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I need a knowledgeable Dartford supporter to help me out with some information regarding the Eastern Floodlight League.

Could anyone fill in any gaps?:

80/81

Group consisted of: Dartford,Barking,Bromley,Welling
Did Dartford win the group and qualify for the next stage?

81/82

Group consisted of: Dartford and who else?
Did Dartford win the group and qualify for the next stage?

82/83

Group consisted of: Dartford,Basildon,Bromley,Grays
Did Dartford win the group and qualify for the next stage?

83/84

Group consisted of: Dartford and who else?
Did Dartford win the group and qualify for the next stage?


Grateful for any help

When we were compiling the Club's history book "Princes Among Men" (copies still available), a lot of the information was not complete due to the competition being used mainly as a Reserve competition/weakened sides.

In 1980/81, DFC's results were a 1-1 draw against Bromley (H), a 2-3 defeat against Welling United (H) and Bromley (A), a 1-3 defeat against Welling (A), an 8-2 win at home to Barking, and a 1-3 defeat away to Barking. There's no further matches so it seems DFC did not qualify.

There was nothing recorded for the other years, including matches/results.

I've asked some others to have a look through their records too though

Thanks a lot for that.

That's one season done.

It would be nice to know if Dartford took part at least,but I realise details can be hard to find.

If this EFL competition was being played in the 1980s, what was the competition my Dad and I used to watch the Reserves play in in the 1950s?/1960s? The Metropolitan League? I believe we won it one year?

I believe the Eastern Floodlight League ran from 64/65 to 05/06.
A pretty impressive run.

Your right,DFC won it in 79/80.

But you may be thinking of the the Metropolitan League.
DFC reserves did the league and cup double in 61/62.

Stop being so geeky boys & get a life!!

silverado wrote:If this EFL competition was being played in the 1980s, what was the competition my Dad and I used to watch the Reserves play in in the 1950s?/1960s? The Metropolitan League? I believe we won it one year?

I think this is what you are remembering:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_M ... E2%80%9362

I suspect that this was around the time when John Ripley and Lew Cooper were tearing up opposition defences in this league

I get the EFL confused with the Mid-Surrey professional floodlit league, back in the days when Dartford was nominally in Mid-Surrey for 2 hours on the occasional Tuesday night. Or did I just make that up?

A bit of an update for anyone who is interested.

Dartford played in the 82/83 Eastern Floodlight League,in a group containing Basildon United,Bromley and Grays Athletic

Four of the six group results are as follows:

21/8/82 Bromley (a) 0-2
7/12/82 Grays Athletic (a) 2-1
21/12/82 Bromley (h) 5-1
5/1/83 Grays Athletic (h) 1-6

I know its a long shot,but would anyone know the results v Basildon United ?
I'd then be able to make up a final group table.