Fisher FC (A) Match Preview

Fisher FC vs Punjab United, SCEFL Premier Division, St Paul's Stadium, Tuesday 10th February 2026, 7:45PM KO

After Saturday's historic afternoon with a 2-0 win in the Isuzu FA Vase Fifth Round, we now are on the road as we take on Fisher again in the league. Punjab head into this clash three points outside the playoffs and with a win tonight can move up to 5th. They are currently unbeaten in their last eleven games winning their last four in all competitions.

Our Opponents:

Fisher FC on the other hand come into the match following a difficult recent run which includes a 5-1 defeat to Whitstable Town and a 2-0 defeat to Punjab in the FA Vase. In their last five games they've picked up only two wins with one being on pens in the FA Vase. However, they remain a dangerous side with genuine quality.

Punjab’s defence will need to be alert to Lorenzo Duncan and Tom Jones who are Fisher’s current top goalscorers with 8 goals each.

History:

Fisher FC was founded in 1908 as the Fisher Catholic Club for Boys in Bermondsey, established by Norman Potter to provide sporting and recreational opportunities for underprivileged youths. Named in honour of St John Fisher, the club was entirely volunteer-run and quickly became a vital part of the local community, with football soon becoming central to its identity.

After reforming in 1967, Fisher enjoyed a rapid rise through the Kent Amateur League, earning promotion to the Spartan League in 1975. Continued success through the late 1970s and early 1980s saw the club progress into the Southern League and move into the purpose-built Surrey Docks Stadium. The club’s most successful period came during the mid-to-late 1980s, when Fisher won the Southern League title in 1986-87, earning promotion to the Football Conference, and reached the First Round of the FA Cup on two occasions.

Financial difficulties in the late 2000s ultimately led to the winding-up of Fisher Athletic in 2009. In response, supporters formed a trust to safeguard the club’s future, rebirthing it as Fisher FC and ensuring its continuation as a community-owned club.

Following several seasons of rebuilding, Fisher returned to their spiritual home in Rotherhithe in 2016. Since then, the club has steadily progressed both on and off the pitch. Under the management of Ajay Ashanike, Fisher have developed into a competitive and well-organised side within the South Counties East League.

Last season saw Fisher enjoy one of their strongest campaigns in recent years, finishing in the play-off positions and firmly establishing themselves as promotion contenders. Alongside league success, the club continued to make an impact in cup competitions, reflecting the consistency and resilience of Ashanike’s squad.

In the current 2025/26 season, Fisher have carried that momentum forward, once again competing towards the upper end of the table while balancing league ambitions with cup commitments.

Getting There:

Nearest train station: Rotherhithe (on the London Overground).

• Turn left out of the station and the stadium is roughly 10 minutes walk directly along Salter Rd.

Nearest tube station: Canada Water (on the Jubilee Line).Out of the station (bus station exit) you can either:

• Turn right on Surrey Quays Rd, then right onto Lower Rd – passing the blue plaque building of Michael Caine’s birthplace! When you get to the Rotherhithe Tunnel roundabout take a right onto Brunel Rd which leads into Salter Rd past Rotherhithe station, walk along til you reach the ground (on the left).

• Turn left on Surrey Quays Rd, then left again onto Redriff Rd which leads into Salter Rd, carry on walking til you reach the ground (on the right). Both options take around 20 minutes to walk.

Fisher Football Club

St Paul’s Sports Ground

Salter Road

Rotherhithe

London

SE16 5EF

Admission Prices:

£8 adults

£5 concessions – seniors (60+), 16-21 year-olds, unemployed or full-time students

FREE to under 16s accompanied by an adult, otherwise £1 unaccompanied (must be 12+)

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