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
By David Hansen It was back to business for Margate as they kicked off pre-season against Tonbridge Angels at Hartsdown Park with the visitors running out 3-2 victors with many players getting their first minutes into their legs. There was also a special name on the Margate team sheet… It would be lead singer of … Read more
By Josh Cole A great season for The ‘Gate ends in the playoff semi-final after a 2-0 defeat away at Burgess Hill. It was a quick start for Margate saw a free kick on the edge, but Ben Greenhalgh just curled it wide of the near post. The game was nervy and edgy, neither team … Read more
A 1-0 win at Hartsdown Park gives The ‘Gate more momentum as we head towards the playoffs! Despite the early Ashford pressure, Margate managed to defend it and get past the fir st 20 minutes unscathed. In 23 minutes, The ‘Gate thought they had the lead with the ball in the back of the net … Read more
By Josh Cole A superb Easter Monday to be a Blue with Margate winning 1-4 away at Ramsgate! A capacity croud of 3,300 people packed into the WW Martin Community Stadium, with just under 1,000 Blues in support! The game started brightly for The ‘Gate, Louie Atkins in three minutes had a golden chance but … Read more
By Josh Cole It was a very GOOD Friday at Hartsdown Park as Margate beat Beckenham 6-2! The game started superbly for The ‘Gate as in just three minutes, Max Walsh scored a stunner from outside the box to put Margate 1-0 up! Just ten minutes later, Walsh had his and Margate’s second after Tom … Read more
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