Leatherhead

Isthmian South Central champions Leatherhead return to the Premier after a four year absence. The Tanners have been part of the Isthmian Leagues since their seventies heyday. A famous run to the F.A Cup fourth round in 1975 put them on the map. Three years later they beat Dartford on the way to the F.A Trophy final, which they lost to Altrincham. Leatherhead will hope momentum plays a part in a good up and coming campaign.

2025/2026 Season
Isthmian South Central: 1st
F.A Cup: Preliminary Round
F.A Trophy: 4th Round
County Cup: 2nd Round
Top League Scorer: Nathan Hogan (28 goals)

The Tanners ran out as champions with a 12 point cushion last season. They started with five straight wins that set the tone. After their first defeat, Leatherhead followed that up with an 11 game unbeaten run in the league. The hit the front on matchday three and only lost top spot for one week in February. However, the Tanners pushed on with a seven game winning streak and ended up with 102 goals. Not only that, Leatherhead also reached the last 32 of the F.A Trophy where they lost to Horsham.

Manager – Ian Selley

Part of the Arsenal squad that completed the domestic cup double in 1993, Ian Selley won the UEFA Cup with the Gunners the following season. The former midfielder has plenty of experience as a professional and non-league player. Selley started his managerial career at Sandhurst Town and spent time at Chertsey Town, Hartley Wintney and Westfield. Selley joined the Tanners in May 2024.

Summer Transfers

Leatherhead welcome Kofi Anoke-Boadi from Chatham Town and Bobby Price from Burgess Hill Town. The pair will continue in the Isthmian Premier where they played last term. Arriving from Farnham Town is Joe Jackson and joining him from Bracknell Town will be Harry Murphy.

Departing Leatherhead for Southall is Kelvin Massango. Back to back Isthmian South Central winner with Farnham Town, then Leatherhead, Jordan Gallagher moves to Kingstonian. Jacob Bancroft is now at Bracknell Town, whilst Logan Coles, Noah Sapsford and Alfie Huckle have all left the Tanners.

Head to Head

Dartford wins: 5 / Leatherhead wins: 2 / Draws: 0

Previous Six Meetings

Dartford 2 – 0 Leatherhead (14/09/2024 – F.A Cup)
Dartford 3 – 0 Leatherhead (01/09/2007 – F.A Cup)
Leatherhead 0 – 1 Dartford (21/11/2006 – Isthmian Division One South)
Dartford 1 – 2 Leatherhead (30/10/2006 – Isthmian Division One South)
Dartford 5 – 2 Leatherhead (09/10/2004 – F.A Trophy)
Dartford 2 – 1 Leatherhead (25/01/1982 – F.A Trophy)

Next Meetings

Dartford v Leatherhead – Saturday 21st November 2026
Leatherhead v Dartford – Saturday 30th January 2027

Statistics

  • Dartford have won the last three games against Leatherhead without conceding
  • The Darts have met the Tanners at home in four cup ties and won them all, however Dartford lost their only home match against Leatherhead in the league
  • The Darts have only played Leatherhead away from home twice, losing one and winning the other. The two fixtures were 28 years apart (1978 and 2006)