Croydon Athletic face off against local rivals AFC Whyteleafe in the Isuzu FA Trophy Preliminary Round on Saturday afternoon.
Carshalton Athletic’s War Memorial Sports Ground will host Saturday’s fixture.
Another Cup Tie
It has been an encouraging start for Danny Kedwell’s side in all competitions with four wins from four in all competitions and two wins from two in the cup fixtures that The Rams have participated in, thus far. Both Croydon Athletic and AFC Whyteleafe will be disappointed to find themselves in the Preliminary Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy, as one of 16 ties taking place before the first qualifying round in two weeks.
David Boateng will return to the Croydon Athletic selection after serving his suspension.
Words from the Gaffer
“Every game is very important and exciting. [AFC Whyteleafe] are a team on a high after being promoted. They have got some very good experienced players. It will be a good test, we’re looking forward to it!”
“You have got to have that winning mentality. AFC Whyteleafe have scored goals and they have kept a lot of clean sheets, the stats do not lie. AFC Whyteleafe have had a good start and everything about them is going to be dangerous.”
“It is going to be a good encounter with both teams unbeaten.”
About AFC Whyteleafe
It is Whyteleafe’s first FA Trophy campaign after their rise into the Isthmian League, a reward for winning the Combined Counties League last season. They formed in 2022. Last season’s success was capped with an appearance at Wembley Stadium as they reached the final of the Isuzu FA Vase in front of 30,000 spectators on Non-League Finals Day.
Whyteleafe have started the season with four successive wins and are yet to concede a goal. They have secured a place in the First Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup next weekend and are in second d place in the Isthmian South East Division after two wins from two.
The match will be settled on the day and will go to a penalty shootout if the scores are level after 90 minutes. The winners will be away to Southall FC in the First Qualifying Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy on Saturday 6th September.
