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Season Preview 2025/2026

July 19, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Brentwood Town

Isthmian Division One North champions Brentwood Town are back in the Premier for the first time since 2015/2016. The Blues entered the Isthmian Leagues 18 years ago after winning the Essex Senior League title. In that same season they completed the treble by claiming both League Cup competitions as well. Brentwood Town have been knocking on the Isthmian Premier door in recent years. The Essex club failed in the playoffs in 2022 and 2024 before lifting the title last season.

2024/2025 Season
Isthmian North: 1st
F.A Cup: 2nd Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 3rd Round
County Cup: 3rd Round
Top League Scorer: Daniel Ogunleye (36 goals)

The Blues wrapped up the title last season on the penultimate game. A record crowd saw top goal scorer, Daniel Ogunleye net all four goals in a 4-0 victory. It wasn’t until December that the Essex club truly got going . They started a 13-match unbeaten run picking up 35 points. No one scored as many goals as Brentwood Town or had a better goal difference. The Blues recorded the joint biggest win in the division, an 8-0 mauling of Ipswich Wanderers. On the 8 March with the Essex side in second place faced league leaders Felixstowe and Walton United. Brentwood Town won, swapped places and never relinquished top spot.

Manager – Keith Rowland

A former West Ham United defender, Keith Rowland also played in the Football League for the likes of AFC Bournemouth and Queens Park Rangers to name a few. Adding to his playing experience he won 19 international caps for Northern Ireland too. Rowland’s coaching career began at Braintree Town under Alan Devonshire, then Rod Stringer until he went into management with Wingate and Finchley in 2016, where he recorded the club’s highest finish on two occasions. Spells followed at Aveley and Tilbury before he’s current role at Brentwood Town started in October 2023.

Summer Transfers

Unsurprisingly many of the Isthmian Division One North League winning squad have extended their stay with the club including former Dartford legend and Brentwood Town’s Manager’s Player Of The Year, Lee Noble. The midfielder helped Dartford to promotion in 2012 scoring the winner in the playoff final against Welling United. Still going at 36-years-old, Noble represented the Darts for 12 years making  476 appearances and scoring 51 goals. 

Perhaps the best signing is the retention of Player’s Player Of The Year and Supporters’ Player Of The Year, Danny Ogunleye. Last season’s prolific scorer sparked interest from Colchester United in the summer.

Manny Ogunrinde and Charlee Hughes swap relegated Aveley for the promoted Blues. Ogunrinde enjoyed five years with the Millers winning consecutive promotions and Young Player of the Season in Aveley’s debut campaign in the National South. Hughes returns to Brentwood Town having previously won a golden boot with the club.

At Walthamstow last season, Louie Johnson had a great time scoring 18 goals and notching up ten assists helping him claim the club’s annual awards. Charlie Edwards arrives from Cray Wanderers. Defender, Aron Pollock joins the newly promoted club and was close to a league winners medal with Billericay Town last season. Max Hudson will be another new member of the Blues’ backline having signed from Dulwich Hamlet.

Former Dart, Lyle Della-Verde has departed the Essex side. The midfielder was at Dartford back in 2017/2018 scoring five goals in 34 games. Goalkeeper Connor Wheatley joins Basildon United. Taylor Curran has moved out to Portugal to play in their fourth division. Koby Yeboah has decided to make the switch to Canvey Island.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 3 / Brentwood Town wins: 2 / Draws: 2

Previous Six Meetings

Brentwood Town 1 – 2 Dartford (25/11/2017 – F.A Trophy)
Dartford 0 – 1 Brentwood Town (29/03/2008 – Isthmian Division One North)
Brentwood Town 2 – 2 Dartford (05/02/2008 – Isthmian Division One North)
Brentwood Town 2 – 1 Dartford (08/03/1969 – Southern League First Division)
Dartford 1 – 1 Brentwood Town (15/02/1969 – Southern League First Division)
Dartford 2 – 0 Billericay Town (15/04/1968 – Southern League First Division)

Next Meetings

Brentwood Town v Dartford – Saturday 11th October 2025
Dartford v Brentwood Town – Saturday 31st January 2026

Statistics

  • Dartford are four games without a league win against Brentwood Town (D2, L2)
  • The Darts did win in the last meeting between the two sides, a F.A Trophy tie in November 2017
  • Neither side have scored more than two goals in this fixture

Match Highlights – 2007/2008

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Season Preview 2025/2026

July 18, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Billericay Town

Two time Isthmian Premier League winners Billericay Town almost added a third championship in April. Having came so close the Essex club are one of the favourites to return to the National South, the division they left three years ago. The Blues have non-league pedigree from their golden age in the seventies. They won three of the first five F.A Vase competitions to go with seven league titles and numerous cups.

