As we have done in recent seasons, the club are are marking International Women’s Day by offering free entry to women and girls for tomorrow’s huge match at home to fellow playoff-chasers, Lewes.

We will be joined at Saturday’s game by members of our ladies’ teams, who will be showcasing their section of the club, as well as music from a great local duo and some fun from our new partners at Hertfordshire Zoo.

Enfield Town FC currently runs 13 teams for women and girls with a range of agea and abilities, from Under 10s to our senior women’s sides, with over 200 playing members at present. Drop them a message if you are interested in joining the club!

Stadium artwork: @theamyverse

BK Skjold 1 Enfield Town 4

Report By Andrew Warshaw

The rain lashed down relentlessly, at times turning to hail, the wind blew like crazy and it was bitterly cold.

But none of that could dampen the spirits of upwards of 200-plus Town fans who made the trip to Copenhagen to see us secure a resounding 4-1 win over Fenix Trophy holders BK Skjold on Tuesday night and take a massive step towards the Final Four in May.

Following our 3-1 victory in the reverse fixture in November, this was expected to be a far tougher challenge, with Skjold playing a far stronger side.

But we never gave them a sniff, roaring into a three-goal lead by halftime and running out comfortable winners, eliminating the Danes in the process.

Despite the atrocious conditions, the travelling Town faithful were in full voice, belting out song after song before finally taking refuge afterwards in the Skjold clubhouse where the ear-splitting celebrations went on long into the evening.

If the sheer number of Town fans did the club proud, the players certainly matched them.

It took us just 16 minutes to break through on Skjold’s artificial pitch, Marcus Wyllie linking up with Sam Youngs before the latter drew his defender, feinted and slotted home with a composed finish.

Amid the atrocious conditions, it was a credit to Town that they managed to move the ball so effectively and as halftime approached, we put the game to bed.

First a right-wing cross evaded the entire Skjold back line and Lewis Taaffe rifled home a terrific strike.  Then Marcus followed up his own headed flick with a piece of twinkle toes skill that gave the Skjold keeper no chance (pictured, celebrating with fans).

While we took our chances with clinical precision, Skjold scuffed theirs, playing some nice stuff box to box but lacking concentration at the back and composure in the final third, invariably missing the target either high or wide.

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Town were forced into a halftime change, Taylor McKenzie suffering a groin issue and Mickey Parcell moving into central defence.

Inevitably we took our foot slightly off the gas but still managed to go further in front on 66 minutes through a trademark Sam Youngs glancing header from a corner.

Skjold finally got on the scoresheet with five minutes to go through a direct freekick but it was little more than a consolation.

With maximum points so far, one win from our final two group fixtures — both against Lllantwit Major — should in all likelihood get us over the line and seal an historic trip to Lake Garda for the Final Four. Four points certainly will.

“When the tournament was first introduced to me I didn’t quite get the magnitude of it for this club,” said Gavin Macpherson. “For a club at our level, Step 3 of non-league football, I defy any other club to do what we have tonight in terms of the phenomenal passionate support.”

“You can only look at this and say it’s probably unique given the publicity. It’s a milestone for a club that has come a long way in a short space of time. If we can get to the last four, we’ve a hell of a chance.”

Starting Lineup

Forster;  Parcell Tanner McKenzie Payne; Thomas, Youngs,  Taaffe, Adjei-Hersey,  Wyllie, Knight

“We’re all going on a European tour!”

That’s been the refrain at recent games and becomes a reality tomorrow when we make history by playing our first ever overseas competitive fixture.

Over 80 Town fans are believed to be making the trip to Copenhagen to see us take on the current Fenix champions BK Skjold in Group A of the 12-team, four-group tournament (kickoff 6pm local time, 5pm uk).

As most of you will know, we won the corresponding game 3-1 in late November and also have to play Welsh side Llantwit Major FC twice for the right to reach the final four in Italy in May.

Those not travelling to the Danish capital should be able to watch the  live stream of the game through the competition’s YouTube channel.

“I think everyone connected with the club is massively looking forward to the game in Copenhagen,” said manager Gavin Macpherson.

“We have the chance to compete in a competition beyond our usual boundaries that most clubs at our level won’t ever experience.”

“After Saturday’s difficulties it gives all of us the chance to focus our energy on the Fenix Trophy.  I’m always in awe of our travelling support who will be there in numbers again, just the extra boost for the players to more than embrace the challenge ahead which will be a difficult one. We will need to be at our best.”

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