The club was formed in 1906 as St Anne’s Kew, changing its name in 1911 to Kew Association FC and then its current name in 2020. The men’s team joined the Southern Amateur League in 1925 so are celebrating their centenary. In 1996 they managed to find their own ground at Ham and they now have dozens of youth and adult teams. The women’s team was formed in 2021 and enjoyed two promotions in their first three seasons. In their first season at this level, they finished sixth, one place above CCFC.

Richmond & Kew finished last season with the best form in the division with six wins out of the last seven games. They have only played one game so far this season – a defeat at Herne Bay but with a side weakened by holidays.

Last season both games we were won by the away side. Firstly, we won 3-0, with goals from Maria Mendonca and Marta Boiro plus an own goal. Back at the Old Spotted Dog Ground, R&K came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2, Emily Link and Maria Mendonca with our goals.

Captain Jessica Roberts was the second top scorer and top assist-er last season. After scoring 43 goals, including two against us, last season’s top scorer Charlotte Close has moved up a division to Ashford Town.

It’s free entry. They have a clubhouse for snacks, hot food, tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead.

• From Richmond Station, it’s a 42 minute walk, or take the 371 bus from directly outside the station and get off at the bottom of Sandy Lane, then a 5 min walk
• From Kingston Station, take the 65 bus towards Ealing Broadway and get off at Dukes Avenue – then a 15 min walk
• The postcode is TW10 7RU. The ground has a large car park but it can be full on busy days. There is plenty of free on-street parking outside the ground