Match Preview

Canvey Island make their last foray into Kent this season as they travel to face Folkestone Invicta this Saturday in the Isthmian League Premier.

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Our Opponents

Invicta, much like ourselves, have endured an indifferent season, falling short of making a charge for the playoffs but doing enough stave off relegation concerns. They currently sit two places and four points behind us in 17th, though they are 11 points above the drop zone with 10 games remaining, meaning they are unlikely to be dragged into a relegation battle at this stage.

Their recent league form has seen them make this possible, with 8 points collected from their last 6 games, with 6 points from their last 5 games at home. They picked up a valuable win against one of the relegation fighters last time out, defeating Kingstonian 3-2 at home last Saturday.

Player-manager Andy Drury has been rebuilding his squad after he took reins back in November, and has begun to assemble a talented side at Cheriton Road, wit the likes of Edward Allsopp and Seidou Sanogo joining from league high-flyers Chatham Town, and experienced striker Tom Derry adding firepower up front.

We met Invicta at home back in late January, where goals from Bradley Sach and Charlie Edwards helped the Gulls gain a 2-1 win on a windswept evening at the Moviestarr Stadium.

The Gulls
Canvey meanwhile, will be seeking the win that has alluded them since early February and will want to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat at home to playoff chasers Wingate & Finchley.

Despite controlling much of the game and finishing the game with a man advantage, Canvey couldn't take their chances while the visitors took theirs, condemning them to a third defeat in five. With 10 games now remaining, they'll be looking to finish the season on a high note to round off the campaign.

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Yellow Army, we thank you for your continued support we enter those last few games of the season.

Despite a difficult campaign, your support - especially on the road - hasn't gone unnoticed, and we thank you for the time and effort you've instilled in following the team around the league as you do.

The squad will be looking to finish the season on a high and they'll want the Yellow Army there to do so.

We wish you all a safe journey down to Folkestone.

Come on you Gulls

Kick Off Time - 3:00pm

Admission Prices
Adults - £12
Concessions - £9
Young Adult - £6
U13s - FREE

Coach Travel
A Supporters Coach for this match will depart the Moviestarr Stadium at 10:45am.

To reserve your place, please contact Gary Sutton on 07790 025 828.

Address
The Alacaline Stadium
Cheriton Rd
Folkestone, Kent
CT19 5JU

Parking
Free parking is available at the Alcaline Stadium, shared with the local cricket club.

Public Transport
Train - Folkestone West (southeastern) 0.6m

Bus - Morrisons (17 / 71 / 71a / 971)