Men's football news
Written by: DanielL
Lewes FC men will take on two English Football League clubs in their schedule of pre-season matches to gear up for the 2026/27 Isthmian League Premier campaign.
Bromley, newly promoted to League One, and League Two side Gillingham will both visit The Dripping Pan this summer.
Dorking Wanderers of the National League South are also coming down to Lewes, meaning the Rooks will play against three sides from higher leagues.
This is set to provide excellent preparation for the upcoming Step 3 campaign and present a great opportunity for the management team to evaluate squad options.
The pre-season schedule will open with a trip to Rusthall in Kent on 11th July.
The following Saturday, the Rooks will host local rivals Hastings United of the Isthmian League South East.
Gillingham arrive at The Pan three days later for a Tuesday evening clash, before Marc White’s Dorking side come to town on Saturday, 25th July.
The Gillingham match, an outcome of Lewes prospect Callum Erskine signing for the Kent club, was originally booked for 28th July but has been brought forward by a week.
The final match to prepare for the 2026/27 season will be at home to Bromley on 1st August.
2026/27 men’s pre-season fixtures
Rusthall – 11th July, 3pm (A)Hastings – 18th July, 3pm (H)Gillingham – 21st July, 7:45pm (H)
Dorking Wanderers – 25th July, 3pm (H)Bromley – 1st August, 3pm (H)