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
By David Hansen Margate welcomed SCEFL Premier Division Sutton Athletic for their final home friendly ahead of the 2025/2026 season under the lights at Hartsdown park with ben Greenhalgh naming a much changed side ahead the final test of pre-season against Dover Athletic on Saturday afternoon. It was a quiet start from both sides with … Read more
By David Hansen Another pre-season friendly ahead of the 2025/26 Isthmian League South-East Division led to a visit from Isthmian Premier Division side Dulwich Hamlet to Hartsdown Park for further preparation for the start of the new campaign on Saturday 9th August. With Dulwich being a league above, the ‘Gate knew they would have a … Read more
Margate were narrowly defeated 3-2 by Corinthian on Tuesday evening in an entertaining pre-season clash at Corinthian Sports Club. Manager Ben Greenhalgh had a fully fit squad at his disposal and named a strong starting XI for the encounter. The Blues made a lively start, with Ibrahim Olutade breaking down the left early on, only … Read more
By David Hansen Margate returned to Hartsdown Park for their fourth pre-season warm-up game as they faced Isthmian North Division side Concord Rangers. A dominant performance saw the ‘Gate run out 5-0 winners. Preceding Kick-off the weather was playing havoc, with heavy rainfall as well as strong thunder over Hartsdown Park as supporters rushed for … Read more
Margate fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat in their latest pre-season outing, edged out by a stunning Joe Healy volley in the 88th minute as hosts Whitstable Town claimed victory at the Primcura Healthcare Stadium on Tuesday evening. Manager Ben Greenhalgh made several changes to his starting line-up, handing Tom Wray a recall in goal, … Read more
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