Deal Town Football Club and Deal Town Rangers announces merger

Two clubs from the same town have merged.

The move sees Deal Town, who have established themselves in Isthmian South East in the last two seasons, incorporate those involved at Deal Town Rangers, whose first team clinched the Canterbury & District Saturday League Premier Division title during the 2025/26 campaign.

Overall, it’s estimated the merger will bring together in excess of 400 players.

A statement read: “We're thrilled to announce that Deal Town Football Club and Deal Town Rangers are officially joining forces to become one unified club - Deal Town Football Club.

“This merger marks a new chapter for our community, bringing together the rich histories, passionate supporters, and talented players from both clubs.

“By bringing our two clubs together under the unified Deal Town Football Club name, we’re not just combining resources. We’re uniting the community, from our youngest aspiring players to our seasoned supporters.

“This merger is the result of a tremendous amount of dedication and hard work from both clubs. For years, Deal Town Football Club and Deal Town Rangers have been pillars of the community in Deal, each playing a critical role in bringing people together around a shared love of the game.

“By coming together, we’re honouring that legacy and building an even stronger foundation for the future.

“We’re proudly bringing together more than 420 players - from our tiniest Wildcats to our senior squads and walking football - creating a club where everyone can be part of something special.”

Midfielder Ben Chapman was the main winner at Deal Town’s end-of-season presentation event.

Chapman, 29, picked up the manager’s player-of-the-year, players’ player-of-the-year and supporters’ player-of-the-year gongs after