Match Preview: Enfield Town (H) - 3rd January 2026

Photo courtesy of Ben Cole

By Josh Cole

AFC Totton kick off 2026 in the Enterprise National League South at The Snows Stadium with the visit of Enfield Town!

Last time out we got a point at home against Chippenham Town. Click here to read the match report from that game.

You can also have a watch of Jimmy Ball and Charlie Osborne’s interviews to see how they summed up that result and how we are looking forward.

ENFIELD TOWN – THEIR SEASON SO FAR:

Enfield are currently sat in 23^rd place in the ENLS with 20 points after 23 games. CLICK HERE to view how the full table shapes up!

Starting in August, Enfield just managed three points, all three coming from draws. The other three games were losses, including our away game at the Queen Elizabeth II stadium.

Their first win of the season came away at Tonbridge but lost four days after at home against a good side in Weston-super-Mare. That was followed up by three wins on the spin, two in the FA Cup against Enfild FC and Quorn and one in the league against the only team below Enfield at the time of writing in Chippenham.

October didn’t continue in the same vain for Town, as they lost their opening three games in the month, one of which saw them knocked out in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup against Slough. After those three losses came a win against Ebbsfleet, but straight away lost to Horsham in the league but lost in the Middlesex Challenge Cup on penalties.

November started off rough for Enfield, with the first five games lost in the month which saw them knocked out of the FA Trophy, but they ended the month three undefeated with two wins in a row against Farnborough and Maidstone and the rounded off the month with a draw away at Bath.

In December, they only played three games, drawing away at league leaders Hornchurch but then followed up with two heavy losses against Chelmsford 0-4, and Hemel Hempstead 3-0 last time out.

LAST FIVE: AFC TOTTON

Vs Chippenham Town | Home | ENLS | Drew 1-1

Goalscorer: Tony Lee 68’

Vs Salisbury | Away | ENLS | Lost 3-1

Goalscorer: Craig Tanner 47’

Vs Torquay United | Home | ENLS | Won 1-0

Goalscorer: Brandon Haunstrup 44’

Vs Woking | Away | FA Trophy 3^rd Round | Lost 2-0

Vs Farnborough | Away | ENLS | Lost 4-2

Goalscorers: Ralph Vigrass 22’ & Scott Rendell 77’ (PEN)

LAST FIVE: ENFIELD TOWN

Vs Hemel Hempstead | Away | ENLS | Lost 3-0

Vs Chelmsford City | Home | ENLS | Lost 0-4

Vs Hornchurch | Away | ENLS | Drew 2-2

Goalscorers: Sam Youngs 7’ & Olly Davis 85’

Vs Bath City | Away | ENLS | Drew 1-1

Goalscorer: Billy Leonard 65’

Vs Maidstone United | Home | ENLS | Won 2-1

Goalscorers: Sam Youngs 63’ & Lamar Reynolds 69’

 
COMPARING THE STATS (all comps)

 
OPPOSITION PLAYERS TO WATCH:

DEFENCE: NINO ADOM-MALAKI

Nino Adom-Malaki is a dynamic left-back, known for his athleticism, tenacity in wide areas, and ability to support both defensive stability and forward thrusts down the flank.

Adom-Malaki began his journey with the Kinetic Academy before joining Millwall’s youth setup in 2021. After impressing with the Lions’ youth teams, he signed a professional contract with Millwall and spent time training regularly with the first-team squad.

Although he did not make a Championship appearance for Millwall’s senior side, he continued his development under professional coaching and squad environments.

In January 2024, Adom-Malaki moved on loan to Sutton United in EFL League Two, where he gained valuable first-team experience. He made 18 league appearances during that loan spell and scored once, showcasing his attacking support play as well as defensive discipline at League Two level.

The left-back left Millwall for Enfield and has been a key players so far throughout this season.

MIDFIELD: SAM YOUNGS

Sam Youngs is a highly experienced midfielder, widely regarded as one of the club’s most influential and long-serving players. A central figure in midfield, Youngs combines goalscoring ability with creativity and leadership, attributes that have made him a cornerstone of the Towners for many seasons.

Youngs joined Enfield Town in 2017 and has since become the club’s record appearance holder, surpassing 350 appearances and earning enormous respect from supporters and teammates alike. He was celebrated with a guard of honour after reaching the 300-game milestone, a testament to his longevity and impact.

Over the years, he has been a prolific contributor from midfield, including scoring 31 goals and providing 11 assists in 52 games during a recent campaign, and finishing as Enfield Town’s top scorer in 2024/25 with 17 league goals, winning both the Supporters’ Player of the Season and Golden Boot awards.

Prior to his long spell with Enfield, Youngs enjoyed a broad non-league career with numerous clubs, including three spells at Rugby Town (scoring a dozen goals in 2012/13), two stints at Chesham United, and periods with Redditch United, Hemel Hempstead Town, Banbury United, Ware and Halesowen Town, building valuable experience across the Southern and Isthmian league systems.

In addition to his midfield creativity and scoring record, Youngs has also served as club captain and is recognised for his leadership on and off the pitch.

ATTACK: TOMMY WOOD

Tommy Wood is recognised for his physical presence, goal-scoring ability, and experience across several non-league and National League South clubs.

Wood came through the Burnley academy after earlier spells with Wycombe Wanderers and Reading at youth level, signing scholarship terms with Burnley in 2015 and being named the youth team Player of the Season during his time with the Clarets’ development squads. He gained early senior experience through loan spells with Barnoldswick Town and Ossett Albion before being released at the end of his scholarship period.

In May 2018, Wood signed with AFC Wimbledon, making his first-team league debut as a substitute in a 0–3 League One defeat to Fleetwood Town in January 2019. During his time with Wimbledon, he had loan spells at Slough Town, Burgess Hill Town, where he scored the winning goal on his debut, and Leatherhead, showing early promise in senior football.

Wood joined Tonbridge Angels in October 2020, where he enjoyed a productive period, scoring regularly and establishing himself as a key attacking figure. He moved to Hampton & Richmond Borough ahead of the 2022/23 season before returning to Tonbridge Angels and continuing to contribute goals at National League South level.

In August 2023, he signed for Lewes, featuring in the Isthmian League Premier Division, and subsequently spent time with Cheshunt and Hornchurch.

Wood joined Enfield Town, bringing his wealth of experience and physical presence to bolster the club’s attacking options. Over the course of his career to date, he has made close to 100 competitive appearances, scoring more than 20 goals across National League South, Isthmian League and other senior competitions.

MATCH OFFICIALS:

Referee: Jake Allsopp

Assistant: Benjamin Williamson

Assistant: Martin Bloor

Fourth Official: Andrew Dunn

GO STAGS