Enfield Town claim FA Trophy with victory over Hanwell
Enfield Town defeated Hanwell Town 2:4 in the FA Trophy Final on 26 September 2026. The visitors took the silverware on their day, while the hosts finished runners-up at home. It was a decisive result for both clubs.
Enfield arrived with momentum, having beaten Billericay Town 3:1 and Frenford 4:0 in their previous two fixtures. Hanwell had been on a positive run themselves, winning 2:1 against Burgess Hill and 1:0 over Flackwell Heath. By then, both sides knew what a final demands.
The match itself was straightforward in outcome. Enfield Town were the better side, scoring four goals to Hanwell's two. And here's the thing — it wasn't a close contest, not in the way that suggests the hosts had chances they couldn't convert. Enfield took their opportunities.
Hanwell's recent form showed promise, but they found no answer to Enfield's attacking threat. The visitors had also drawn with Bishop's Stortford and Worthing before their wins, suggesting consistency rather than a lucky streak. To be fair, Hanwell had suffered defeats against Aldershot Town and Dagenham & Redbridge earlier in the season.
The result extends Enfield Town's confidence at a crucial point. A victory in a final like this elevates a squad beyond league performances. Hanwell will look back, but the scoreline doesn't lie — Enfield were the stronger team on the day.
