Preview: Welling United vs Cheshunt — Non League Premier – Isthmian, Regular Season – 8

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Non League Premier – Isthmian · Regular Season – 8
Tuesday 15 September, kickoff 19:45

Welling United will look to cement their place among the Isthmian Premier Division’s early pacesetters when they host Cheshunt at Park View Road on Tuesday evening, with a 19:45 BST kick-off scheduled for what promises to be a compelling midweek fixture. Sitting second in the table with 15 points from seven games, P. Taylor’s side have made an impressive start to the campaign and will be eager to keep the pressure on the division’s leaders with another home victory in front of their Kent faithful.

The form guide

Welling United head into this fixture in fine fettle, having won four of their last five matches to establish themselves as genuine contenders in the early-season standings. Their only blemish in that run was a single defeat, and with a form rating of 80 per cent, they carry real momentum into Tuesday’s contest. Their defensive record has been particularly impressive, conceding at a miserly rate that underlines the organisation Taylor has instilled throughout the side.

Cheshunt, by contrast, arrive in south-east London in considerably more difficult circumstances. C. Edwards’ side are yet to register a league win this season, their record of five draws and two defeats leaving them rooted in 17th place with just five points to their name. Three consecutive draws preceding their most recent defeat tells the story of a team struggling to find a cutting edge, with an attack rating of just 17 per cent highlighting the difficulties they have faced in front of goal. A trip to a side in Welling’s current form represents a stern examination of their resolve.

The head-to-head record

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
16 Aug 2022	National League – South	Welling United	2-1	Cheshunt
7 Feb 2023	National League – South	Cheshunt	1-1	Welling United
9 Aug 2025	Non League Premier – Isthmian	Cheshunt	4-2	Welling United
29 Nov 2025	Non League Premier – Isthmian	Welling United	3-1	Cheshunt

The recent history between these two clubs makes for interesting reading. Of the four meetings on record, the honours are relatively even, though Welling will take particular encouragement from the most recent encounter. In November 2025, the Wings ran out convincing 3-1 winners at home, a result that will linger in the memory of both sets of supporters heading into Tuesday’s rematch. Cheshunt’s most notable result in this series came in August 2025, when they claimed a 4-2 victory on their own patch — a reminder that Edwards’ side are capable of producing on their day. A 2-1 Welling win in August 2022 and a 1-1 draw in February 2023 complete the picture, giving the head-to-head a slight lean in the home side’s favour at a combined advantage of 64 per cent to 36 per cent.

The men in the dugout

P. Taylor has done an admirable job in guiding Welling United to second place at this early stage of the season, and the manner of their recent victories suggests a well-drilled and confident squad. His opposite number, C. Edwards, faces a more pressing challenge as he attempts to arrest Cheshunt’s winless start and inject some much-needed belief into a side that has found goals hard to come by. Tuesday evening will offer both managers an opportunity to make a statement, though the circumstances clearly favour the home dugout.

Players to watch

While no standout individual scorers have emerged from either side in the league this season, that in itself is noteworthy. Welling’s goals have been shared across the squad, suggesting a collective threat that will be difficult for Cheshunt to plan against. For the visitors, finding a player capable of providing a spark in the final third will be crucial if they are to end their winless run. The player who steps up in the big moments on Tuesday could prove the decisive factor in what may be a tight contest.

The prediction

The statistics paint a fairly clear picture heading into this one. Welling United hold significant advantages in form, attack, and head-to-head record, and the gulf in league position only reinforces their status as strong favourites on home soil. That said, Cheshunt’s defensive resilience — reflected in a 61 per cent defence rating — means they are unlikely to simply roll over, and their recent run of draws suggests a side that is difficult to break down even when not at their best. The draw probability sits surprisingly high at 45 per cent, level with a home win, which serves as a timely reminder that non-league football rarely follows the script. On balance, Welling United look the most likely winners, but supporters should be prepared for a hard-fought evening before the home side ultimately edge it.

League standings

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Enfield Town	7	6	0	1	+14	18
2	Welling United	7	5	0	2	+7	15
3	Carshalton Athletic	7	5	0	2	+4	15
4	Dartford	7	5	0	2	+3	15

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