Invicta’s final fixture of 2025 takes us up the East Kent coast for a derby day clash with Ramsgate.

Victory over Canvey Island before Christmas marked a run of 11 consecutive wins for Jay Saunders’ side.

Supporters’ Coach

There will be no supporters’ coach running for this fixture.

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Kit

Invicta will wear our sky blue away colours with our hosts in red and white.

The Opposition

Ramsgate lifted the Isthmian South East Division title in April with 109 points to see off the challenge from Sittingbourne. After an up and down start to the season, a 5-0 defeat at Aveley saw the departure of title-winning manager Ben Smith and the appointment of Lee Martin which has seen an upturn in form with just one defeat from eight league fixtures and a run to the quarter finals of the Velocity Cup.

Recent Form

22/11 – Canvey Island (H) – Won 2-0
29/11 – Whitehawk (A) – Drew 2-2
02/12 – Welling United (H) – Won 3-2 (Velocity Cup)
06/12 – St Albans City (H) – Drew 1-1
13/12 – Burgess Hill Town (A) – Lost 4-3
20/12 – Dulwich Hamlet (A) – Drew 0-0

Recent Meetings

It’s been over 10 years since Invicta and Ramsgate went head-to-head in league action. Ramsgate took four points from Neil Cugley’s Ryman South title winning side, with a win at Southwood and a draw at Cheriton Road.

The sides’ last competitive meeting came in the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round last season, 10-man Invicta beaten 3-1 by Ben Smith’s side.

Last 6

03/01/15 – Invicta 5-2 Ramsgate
18/08/15 – Invicta 2-0 Ramsgate (Alan Turvey Trophy)
22/09/15 – Ramsgate 2-1 Invicta
20/10/15 – Invicta 2-2 Ramsgate
13/12/16 – Invicta 4-2 Ramsgate (Kent Senior Cup)
31/08/24 – Ramsgate 3-1 Invicta (FA Cup)

The Manager

Lee Martin began the season at Welling United, his first managerial role, but departed in October. Martin took charge of Ramsgate at the start of November following the departure of Ben Smith, initially as interim before being made permanent manager two weeks later.

Martin began his playing career at Manchester United where he made a single Premier League appearance before making 349 appearances in the EFL for a number of clubs including Ipswich Town, Charlton Athletic, Millwall and Gillingham.

One To Watch

Alfie Paxman is Ramsgate’s top scorer this season with 10 goals, all scored in the Isthmian Premier Division. A face well known to Invicta supporters, Paxman made 147 appearances during his time at Cheriton Road with 34 goals to his name between 2018 and 2022.

Familiar Faces

As well as Alfie Paxman, Invicta supporters will be familiar with former captain Ian Gayle and midfielder Eze Ebuzoeme. Gayle joined Lewes in the summer after leaving the Alcaline Stadium – before then making the move to Southwood – while Ebuzoeme joined The Rams following spells with Cray Wanderers and Welling United.

The Venue

Travel

Always check rail times/strike action before you travel. 

Trains between Folkestone and Ramsgate run direct, departing once an hour and taking 50 minutes. Ramsgate Station is a 17-minute walk from Southwood Stadium.

Admission

This fixture will no longer be all ticket, with supporters able to pay on the gate. With approaching 2,000 tickets sold supporters are advised to purchase tickets in advance. Click here to buy online.

• Adult – £12
• Concession – £8
• Under 18 – FREE