2024/2025 Season
Isthmian Premier: 2nd
F.A Cup: 1st Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 3rd Qualifying Round
County Cup: 4th Round
League Cup: Winners
Top League Scorer: Femi Akinwande (15 goals)

The Blues improved on the previous season and get the sense promotion is not far away. Billericay Town missed out on the playoffs two years ago and followed that by agonisingly missing out on the Isthmian Premier title by a single goal. The Essex club did not leave the top four from September, lost the fewest games and scored the most goals. They began the 2024/2025 season on a 13 game unbeaten run and finished on a four game winning streak.

Manager – Gary McCann

Joining the club in April 2023 on a three-year contract, Gary McCann took Hampton and Richmond Borough to the National South playoffs in consecutive seasons in his previous job. Five years ago, he was denied a hat-trick of playoff qualifications based on points per game. Prior his spell at the Beavers, McCann enjoyed 13 years at Hendon. He guided the Greens to the Isthmian Premier Promotional Final. Last season he picked up a runners up medal, but won a winners medal in the League Cup.

Summer Transfers

The Blues came so close to that league title in April. Being denied on goal difference may have persuaded them to make a statement signing in their forward line. Former Dart, Liam Nash has penned a two-year deal from Worthing. The 29-year-old played for Dartford five years ago scoring five times in just 11 appearances.

Over the summer there was confusion surrounding Jack Evans, who eventually joined for the Blues. The Essex side announced the signing of the former Dart, but had to retract their statement after the striker was still under contract at Chatham Town. The two sides finally made an agreement and after over 100 goals for the Chats, he is now a Blue.

The arrival of Jazzi Barnum-Bobb was also confirmed from Chelmsford City. The St Vincent and Grenadines international defender made 19 appearances for the Darts in 2020/2021.

Nash also had a part to play in getting Billericay Town to bring in Ryan Scott from AFC Hornchurch. Scott has represented the Blues previously, won consecutive promotions with Aveley before winning another title with the Urchins.

Another player starting a second spell with the Essex club is Alfie Cerulli who has signed permanently from Hemel Hempstead Town. Defensive midfielder, Ryan Blackman will also be staying in the county after his move from Chelmsford City. 

Troy Howard could have been playing in this division with Sittingbourne had they won promotion. The forward scored 13 goals and recoded 14 assists for the Brickies last term as they finished runners up in the Isthmian South East. Tyrese Owen was playing for Aveley last season in the National South, the midfielder remains in next season’s Isthmian Premier but with the Blues instead. More recently Ike Orji has signed up from Cray Wanderers.

Among those who are staying with the Blues are former Darts Jay Porter, Femi Akinwande and Tom Bender. Porter and Akinwande both came through the Dartford academy with Porter making four senior appearances. Akinwande left before making a loan return and featured 11 times for the Darts. The striker top scored for Billericay Town last term. Bender is in the recovery stage of his long-term knee injury and is being monitored and assisted in his recovery by the medical team. In 2014/2015, the defender played 20 games for Dartford.

Player of the Season Sam Donkin, Young Player of the Year Charlie Panton and captain Matthew Johnson have all be retained as well as many more from last season’s squad.

Former Dart, Ade Azeez has left the club signing for Hemel Hempstead Town. Azeez started his Dartford career brightly in 2021 and ended that season with 18 goals. Defender, Aron Pollock has made the short journey to Brentwood Town. Montel McKenzie has left Essex to join Kent side Folkestone Invicta. Ashley Nzala makes the switch to Cray Wanderers

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 8 / Billericay Town wins: 3 / Draws: 1

Previous Six Meetings

Dartford 4 – 0 Billericay Town (25/01/2025 – National South)
Billericay Town 4 – 0 Dartford (08/10/2024 – National South)
Billericay Town 0 – 2 Dartford (15/04/2022 – National South)
Dartford 1 – 0 Billericay Town (04/12/2021 – National South)
Dartford 3 – 0 Billericay Town (12/01/2021 – National South)
Dartford 3 – 2 Billericay Town (14/12/2019 – National South)

