We can confirm that there has been a change to the published pre-season schedule. Unfortunately the club received communication from Concord Rangers last night advising us they were unable to fulfil next Saturday’s pre-season friendly. We have moved quickly to arrange a new opposition. We will now face Isthmian South Central side Raynes Park Vale … Read more
Margate Reserves start a new chapter next Friday 3rd July 2026 when they welcome Woodnesborough FC to Hartsdown Park in their first pre-season fixture. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm with free entry for all. The reserves have scheduled two further fixtures ahead of their inaugural campaign. They welcome Minster Reserves to Hartsdown Park on Friday … Read more
Margate Supporters Club are hosting a volunteers day at Hartsdown Park on Sunday 28th June 2026 as preparations ahead of the 2026/27 season continue. The Supporters Club annually host a day where supporters come together and help prepare Hartsdown Park get ready for another season of action. Jobs include clearing the surrounding areas, painting health … Read more
Margate Football Club can confirm that Defender Lewis Knight has left Hartsdown Park. 32-year old Knight joined the ‘Gate initially at the beginning of the 2021/22 season from Maidstone United. A loan spell at Enfield Town and a short spell at Ashford United saw Lewis briefly depart Hartsdown Park, otherwise he was consistently in the … Read more
We are pleased to confirm that our pre-season schedule has now been finalised. Our pre-season schedule will begin at Hartsdown Park on Saturday 4th July when we welcome National League South side Dover Athletic. A week later we welcome Isthmian North side Concord Rangers on Saturday 11th July with kick-off at 3pm. Our first midweek … Read more
We are delighted to confirm that this pre-season will see the return of the Isle of Thanet Cup fixture. Whilst classed as a ‘friendly’, this fixture has always been a great test ahead of the new season against our neighbours, plus some silverware is up for grabs. The ‘Gate will be looking to win back … Read more
Margate Women’s scheduled final pre-season fixture at home to Billericay Town U23s has been cancelled after the visitors were forced to withdraw due to unforeseen circumstances. The match was due to take place tomorrow and would have provided George Adams’ side with a final warm-up ahead of the new campaign. However, the cancellation means Margate … Read more
By David Hansen Margate Women continued their pre-season preparations in style with a resounding 9-1 victory over Sittingbourne Women at the Staxson Stadium. With several first-team regulars unavailable, the rest of the squad were given a chance to impress—and they certainly rose to the occasion. It was actually the hosts who struck first, taking the … Read more
By David Hansen After the late cancellation of our scheduled fixture against Larkfield and New Hythe at Hartsdown Park, we are pleased to confirm that Sittingbourne have stepped in to provide our third pre-season test. The Gate will make the short trip to the Staxson Stadium to take on the Kent Division 2 East side … Read more
Our Women’s fixture for this weekend has been amended. The team were originally set to host Larkfield & New Hythe at Hartsdown Park on Sunday, however the visitors have withdrawn from the match. Instead, Margate have arranged a new pre-season friendly away to Sittingbourne Women. The match will take place this Sunday, 17th August, kicking … Read more
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