Folkestone Invicta (H) - 16th September 2023

By Josh Cole

The ‘Gate are back in Emirates FA Cup action as we welcome Folkestone Invicta to HDP for a Kent Derby in the Second Qualifying Round on Saturday afternoon.

Last week we picked up three points against Potters Bar winning 2-1 in front of a 921 supporters at Hartsdown Park for Family Fun Day. Read the match report by clicking here.

Catch up with what manager Reece Prestedge had to say after the match by clicking here.

Margate have no new injuries ahead of the cup clash with Leo Mazzone still sie-lined.

Cup Journey So Far:

Folkestone were drawn against Hartley Witney away in the First Qualifying Round where they breezed through running away 4-0 winners with goals from Jordan Ababio (x2), Andre Coker and Ira Jackson. The ‘Gate had a tough draw away to Hendon but recorded a 3-2 win with goals from Sam Blackman, Fyn Rutherford and Steve Cawley. Catch up with the highlights from that game by clicking here.

The ’Gate and Invicta have already met this season on bank holiday Monday at the Alcaline Sadium where Folkestone were 2-0 winners at home, setting up this game at Hartsdown Park as a revenge game for the Blues!

The officials for this match are Joshua Langley-Feining (referee), Luke Morley (assistant referee), and Martyn Milligan (assistant referee).

Last Five: Folkestone Invicta

Draw vs Hashtag United away (0-0) League

Win vs Margate home (2-0) League

Win vs Hartley Witney away (0-4) Fa Cup First Qualifying Round

Win vs Lewes away (1-3) League

Loss vs Chatham Town home (0-5) Kent Senior Cup First Round

Last Five: Margate

Win vs Concord Rangers away (1-2) League

Loss vs Cheshunt home (1-2) League

Loss vs Folkstone Invicta away (2-0) League

Win vs Hendon away (2-3) FA Cup First Qualifying Round

Win vs Potters Bar home (2-1) League

You can buy your tickets for this match by clicking here or on the turnstiles from 1:30pm! Margate v Folkstone Invicta | The Emirates FA Cup | Margate FC Tickets

If you can’t make it to this match, head over to our official X account @margate_fc for live match updates from 2;15pm onwards!

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