Next Meetings

Dartford v Billericay Town – Tuesday 12th August 2025
Billericay Town v Dartford – Tuesday 11th November 2025

Statistics

  • Dartford have won four of their last five games against Billericay Town keeping clean sheets in each victory
  • The Darts are currently on a run of five consecutive home victories against Ricay
  • Both sides set their biggest wins against each other last season (4-0)

Match Highlights – 2024/2025

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Season Preview 2025/2026

July 17, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Aveley

This time two years ago Aveley were getting ready for their first foray in the National South. The Millers had been in the Isthmian Leagues since the seventies with the exception of two campaigns in the Southern League. The Essex club reached an all-time high with consecutive promotions under Danny Scopes. The Millers were the surprise package in their debut National South campaign by finishing seventh and reaching the playoff quarter-final. However, they couldn’t replicate that performance last season and ended bottom of the pile.

2025/2026 Season
National South: 24th
F.A Cup: 2nd Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 3rd Round
County Cup: 4th Round
Top League Scorer: David Kawa (10 goals)

Victories were scarce in 2024/2025 with the Millers winning just eight times in the league. It took until September to claim their first three point haul, they picked up just 11 points on the road and went 11 games without a win between February and April. A tough season saw the club relegated with five games to go and a return to the Isthmian Premier. At the end of the season Scopes left the club and after 23 years, Graham Gennings stepped down as Chairman.

Manager – Brett Munyard

Brett Munyard started off his managerial career at White Ensign. In his time with Ensign he guided them promotion from Step 7 to Step 5. He then moved to Brightlingsea Regent in November 2021 and managed to steer them to survival in the Isthmian Premier. Most recently Munyard moved from Regent to Maldon & Tiptree.

Summer Transfers

The Millers have been busy in the market with new boss Munyard aiming to mould his squad to his liking. Former Dartford loanee, Rowan Liburd has signed from Chatham Town. The striker made three appearances for the Darts back in the 2019/2020 season.

Munyard has also looked towards his former side Brightlingsea Regent by bringing in 18-year-old Jayden Robinson and left back Harry Critchley. Arriving from Grays Athletic is Spanish midfielder Alejandro Machado. Whilst Elliott Sartorius is a new arrival, who swept up the annual awards at Grays Athletic last term.

Fresh from winning the Essex Senior Cup with Canvey Island, Tobi Tinubu will provide an option as wing back. A double swoop was made for Ollie Peters and Ryan Henshaw from AFC Sudbury. The pair have also won the Isthmian Premier title with Bishop’s Stortford together. Another Isthmian Premier champion, George Saunders joins from AFC Hornchurch where he won the league title in 2024. 

Marvin Ekpiteta is an addition from Folkestone Invict. Jayden Gipson from Isthmian North side Cambridge City and Kymani Thomas from Waltham Abbey. Albie Armin has been signed for an undisclosed fee from Leiston.

Sittingbourne have had their players picked off this summer and one of those is Joseph Boachie who joins Aveley. Forward Ryan Charles swaps the Southern Premier for the Isthmian Premier by moving from Bishop’s Stortford. Joe Wright will be Aveley’s new goalkeeper having signed from Enfield Town. Suley Zuhdu has signed on from Walthamstow. Jaden Brissett joins from Basingstoke Town.

Some of Aveley’s notable departures include former Dart, Ibby Akanbi who played just five games for Dartford and is now at Cray Valley Paper Mills. Manny Ogunrinde leaves after five years with the club joining promoted Brentwood Town. He will team up with Charlee Hughes who has also made the same switch.

