Bognor Regis Town
Founding members of the West Sussex League, Bognor Regis Town won five consecutive titles in the twenties. The Rocks spent a year in a district competition before joining the Sussex County League where they stayed until 1972 after back-to-back titles. Promotion to the Southern League, a switch to the Isthmian and spells in the National South, the Sussex club have finished runners up on seven occasions since their last championship winning campaign in 72’.
2023/2024 Season
Isthmian Premier: 10th
F.A Cup: 1st Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 2nd Round
County Cup: Quarter-Final
Top League Scorer: Dan Gifford (18 goals)
Only the champions lost fewer games at home than Bognor Regis Town, yet they finished eleventh in the home table. Too many draws cost the Rocks a higher placing, but they proved what they can achieve in periods. At the turn of the year, they won six on the bounce and to close the season they won three in row scoring 13 and conceding just once.
Manager – Robbie Blake
Mostly remembered for his time with Burnley in the Premier League, Robbie Blake scored a memorable goal against then defending champions Manchester United in August 2009. The 48-year-old has a wealth of playing experience in the Football League including spells at Bradford City and Leeds United. Bognor Regis Town is Blake’s first managerial job, a role he took after the Sussex club were relegated from the National South. This will be his seventh year in charge of the Rocks.
Head to Head
Dartford wins: 5 / Bognor Regis Town wins: 1 / Draws: 4
Previous Six Meetings
Dartford 2 – 1 Bognor Regis Town (28/04/2018 – National South)
Dartford 3 – 1 Bognor Regis Town (07/10/2017 – National South)
Bognor Regis Town 0 – 2 Dartford (24/04/2010 – Isthmian Premier)
Dartford 3 – 3 Bognor Regis Town (07/11/2009 – Isthmian Premier)
Dartford 1 – 1 Bognor Regis Town (02/05/1981 – Southern League South)
Bognor Regis Town 2 – 2 Dartford (13/12/1980 – Southern League South)
Next Meetings
Dartford v Bognor Regis Town – Saturday 7th December 2024
Bognor Regis Town v Dartford – Saturday 22nd March 2025
Statistics
- Dartford are currently on a six game unbeaten run against Bognor Regis Town stretching back 34 years (W3, D3)
- The Darts are unbeaten at home against the Rocks (W4, D2)
- Dartford have won in their last two visits at Bognor Regis Town, both on the final day of the season
Match Highlights – 2017/2018
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