Margate’s miserable December continued on Saturday afternoon as they fell to a 2-0 home defeat to play-off chasing Merstham at Hartsdown Park. Manager Ben Greenhalgh welcomed Tom Wray, Lewis Knight and Henry Young into the starting XI, whilst Tom Derry continued his return to fitness with another place on the subs bench. In an otherwise … Read more
Margate slipped to a second consecutive 3-0 defeat as they were beaten by a resurgent Hastings United at Hartsdown Park on Saturday afternoon. With Tom Wray and Sam Blackman serving suspensions for their red cards last week, Reece Hobbs was between the sticks for the Blues, while Max Walsh returned to Midfield. The Blues looking … Read more
Nine man Margate endured a difficult afternoon in West Sussex as their 10 game unbeaten run came to an abrupt end against League leaders Three Bridges on Saturday afternoon on a filthy afternoon with rain and wind driving down all afternoon. Manager Ben Greenhalgh reintroduced Sam Blackman and Jack Peters to midfield as Max Walsh … Read more
Margate extended their unbeaten league run to 10 games with a hard fought point against Jersey Bulls at The Springfield Stadium on Saturday. Manager Ben Greenhalgh welcomed back Sam Blackman onto the bench as the ‘Gate went in search of extending their recent fine form against a side who were still unbeaten at home this … Read more
Margate produced another five star performance at Hartsdown Park on Saturday afternoon as they beat rock bottom East Grinstead 5-1, to make it four wins in a row, and extend their unbeaten run to nine games. Manager Ben Greenhalgh brought TT Walters back into the starting XI in place of Harry Lawrence as the ‘Gate … Read more
Margate produced more late drama as they extended their unbeaten league run to six games with a 3-2 win over Broadbridge Heath at Hartsdown Park. Hartsdown Park paid its respects before the game on remembrance weekend as the Margate Sea Cadets performed the Last Post ahead of kick-ff. Manager Ben Greenhalgh was forced into a … Read more
Margate and Crowborough Athletic played out an entertaining 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon as the points were shared at the Charles Century Community Stadium. Manager Ben Greenhalgh handed new signing Harry Lawrence his debut at right-back ahead of Harrison Hatfull, whilst captain Harry Hudson returned to the starting XI after serving his suspension in … Read more
Margate Women produced an important comeback performance to beat Long Lane 4-3 away from home, overcoming an early two-goal deficit. The hosts started strongly and took the lead in the 6th minute when hesitation in the Margate defence allowed a Long Lane attacker to pounce on an unclaimed ball, round Urban, and finish into an … Read more
Margate produced a stunning performance on Saturday afternoon at Hartsdown Park as they bulldozed Beckenham Town 7-2 in Autumnal conditions on the Kent Coast. Manager Ben Greenhalgh was able to welcome back Ronnie Vint, however still missed several key players as the ‘Gate named a youthful side against struggling Beckenham. Despite an even opening ten … Read more
Margate produced a dramatic late comeback to earn a point against Deal Town in an entertaining 2-2 draw at The Charles Ground on Saturday afternoon. Manager Ben Greenhalgh welcomed Lewis Knight back into the starting line-up in place of Ronnie Vint, as the ‘Gate looked to bounce back from midweek frustration after letting a 2-0 … Read more
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