Margate produced a dramatic late turnaround on Saturday afternoon in East Sussex, scoring twice in the final moments to claim their first away league victory of the 2025/26 season. With Manager Ben Greenhalgh absent due to family commitments, the ‘Gate were boosted by the return of Ibrahim Olutade to the starting XI, while Lewis Knight … Read more
By David Hansen Margate Women are back in SECWFL action today as they welcome Chislehurst Glebe to Hartsdown Park, looking to build on their strong performance against Cray Wanderers last time out. The ‘Gate will be aiming to draw inspiration from last time they met two seasons ago, both of which ended in victory. The … Read more
Margate make the trip to East Sussex this afternoon looking to bounce back after a difficult week that saw them suffer two narrow defeats. Last Saturday’s controversial 1-0 home loss to AFC Croydon Athletic in the league was followed by a spirited 3-2 defeat to Charlton Athletic’s U21s in the Kent Senior Cup on Tuesday … Read more
Margate FC are delighted to announce that Henry Young has been voted the Supporters’ Player of the Month for September, earning 58% of the vote. Since returning to Hartsdown Park from Dover, Henry has been a key figure in the Margate midfield. His composure on the ball, tireless work rate, and leadership in the centre … Read more
Margate exited the Kent Senior Cup on Tuesday night despite a valiant display against Charlton Athletic U21s at Hartsdown Park. Still battling a lengthy injury list that sidelined nearly a full starting XI, Manager Ben Greenhalgh was once again forced to name a youthful squad. U23’s standout Finn Saunders earned a starting place, while the … Read more
Margate return to GoCardless Kent Senior Cup action on Tuesday night as they welcome a Charlton Athletic U21s/Development side to Hartsdown Park. The ‘Gate will be looking to bounce back after a frustrating weekend that saw them narrowly beaten 1-0 at home by AFC Croydon Athletic – a result influenced by some controversial refereeing decisions. … Read more
It’s time to choose your Margate FC Player of the Month for September. It was a month of highs and lows on the pitch, and four standout performers have been shortlisted for the award. Voting closes at 2pm on Thursday 9th October, and the winner will be presented with their trophy at Hartsdown Park on … Read more
By David Hansen Margate Women showed real grit and determination to claim a hard-fought point against a strong Cray Wanderers side in the late afternoon Autumnal sunshine at Hartsdown Park. A Player of the Match performance from goalkeeper Suzie Urban and a superb lobbed finish from Emily Hall secured a 1-1 draw in a dramatic … Read more
By David Hansen It was a frustrating afternoon at Hartsdown Park as Margate slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Croydon Athletic, with several key refereeing decisions going against the Gate in difficult playing conditions. The first half began in blustery, swirling winds that made possession hard to maintain for both sides. The first major … Read more
By David Hansen Margate Women return to action this weekend at Hartsdown Park, as they host Cray Wanderers in the Southern East Counties Women’s Football League. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:30pm. The fixture gives Margate the opportunity to respond to their earlier Adobe Women’s FA Cup defeat against Cray, where Shannon King’s strike was a … Read more
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