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
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
An injury-hit Margate side were cruelly denied a deserved point on Saturday afternoon, as a 95th-minute penalty saw Sheppey United snatch a 2-1 win at Holm Park. With manager Ben Greenhalgh absent due to family commitments, the ‘Gate made the trip without a recognised striker and were forced into further early changes after Brandon Davey … Read more
Margate make the trip to Holm Park for the second time this season on Saturday, as we face Sheppey United – this time in Isthmian South-East league action. The two sides previously met at the start of September in the Velocity Cup, where the hosts edged the tie on penalties following a 1-1 draw in … Read more
By David Hansen Margate emerged victorious in a pulsating encounter at Hartsdown Park, overcoming a dramatic Sevenoaks comeback to win 4-3 on a wild afternoon in the Isthmian South East Division. The ‘Gate flew out of the blocks and took a deserved early lead. A low cross from the right by Harrison Hatfull was met … Read more
Margate return to Hartsdown Park this Saturday as they welcome Sevenoaks Town, aiming to extend their unbeaten run to four matches in all competitions. The ‘Gate continued their strong form on Tuesday night, securing a well-earned point away at high-flying Faversham Town. That result followed a spirited 2-1 victory over VCD Athletic last weekend, giving … Read more
Margate delivered a determined performance to earn a valuable point in an entertaining goalless draw away to high-flying Faversham Town on Tuesday night. Manager Ben Greenhalgh was able to bolster his injury-hit squad with the same-day signing of experienced defender Ronnie Vint, who slotted straight into the starting XI. The ‘Gate were still without several … Read more
Margate travel to The Aquatherm Stadium this evening to face a confident Faversham Town side currently flying high in the Isthmian South East Division. The Lilywhites, newly promoted from the SCEFL Premier Division last season, have made an impressive start to life back in the Isthmian League. Under the guidance of manager Tommy Warrilow, they … Read more
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