Margate ended their pre-season schedule in disappointing fashion as they fell to a 2-0 defeat away at Ramsgate in the Isle of Thanet Cup. Billed as a season curtain raiser, Margate named new summer signing Finn O’Mara in the starting XI for the first time, whist loan signing Frankie-Jay Moralee also started for his Blues … Read more
Margate produced a professional performance as they won their latest pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon away at Corinthian. Margate announced the signing of striker Johan Caney-Bryan shortly before the game and he started up top as the ‘Gate looked to right the wrongs from their midweek defeat to Faversham Strike Force. In searing heat once … Read more
Margate fell to a frustrating defeat against Faversham Strike Force in their sixth pre-season friendly ahead of the 2026/27 season. In the Hartsdown Park evening sunshine, Manager Jamie Coyle made just one change from their 2-1 win at Chatham on the Saturday before. Margate forced he first opportunity as TT Walters saw an effort narrowly … Read more
Margate produced a solid display as they continued their 2026/27 season preparations with a professional 2-1 away win at Isthmian Premier Division side Chatham Town on Saturday afternoon. With Javaun Splatt (suspended), Kai Garande, Mikey Dalton, Tariq Ossai, Finn O’Mara and David Adewoju still missing, Manager Jamie Coyle was once again forced to shuffle the … Read more
Margate continued preparations for the new season with a hard fought 0-0 draw against SCEFL Premier Division side AFC Greenwich Borough at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday evening. Margate once again named two different starting XI’s, one for each half as they continued to share the load around the squad. The ‘Gate were without David Adewoju … Read more
Margate continued their preparations for the 2026/27 season as they faced the Reserves at Hartsdown Park on Saturday afternoon. With Raynes Park Vale withdrawing from the scheduled fixture with just 24 hours’ notice, the Blues were forced to face their own reserves side, which proved to be a good workout for Jamie Coyle’s side. Margate … Read more
Margate recorded their first win of pre-season as they overcome SCEFL Premier Division side Sutton Athletic at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday night. Margate lined up with a similar side to Saturday, however gave a first start to Norman Wabo who had recovered from illness which sidelined him from Saturday’s opener. Margate started quickly in attack … Read more
Margate continue their pre-season campaign on Tuesday night as they welcome SCEFL Premier Division side Sutton Athletic to Hartsdown Park. The Blues began the 2026/27 season with a 1-0 defeat at home to National League South side Dover Athletic. In front of a crowd of 355, the ‘Gate conceded a 14th minute header to Rolando … Read more
Jamie Coyle took charge of his first Margate game as the Blues were narrowly defeated 1-0 by National League South Dover Athletic at Hartsdown Park. On a sun drenched afternoon, Coyle fielded two different elevens as he saw his new team in action for the first time. Margate fans got to see all but three … Read more
Margate begin a new chapter on Saturday as they welcome National League South side Dover Athletic to Hartsdown Park in what will be new Manager Jamie Coyles first game in charge. It has been a summer of change with a new management team and a new squad of players in place ahead of the 2026/27 … Read more
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