Chatham Town

Ten times Kent League champions, Chatham Town have significantly progressed over the last three years. Now playing at their highest ever level, the Kent side got to the Isthmian Premier with increased attendances and consecutive promotions. In 2022, the Chats racked up 100 points and 122 goals, finished second and went up. In the league above they went one better claiming the Isthmian Division One South East title and last term they finished runners up in the Premier.

2023/2024 Season
Isthmian Premier: 2nd
F.A Cup: 1st Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 1st Round
County Cup: Semi-Final
Top League Scorer: Jamie Yila (16 goals)

Chatham Town will feel they didn’t do themselves justice in the playoff final as they went down 3-0 to Enfield Town. However, they should be among the favourites this season following consecutive promotions and a second-place finish. Strangely the Chats best streak came when they won their opening five matches. After that they only managed three straight victories at best on three occasions in the league, but they continued to rack up points consistently.

Manager – Kevin Hake

Current Isthmian Premier League Manager of the Season, Kevin Hake led his boyhood club to the playoff final last season. He took over as Chairman seven years ago after the Chats were relegated to the Southern Counties East. Bit by bit Hake has built the club with the community at its heart, which has led to increased attendances and success on the pitch. When football resumed after Covid, Hake became manager, won consecutive promotions, and came close to a third in a row.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 30 / Chatham Town wins: 40 / Draws: 11

Previous Six Meetings

Dartford 1 – 3 Chatham Town (09/04/2007 – Isthmian Division One South)
Chatham Town 2 – 3 Dartford (26/12/2006 – Isthmian Division One South)
Dartford 3 – 1 Chatham Town (15/04/2006 – Southern League Div One East)
Chatham Town 1 – 0 Dartford (27/09/2005 – Southern League Cup)
Chatham Town 1 – 0 Dartford (20/09/2005 – Southern League Div One East)
Chatham Town 1 – 1 Dartford (16/11/2004 – Southern League Div One East)

Next Meetings

Dartford v Chatham Town – Monday 26th August 2024
Chatham Town v Dartford – Wednesday 1st January 2025

Statistics

  • Dartford have won just two of the last 10 league meetings against Chatham Town (D2, L6)
  • The Darts have won one of their last five in the league at home versus the Chats (D1, L3)
  • Dartford have won four of their last seven league matches at Chatham Town (D1, L2)