Margate exited the Kent Senior Cup on Tuesday night despite a valiant display against Charlton Athletic U21s at Hartsdown Park. Still battling a lengthy injury list that sidelined nearly a full starting XI, Manager Ben Greenhalgh was once again forced to name a youthful squad. U23’s standout Finn Saunders earned a starting place, while the … Read more
Margate return to GoCardless Kent Senior Cup action on Tuesday night as they welcome a Charlton Athletic U21s/Development side to Hartsdown Park. The ‘Gate will be looking to bounce back after a frustrating weekend that saw them narrowly beaten 1-0 at home by AFC Croydon Athletic – a result influenced by some controversial refereeing decisions. … Read more
It’s time to choose your Margate FC Player of the Month for September. It was a month of highs and lows on the pitch, and four standout performers have been shortlisted for the award. Voting closes at 2pm on Thursday 9th October, and the winner will be presented with their trophy at Hartsdown Park on … Read more
By David Hansen Margate Women showed real grit and determination to claim a hard-fought point against a strong Cray Wanderers side in the late afternoon Autumnal sunshine at Hartsdown Park. A Player of the Match performance from goalkeeper Suzie Urban and a superb lobbed finish from Emily Hall secured a 1-1 draw in a dramatic … Read more
By David Hansen It was a frustrating afternoon at Hartsdown Park as Margate slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Croydon Athletic, with several key refereeing decisions going against the Gate in difficult playing conditions. The first half began in blustery, swirling winds that made possession hard to maintain for both sides. The first major … Read more
By David Hansen Margate Women return to action this weekend at Hartsdown Park, as they host Cray Wanderers in the Southern East Counties Women’s Football League. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:30pm. The fixture gives Margate the opportunity to respond to their earlier Adobe Women’s FA Cup defeat against Cray, where Shannon King’s strike was a … Read more
Margate return to action at Hartsdown Park this Saturday as they welcome high-flying AFC Croydon Athletic, looking to build on their impressive recent run in the Isthmian South-East Division. The ‘Gate moved up to 6th place in the table on Tuesday evening with a thrilling 4-2 victory over AFC Whyteleafe. That result means Ben Greenhalgh’s … Read more
By David Hansen Margate bounced back in emphatic fashion under the lights at Hartsdown Park with a thrilling 4–2 victory over a determined AFC Whyteleafe side. A superb all-round team performance — featuring four well-taken goals and a standout display from Jack Peters — ensured ‘Gate secured all three points and climbed to 6th in … Read more
Margate welcome newly-promoted AFC Whyteleafe to Hartsdown Park this evening, as they look to return to winning ways following a narrow defeat at Sheppey United on Saturday. The ‘Gate were left frustrated at Holm Park, conceding a 95th-minute penalty that ended their four-game unbeaten run in all competitions. That result saw Margate slip from 7th … Read more
Margate Women suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat away at Kings Hill on Sunday afternoon, despite holding a deserved half-time lead. Manager George Adams was boosted by the return of Nicole Adams and Abbie Luby to the matchday squad, and the Blues started brightly, taking the game to the hosts from the outset. Captain Becca Niblett … Read more
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