Non League Premier – Isthmian · Regular Season – 14
Tuesday 20 October, kickoff 19:45
Dartford make the trip to face Brentwood Town on Tuesday evening, with kick-off at 19:45 BST in the Isthmian Premier Division. J. Coyle’s side will be looking to consolidate their place in the upper reaches of the table, while Brentwood — sitting deep in the relegation zone — are in desperate need of points to kickstart a revival. For Dartford, three points on the road would be a significant statement of intent in what is shaping up to be a competitive season at this level.
The form guide
3W 0D 7L · GD -4
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8W 0D 4L · GD +5
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Dartford head into Tuesday’s fixture with a form rating of 60% across their last five outings, recording three wins against two defeats. Their most recent result was a loss, but prior to that they claimed a victory, suggesting a side capable of bouncing back quickly when things don’t go their way. Defensively, they have been particularly impressive, posting a defensive rating of 73% — a figure that underlines the solidity J. Coyle has built into his backline. Their attacking output has been more modest at 36%, meaning goals have not always come freely, but the results have largely followed nonetheless.
Brentwood Town, meanwhile, are in a difficult moment. Their form rating of 40% over the last five games tells a story of inconsistency, with two wins sandwiched between three defeats. Their most recent outing ended in a loss, and with only nine points from ten league games this season, K. Rowland’s side find themselves in the bottom reaches of the table. On the positive side, their attack has shown some promise with a rating of 45%, suggesting they are capable of causing problems going forward — but a defensive rating of just 55% points to vulnerabilities that Dartford will be keen to exploit.
The head-to-head record
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2017 | FA Trophy | Brentwood Town | 1-2 | Dartford |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Non League Premier – Isthmian | Brentwood Town | 1-1 | Dartford |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Non League Premier – Isthmian | Dartford | 3-2 | Brentwood Town |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Non League Premier – Isthmian | Dartford | 1-0 | Brentwood Town |
The recent history between these two sides makes for encouraging reading from a Dartford perspective. In August 2026, Dartford claimed a 1-0 victory over Brentwood Town, and earlier that same year in January 2026, they ran out 3-2 winners in what was clearly a more open and entertaining affair. Going back to October 2025, the sides shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Brentwood’s ground — the only occasion in the listed meetings that the hosts have avoided defeat against Dartford. A November 2017 meeting also ended in Dartford’s favour, with a 2-1 win away from home. The head-to-head data strongly favours the visitors, and Dartford will arrive with the confidence that history is on their side.
The men in the dugout
Brentwood Town
DartfordDartford are guided by J. Coyle, who has assembled a side that currently sits fourth in the Isthmian Premier Division — a testament to the structure and organisation he has brought to the club. His team’s defensive record in particular reflects a manager who values solidity and discipline. For Brentwood Town, K. Rowland faces the unenviable challenge of arresting a slide that has left his side in 19th place. With only three wins to their name so far this season, Rowland will need to find a formula that can unlock a more consistent run of results, and Tuesday’s home fixture represents an opportunity — however difficult — to build some momentum.
Players to watch
There are no standout individual scorers from either side dominating the league charts at this stage of the season, which means Tuesday’s match could well be decided by collective effort and tactical discipline rather than individual brilliance. For Dartford, the defensive unit as a whole will be worth watching, given how well they have performed in recent weeks. Brentwood’s attacking players will need to be at their sharpest if they are to test a Dartford backline that has proven difficult to break down.
The prediction
Bookmaker advice: Double chance : draw or Dartford
The data paints a fairly clear picture heading into this one. Dartford’s superior league position, stronger defensive record, and dominant head-to-head history all point towards the visitors being the most likely side to take something from this game. The probability model gives the home side just a 10% chance of victory, with the draw and a Dartford win each sitting at 45%. A tight, low-scoring contest seems plausible given Dartford’s defensive strengths, and Brentwood will need to be at their very best to cause an upset. The smart money points towards at least a share of the spoils for Dartford — and quite possibly all three points for J. Coyle’s side.
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |  Cray Wanderers | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 12 |
| 18 |  Maldon & Tiptree | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | -18 | 10 |
| 19 | Brentwood Town | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -4 | 9 |
| 20 |  Three Bridges | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -11 | 9 |
| 21 |  Whitehawk | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | -20 | 6 |
Preview data via api-football. Form, head-to-head, standings, manager and prediction figures sourced live at the time of compilation; squad and team-news availability subject to last-minute change.