Whitstable Town (A) Match Preview

Whitstable Town vs Punjab United, SCEFL Premier Division, The Primcura Healthcare Stadium, Saturday 26th July 2025, 3PM KO

After last nights defeat to Sheppey United, Punjab now prepare for a tough opening game against Whitstable Town, two teams who lost their semi-final playoff against Fisher and VCD respectively.

Punjab are coming off an incredibly positive pre-season, with statement wins like a 4-1 victory over Ropes and good performances regarding results. Punjab will be going into this game, hoping to make an example of one the best teams in the league last season, and show the rest of the SCEFL what Punjab can do.

Our Opposition:

Whitstable Town ended their season with mixed feelings after losing in the SCEFL Premier Division Playoffs against Fisher. However, they will be full of confidence with making headlines by lifting the FA Vase at Wembley Stadium.

Whitstable Town have undergone a transformation under manager Jamie Coyle, who took over last summer and in one season has delivered silverware. His appointment, along with a strong backroom staff that includes long-time coaching partner Matt Longhurst and ex-goalkeeper Dan Eason, has reignited a winning mentality at the club.

History:

Whitstable Town Football Club, set up in 1885, is one of Kent’s oldest and most historic

non-league sides. The club has played at The Belmont Ground since 1888 and is

affectionately known as “The Oystermen.” Over the decades, Whitstable have

competed in various regional leagues, including the original Kent League and later the

Isthmian League, where they enjoyed some of their best finishes in the 2010s. A major

milestone came in 2025 when they won the FA Vase at Wembley, defeating AFC

Whyteleafe 2–1 in a historic triumph. Now playing in the Southern Counties East League

Premier Division, Whitstable continue to grow under manager Jamie Coyle, blending

tradition with fresh ambition.

Travel & Ticketing Information

The journey from The Steve Cook Stadium to The Primcura Healthcare Stadium takes around 40 minutes when travelling by car.

The closest station to the ground is Whitstable which from there takes 11 minutes to get to the ground.

If you’re travelling by car, use postcode CT5 4LN for our main car park. Please note that spaces are limited, and you may need to find parking on nearby roads. We kindly ask all visitors to be considerate of our neighbours, do not block driveways, access points, or park on the entrance to the car park.

If you’re arriving by train, or walking from the beach or Whitstable High Street, please use the pedestrian entrance at CT5 1QJ to access the ground.

Adults: £10

Concessions: £6

U16s: FREE (U14s must be accompanied by a paying adult)

Tickets can also be purchased ahead of time here!

Gates open at 13:30 for all supporters.

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.

We hope to see you there at The Primcura Healthcare Stadium.

Pride Passion Punjab

Written by Sahib Khera