Margate exited the Velocity Cup on Tuesday night following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Sheppey United after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Holm Park. Manager Ben Greenhalgh used the fixture as an opportunity to rotate his squad, handing a start to goalkeeper Reece Hobbs, while Lewis Knight returned to the starting XI and Kieron … Read more
Captain Harry Hudson rescued a valuable point for Margate on Saturday afternoon as they drew 1-1 with an in-form Merstham side at the Hybrid Fitness Stadium in the Isthmian South-East Division. The ‘Gate made several changes ahead of the clash, with striker Tom Derry recalled to the starting XI and new signing Michael Clark making … Read more
Ashford United 3-3 MargateThe Green Box StadiumMonday 25th August, 2025Isthmian South-East Margate needed a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser from Kane Haysman to salvage a point in a breathless 3-3 draw at The Green Box Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday. With both sides still searching for their first league win of the season, Manager Ben Greenhalgh made … Read more
Margate slipped to their first defeat of the 2025/26 season on Tuesday night, falling 2-1 to last season’s beaten play-off finalists Sittingbourne at the Staxson Stadium. The ‘Gate travelled without full-back Harrison Hatfull, sidelined with a suspected fractured hand. Manager Ben Greenhalgh was, however, boosted by the return of last season’s top scorer Ibrahim Olutade … Read more
Margate began their 2025/26 campaign on Saturday afternoon with a 1-1 draw against league newcomers Jersey Bulls at Hartsdown Park, played out in warm Kent sunshine. With last season’s top scorer Ibrahim Olutade absent due to personal circumstances, the ‘Gate lined up with Tom Derry leading the attack, supported by TT Walters and player-manager Ben … Read more
By David Hansen It was back to business for Margate as they kicked off pre-season against Tonbridge Angels at Hartsdown Park with the visitors running out 3-2 victors with many players getting their first minutes into their legs. There was also a special name on the Margate team sheet… It would be lead singer of … Read more
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