, five at Hackney Marshes, opening away at Clapton Orient. Every kick-off is 10.30 on a Sunday.
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More once the season is under way. Match-day updates go to Instagram and TikTok first.
