Brentford Women start the new year with a clash against Barking on Sunday at Bedfont Sports Club (3pm kick-off GMT).
Entering 2026 top of the London and South East Premier table, Carly Williams’ side will be eyeing an early three points to extend their time in first place.
Saltdean United sit three points behind in second but hold two games in hand over the Bees.
Barking sits a further point behind in third having played the same number of games as Brentford.
Fellow title challengers Dartford are seven points back in sixth, but have four games in hand on the west Londoners across the second half of the season.
Last time out
Brentford ended 2025 with a commanding 6-0 victory over Millwall at Bedfont.
Ashley Cheatley played her best game of the season to date with a hat-trick, while Asees Sangha, Renai McCrea and Khyri McKenzie each netted once.
Previously against Barking, the Bees impressed en route to a 3-0 win away from home.
McKenzie scored in the contest, as did fellow joint top goalscorer Chelsie Berry and centre-back Regan Graver, who was rewarded with the LSE Premier player of the month award soon after.
About Barking
Barking come into Sunday’s clash third in the league table, with eight wins and four losses to their name.
Following a 3-4 start in the league, the Blues have impressed as the season has progressed, winning their next five league games to put themselves in title contention.
Up front Laura Bunton has starred with 15 goals from as many appearances, while Miquellah Meade (13) and Asanteni Charles (10) have also impressed.
Barking will return home for the first time in the new year on 11 January as they welcome Sport London E Benfica to east London.
Match information
To all fans heading to Bedfont on Sunday, please be aware that there is limited parking available at the venue.
Public transport is available. Hatton Cross train station is a 10-minute walk away, while bus services are also available along Hatton Road.
Entry to the game is free, and the entrance to Bedfont is located on Hatton Road. There is plenty of seating available for fans around the pitch as well as standing room.
Match coverage
The club will have updates of the game against Barking on social media, as well as a match report on the club's website and app.
Brentford Women B begin 2026 with a local trip to Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub to face Hammersmith Reserves (3pm kick-off GMT).
Entering the new year top of the Greater London Division One South table, Tommy Ryan-Maynard’s side will be eyeing an important three points to widen the gap between themselves and third-placed Hammersmith.
Regents Park Rangers sit six points back in second but have played one more game than the Bees to this point of the season.
Last time out
Brentford dominated their final game of 2025, beating South London Laces-Spartans 7-0 at home.
Cloe O’Brien followed in Cheatley’s footsteps with a hat-trick, Marta Boabonay adding a brace and Ava Slade and Liberty Morrice-Bartlett each netting once.
Previously against Hammersmith, Ryan-Maynard’s side impressed with a 3-1 win at home.
After going down inside the opening 12 minutes, Karina Hlek equalised just before half-time.
Boabonay forced an own goal with a brilliant cross to hand the Bees the lead on the brink of the break, before Slade secured all three points with a goal late on in the second half.
About Hammersmith Reserves
Hammersmith sit third in the table with six wins, two draws and four losses from their 12 games.
It’s been an even contribution up front for Hammersmith, with Madeleine Hills scoring five goals to date and six players scoring three so far.
This Sunday’s clash begins a four-game home stand for Hammersmith, with Camden and Islington United, CB Hounslow & Abbots and Regents Park Rangers all to come across January and early February.