With Bromley still in celebratory mode following promotion and title success, here is a look at 11 top matches across their fairytale 2025-26 season.
With many footballing pundits and neutral fans having predicted ‘second season syndrome’ for Bromley, this season didn’t conform to their expectations as the Ravens punched above their weight until the end and also got past the first round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in their history.
Fans consequently have plenty of stand-out matches to choose from so here is a look at 11 of their top matches across a season that will live long in the memories.
Bromley 1-1 Ipswich (Bromley win 5-4 on penalties)
Having suffered a first-round exit against AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup last season, many critics had Bromley down for another early exit after they were drawn at home to Ipswich, who had just returned to the Championship after one season in the top flight.
Woodman’s Ravens however offered the first sign that this would be an expectation-defying season as Deji Elerewe headed them into a surprise lead on the cusp of half time, before Ben Johnson pulled Ipswich level to send the tie to penalties.
Misses from George Hirst and Ashley Charles however sent the shootout to sudden death in which Ali Al-Hamadi’s penalty was saved by Sam Long, which allowed Marcus Ifill to convert the winning penalty to secure a massive cupset for Bromley.
Their exploits however came to an end in the second round as they lost to Wycombe Wanderers on penalties after another 1-1 draw at home.
Bromley 2-2 Gillingham
Despite having been pitched against England’s dull 2-0 home win over Andorra, few would of expected this Kent derby to be the more lively thriller which saw top spot at stake for both clubs on top of local bragging rights.
Nicke Kabamba fired Bromley in front through his seventh-minute volley, before Michael Cheek doubled their lead with a 12th-minute header which saw him become Bromley’s record modern-era goalscorer with his 133rd goal for the club.
Bromley however failed to kill off the match amidst some resilient defensive work from both teams, and allowed Gareth Ainsworth’s Gills back into the match from Josh Andrews’ 56th-minute header.
Gillingham subsequently rode their luck in and snatched a controversial comeback draw through Max Clark’s 98th-minute penalty, after Garath McCleary made a reckless simulated dive into Grant Smith which deceived referee – James Durkin into awarding the spot-kick.
Bromley 3-1 Crawley
Having survived an early-autumnal blip of one win in seven league matches following the draw against Gillingham, Bromley steadily climbed up the order by the start of December when they entertained Crawley in what turned out to be a significant match.
Ryan Loft headed Crawley into a ninth-minute lead which was cancelled out by Omar Sowunmi’s 43rd-minute equaliser, after the visitors wasted numerous chances to extend their lead with their counter-attacking play.
Bromley however owned the second half as Idris Odutayo fired them in front via deflection after he met a deflection of Ifill’s cross, before Cheek finished the game off with a 69th-minute tap-in to cement their promotion push and started a 21-match unbeaten run.
Crawley 1-3 Bromley
Although the reverse fixture just a few weeks later finished in the same result, it is notable for two huge moments in Bromley’s season.
Cheek initially nodded the Ravens into a 14th-minute lead before he completed his first EFL hat-trick with two close-range second-half finishes, after Charlie Barker had pulled Crawley level at half time with a 43rd-minute header from Dion Pereira’s corner-kick.
The result also marked a second huge moment for Bromley on that Monday evening as Walsall suffered a surprise loss at home to Oldham, which left the Ravens sat top of the fourth tier for the first time as 2025 drew to its close.
Bromley 2-1 Swindon
Sat six points clear of Swindon in mid-January ahead of their clash at the CopperJax Stadium, Bromley knew that they could afford a slip-up and it looked that way as the Robins took a tenth-minute lead through Fletcher Holman.
Bromley however dug in and restored parity through Charles’ volley before Kabamba headed in a 89th-minute winner to cement their status as the league leaders, although their lead remained six points as Salford moved into second on that afternoon.
Gillingham 1-4 Bromley
Whilst Bromley were flying high in late January, Gillingham had slid into mid-table ahead of their second Kent derby clash of the season which proved to be a huge contrast at Priestfield Stadium to that of the clash earlier in the season.
