Invicta will looking to bounce back from defeat at Chichester City last weekend as we host Ascot United in the FA Trophy on Saturday.
If level after 90 minutes the tie will be decided by penalties. Invicta exited on penalties at this stage last season, beaten by Haringey Borough after a 2-2 draw.
Team News
Tom Derry will miss the FA Trophy tie as he serves the final match of his suspension for his sending off against Billericay Town.
Manager Andy Drury will otherwise be expecting a full squad to select from. Recent additions Khale Da Costa and Matthias Fanimo bolster the frontline while the returns of Jack Jebb (injury) and Sam Blackman (loan) have strengthened the options in midfield.
Winger Ellis Brown and defender Peter Ojemen have both been released by the club this week. We thank both for their efforts for the club this season and wish them the best for the future.
The Opposition
Saturday will see a first ever meeting between the two clubs. Our visitors current sit 11th in the Isthmian South Central Division and beat Margate 1-0 in the previous round.
You can find out more about our visitors in our new feature: Meet the Opposition.
Last 6
01/10 – Hartley Wintney (A) – Lost 5-2
28/09 – Raynes Park Vale (H) – Lost 3-2
21/09 – Margate (H) – Won 1-0 (FA Trophy)
17/09 – Sutton Common Rovers (H) – Won 2-1 (Velocity Cup)
14/09 – Met Police (H) – Won 3-0
06/09 – Merstham (H) – Won 5-0 (FA Trophy)
Admission
Due to competition regulations season tickets are not valid for FA Trophy fixtures.
Supporters can pay on the gate by cash or card or can purchase tickets online in advance. Supporters are advised to head to the designated turnstile(s) for their payment method in order to ensure easy enter to the stadium.
- Adults (18-59): £12
- Concession (60+, student, disabled, Blue Lights Card): £9
- Young Adult (13-17): £6
- Child (under 13): FREE
How To Follow
If you can make it to the match you can follow the action via our X (formerly Twitter) account. Alternatively, live score updates are available on Football Webpages.
Food & Drink
The Dugout Sports Bar will be open from 11:30am, with the Dugout Kitchen open for food. The Dugout accepts both cash & card.
Food and refreshments will also be available from the truck inside the stadium, located between The Dugout and the Folkestone Bowls Club building.
We have FOUR new fanzone bars around the ground serving draught beer, Guinness, water and soft drinks. 2 bars are adjacent to The Dugout, one beside the tea hut window and one beside the disability shelter. These bars are CARD ONLY.
The Dugout Sports Bar
The Dugout will be showing all the day’s sporting action on 13 screens.
- 12:30 – Crystal Palace v Liverpool
- 12:30 – EFL fixtures
- 17:30 – Everton v Newcastle
