‘Gate To Begin 2026/27 Campaign Away At Cray Valley (PM)

Margate will begin their 2026/27 Isthmian South-East campaign away to recently relegated Cray Valley PM on Saturday 8^th August 2026.

Cray Valley were relegated from the Isthmian Premier Division last season despite the best efforts of former Charlton striker Kevin Lisbie who now manages the Kent side.

With the play-offs being extended in line with the National League, meaning a play-off place will go to all team finishing in 2^nd-7^th place, the regular season will finish on Saturday 17^th April 2026.

The new play-off format will see 2^nd and 3^rd place advance straight to the semi-finals, whilst 4^th will face 7^th in an eliminator, whilst 5^th faces 6^th.

The winners of 4^th v 7^th will then face the team who finished 2^nd at the home of 2^nd, whilst the winners of 5^th v 6^th will face the side finishing 3^rd for a place in the play-off final.

The final will be played at the home of the side that finishes higher from the two sides that reach the final and will be played on Saturday 1^st May 2026.