The club, based in Ilford, have secured nine wins, one draw and just one defeat from their opening 11 matches, earning 28 points under the leadership of joint first-team managers Imrul Gazi and Steven Carvell.

The pair took charge at the start of the 2026/27 season and rebuilt the squad from scratch, blending experienced players with emerging talent from across east London.

Gazi said: "Steven and I are incredibly proud of the group of players we've brought together.

"It was a complete rebuild at the beginning of the season, and we knew we had a huge challenge ahead of us.

"The togetherness within this squad has been unbelievable.

"The players have bought into our philosophy, they work hard for each other and, most importantly, they enjoy being part of this football club.

"To be sitting top of the league after 11 games is a fantastic achievement, and all the credit must go to the players and coaching staff."

Frenford FC has defied pre-season expectations to lead the Essex Senior League Premier Division (Image: Frenford FC)

Frenford’s strong league form has been matched by a historic FA Cup run, which saw them progress to the First Round Qualifying for the first time.

The cup journey included a memorable win over Step 4 side Haringey Borough before ending against Enfield Town.

Gazi said: "To make history for the club and reach a stage we'd never reached before was a fantastic achievement.

"The victory over Haringey Borough was a brilliant occasion, and although our journey ended against Enfield Town, we were immensely proud of what the players achieved."

Off the pitch, the managers are focused on building deeper community ties.

"We wanted to build something special, not just a successful first team, but a club that feels connected to its community," said Gazi.

Frenford FC has more than 35 youth teams, and the management team is keen to strengthen the link between its youth and senior setups.

"What we'd really love to see now is more of those youngsters, their parents, brothers, sisters and friends coming along to support the first team on matchdays," he said.

The managers have also praised the club's leadership and volunteers for their support.

Gazi added: "We cannot thank the chairman, the committee and everyone involved at Frenford FC enough for the support they've given us since we arrived."