Dartford Academy has rightly received countless plaudits this season, with an all-time high of eight players making the first team squad – and others in and around it. However, this only tells part of the story of the set-up, with dozens more making the transition to the higher levels of football in recent years and even...Read More

Hitting the post three-times, two overturned penalties and some oppositional wonder saves. Dartford Whites recorded a valuable point on the road against Welling United with a 0-0 draw in a game which had everything but goals. The Darts started the game on top creating brilliant chances with Albie Omara-knapp causing all sorts of problems down...Read More

The future’s bright as the Darts Academy continues to shine A spotlight on the Darts Academy as four more young stars join the first team ranks Dartford FC highlighted its continued commitment to bringing through exciting homegrown talent with the news that four academy players recently signed first team deals. After impressing Darts boss Ady...Read More

Josh Atkinson is the eighth player to be promoted to the Dartford First Team by Ady Pennock this season. The 18-year-old goalkeeper has impressed the Dartford boss and his coaching staff during pre-season, and has been called up as a backup to number one Jacob Marsden. And the right-footed youngster was delighted at being promoted…...Read More

Jeremiah Pinder has been in impressive form during Dartford’s pre-season campaign. Such has been the young midfielder’s performances, that Ady Pennock has promoted him to the First Team for the 2024-25 season. The 18-year-old is at his best anywhere in the midfield areas, as he intends to bring composure on the ball, a hard work...Read More

Dean Nayler is another promising player to emerge from the successful Dartford Academy. Having recently been signed to the First Team by Adrian Pennock, the 18-year-old defender intends to bring additional energy to the squad, while trying to win battles and putting his body on the line for the team. With his versatility at being...Read More