Ilford FC V Dulwich Hamlet - 1974 - QF FA Amateur Cup
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2. Ilford FC V Dulwich Hamlet - 1974 - QF FA Amateur Cup


It's February 1974 and Ilford (wearing red) take on Dulwich Hamlet at Lynn Road in the quarter final stage of the FA Amateur Cup. Ilford have already put out Kingstonian, Brockenhurst and Highgate Utd. In this shot the home side defends the Ley Street end, with right back Dennis Bowhill shielding the ball. Also in the shot, giant centre half Peter Anderson and (right) captain Paddy Betson. A titanic duel ends with the scores level at 1-1. A week later an even closer replay sees Ilford snatch an heroic 1-0 victory and earning the side a semi-final showdown at The Den versus Leatherhead.