Captain for the Millers last term, Jason Ring has left after 151 appearances to play for Hashtag United. Tyrese Owen may have dropped down a division with Aveley, but the midfielder will still be playing in the Isthmian Premier with Billericay Town. Likewise, Adam Leathers has joined Chatham Town. Swapping one set of Millers for another, Luke Holness has also joined Cray Valley Paper Mills and so has Alex Kpakpe.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 6 / Aveley wins: 3 / Draws: 3

Previous Six Meetings

Dartford 1 – 2 Aveley (27/02/2024 – National South)
Aveley 0 – 1 Dartford (26/08/2023 – National South)
Dartford 2 – 2 Aveley (17/04/2010 – Isthmian Premier League)
Dartford 4 – 5 Aveley (15/12/2009 – Isthmian League Cup)
Aveley 1 – 4 Dartford (24/10/2009 – Isthmian Premier League)
Aveley 2 – 2 Dartford (29/12/2007 – Isthmian Division One North)

Next Meetings

Aveley v Dartford – Saturday 20th September 2025
Dartford v Aveley – Saturday 17th January 2026

Statistics

  • Dartford lost at home in the league for the first time against the Millers last time Aveley visited Princes Park. The Darts were unbeaten in four (W2, D2)
  • The Darts are unbeaten in their last four trips to Aveley (W3, L1)
  • This fixture has averaged 4.08 goals a game in the 12 previous meetings. Dartford have scored 31 to Aveley’s 18.

Match Highlights – 2023/2024

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Season Preview 2024/2025

August 7, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Wingate and Finchley

Formed as a merger between Wingate and Finchley, the Blues have spent all but six years of their existence in the Isthmian leagues. Starting as Wingate and Finchley in 1991, they switched from the South Midlands to the Isthmian Division Three after four years. Aside from a two-year spell in the Southern League East, the Blues have one playoff promotion to their name up to the Isthmian Premier in 2011, where they have stayed since.

2023/2024 Season
Isthmian Premier: 4th
F.A Cup: 2nd Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 3rd Qualifying Round
County Cup: 2nd Round
Top League Scorer: Elliot Long (22 goals)

Playoff semi-finalists last season, Wingate and Finchley were consistent enough to record their highest league position in seven years. Hanging around just outside the top five, the Blues really pushed on from February losing only two games until the end of the season. In that time Wingate and Finchley picked up nine victories and five draws to cement a place in the playoffs where they lost to eventual winners Enfield Town.

Manager – Ahmet Rifat

A long serving former Wingate and Finchley player, Ahmet Rifat come through the academy at Reading as a midfielder. At the age of 33 he broke the record for most Wingate and Finchley appearances when he reached 460 games during the 2019/2020 season. After hanging up his boots, Rifat turned manager in October 2022 and last term guided the club to their first playoff campaign in 13 years.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 3 / Wingate and Finchley wins: 2 / Draws: 2

Previous Six Meetings

Dartford 1 – 0 Wingate and Finchley (26/04/2008 – Isthmian Division One North)
Wingate and Finchley 0 – 2 Dartford (03/11/2007 – Isthmian Division One North)
Wingate and Finchley 3 – 2 Dartford (18/03/2006 – Southern League Div 1 East)
Dartford 2 – 1 Wingate and Finchley (17/12/2005 – Southern League Div 1 East)
Wingate and Finchley 2 – 2 Dartford (28/03/2005 – Southern League Div 1 East)
Dartford 2 – 2 Wingate and Finchley (27/12/2004 – Southern League Div 1 East)

Next Meetings

Dartford v Wingate and Finchley – Saturday 19th October 2024
Wingate and Finchley v Dartford – Saturday 18th January 2025

Statistics

  • Dartford have won three of their last four games against Wingate and Finchley (L1)
  • The Darts are unbeaten in the three home matches against the Blues (W2, D1)
  • Dartford recorded their first away win over Wingate and Finchley last time they visited Summers Lane (D1, L2)

Match Highlights – 2007/2008

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Season Preview 2024/2025

August 7, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Whitehawk

In the space of seven years Whitehawk almost completed the journey from the Sussex League to the National League but were denied in playoff heartbreak. County champions in 2010 and back-to-back Isthmian titles in 2012 and 2013, the Hawks soared. In the National South, Whitehawk reached the playoffs in consecutive campaigns before double relegation. Last term was their first back in the Isthmian Premier after winning the Division One South East playoffs a year earlier.

2023/2024 Season
Isthmian Premier: 9th
F.A Cup: 3rd Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 3rd Round
County Cup: 3rd Round
Top League Scorer: Charlie Walker (15goals)

Whitehawk’s opening day defeat was their only one throughout August, September, and October. Over the following two months they failed to win dropping from fourth to fifteenth by the New Year. The Hawks improved again by February and finished strongly. In their final 18 games they only lost twice and in the last seven they took 19 points from a possible 21. Although Whitehawk fell short of the playoff places, they finished in great form.

