The Gate continued their outstanding run of form with a remarkable 7–3 victory away at Erith Town, extending their unbeaten streak to eight matches. The performance was full of attacking intent, confidence, and clinical finishing, with Ibrahim Olutade and Kane Haysman leading the charge during a dominant display.
Olutade opened the scoring before completing a superb hat-trick, while Haysman struck twice in quick succession to put Margate firmly in control. Second-half goals from Tushaun Walters and Ben Greenhalgh capped a thrilling attacking performance and highlighted the quality throughout the squad.
Today’s victory comes after an important 1–0 midweek triumph over Sittingbourne at HDP, showing the squad’s ability to grind out results as well as dominate games. The eight-match unbeaten run has seen the team play with real momentum, confidence, and belief. The squad’s resilience, creativity, and work rate have been evident throughout this spell, and the latest emphatic result reinforces the growing optimism surrounding the team. The Gate are not quite where they wish to be yet, but on the right path!
The Gate will now look to carry this strong momentum into their next fixture against East Grinstead Town, as they continue to build on this impressive unbeaten streak.
