We are pleased to announce a groundshare agreement with Minster FC, which will see them play all their first team home matches at Hartsdown Park for the next two seasons, commencing from July 2025!
Whilst the current pathway and management structure at Minster FC will remain unaffected, both clubs share a passion for providing the best and most realistic pathways for youth players in the area entering into senior football.
This will mean footballing support will be provided both ways across the clubs and opportunities will not remain exclusively to only Margate FC and Minster FC players – all are welcome.
Away from the pitch there will also be opportunities for the clubs to collaborate on existing and future community projects!
Colin Holden, Minster FC Chairman said: “We have already had the opportunity of hosting some memorable fixtures at Hartsdown Park in the last 12 months and we thank Margate FC for understanding our future plans and allowing us to use the excellent facilities at HDP for the next two years!
“We are also eager to establish stronger footballing links with our new landlords as we continue to offer football opportunities at all levels for all players in Thanet and the surrounding area.”
“Lastly from me, a personal thank you to Deny and Dan for their continued assistance on this great opportunity for our club and the warm welcome we have received.”
Margate Director, Dan Winsbury added: “We very much look forward to sharing our home with Minster FC for the next two seasons. They have used Hartsdown Park sporadically over the past 12 months, and this new agreement will allow us to deepen our partnership both on and off the pitch”.
“We have seen in recent seasons that Minster FC has the desire to grow on the pitch and in the local community and we are extremely excited to be part of that journey with them and look forward to seeing them progress during their time at Hartsdown Park.”
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