Margate Football Club are pleased to announce the signing of defensive midfielder Ralfi Hand from Cray Wanderers. 21-year old Hand started his career as a schoolboy with Gillingham before moving to Charlton Athletic where he was part of the Charlton U18’s title winning side. Hand played 24 times for Dulwich Hamlet where he scored four … Read more
We are pleased to confirm that our pre-season schedule has now been finalised. Our pre-season schedule will begin at Hartsdown Park on Saturday 4th July when we welcome National League South side Dover Athletic. A week later we welcome Isthmian North side Concord Rangers on Saturday 11th July with kick-off at 3pm. Our first midweek … Read more
Margate Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed in principle with Jamie Coyle to become First Team Manager, this is subject to completion of the necessary formalities. The Club will make a further announcement in due course. Matt Longhurst will be joining the Club as Assistant Manager. The Club is pleased to have … Read more
Thursday lunchtime saw the Football Association announce the league allocations for steps 1-6 of the National League System. We will once again compete in the Isthmian South-East Division which will consist of 22 teams. The image above shows the league allocation with teams relegated from step 3 shown in red, teams promoted from step 5 … Read more
We are delighted to confirm that this pre-season will see the return of the Isle of Thanet Cup fixture. Whilst classed as a ‘friendly’, this fixture has always been a great test ahead of the new season against our neighbours, plus some silverware is up for grabs. The ‘Gate will be looking to win back … Read more
Margate Football Club can confirm that following on from yesterday’s announcement, Ben Greenhalgh’s backroom team at Hartsdown Park will also be joining Dartford FC. With that in mind the Club would like to thank Adam Flanagan and Elliott Leveson for their time at Hartsdown Park. Late last night we were also informed that captain Harry … Read more
Margate Football Club is disappointed to confirm that Manager Ben Greenhalgh has received an offer to become manager of an Isthmian Premier Division side. Greenhalgh who has managed over 100 games for the club and played over 250 appearances for the Blues as a player leaves as one of our most decorated players in recent … Read more
We are pleased to confirm our season ticket and matchday prices for the 2026/27 season at Hartsdown Park. With Manager Ben Greenhalgh confirmed as Player/Manager for next season, attentions and excitement for the new season have already begun. We also have an exclusive offer meaning season ticket prices are frozen for one day only – … Read more
Margate Football Club are delighted to confirm that Ben Greenhalgh will remain as Player/Manager for the upcoming 2026/27 season. Greenhalgh initially signed for the Blues ahead of the 2021/22 campaign and was officially appointed Player/Manager on 29 May 2024, leading into the 2024/25 season. In his first season in charge, he guided the ‘Gate to … Read more
Margate enjoyed a spectacular month of March with five wins on the bounce, including four clean sheets in a row as they closed the gap on the play-off places to six points heading into the final month of the season. Wins away at Broadbridge Heath, Hastings United and Beckenham Town were coupled with home wins … Read more
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