Brentwood Town Faces Folkestone Invicta: Match Preview (March 21, 2026)
On March 21, 2026, Brentwood Town welcome Folkestone Invicta to the Brentwood Centre Arena. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00.
Context and stakes
Folkestone Invicta arrive after a draw at Dartford. Nathan Paul-Lavaly and Joe Pigott struck to rescue a 2-2 point.
The draw guaranteed Invicta at least a fifth-place finish. Manager Jay Saunders’ side need nine points from seven games to secure the title.
Brentwood profile
Brentwood sit third and are nine points clear of sixth place with seven games remaining. They aim to complete a strong debut campaign after promotion.
The club’s attack is prolific. Daniel Ogunleye leads the division with 19 goals and is supported by Kymani Thomas, Charlee Hughes and Louie Johnson.
New signing Bradley Sach has four goals in four appearances since joining from Welling United last month.
Promoted-side trend
Brentwood can become the fifth newly promoted side in four years to reach the play-offs. Recent examples include Canvey Island and Aveley (2023), Chatham Town (2024) and Cray Valley PM (2025).
Recent meetings and form
The reverse fixture was decided on December 6, 2025, when Ade Yusuff converted a second-half penalty. Invicta won 1-0.
That match featured Sam German’s debut for Invicta, signed on an initial one-month loan from Bromley. The victory moved Invicta nine points clear at the top.
Invicta’s recent form includes wins over Cray Valley PM, Whitehawk, Wingate & Finchley, Lewes and Hashtag United. They lost away at Ramsgate on February 14.
Managers and players to watch
Brentwood manager Keith Rowland is a former Northern Ireland international with 19 caps. He played for Bournemouth, West Ham and QPR.
Rowland moved into management after coaching spells at Braintree and took charge at Brentwood in 2023. He led the club to promotion last season.
Ogunleye is the clear threat. He won the Isthmian North golden boot with 36 goals last season. At 24, he is nearing the 100-goal milestone in his career.
Familiar faces
Midfielder Ade Cole previously made 34 appearances for Invicta in 2023/24. He joined Brentwood early in 2025 and helped them win the Isthmian North title.
Matchday details and coverage
Invicta will wear their black and amber stripes. Brentwood will play in sky blue.
Highlights and match coverage will be available on Filmogaz.com. Live updates will appear on the club’s X account @fifc and on Instagram and Facebook.
Travel, tickets and extras
No trains run to Brentwood on Saturday, so fans should use rail replacement buses. Supporters’ coach departs The Dugout at 12:00, priced at £25.
Tickets are available online. Adult admission is £12, concessions £8, and under-18s enter free with a paying adult.
Brentwood offer buy-one-get-one-free drinks before kick-off for those arriving early.
