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CAFC Women vs Epsom & Ewell – Preview

Following Carshalton’s dramatic late winner against Dorking Wanderers U23s over the weekend, the Robins are back at home this Sunday, this time facing Epsom & Ewell as they look to maintain their perfect league record.

Epsom & Ewell

Epsom & Ewell remain in the Surrey Premier Division for another season, having finished 8th last year. The Salts won 4 of their 16 league matches but suffered 12 losses in what was a competitive 2024/25 campaign.

This season has been a challenging one so far, with Epsom & Ewell knocked out of the FA Cup in the 1st Qualifying Round by higher-tier Richmond & Kew. They also lost their opening league game to Sutton United Reserves. However, with no competitive match last weekend, they’ve had time to regroup ahead of what promises to be a tough fixture against the Robins.

Carshalton Athletic

After a disappointing FA Cup exit to South London FC, the Robins have bounced back with strong performances in the league, winning both of their recent matches against Manorcroft United and Dorking Wanderers U23s, scoring 12 goals across the two games. The Dorking encounter was particularly tough, with Carshalton securing a last-minute winner from Kenza Gueriani in stoppage time.

Team News

The Robins’ strength in depth was evident last Sunday when Kenza Gueriani, despite her excellent form, started the match on the bench. However, she made an instant impact after coming on as a substitute, scoring the winning goal three minutes into stoppage time. Her performance will likely boost her chances of reclaiming her starting spot for the clash against Epsom & Ewell.

Head to Head

The two sides met twice last season in the league, with Carshalton coming out on top both times. The first encounter, held at Colston Avenue in October, ended with a 5-0 victory for the Robins, thanks to goals from Honey Dulley, Heather Eade (2), and Abbie Measures (2). In the return fixture at the Reg Madgwick Stadium in March, Carshalton won 5-1, with Eade scoring twice again, and Dulley, Measures, and Sarah Chapman each adding a goal.

Pre-Match Analysis

Given the recent head-to-head results and Carshalton’s current form, the Robins go into this match as the favourites. After a nervy win over Dorking, Carshalton will be eager to start quickly and preserve their 100% league record. While Epsom & Ewell may be the fresher of the two sides, having had a weekend off, Carshalton’s squad depth will be an advantage. The Robins have made excellent use of their bench this season, with 5 of their 12 league goals coming from substitutes.

With both the men’s and women’s teams at home this weekend, it’s shaping up to be a football feast at Colston Avenue, with both teams looking to make strides in their respective leagues.

Match Details

Date: Sunday 28th September, 2025
Opposition: Epsom & Ewell
Competition: South East Counties Womens Football League
Venue: Colston Avenue
Kickoff: 2:30 pm
Admission: FREE