By Paul Meade Margate U23’s travelled to title contenders elect Maidstone Utd on Tuesday evening and can think themselves very unfortunate not to come away from The Gallagher Stadium with at least a point. The first half although a little scrappy affair at times, from both teams, did not stop good goal scoring opportunities. Margate … Read more
By Paul Meade Margate returned to winning ways on Friday night at Hartsdown Park after two recent defeats had severely dented their chances of retaining the Southern Counties East League title. It could have been an even worse evening as a rejuvenated and more determined Herne Bay had arrived to avenge Margate’s away win early in the … Read more
By Paul Meade Margate U23’s gave their best performance, in terms of character, commitment and resilience on Thursday evening, with a dogged and determined victory away to Erith Town U23’s. They did not start well and found themselves struggling to get into the game and with a long ball over the top, The ‘Gate’s keeper … Read more
Margate U23’s bounced back in some style from their previous defeat, after a long unbeaten run, with an empathic 6-0 home win against Lydd U23’s. Highlight of the game was an impressive hat trick from energetic midfielder Reece Grieg who was in fine form. It was his early strike that settled The ‘Gate along with … Read more
By Paul Meade With no threat of the predicted high winds at Hartsdown Park on Friday evening, the scene was set for a perfect evening of football. Margate did not start with their normal high energy levels but still managed to take the lead in the 22nd minute when Woody Pitman headed home Iman Alam’s deep corner. … Read more
By Paul Meade Margate U23’s continued 2025 where they left off 2024, with another impressive win this time in The Kent Intermediate Cup Quarter-Final away to Faversham Town. Despite some players, staff and a linesmen being held up due to a road traffic accident , the game still kicked off on time. This delay however … Read more
The U23’s are refreshed and ready to make their first appearance of 2025 with an away game against Faversham Town on Friday evening! This game is in the Kent Intermediate Cup quarter-final and The ‘Gate will be looking to make it to the semi’s, albeit against tough opposition. If you can make it to Faversham … Read more
By Paul Meade Margate U23’s continued their impressive unbeaten run with a commanding victory at a very wet and windy Winch’s Field on Monday evening. With the wind behind them in the first half and applying pressure on the home defence they were rewarded in the 18th minute after another fine attacking performance from Iman … Read more
By Paul Meade Margate FC U23’s moved up into fourth spot in the Southern Counties East Development League after a thrilling 5-3 home victory against second placed Hollands & Blair on Friday evening. After having some late arrivals due to work commitments and train delays it was still Margate that started the brightest. This was … Read more
By Paul Meade On a blustery and very cold Tuesday evening, Margate U23’s moved into the next round of The Kent Intermediate Cup with a solid performance and a very hard fought 2-1 victory. Despite a late kick off due to traffic issues delaying the opposition, along with losing Tom Handley and Chidu Ede being … Read more
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