Manager – Ross McNeilly

Another side to make a change to their management team this summer, Ross McNeilly was named boss towards the end of May. Most recently a first team coach with Dorking Wanderers, he also gained experience as a manager with Aldershot Town in the National League. McNeilly previously led the Shots academy side and his experience in youth football extends to Sunderland as well as Woking.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 5 / Whitehawk wins: 3 / Draws: 0

Previous Six Meetings

Dartford 3 – 1 Whitehawk (27/01/2018 – National South)
Whitehawk 0 – 4 Dartford (05/09/2017 – National South)
Dartford 3 – 1 Whitehawk (04/02/2017 – National South)
Whitehawk 1 – 0 Dartford (10/08/2016 – National South)
Dartford 2 – 4 Whitehawk (12/03/2016 – National South)
Whitehawk 0 – 1 Dartford (19/12/2015 – National South)

Next Meetings

Dartford v Whitehawk – Saturday 4th January 2025
Whitehawk v Dartford – Saturday 12th April 2025

Statistics

  • Dartford have won their last three games against Whitehawk
  • The Darts have won their last two home games 3-1 against the Hawks
  • The winning side has kept a clean sheet in the three fixtures at the Enclosed Ground (W2, L1)

Match Highlights 2017/2018

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Season Preview 2024/2025

August 6, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Potters Bar Town

Runners up of the Isthmian Division One North in 2018, a reorganisation of step three meant the Scholars didn’t need to participate in the playoffs. Instead, they won promotion and for the first time reached the Isthmian Premier. A year earlier Potters Bar Town switched from the Southern League to begin a second spell in the Isthmian. The Scholars have spent four full campaigns in the Premier finishing between thirteenth and sixteenth in each season.

2023/2024 Season
Isthmian Premier: 15th
F.A Cup: 1st Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 1st Round
County Cup: 2nd Round
Top League Scorer: Brandon Adams (18 goals)

One month in and it looked like a long season ahead for the Hertfordshire club. Six straight defeats from the opening day left the Scholars joint bottom, but they finally got off the mark against eventual runners up Chatham Town mid-September. Potters Bar Town went on to lose just four from the next 26 fixtures. However, the early season form returned finishing the campaign with one win and nine defeats.

Manager – Max Mitchell

Last season was Max Mitchell’s first full campaign in charge at Potters Bar Town. He joined the club in December 2022 on an interim basis from Welwyn City Garden, after a successful spell with the Citizens, and his position was made permanent in April last year. Mitchell previously managed Walthamstow and St Margaretsbury in the Essex Senior League and had a spell in the Southern League with Hertford Town.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 2 / Potters Bar Town wins: 1 / Draws: 1

Previous Meetings

Potters Bar Town 2 – 2 Dartford (05/04/2008 – Isthmian Division One North)
Dartford 4 – 0 Potters Bar Town (27/10/2007 – Isthmian Division One North)
Dartford 1 – 2 Potters Bar Town (11/03/2006 – Southern League Div One East)
Potters Bar Town 1 – 4 Dartford (08/10/2005 – Southern League Div One East)

Next Meetings

Dartford v Potters Bar Town – Tuesday 13th August 2024
Potters Bar Town v Dartford – Tuesday 5th November 2024

Statistics

  • Dartford are unbeaten in the last two matches against Potters Bar Town (W1, D1)
  • The Darts kept the only clean sheet in this fixture the last time they hosted the Scholars at Princes Park
  • Dartford are unbeaten in their two visits to Potters Bar Town (W1, D1)

Match Highlights 2007/2008

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Season Preview 2024/2025

August 6, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Lewes

In the early 2000’s Lewes moved up through the Isthmian Leagues to the National South. By the end of the decade, they reached the National League. That success was the tipping point as the cost was too much, as a result the Rooks were relegated from the National League after one season. Afterwards they became a community club and in 2017 were the first semi-professional club to pay the women’s team the same as the men.

