Non League Premier – Isthmian · Regular Season – 18
Saturday 14 November, kickoff 15:00
Ramsgate make the trip to face Brentwood Town this Saturday, 14 November, with a 3pm kick-off in the Isthmian Premier Division. Sitting sixth in the table, the Rams will be eager to maintain their push for a top-five finish, knowing that three points against a side struggling in the lower reaches of the division could prove vital as the season enters its middle stretch.
The form guide
5W 1D 9L · GD -3
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8W 1D 6L · GD +14
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Ramsgate head into this fixture with a form rating of 60% across their last five outings, a sequence that reads win, loss, win, loss, win — an alternating pattern that will frustrate manager B. Smith even if the overall picture remains encouraging. Their attack and defence have both been rated at 67%, suggesting a side that is performing consistently at both ends of the pitch, even if the results have not always followed. The Rams will be hoping to string together back-to-back wins after bouncing back from their most recent defeat with a positive result.
Brentwood Town, by contrast, have endured a difficult campaign and sit 19th in the table with a form rating of just 47% from their last five matches. Their sequence reads draw, loss, loss, win, win — meaning they arrive into this weekend having failed to win in their last three. Their defensive record is a particular concern, rated at just 40%, and K. Rowland’s side will need to be far more resolute at the back if they are to cause an upset. Their attack, rated at 67%, does at least offer some hope that they can create chances, but converting them consistently has been the challenge.
The head-to-head record
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2025 | Non League Premier – Isthmian | Brentwood Town | 2-1 | Ramsgate |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Non League Premier – Isthmian | Ramsgate | 3-0 | Brentwood Town |
The recent history between these two sides is brief but intriguing. When the clubs met in October 2025, it was Brentwood Town who came out on top, winning 2-1 at home. However, Ramsgate emphatically reversed that result when the sides met again in February 2026, with the Rams running out convincing 3-0 winners on home soil. That most recent meeting will give Ramsgate confidence, while Brentwood will take heart from the fact that they have shown they can beat this opposition when conditions are right.
The men in the dugout
Brentwood Town
RamsgateBrentwood Town are managed by K. Rowland, who faces a significant challenge in trying to lift his side away from the relegation zone. With the team having won just five of their fifteen league matches so far, Rowland will be looking for a response from his players and a performance that can reignite some momentum. For Ramsgate, B. Smith has his side well positioned in the top half of the table, and the task now is to turn a promising league campaign into a genuine promotion challenge as the season progresses.
Players to watch
There are no standout individual scorers from either side to highlight heading into this fixture, which could make this a match decided by collective effort and tactical discipline rather than individual brilliance. For Ramsgate, the key will be maintaining their attacking output and ensuring their defensive solidity holds firm on the road. Brentwood, meanwhile, will need their forward players to take their chances if they are to spring a surprise against a side ranked well above them in the table.
The prediction
Bookmaker advice: Double chance : draw or Ramsgate
The numbers paint a fairly clear picture ahead of this one. Ramsgate hold a significant edge in defensive metrics and have the superior league position, while Brentwood’s home record this season has been inconsistent at best. The probability model gives the home side just a 10% chance of victory, with the draw and a Ramsgate win both rated at 45% — reflecting a match that could go either way, but with the Rams firmly in the driving seat. The head-to-head record is evenly poised, and Brentwood have shown they are capable of competing on their day. Nevertheless, the weight of evidence points towards Ramsgate at minimum avoiding defeat. A hard-fought draw or a narrow Ramsgate victory looks the most likely outcome on Saturday afternoon.
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |  Cray Wanderers | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +10 | 18 |
| 18 |  Cheshunt | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | -8 | 18 |
| 19 | Brentwood Town | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -3 | 16 |
| 20 |  Three Bridges | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -17 | 10 |
| 21 |  Whitehawk | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | -23 | 8 |
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.