Margate were denied all three points in the cruellest fashion as they conceded a 97th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with Faversham Town at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday evening. Manager Ben Greenhalgh returned to the starting XI after missing Saturday’s win at Eastbourne due to the birth of his child, while Kane Haysman was named among … Read more
By David Hansen Margate Women returned to winning ways with an impressive 4–2 victory over a spirited Chislehurst Glebe side at Hartsdown Park. The visitors made the brighter start, taking an early lead when a through ball down the left allowed the Glebe striker to fire a powerful shot past Suzie Urban, who got a … Read more
Margate produced a dramatic late turnaround on Saturday afternoon in East Sussex, scoring twice in the final moments to claim their first away league victory of the 2025/26 season. With Manager Ben Greenhalgh absent due to family commitments, the ‘Gate were boosted by the return of Ibrahim Olutade to the starting XI, while Lewis Knight … Read more
Margate exited the Kent Senior Cup on Tuesday night despite a valiant display against Charlton Athletic U21s at Hartsdown Park. Still battling a lengthy injury list that sidelined nearly a full starting XI, Manager Ben Greenhalgh was once again forced to name a youthful squad. U23’s standout Finn Saunders earned a starting place, while the … Read more
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
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 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 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
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
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