2023/2024 Season
Isthmian Premier: 8th
F.A Cup: 4th Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 2nd Round
County Cup: 2nd Round
Top League Scorer: Kalvin Lumbombo-Kalala (14 goals)

Lewes finished the season as one of the form teams winning five consecutive games. The Sussex club started the campaign brightly, had an unbeaten run of seven over the festive period, but in between the Rooks weren’t quite consistent enough to earn a place in the playoff places. Aided by the goals of former Dartford winger Kalvin Kalala, Lewes finished eighth and on par compared to the previous two seasons.

Manager – Craig Nelson

Managing in the Southern Counties East last season, Craig Nelson was announced as the new boss of Lewes following Tony Russell’s departure after three seasons. Nelson was at Glebe last term and had the Kent side top of the table when he left with four games to go, the Kent club finished third. In his playing career, he became established at this level playing for Tooting and Mitcham United before progressing into coaching, and then his first managerial role at Glebe.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 2 / Lewes wins: 1 / Draws: 0

Previous Meetings

Dartford 3 – 0 Lewes (26/03/2011 – National South)
Lewes 1 – 1 Dartford (30/10/2010 – National South)
Lewes 0 – 2 Dartford (15/01/1983 – F.A Trophy)

Next Meetings

Dartford v Lewes – Saturday 23rd November 2024
Lewes v Dartford – Saturday 8th March 2025

Statistics

  • Dartford are unbeaten in the three matches played against Lewes (W2, D1)
  • The Darts have won their only home fixtures against the Rooks with a clean sheet
  • Dartford have yet to lose to Lewes on their two visits to the Dripping Pan (W1, D1)

Match Highlights 2009/2010

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Season Preview 2024/2025

August 5, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Horsham

The golden age of the thirties saw Horsham regularly in the top three of the Sussex League and become six-times champions before another after the war. The Sussex club has spent just one campaign outside the Isthmian Leagues since 1973. Dropping out nine years ago, Horsham scored 131 goals in the Southern Combination League winning the title to return immediately. Another promotion in 2019 put the Hornets back in the Isthmian Premier.

2023/2024 Season
Isthmian Premier: 5th
F.A Cup: 1st Round
F.A Trophy: 4th Round
County Cup: Winners
Top League Scorer: Daniel Ajakaiye (14 goals)

The Hornets had an historical season last time out despite losing in the playoff semi-final to Chatham Town on penalties. Horsham recorded their highest ever league position of fifth in the Isthmian Premier. They reached the F.A Cup second round drawing 3-3 with League One side Barnsley in round one. Although the Sussex side lost the replay they were reinstated before going out to Sutton United. To add extra gloss to the campaign the Hornets also won the Sussex Senior Cup.

Manager – Dominic Di Paola

Horsham were on the brink of relegation to the County League when Dominic Di Paola took over in April 2015. He was noticed after leading East Preston to two league titles in three seasons, the last sixteen of the FA Vase and five county cup finals. After a spell at Hastings United, Di Paola led the Hornets to their first title in 20 years, guided the team back to the Isthmian Premier, won a cup and reached the F.A Cup first round.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 6 / Horsham wins: 2 / Draws: 2

Previous Six Meetings

Horsham 0 – 2 Dartford (21/09/2019 – F.A Cup)
Horsham 1 – 3 Dartford (18/03/2010 – Isthmian Premier)
Dartford 3 – 2 Horsham (15/08/2009 – Isthmian Premier)
Horsham 3 – 2 Dartford (18/02/2009 – Isthmian League Cup)
Horsham 0 – 3 Dartford (24/01/2009 – Isthmian Premier)
Dartford 4 – 0 Horsham (20/09/2008 – Isthmian Premier)

Next Meetings

Horsham v Dartford – Saturday 16th November 2024
Dartford v Horsham – Saturday 1st March 2025

Statistics

  • Dartford have won five of the last six games against Horsham in all competitions (D1)
  • The Darts are unbeaten in all four home matches versus Horsham (D1)
  • Dartford have won the last two games at Horsham

Match Highlights 2009/2010

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Season Preview 2024/2025

August 5, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Hendon

Three times F.A Amateur Cup winners and two time Isthmian League champions before the National League was formed, Hendon have non-league pedigree. At a county level they have won a record 15 Middlesex Senior Cups and are high up on the all-time list in the London Senior Cup too. Most recently, after losing the Isthmian Premier playoff final in 2018 they spent six years in the Southern Premier South before switching back this summer.

