Eastbourne Borough travel to Enfield Town tonight (Tuesday) looking for a response from the weekend’s set-back in the National League South.

A mad five-minute spell saw the Sports suffer a 3-0 reverse at Boreham Wood, and Adam Murray’s side will be looking to put that right this evening.

However, they come up against an Enfield side in good form having won their last four in a row – and only suffered two defeats since the turn of the year.

That form has seen Town move out of the bottom four at Welling United’s expense – with a fine 3-1 win at Chesham United on the weekend.

The Manager

Gavin Macpherson joined Enfield Town ahead of the 2023-24 campaign after parting company with Metropolitan Police FC, where he spent over twenty years as a player, assistant, and manager.

Following a playing career for Barnet and Carlisle, as well as spells at Wealdstone, Slough Town and Woking, Macpherson took the managerial reins at the Met for the 2018-19 season after the resignation of Jim Cooper, guiding them to victory in the Southern League play-offs – only to be denied promotion at the final hurdle against Tonbridge Angels in a ‘Super Play-off’.

A widely regarded coach who has gained a reputation for moulding highly competitive squads, often with young players, he guided the Towners to the National League South in 2024 via the Isthmian League play-offs during his first season in charge.

Danger Man

A hugely popular midfielder, Sam Youngs is now fast approaching 300 appearances in Enfield Town colours and was voted Manager’s Player for last season after notching 31 goals and 11 assists in 52 games.

He has enjoyed three spells at Rugby Town (including scoring a dozen goals in 2012-13), two stints at Chesham United, and has also spent time at Redditch United, Hemel Hempstead Town, Banbury United, Ware and Halesowen Town.

This season, Youngs has adjusted to the higher level with apparent ease – with 16 goals in 31 games for the Towners to date this campaign.

The Stadium

Dave Bryant Stadium, Donkey Lane, Enfield, EN1 3PL

The Dave Bryant Stadium is easily accessible by public transport, car, or bike. We encourage supporters to use these options – if public transport is not an option, please consider car sharing with other fans. Please read below for more information:

By Rail: Enfield Town, and Southbury are the nearest train stations to the stadium. Both stations are on the London Overground network and are around 25 minutes’ walk.

By Car: Take Junction 25 of the M25 and Head towards London on the A10. Turn right into Carterhatch Lane at the second set of lights. Donkey Lane is the first left after the Toby Carvery.

Alternatively, use the North Circular Road. Head north up the A10 and turn left into Carterhatch Lane at the Toby Carvery. Donkey Lane is the first left. Brown road signs should also help direct you towards the stadium.

There is car parking adjacent to the stadium, but this may be busy on matchdays.

Ticket Prices

Matchday prices are as follows: Adults: £15; Concessions: £11; Under 21s: £9; Under 16s: £3.

There is a £3 transfer charge to the seating area in the main stadium. Only those aged 16 or over can transfer to this stand.