Faversham Strike Force (H) Match Preview

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Punjab United vs Faversham Strike Force, SCEFL Premier Divison, The Steve Cook Stadium, Saturday 14th March 2026, 3:00pm Kick-Off

Punjab will be playing their first home league game of 2026 as they take on Faversham Strike Force at The Steve Cook Stadium. Punjab are coming off the back of an unfortunate loss to Kennington away from home, but they seek to get things back on track and get back to winning ways.

This match is gearing up to be a decisive one as Punjab is looking to chase playoff contention while Faversham is trying to extend their gap between themselves and the relegation zone. It is all to play for this Saturday at The Steve Cook Stadium.

Last time Punjab took on Faversham Strike Force was away from home with Punjab coming away as 3-2 winners with a late strike by Wayne Bushell to secure all three points.

The programme for this afternoon's game can be seen below:

Our Opponents:

Faversham Strike Force have had a hard time adjusting to competitive in the SCEFL after being newly promoted and find themselves in 17^th place but currently clear of relegation.

Faversham’s recent form is on the rise as they are coming off a strong 3-3 draw with Tunbridge Wells but they also suffered a 2-1 loss recently to Stansfeld. However, they were able to secure a 2-1 win against Larkfield & New Hythe.

In terms of players, Harry Taylor is the leading marksmen for Faversham, with 14 goals he has proved himself all season to be a goal scoring threat and is a player Punjab will have to watch out for.

History:

Faversham Strike Force’s senior side was formed in 2014 and began competing in the Kent County League. The club quickly established itself, achieving consecutive promotions that saw them rise from Division Three all the way to the Kent County Premier Division.

In their very first season at Premier Division level, Strike Force enjoyed remarkable success by winning the league title. However, despite becoming champions, the club was unable to secure promotion to the Southern Counties East Football League due to ground grading requirements at the time.

The following season brought significant change, as the management team moved on to pursue a new challenge. A rebuilding process began with a new management structure and a refreshed squad, combining players from the club’s Under-18 side with members of the existing senior team. A five-year plan was put in place with the aim of ultimately reaching the SCEFL.

By the 2019/20 season, the progress of that rebuild was clear, with the team sitting third in the Kent County League Premier Division and firmly pushing towards the next step. As part of that ambition, the club arranged a ground share with Rochester United, an established SCEFL Division One side. This agreement provided the facilities required for the club to submit a successful application for promotion to the SCEFL.

In recent seasons, the club has continued to progress and has spent the last three years groundsharing with Faversham Town, a significant step forward that brought the senior side back to playing in their hometown.

The 2024/25 season proved to be a historic one for Faversham Strike Force. The team secured the SCEFL Division One title on the final day of the campaign, sealing promotion to the SCEFL Premier Division and marking another major milestone in the club’s rapid rise through the non-league pyramid.

Getting There:

The nearest train station to Punjab United is Gravesend. You can then either get the bus which takes 30 minutes or get a taxi from the station which takes 11 minutes.

The Steve Cook Stadium

Dunkirk Close

Gravesend

Kent

DA12 5ND

Extra Information:

The Steve Cook Stadium will be opening at 1:30pm, 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 Sahib Singh Khera

PUFC