- Dartford FC have won three consecutive matches and three of their last five matches
- Welling United have lost their only away match
- Dartford have won the last two meetings between the sides including a 1-0 win five months ago
Darts can dictate against The Wings
Dartford FC will be a tough nut for Welling United to crack on Saturday as the Darts continue their early-season push in the Isthmian League Premier Division 2026-2027. After three rounds, the hosts are second with nine points and already showing their title credentials, while Welling United are seventh on six points after a solid start to the season.
The Wings have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five, but that defeat was a 4-1 away loss at Leatherhead. They bounced back well from that result with a 4-0 home win over Stanway Rovers, so they should arrive at Princes Park with enough positive vibes to ensure a tight fixture.
The Darts have won one of one at home in the Isthmian League Premier Division 2026-2027 and, although it was only one, the clean sheet they kept was enough to give them 3.00 points from a possible three. Dartford have won their two most recent matches - 1-0 at home to Brentwood Town and 1-2 away at Maldon & Tiptree - demonstrating their ability to grind out wins at both ends of the pitch.
Both teams can score in this fixture
Dartford are playing their best soccer of the season and it is a progressive setup that can be as flexible or direct as required. The Darts are organised, defend in numbers and have a set-piece threat, but they are also quick at wide areas and can change the game in a flash by suffocating the opponent or hitting them fast.
Welling are more direct and will line up in a way that suits their strong, physical players in the second balls and aerial duels while their most creative player will roam to punish turnovers. The contrast of Dartford's control vs Welling's disruption will make the midfield a spicy place, so we are taking Over 2.5 goals at 63/100 and Both Teams To Score: Yes at 69/100.
Dartford are the more likely winner at 1/2 than Welling United at 433/100 or the draw at 61/20 because they have won the previous two meetings and are in better form than their opponents. But The Darts are short enough for us to take a small play on the goals markets, where the odds are better, with the understanding that Welling are capable of making this a competitive clash.
