MATCH PREVIEW
Deal Town v Sutton Athletic Football Club
8th August 2026 - 3:00 pm
FA Cup
The Charles Ground
Deal Town begin their FA Cup campaign on Saturday when Sutton Athletic visit The Charles Ground for a 3pm kick-off.
The cup tie will be Deal’s eighth fixture of the season and their fifth at home. It is also the third match in a run of four consecutive home games.
The sides have met four times over the past ten seasons, with Deal recording three victories. The most recent meeting came in April 2023, when goals from Billy Munday and Josh Byford secured a 2-0 home win for the Hoops.
Saturday’s fixture provides Deal with an opportunity to build on their recent performances and progress in the FA Cup in front of the home support.
Kick-off at The Charles Ground is at 3pm, with the stadium located on St Leonard’s Road, Deal, CT14 9AU.
Directions
Address: The Charles Ground, St Leonard's Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9AU
Admission: Adults £10, Concessions £6, Under 18s-U15s £4 & U14s Free.
Tickets can be purchased on the gate with cash or card and can also be purchased in advance via the match tickets section of the website.
Parking: Limited parking is available at the ground however please be mindful if not able to park within the ground be considerate around the surrounding roads being respectful to our neighbours
Train Station: The nearest train station is Deal which is approximately a 20 minute walk to the ground.
Ground entrance: Entrance to the ground is via St Leonard's Road.
Food and drink: There are two bars at the ground and food and drink is available.
Programme: A match day programme is available for £3 which is available at the gate (while stocks last) a digital version can also be purchased online via the online club shop.
opposition history
The Charles Ground, St Leonards Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9AU
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