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Dulwich Hamlet vs Chatham Town Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 20-10-2026
Oct 2018:45
Match Prediction
Expected score: Dulwich Hamlet 1-2 Chatham Town
Dulwich HamletDrawChatham Town
Over 2.5 goalsYes (61%)
Both teams to scoreYes (63%)
Dulwich Hamlet host Chatham Town in Non League Premier - Isthmian Regular Season action on 20 October 2026. The visitors arrive with a slight edge in both league position and recent scoring form, though the hosts will look to exploit home advantage in what shapes as a competitive fixture between two mid-table sides.
Team form
Dulwich Hamlet
Dulwich Hamlet have stumbled badly in their last two outings, losing 0-2 at Burgess Hill Town and 0-3 at Enfield Town. Prior to that collapse, they showed resilience with wins over Aveley, Brentwood Town and Leatherhead. Over their last five games they have managed 7 goals while conceding 8, averaging 1.4 per game offensively and 1.6 defensively. For the season, they sit 11th with 17 points from 11 matches, scoring 1.82 per game but leaking 1.45. The recent defensive fragility is a concern, though their home record remains a potential asset.
Chatham Town
Chatham Town's recent form is mixed but tilted toward attacking threat. They have won three of their last five, including a 3-0 victory at Whitehawk and a 3-1 home win over Three Bridges. Two defeats—0-1 at Dartford and 2-3 at home to Wingate & Finchley—show they are not impervious, but over this five-game stretch they have scored 11 goals while conceding only 6, averaging 2.2 and 1.2 respectively. They sit 8th with 18 points from 11 matches, scoring 2.00 per game and conceding 1.27. The visitors carry a season-long advantage in both offensive and defensive efficiency.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record is mixed. Dulwich Hamlet won 1-0 at home in February 2026 and drew 2-2 in April 2025, but Chatham Town have the upper hand historically, winning 3-1 at home in August 2024, 2-1 in January 2024, and most notably 5-2 away in August 2023. Notably, Chatham Town defeated Dulwich Hamlet 3-1 in August 2026 at home earlier this season, demonstrating their attacking capability against this opponent.
Key factors
Dulwich Hamlet's recent defensive collapse—conceding 5 goals in their last two matches—is the dominant factor. Chatham Town's superior goal-scoring average (2.00 versus 1.82) and tighter defence (1.27 versus 1.45 conceded) suggest they are the more efficient unit. The hosts must arrest their form decline to compete; the visitors will back themselves to exploit the space available. Both sides have shown they can score, making a competitive, open game likely. Dulwich Hamlet's home advantage is their primary asset, but it may not be enough to overcome their current trajectory.
Prediction
Chatham Town edge this encounter as the more consistent and efficient side, though the margin is narrow. Their superior scoring record, tighter defence, and recent victories over comparable opponents position them as slight favourites. Dulwich Hamlet's home ground provides genuine hope, but two consecutive blanks and defensive frailty suggest they will struggle to contain the visitors' attacking intent. The expected goal balance favours Chatham Town marginally, and both teams carry sufficient attacking threat to trouble each other's defences. A competitive match with both sides likely to find the net.
Back Chatham Town to edge a tight contest. The visitors' superior efficiency in both boxes, combined with Dulwich Hamlet's recent defensive vulnerabilities, tips the balance in Chatham's favour, though this is far from a foregone conclusion. A draw remains plausible given the closeness of the matchup, and goals are likely from both sides.
Match info
Tournaments:
Non League Premier - Isthmian(Regular Season - 14)
Referee:
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Statistics
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enfield Town | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 28 |
| 2 |  Welling United | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
| 3 |  Lewes | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| 4 |  Dartford | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 24 |
| 5 |  Carshalton Athletic | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 |  Ramsgate | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| 7 |  Eastbourne Borough | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
| 8 |  Chatham Town | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 18 |
| 9 |  Burgess Hill Town | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| 10 |  St Albans City | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 11 |  Dulwich Hamlet | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 12 |  Wingate & Finchley | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 13 |  Whyteleafe | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 14 |  Leatherhead | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| 15 |  Cheshunt | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| 16 |  Aveley | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 17 |  Maldon & Tiptree | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 13 |
| 18 |  Cray Wanderers | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 19 |  Brentwood Town | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 20 |  Three Bridges | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| 21 |  Whitehawk | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 |
| 22 |  Stanway Rovers | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
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