Home Friendly v supporter owned Enfield Town 24th July

We are delighted to announce that we will be welcoming the UK’s oldest supporter-owned club Enfield Town to Broadhurst Park on Saturday 24th July, for the Supporters Direct Trophy, otherwise known as the Brian Lomax Trophy.

The match will be extra special as if helps to celebrate Enfield Town’s 20th anniversary. With 36 years combined, Enfield and FC United continue to prove the long term viability of fan run clubs, as opposed the boom and bust model employed by so many clubs chasing riches for their directors.

In common with FC United, the north London club’s vision is to be inclusive for all, and a football and social centre for the community with a range of teams playing at the highest sustainable levels possible. 

The Towners, as they are known, were promoted from Isthmian Division One North in 2012, a few months after moving in to the refurbished Queen Elizabeth II Stadium. More recently, the side have reached the Middlesex Senior Cup final (2015/16), the Isthmian Premier play-off semi-finals (2016/2017), the 4th qualifying round of the FA Cup (2017/18) and in 2018/19 the Velocity Trophy (Isthmian League Cup) which was won after a 2-0 final win against Hornchurch.

Looking forward to the game, the Towners chairman Paul Reed said: “I’m delighted that we have been able to organise another fixture with FCUM, this being our 20th year. It’s great that we can mark the occasion with another incredible fan-owned club. 

“The game at our own QE stadium two years ago was a brilliant night with good football coupled with fantastic camaraderie amongst supporters and I’m sure this fixture will equally as good. Just as importantly is that chance to play for the Brian Lomax trophy. Brian was an incredible inspiration in the formation of our club and encouraged, guided and supported us and many other clubs through our early months and years. It’s a great honour to be able to play for a cup in his name.”

Chair of the Board of FC United, Adrian Seddon also expressed his enthusiasm towards this celebration of fan owned football, saying: “After two Covid hit seasons, our trip down to Enfield seems like a lifetime ago but our supporters won't have forgotten the warm reception we received and we are delighted to finally get the opportunity to welcome them to Broadhurst Park. 

“It is particularly pleasing that this match to highlight the 20th anniversary of Enfield, an inspiration for all of us who followed, becoming the first fan owned club in England, will be played for the Brian Lomax Supporters Direct Trophy.

“After all football's issues over the last couple of weeks we are very proud to be announcing what will be a real celebration of fan ownership and friendship with a club that blazed the trail for ourselves and others to follow."

Admission/Matchday

The game will be pay on the gate, and there will be a full food and beverage offer available on the day, with a wide selection of hot and cold soft drinks, plus a number of real ales and draft beers for all tastes.

Prices will be:

Adults £9

Concessions £5

Under-18s £2

Under-5s free with a paying adult

Further details closer to the fixture itself, but with a trophy to play for and so close the the start of the season, you can guarantee manager Neil Reynolds will be going for the win so get the date in your diary – Saturday 24th July.