Margate’s Isuzu FA Trophy journey came to an early end on Saturday afternoon as they were beaten 4-2 by Isthmian South Central side Westfield at Woking Park in the First Qualifying Round. Manager Ben Greenhalgh made a key change to the starting XI, recalling Sam Blackman as the ‘Gate looked to build on their Preliminary … Read more
Margate exited the Velocity Cup on Tuesday night following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Sheppey United after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Holm Park. Manager Ben Greenhalgh used the fixture as an opportunity to rotate his squad, handing a start to goalkeeper Reece Hobbs, while Lewis Knight returned to the starting XI and Kieron … Read more
Captain Harry Hudson rescued a valuable point for Margate on Saturday afternoon as they drew 1-1 with an in-form Merstham side at the Hybrid Fitness Stadium in the Isthmian South-East Division. The ‘Gate made several changes ahead of the clash, with striker Tom Derry recalled to the starting XI and new signing Michael Clark making … Read more
Ashford United 3-3 MargateThe Green Box StadiumMonday 25th August, 2025Isthmian South-East Margate needed a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser from Kane Haysman to salvage a point in a breathless 3-3 draw at The Green Box Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday. With both sides still searching for their first league win of the season, Manager Ben Greenhalgh made … Read more
Margate delivered a solid and professional performance on Friday night, securing a 2-0 victory away at Egham Town to progress to the First Qualifying Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy. Manager Ben Greenhalgh made several changes to his starting eleven, recalling Max Walsh to the side, while Lewis Knight returned to the heart of defence … Read more
Margate’s Emirates FA Cup journey came to an early end on Tuesday night, as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Cobham in the Extra-Preliminary Round. Manager Ben Greenhalgh was forced into changes before kick-off, with defender Lewis Knight only fit enough for the bench through illness, while Louie Atkins remained sidelined with … Read more
Margate were denied passage into the Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round after conceding a dramatic late equaliser at Cobham, forcing a replay at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday evening. Manager Ben Greenhalgh made just one change from Tuesday’s defeat at Sittingbourne, with Harrison Hatfull returning to the starting XI in place of Emmanuel Oke, who … Read more
Margate slipped to their first defeat of the 2025/26 season on Tuesday night, falling 2-1 to last season’s beaten play-off finalists Sittingbourne at the Staxson Stadium. The ‘Gate travelled without full-back Harrison Hatfull, sidelined with a suspected fractured hand. Manager Ben Greenhalgh was, however, boosted by the return of last season’s top scorer Ibrahim Olutade … Read more
Margate began their 2025/26 campaign on Saturday afternoon with a 1-1 draw against league newcomers Jersey Bulls at Hartsdown Park, played out in warm Kent sunshine. With last season’s top scorer Ibrahim Olutade absent due to personal circumstances, the ‘Gate lined up with Tom Derry leading the attack, supported by TT Walters and player-manager Ben … Read more
Margate concluded their pre-season schedule with a spirited performance despite a 3-1 defeat to National League South side Dover Athletic on Saturday afternoon. The build-up to the fixture was disrupted by heavy traffic in the area, forcing Manager Ben Greenhalgh to make several late changes to his starting line-up. Five players who were set to … Read more
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