FA Trophy
Saturday 24 October, kickoff 15:00
Dartford will look to make their mark in the FA Trophy when they host Three Bridges at Princes Park this Saturday, 24 October, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm. The Darts will be eager to put on a strong showing in front of their home supporters as they bid to progress in this prestigious non-league cup competition, and a victory would represent a significant statement of intent from J. Coyle’s side.
The form guide
Both sides arrive at this fixture in identical fashion on paper, each carrying a 100% form rating from their most recent outing — a single win apiece from the games recorded. Dartford head into the match having claimed victory in their last competitive fixture, and that winning momentum will be something Coyle will be keen to carry forward into Saturday’s tie. Three Bridges arrive in similarly confident mood, also boasting a perfect record from their most recent match. With both sides showing strong defensive resolve — Dartford rated at 100% defensively and Three Bridges close behind at 95% — this could well be a match where clean sheets are fiercely contested and goals are at a premium. Neither side has yet had the opportunity to build a lengthy unbeaten run in the data available, but both will be determined to use this fixture as a platform to build momentum.
The head-to-head record
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2026 | Non League Premier – Isthmian | Three Bridges | 2-3 | Dartford |
The most recent meeting between these two sides offers Dartford supporters plenty of encouragement heading into Saturday. In August 2026, the Darts ran out 3-2 winners against Three Bridges in what appears to have been a lively and competitive encounter, suggesting that when these two sides meet, goals and drama are rarely in short supply. That victory will sit firmly in the memory of the Dartford camp, and Coyle’s players will be drawing on that positive experience as they prepare to face the same opposition once more. Three Bridges, for their part, will be determined to reverse that result and will arrive with a point to prove.
The men in the dugout
DartfordThree BridgesDartford are guided by J. Coyle, who will be looking to organise his side effectively and exploit home advantage at Princes Park. Coyle’s preparation for this tie will no doubt have focused on the defensive solidity that the statistics suggest his team can offer, while also looking to unlock a Three Bridges backline that has shown its own resilience in recent weeks. Three Bridges’ dugout situation remains unconfirmed ahead of the fixture, but whoever takes charge of the visitors will face the challenge of overcoming a Dartford side that will be well-drilled and highly motivated on home soil.
Players to watch
With no standout individual scorers identified from either squad heading into this fixture, the match may well be decided by collective effort and team organisation rather than individual brilliance. That said, both sides have demonstrated the ability to find the net — as the 3-2 scoreline from their previous meeting illustrates — and supporters on both sides will be watching closely to see who steps up when it matters most. For Dartford, the home crowd will be hoping that a player seizes the occasion and makes the difference in what promises to be a tightly contested cup tie.
The prediction
Bookmaker advice: Double chance : Dartford or draw
The data paints a picture of two evenly matched sides, with form and attacking output rated equally between them. Where Dartford hold a meaningful edge is in the defensive and head-to-head comparisons, both of which favour the hosts. The probability assessment reflects the competitive nature of the tie, with Dartford and a draw both considered significantly more likely outcomes than a Three Bridges victory. Taking all of that into account, a narrow Dartford win feels the most probable result — though Three Bridges are unlikely to make it easy, and the Darts will need to be at their best to see the job through. The smart money is on Dartford or the spoils being shared, with the hosts perhaps edging it by the finest of margins.
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.