Margate make the trip to East Sussex this afternoon looking to bounce back after a difficult week that saw them suffer two narrow defeats. Last Saturday’s controversial 1-0 home loss to AFC Croydon Athletic in the league was followed by a spirited 3-2 defeat to Charlton Athletic’s U21s in the Kent Senior Cup on Tuesday … 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 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 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
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
By David Hansen Margate Women head to Kings Hill this afternoon looking to build momentum after picking up three points last time out in the league. The Blues will be aiming to replicate last season’s dominant performances against this weekend’s hosts, having recorded a pair of emphatic victories—5-0 away and 7-0 at Hartsdown Park—without conceding … 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 Women secured their first three points of the season with a commanding 3-1 win over newly promoted Betteshanger Welfare at Hartsdown Park. Manager George Adams made five changes to the side that fell to Maidstone United last week, with starts for Anna Watson, Beth Miller, Emily Hall, Kelsey Knell and Natalie … 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
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