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Punjab United VS Cockfosters FC, Isuzu FA Vase Semi-Final Second Leg, The Steve Cook Stadium, Saturday 4th April 2026, 3:00PM KO

Punjab United are 90 minutes away from the verge of creating history that every club across the country dream, making it to Wembley Stadium. They take on Cockfosters FC in the Isuzu FA Vase Semi-Final second leg after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Punjab opened the scoring in the 13th minute with Wayne Bushell firing home from a long throw. However, a late goal from Jandir Da Cruz levelled the scoring and it's all to play for in this second leg.

Punjab are on a three game unbeaten run with two recent wins in the league against Corinthian FC (4-1) and Holmesdale (2-1) and the draw in the first leg against Cockfosters FC. April see's us play eight games in a month including a semi-final, a cup final and six crucial league games as the club looks to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Oakwood FC 0-2 Punjab United - Isuzu FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round

Punjab United 3-1 Wick FC - Isuzu FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round

Punjab United 1-0 Wembley FC - Isuzu FA Vase 1st Round

Punjab United 2-1 Tadley Calleva FC - Isuzu FA Vase 2nd Round

Burnham FC 1-2 Punjab United - Isuzu FA Vase 3rd Round

Benfleet FC 0-2 Punjab United - Isuzu FA Vase 4th Round

Punjab United 2-0 Fisher FC - Isuzu FA Vase 5th Round

Punjab United 1-0 Downton FC - Isuzu FA Vase Quarter-Final

Cockfosters 1-1 Punjab United - Isuzu FA Vase Semi-Final First Leg

Cockfoster's run so far in the competition looks like this...

Long Medford 0-4 Cockfosters FC - Isuzu FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round

Cockfosters FC 1-1 (12-11) Tring Athletic - Isuzu FA Vase 1st Round

AFC Welwyn 2-2 (3-4) Cockfosters FC - Isuzu FA Vase 2nd Round

Cockfosters FC 1-1 (3-2) Soul Tower Hamlets - Isuzu FA Vase 3rd Round

Cockfosters FC 2-1 Crawley Down Gatwick - Isuzu FA Vase 4th Round

Whitstable Town 1-1 (4-5) Cockfosters FC - Isuzu FA Vase 5th Round

Droylsden FC 2-4 Cockfosters FC - Isuzu FA Vase Quarter-Final

Cockfosters 1-1 Punjab United - Isuzu FA Vase Semi-Final First Leg

The programme for Saturday's game can be found here below.

Punjab United Matchday Programme vs Cockfosters - Isuzu FA Vase Semi-Final Second Leg Edit.

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Our Opponents:

Cockfosters FC will be arriving to The Steve Cook Stadium with momentum of their own. While their league position currently being inside the playoffs, the Barnet based side have only lost one game in their last eleven in all competitions with winning in the league and progressing in their respective cup competitions also.

With a place at Wembley at stake for both sides, Punjab will look to capitalise on home advantage and create history that not many sides have achieved.

Getting There:

The nearest train station is Gravesend Station, which is approximately a 10–15 minute taxi journey from The Steve Cook Stadium.

For those travelling by public transport:

• Taxis are readily available outside the station

• Local bus routes also serve the area surrounding the ground

  
  

For supporters driving:

• The postcode DA12 5ND will take you directly to the stadium

• Parking is available but very limited, so early arrival is essential

• We strongly encourage supporters to use public transport or car share where possible, rather than travelling in multiple vehicles, to help ease congestion around the ground

  
  

If you are travelling from further afield, Gravesend is well connected via Southeastern services from London and across Kent, making the ground easily accessible for supporters.

This is a massive moment for the club, let’s pack the ground and get behind the team.

The Steve Cook Stadium

Dunkirk Close

Gravesend

Kent

DA12 5ND

Extra Information:

The Steve Cook Stadium will be opening at 1pm, with many products on offer from simple soft drinks to beers. The Punjab Cafe will also be open and offer food and drink.

In terms of disabled parking, it is crucial that anybody who requires it, contacts the Punjab team via email (punjabutdfc@gmail.com). Parking may be busy and can fill quickly, if you do decide to park around residential areas, please be mindful and respectful of residents.

Adults £8

Concessions £5

U16's Free

How to follow the game:

There will be live updates during the game on Punjab's’ Twitter / X page.

A post-match interview with the gaffer will also be posted on our YouTube channel and other social media platforms after the game.

Written by Ben Brown