The Standouts and Strugglers of the Isthmian Premier League So Far
The 2025/26 Isthmian Premier League season is already more than a third complete and has delivered plenty of surprises in its opening months. The division’s classic unpredictability is on full display, with early favourites stumbling, promoted sides impressing, relegated teams struggling, managerial changes shaking things up, and unexpected contenders emerging. This piece highlights eleven teams who have stood out for different reasons. Four sides are exceeding expectations, three pre-season favourites made slow starts but are now finding their rhythm, and four clubs already face significant challenges as they try to turn their season around. It offers a snapshot of the campaign so far and a sense of what might lie ahead as we move into the vital festive period. THE STANDOUT PERFORMERS Folkestone Invicta Invicta have been the team to beat so far. A summer of significant change on and off the pitch saw Jay Saunders assemble a new squad to compete at a revamped Cheriton Road, com...