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