Carshalton Athletic

Elected as founder members of the Isthmian League Division Two 54 years ago, Carshalton Athletic have spent just two seasons outside the Isthmian Leagues. The Robins were part of the first two years of the National South’s existence in 2004 before returning. Despite relegation to Division One South in 2018, Carshalton Athletic were back four years later with a title and promotion. A runner up place was followed up by mid-table finishes.

2024/2025 Season
Isthmian Premier: 7th
F.A Cup: 4th Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 3rd Qualifying Round
County Cup: Semi-Final
League Cup: 4th Round
Top League Scorer: David Smith (18 goals)

In the final few months of last season Carshalton Athletic always had an outside chance of reaching the playoffs. In the end they finished a couple of wins short thanks to a strong finish. The Robins put an eight-game unbeaten run together in November and December and after four straight defeats, went another seven without a loss. The Surrey side won their final three games scoring 12 goals and conceding just three. At home, they went unbeaten against the sides who finished below them in the table. On the road they beat half of the top six.

Manager – Peter Adeniyi

Former midfielder, Peter Adeniyi joined Carshalton Athletic as a player coach nine years ago and later became Director of Football. Whilst in that role he took on the manager’s job of Merstham in June 2022. So at one stage in his career he represented two clubs at the same time. A couple of years ago, Adeniyi returned to the managerial hotseat at Colston Avenue. Now he is full focussed on the Robins.

Summer Transfers

The Robins have been concentrating on keeping those from last season’s squad. Top scorer David Smith as well as the Players and Fans Player of the Year, Fabio Saraiva have committed to new one-year deals with the club. Joint Young Players of the Year, Brayn Ifeanyi and Mason Suanders-Henry have also agreed to stay on.

Former Dartford loanee, Kwaku Frimpong has agreed to join National South side Worthing. The midfielder spent September 2022 on loan at Princes Park making two substitute appearances. Having enjoyed 14 years at Carshalton Athletic, former captain Paris Hamilton-Downes has joined Merstham.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 4 / Carshalton Athletic wins: 3 / Draws: 3

Previous Six Meetings

Dartford 1 – 4 Carshalton Athletic (26/04/2025 – Isthmian Premier)
Carshalton Athletic 0 – 1 Dartford (24/08/2024 – Isthmian Premier)
Dartford 1 – 1 Carshalton Athletic (23/01/2010 – Isthmian Premier)
Carshalton Athletic 0 – 4 Dartford (19/09/2009 – Isthmian Premier)
Carshalton Athletic 0 – 2 Dartford (20/12/2008 – Isthmian Premier)
Dartford 2 – 3 Carshalton Athletic (02/09/2008 – Isthmian Premier)

Next Meetings

Dartford v Carshalton Athletic – Saturday 23rd August 2025
Dartford v Carshalton Athletic – Saturday 4th April 2026

Statistics

  • Dartford have lost the first and last league meetings against Carshalton Athletic, but went four games unbeaten in between (W3, D1)
  • The home side has never won this fixture in nine attempts. The Darts have yet to beat the Robins on home soil (D2, L2)
  • Dartford are unbeaten in all five away games versus Carshalton Athletic and have won their last four (W4, D1)