Ben Thompson’s hat-trick plus Corey Whitely’s finish saw Woodman’s Ravens cruise to victory in one of their best first-half performances of the season against Ainsworth’s toothless Gills, before they comfortably saw the game out to keep themselves sat comfortable at the top.
Harrogate 0-0 Bromley
Unbeaten in 14 matches ahead of their trip to relegation-battling Harrogate, hopes were high that Bromley would continue their form at the scene of their debut EFL win last season.
Instead Harrogate turned out a ruthless display to limit Bromley to zero shots on target in a lacklustre display, yet Woodman’s Ravens showcased their defensive prowess to grind out a vital goalless draw to avoid suffering what could of been a deserved defeat on another day.
Bromley 0-0 Cambridge
Having held a chance to seal promotion at home after their 2-1 defeat to MK Dons, Bromley knew that they had a fierce task against fellow promotion favourites, Cambridge United.
It was therefore unsurprising that fans were treated to a nervy quality contest in which momentum swung back and fourth, whilst Kabamba was denied an ninth-minute penalty, as both teams failed to convert their chances on top in an entertaining goalless draw.
Bromley’s promotion however was confirmed two days later after London rivals, Barnet beat Notts County at Meadow Lane.
Barnet 2-2 Bromley
Barnet however nearly dented Bromley’s promotion ambitions just two weeks earlier in an enjoyable Good Friday encounter between the London rivals.
Kabamba initially fired Bromley into a 12th-minute lead before Phillip Chinedu unexpectedly dragged the Bees level in a dominant first half from the hosts, before tempers began to fray in the second half and Barnet’s Danny Collinge was red carded for an elbow on Sowunmi.
Kabongo Tshimanga however completed Barnet’s turnaround from the spot after he was fouled by Kyle Cameron, yet Bromley’s spirit shone through as they looked to avoid consecutive defeats for the first time in 2026 as they attempted to find an equaliser.
That late pressure eventually was rewarded through a dramatic 101st-minute equaliser from 18-year-old George Evans, as the young substitute flicked Marcus Dinanga’s headed pass in to send the away team and fans wild in celebration as they escaped The Hive with a point.
Bromley 3-1 Walsall
Defeat at Salford in their penultimate match coupled with MK Dons’ victory at home to Tranmere left the title out of Bromley’s hands on the final day.
The Ravens however were handed a lifeline as Ronan Coughlan put Fleetwood ahead against the Dons at Highbury, which saw them move top of the table in the 37th minute through Ben Thompson’s strike, just as Callum Paterson equalised for the Dons.
Mitch Pinnock’s finish and Omar Sowunmi’s header eventually wrapped up Bromley’s victory despite a consolatory goal from Walsall’s Jid Okeke, yet their game finished whilst MK Dons were still in action.
Woodman, players, staff and fans alike were consequently forced to endure a nervy minute before MK Dons’ draw was officially confirmed, which immediately sparked wild celebrations as they sealed the title to go with promotion and cap a memorable season.
Bristol Rovers 2-3 Bromley
If there’s one match this season which took Bromley fans on a rollercoaster then we must absolutely rewind to Boxing Day 2025, as the Ravens made the trip to Bristol Rovers as the hosts played their first home match under new manager – Steve Evans.
A new manager also usually brings a managerial bounce for their first home match in charge so it was unsurprising that Jack Sparkes and Fabrizio Cavegn put the hosts in front at half time in a dominant first-half display, just a month after they controversially dumped Bromley out of the FA Cup.
Shaq Forde’s 53rd-minute red card however offered Bromley hope in what turned out to be an unbelievable second half, which was initially frustrating as Sowunmi’s header was disallowed.
Elerewe eventually found the Ravens’ opener before Thompson restored parity with a 81st-minute on-the-turn finish, which only fuelled Bromley’s belief for a comeback win that was confirmed from Thompson’s touch of Pinnock’s shot to complete his brace and turnaround in the 92nd minute.
That result ultimately will live long in the memory because they looked down and out at the break yet didn’t seem to get much luck after Forde’s red card, before three clinical moments proved the difference to reward a passionate away crowd who had made the 292-round trip that afternoon.