Salisbury fight back at Farnham to make it five wins in a row

Monday 12 October 2026 · By Fenella Crowhurst

Salisbury’s excellent run goes on. Brian Dutton’s side came from behind to win 2–1 at Farnham Town on Saturday, their fifth straight win in all competitions, and they are now second in the Enterprise National League South, a point behind the leaders.

Rakish Bingham gave Farnham an early lead in front of a crowd of 1,508, and the hosts went into half-time ahead. But Salisbury turned the game around after the break, with Josh Hedges and Nathan Odokonyero scoring to secure the points. The result ended Farnham’s six-game unbeaten league run.

Salisbury now have 21 points from 11 games, with six wins, three draws and two defeats. They are level on points with Billericay Town and Truro City, a point behind leaders Maidstone United, and their goal difference of plus 12 is the best in the division. They have conceded only eight league goals, and only Ebbsfleet United and Dagenham & Redbridge have conceded fewer. Their last five league results read won, drawn, won, won, won.

The cup run has been just as impressive. On 3 October Salisbury thrashed Dulwich Hamlet 5–0 in the FA Cup third qualifying round, and now they are one game away from the first round proper. They host Eastbourne Borough in the fourth qualifying round on Saturday 17 October, kick-off 3pm. Eastbourne were relegated from the National League South last season, so Salisbury will start as favourites, but they will not take anything for granted.

The club has put tickets on sale for the tie, and has reminded supporters that FA Cup matches are not included in season tickets. Because of the cup tie, Salisbury’s scheduled home league game against Braintree Town that day has been postponed.

There is also a milestone to celebrate. Dutton reached 200 games in charge of Salisbury on 20 September, and his side marked the occasion in style, according to the Non-League Paper. Under his leadership the club has become one of the most consistent sides in the division, and this season they are firmly in the promotion picture.

When the league resumes, Salisbury host Dover Athletic on Saturday 24 October. Dover are seventh and unbeaten in six games in all competitions, so it will be a stern test. Salisbury then travel to Walton & Hersham on Tuesday 27 October and Tonbridge Angels on Saturday 31 October.

Hedges and Odokonyero both showed their value on Saturday. Salisbury have plenty of goals in their side, as the 5–0 win over Dulwich Hamlet showed, and Dutton has the options to make changes without losing quality.

For now, though, the focus is on Eastbourne. A win on Saturday would put Salisbury into the first round proper, with the chance of a tie against a Football League club. With five straight wins behind them and a defence that has been hard to break down all season, Dutton’s side will go into the game full of confidence.