We head into the final furlong of the season with back-to-back home games at the Alcaline Stadium, starting with Tuesday night’s visit of Concord Rangers
Invicta
Invicta come into Tuesday night off the back of 4 consecutive home victories, the longest run of victories at Cheriton Road in over 2 years since a 5 game winning run in February and March of 2022. A win on Tuesday would equal that run and also be the longest run of home league victories since an 8 game streak in the middle of the 2018/19 season.
Invicta are also unbeaten in 6 at home, champions Hornchurch the only side to leave the Alcaline Stadium with 3 points since the turn of the year, no doubt a run that Andy Drury will look to take into the summer as he looks to turn Cheriton Road into a fortress.
Andy Drury will be hoping to have a full squad to pick from on Tuesday evening. Cameron Brodie missed out on Saturday with a knock so will remain a doubt for Tuesday, while Chris Sessegnon made the bench as he continues to recover from an injury picked up against Kingstonian last month.
Ups & Downs
The final Isthmian Premier Division standing have largely begun to fall into place, with only 2 places left to be played for at either end of the table,.
Hornchurch have claimed the title and promotion to the National League South, while Chatham’s win on Saturday has secured their spot in the playoffs. Enfield Town and Wingate & Finchley both just need a single point to secure their own places in the playoffs and Horsham can join them on 73 points should they win at Lewes on Tuesday evening.
Concord Rangers were relegated last week along with Haringey Borough and Kingstonian. Margate and Cheshunt are left to fight it out to avoid the final spot but neither play again until Saturday.
Outside of the Isthmian Premier Division, Dartford joined Dover in relegation from the National League South on Saturday. In the Isthmian South East Division, Ramsgate and Cray Valley played out a dramatic 2-2 drat to ensure their title battle goes right to the wire, while Sittingbourne, Chichester City and Three Bridges will join whoever finishes second in the playoffs.
From The Manager
Manager Andy Drury spoke on Monday morning:
“We were not at our best on Saturday and were disappointed to lose to 2 goals from individual errors, 1 of them offside, but we want to pick ourselves up and bounce back on Tuesday night. With 3 games remaining we want to pick up all 9 points and we especially want to win our remaining 2 home games to continue a good run we have been on. We have been good at home since the turn of the year and a good home record is important to where we want to be next season.”
Previously
Invicta were beaten 2-1 in Essex earlier in the season, despite having taken the lead through a Jordon Ababio goal.
The Opposition
It hasn’t been an easy season for Concord Rangers having been relegated from the National League South a year ago, the Essex side having their second successive relegation confirmed last week meaning they will be playing in the Isthmian North next season.
Having been beaten 4-0 at Whitehawk on Tuesday to confirm their drop, Concord were 2-0 at Hashtag United on Saturday but produced an incredible turnaround to win 3-2 in injury time.
The Beachboys have only won 2 other away games in the Isthmian Premier Division this season, at fellow relegated clubs Haringey and Kingstonian.
Admission
Tickets are available to purchase in advance from our new online ticket shop. You can purchase your tickets here.
Both cash and card are accepted on our turnstiles. Please arrive as early as possible to avoid queues at the turnstiles.
Please note that the Sid Burvill turnstiles have been closed and all supporters must enter via the turnstiles adjacent to The Dugout Sports Bar
| Adults (18-59) | £12 |
| Concessions
(60+, Students with ID, Blue Light Card holders) |
£9 |
| Disabled Supporters | £9 (Carer FREE) |
| Young Adult (13-17) | £6 |
| Children (under 13) | FREE |
| Folkestone Invicta Academy, Youth & Disability players (with ID) | FREE |
Food & Drink
The Dugout Sports Bar will be open from 11am showing live sport on 13 screens including a new big screen.
| 8pm | Barcelona v PSG | Champions League |
| 8pm | Dortmund v Atletico Madrid | Champions League |
| 8pm | Southampton v Preston | EFL Championship |
The Dugout kitchen will be open from 4pm. Food will also be available from the food truck inside the stadium.
The Wilf Armory Bar will be open.
Both cash & card are accepted on the turnstiles and inside the stadium.
There will also be live music after the match.