2023/2024 Season
Southern Premier South: 10th
F.A Cup: 1st Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 5th Round
Middlesex Senior Cup: Semi-Final
London Senior Cup: Runner-Up
Top League Scorer: Nico Muir (18 goals)

Hendon recorded their highest finish in the Southern Premier South division last term during their six-season tenure and reached the last 16 of the F.A Trophy. The Greens began their campaign as they ended it, as draw specialists. Seven of their opening 11 fixtures finished all square, with only one defeat. Whilst at the business end they drew nine of the final 17. In between was an inconsistent run of wins and losses resulting in tenth place.

Manager – Lee Allinson

A familiar name in the dugout at Hendon, Lee Allinson is following in the management footsteps of his father Ian. At St Albans City the pair worked together with Lee as the assistant manager. Prior joining Hendon in November 2019, Lee Allinson guided Biggleswade Town to the Southern League Premier Central playoffs. Relatively new to the management world, Allinson enjoyed playing for the likes of Boreham Wood and St Albans City.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 3 / Hendon wins: 3 / Draws: 0

Previous Six Meetings

Hendon 6 – 3 Dartford (23/04/2024 – London Senior Cup)
Hendon 1 – 2 Dartford (22/04/2010 – Isthmian Premier)
Dartford 5 – 0 Hendon (05/09/2009 – Isthmian Premier)
Dartford 1 – 0 Hendon (06/12/2008 – Isthmian Premier)
Hendon 3 – 0 Dartford (16/08/2008 – Isthmian Premier)
Dartford 0 – 3 Hendon (08/11/1952 – F.A Cup)

Next Meetings

Dartford v Hendon – Saturday 12th October 2024
Hendon v Dartford – Saturday 15th February 2025

Statistics

  • Dartford’s defeat in last season’s London Senior Cup semi-final ended a run of three consecutive victories against Hendon
  • The Darts have won both fixtures at Princes Park scoring six without reply
  • Dartford have won just once at Hendon and that was just over 14 years ago (L2)

Season Preview 2024/2025

August 4, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Hastings United

Nine years away from the Isthmian Premier ended in 2022 when Hastings United won the Division One South East title. Since returning to the premier division, the U’s have posted top ten finishes, something they have achieved in eight of their last nine completed seasons in both tiers of the Isthmian League. This season Hastings United hope to kick on under a newly appointed manager familiar to the Sussex coast.

2023/2024 Season
Isthmian Premier: 7th
F.A Cup: 2nd Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 3rd Qualifying Round
County Cup: Runner-Up
Top League Scorer: Davide Rodari (28 goals)

Unbeaten in their opening six games, Hastings United showed consistency for most of the campaign and stayed around the playoff places. The only significant blip for the Sussex club came immediately after their undefeated start. Five consecutive losses saw them slip downwards, but with the help of former Dart, Davide Rodari they climbed the standings again. The forward set a club record of most goals in a season for the U’s scoring 34 times.

Manager – Danny Bloor

Back in Sussex after a short spell in Kent, Danny Bloor is the new Hastings United manager replacing Chris Agutter, who took over at one of Bloor’s former clubs Worthing. Just over a year ago, a change of ownership at Eastbourne Borough led the 54-year-old exploring a new path. He found himself at Welling United, but by January with the Wings in danger of relegation he departed. Now Bloor is back in the county where he also gained experience with Eastbourne Town.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 38 / Hastings United wins: 29 / Draws: 20

Previous Six Meetings

Dartford 4 – 3 Hastings United (27/03/2010 – Isthmian Premier)
Hastings United 1 – 3 Dartford (22/08/2009 – Isthmian Premier)
Hastings United 0 – 0 Dartford (03/03/2009 – Isthmian Premier)
Dartford 3 – 2 Hastings United (13/09/2008 – F.A Cup)
Dartford 0 – 2 Hastings United (23/08/2008 – Isthmian Premier)
Hastings United 1 – 2 Dartford (14/04/2007 – Isthmian Division One South)

Next Meetings

Hastings United v Dartford – Saturday 30th November 2024
Dartford v Hastings United – Saturday 15th March 2025

Statistics

  • Dartford have won three of the last four games against Hastings United in all competitions (D1)
  • The Darts have won the last two at home against Hastings United. Those two matches have produced an average of six goals per game
  • Dartford are currently four unbeaten at the Pilot Field (W3, D1)

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