Margate continued their preparations for the 2026/27 season as they faced the Reserves at Hartsdown Park on Saturday afternoon. With Raynes Park Vale withdrawing from the scheduled fixture with just 24 hours’ notice, the Blues were forced to face their own reserves side, which proved to be a good workout for Jamie Coyle’s side. Margate … Read more
We can confirm that after receiving communication from Raynes Park Vale late on Thursday evening that they are now unable to fulfil Saturday’s friendly, our first team will now face our reserves side. Kick-off will remain at 3pm, however entry is now free and all tickets purchased in advance will be refunded.
Margate recorded their first win of pre-season as they overcome SCEFL Premier Division side Sutton Athletic at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday night. Margate lined up with a similar side to Saturday, however gave a first start to Norman Wabo who had recovered from illness which sidelined him from Saturday’s opener. Margate started quickly in attack … Read more
Margate continue their pre-season campaign on Tuesday night as they welcome SCEFL Premier Division side Sutton Athletic to Hartsdown Park. The Blues began the 2026/27 season with a 1-0 defeat at home to National League South side Dover Athletic. In front of a crowd of 355, the ‘Gate conceded a 14th minute header to Rolando … Read more
Jamie Coyle took charge of his first Margate game as the Blues were narrowly defeated 1-0 by National League South Dover Athletic at Hartsdown Park. On a sun drenched afternoon, Coyle fielded two different elevens as he saw his new team in action for the first time. Margate fans got to see all but three … Read more
Margate begin a new chapter on Saturday as they welcome National League South side Dover Athletic to Hartsdown Park in what will be new Manager Jamie Coyles first game in charge. It has been a summer of change with a new management team and a new squad of players in place ahead of the 2026/27 … Read more
In today’s Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Trophy draws, we have learnt the fate of our first games in both competitions. We will face either Horsham YM or Peacehaven & Telscombe away on Saturday 22nd August. Our opponent will be decided after their Preliminary Round fixture on Saturday 8th August. In the Isuzu FA … Read more
We can confirm that there has been a change to the published pre-season schedule. Unfortunately the club received communication from Concord Rangers last night advising us they were unable to fulfil next Saturday’s pre-season friendly. We have moved quickly to arrange a new opposition. We will now face Isthmian South Central side Raynes Park Vale … Read more
We are delighted to announce the signing of Defender Tyler Hatton. Hatton represented Maidstone United at every age group after progressing through their youth ranks and becoming a Stones scholar. He eventually made his Maidstone United first team debut in the Stones FA Cup win over Steyning Town in 2023. Hatton was most recently with … Read more
Margate Reserves start a new chapter next Friday 3rd July 2026 when they welcome Woodnesborough FC to Hartsdown Park in their first pre-season fixture. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm with free entry for all. The reserves have scheduled two further fixtures ahead of their inaugural campaign. They welcome Minster Reserves to Hartsdown Park on Friday … Read more
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