The season started with a trip to Welling which ended in a 1-0 defeat after a stunning strike from Taylor-Crossdale, following that we were held at home against an incredibly experienced Tonbridge Angels side, after leading twice, The Millers were pulled back after goals from the spot and a long-throw thwarted Aveley.

A quick turnaround meant we took on Hemel Hempstead on Monday evening. Hemel came with a new manager, and a squad largely turned over from last season which saw them defeat Aveley 1-0. The Millers also ended the game with nine men after Manny Ogunrinde was shown two yellow cards and Garrett Kelly was shown a straight red with what was pretty much the last kick of the game.

Next up now we travel to Eastbourne Borough, a full-time team who have spent well with the likes of Michael Klass who featured for Worthing and Maidstone United last season. Forward George Alexander who scored goals against us last season for Slough Town before George made the move to Chelmsford City, helping The Clarets to second place finish behind Yeovil Town. Also adding to their forward line is the signing of Alfie Pavey from Woking, the striker featured for Braintree Town last season before signing permanently for the National League side - before then re-joining The Iron to end the season.

Last season The Millers completed the double over Eastbourne, a 2-0 victory at home with goals from Jon Benton and Matt Rush - the reverse fixture was played in possibly the worst football conditions ever, as an Arjanit Krasniqi equaliser on the stroke of half time and a penalty slotted by Siju Odelusi secured a vital 2-1 victory.

However, Eastbourne are a different animal, and we will be looking to pull out an upset in East Sussex to try and secure a first victory of the campaign.

[b]Date: Saturday 24th August
Time: [/b]3PM Kick Off
Location: Priory Lane Stadium, Priory Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 7QH

Directions:
Via Car:
From the north and west (via Polegate:
If approaching via to A27 from Brighton, turn left at the Polegate traffic lights, and then take the exit at the large roundabout shortly afterwards to continue eastwards on the A27 (signposted Eastbourne, Hastings & Bexhill). Skip next paragraph.

If approaching via the A22, take the first exit at the large roundabout shortly before Polegate, signposted A27 Eastbourne, Hastings & Bexhill.

At the next roundabout, take the second exit towards Stone Cross and Westham (A22); at another roundabout shortly afterwards, take the first exit signposted Stone Cross and Westham. Continue towards Stone Cross village, past Dittons Nursery on your left. Shortly afterwards you will come to a crossroads, with a church on your left, the Red Lion pub on the right, and Stone Cross windmill immediately ahead. Turn right, down the B2104 Friday Street.

At the end of Friday Street, turn left at the double mini-roundabout into Hide Hollow (B2191), passing Eastbourne Crematorium on your right. Turn right at the roundabout into Priory Road, and Priory Lane is about 200 yards down the road on the left.

Via Train:
Pevensey and Westham (approx 15-20 mins walk) - Trains from London Victoria

Via Bus:
The LOOP Bus serves Priory Road/Priory Lane. The Loop Bus is every 15 minutes.
The service runs from Eastbourne town centre to Hampden Park, and returns along the same route calling at Seaside (Arlington Arms), Pevensey Bay Road (ASDA) and Priory Road. From Hampden Park (Station) the service calls at Winkney Farm (Wilton Avenue), Langney (Shopping Centre) and Priory Lane.

Via Taxi:
If you require a taxi to/from Priory Lane, Eastbourne Borough have recommend 720720 Taxis on 01323 720720.

Safe journey to all Millers making the journey to Eastbourne to cheer on your Millers.

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