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
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 rounded of their 2025/26 campaign with a comfortable 3-1 away win at basement side East Grinstead Town on Saturday afternoon. Manager Ben Greenhalgh handed defender Harrison Hatfull his 200th Margate appearance, whilst Henry Young returned to the starting XI. With the hosts already relegated after a nightmare season, the large travelling Margate support were … Read more
Margate delivered an emphatic performance in their final game of the 2025/26 season at Hartsdown Park on Saturday afternoon as they overcome Erith Town 3-1. Manager Ben Greenhalgh made one change from last week’s 1-0 win away at VCD Athletic as Harrison Hatfull replaced TT Walters in the starting XI. The Blues pretty much dominated … Read more
Margate made it six away wins in a row on Saturday afternoon as they overcome VCD Athletic 1-0 at Oakwood to keep their feint play-off hopes alive. Manager Ben Greenhalgh returned to the same starting XI that won away at AFC Whyteleafe last Saturday, but was boosted by the return of striker Louie Atkins on … Read more
A lethargic looking Margate fell to their first defeat in seven games as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Herne Bay on Easter Monday. Henry Young came back into the side whilst Lewis Knight and TT Walters dropped out from Saturday’s tremendous 2-0 away win at AFC Whyteleafe. On a sun soaked Bank Holiday … Read more
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