THE RISE OF THE WICKERS - PRE-SEASON GAMES START ON SATURDAY

Hackney Wick FC, who will play in the Essex Senior League for the 2017/18 campaign following a merger with London Bari, have announced their pre-season schedule. League and Cup games will be played at The Old Spotted Dog in the season proper with the pre-season matches taking place at Mabley Green, E9 which is the other side of the A12 to the Olympic Park - The nearest train stations being either Homerton or Hackney Wick.  

Saturday 1st July - Canning Town 
Wednesday 5th July - AFC SOUTHGATE 
Saturday 8th July - ERITH & BELVEDERE 
Tuesday 11th July - Hatfield Town 
Saturday 15th July - BIGGLESWADE UNITED 
Wednesday 19th July - AC LONDON 
Saturday 22nd July - TILBURY