Brentwood Town head to South London this Saturday looking to get back to winning ways and secure their first victory since the opening day win over Burgess Hill Town.
It won’t be a straightforward afternoon for the Blues, with hosts Carshalton Athletic having won all four of their opening games of the season and conceding just two goals in the process.
Match Details
Fixture: Carshalton Athletic vs Brentwood Town
Date: Saturday 29th August
Venue: War Memorial Sports Ground, Colston Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2PW
Kick-Off: 3:00pm
Match Preview
The Robins are the only team with a perfect start to the 2026/27 Isthmian Premier season, winning all of their opening four games, so it’s yet another tough test for the Blues on the road.
The Blues
It’s been a tough start to the season for Brentwood Town. They saw victory in their first match against Burgess Hill Town, a 2-0 win at the Arena to bring confidence on the opening day, but a tough run of games has seen them without a win since.
Most recently they welcomed Enfield Town to the Arena, but were defeated 3-1. Wyan Reid was sent off in the second-half for a second yellow card, and the Blues were unable to find a way back into the game, despite Bradley Sach’s goal from the spot on the stroke of half-time, his third of the season so far.
Keith Rowland’s side had a similar start to Carshalton’s last season, top of the league having won most of their opening matches, and this could be a chance for them to show their quality against a side with all of the confidence and start climbing back towards the top end of the table.
The Robins
This season could not have started better for Carshalton Athletic. 4 games played, 12 points, unbeaten with two clean sheets already. They finished only two points above the relegation zone last season, so it’s a turn that not many saw coming, but they show no signs of slowing down yet.
Steven Bates joined the club in February as new first-team manager and this summer he’s been able to put a new look squad together. They’ve signed Charles Hagan, Tope Fadahunsi, Ben Dudzinski, John Ross and former Blues centre-back Ethan Kaiser. They’ve also retained a good core of the squad from last season including impressive youngster Nathan Young-Coombes.
In the Robins last match they went down very early to newly promoted Stanway Rovers at The Kingdom Stadium, Stephan Toussaint firing the hosts ahead in the third minute. Jack Jebb equalised from the spot in the first half before Prince Kandolo gave the visitors the lead nine minutes after the break to score another vital three points.
Final Word
The fortunes of these sides have differed in the opening weeks, and Carshalton Athletic will be hoping to build on the momentum they have picked up. Brentwood Town need to find a win from somewhere and they will be hungry to make a statement at the War Memorial Sports Stadium.
Admission
Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the turnstiles on the day. Please note that turnstile prices are £1 higher than online prices.
Online tickets are available via the Carshalton Athletic website, with online sales closing three hours before kick-off.
Online: Adult £13 | Concession £9 | U18 £6
On the gate: Adult £14 | Concession £10 | U18 £7
Travel & Parking
The War Memorial Sports Ground is located on Colston Avenue, Carshalton, with a large free off-street car park available for supporters.
For those travelling by train, Carshalton Station is approximately a five-minute walk from the ground. From Brentwood, the recommended route is to travel to London Liverpool Street, change at Farringdon and continue on to Carshalton.
A number of bus services also operate close to the ground, including the 127, 157, 407, 627, S3 and X26.
Food & Drink
There will be a wide range of food and drink available at the ground, with freshly prepared food using high-quality ingredients from local suppliers.
Supporters can enjoy fresh, locally sourced steak burgers, bacon and sausage butties, as well as pies, sausage rolls and chips.
The bar will also be fully stocked with craft beers and lagers, real ales and fresh-ground coffee.
There are two LED TVs inside the clubhouse showing Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
Weather Watch
Light rain and a moderate breeze are expected, with temperatures reaching around 21°C.
Other Information
A digital matchday programme will be available on the day via the Carshalton Athletic website and will be updated with team news approximately 20 minutes before kick-off.
Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the ground, with the exception of guide dogs.
Enjoy the Day
It’s another huge away day for the Blues. Let’s get behind the team, make plenty of noise and help the boys bring all three points back to Brentwood.
COME ON YOU BLUES!
