Sheppey United (H) - 5th August 2023

By Josh Cole

After a quick turnaround of less than 48 hours, our final game of the 2023/24 pre-season schedule is here as we take on Sheppey United at Hartsdown Park.

We drew 1-1 with Erith & Belvedere at Park View Road in South London on Thursday. The ‘Gate took the lead in the 22nd minute through Harvey Smith from the spot after Mo Cham was taken down in the box. Erith would strike back just twelve minutes as the two sides played out an entertaining draw.

Manager Reece Prestedge spoke afterwards about the importance of Thursday evening’s fixture being played on grass, as opposed to the 3G that the ‘Gate usually play on.

You can watch the full interview on GATEtv by clicking here.

Margate fans are likely to see striker Steve Cawley in action as the Blues look to go strong in their final pre-season game ahead of their league opener against Whitehawk next Saturday.

Sheppey United play in the Isthmian South-East Division and will look to build on a very good season last year albeit with an entirely new squad and management team after a big summer shake-up for the Ites. So far in pre-season, the Ites have lost to Maidstone United 1-0, but have seen wins over Canterbury City 4-0, Lordswood 4-0, Gillingham XI 4-0, and Snodland Town 5-1 and a 0-0 with Whitehawk.

Former ‘Gate player James Bessey-Saldanha will feature for Sheppey United having signed for them after featuring as a trialist during pre-season.

You can get your tickets for the game by clicking here or at the turnstiles from 1:30pm onwards!

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