National League North play-off qualifiers King’s Lynn Town make only their second visit of the past 30 years to us for this final home pre-season friendly.

The Linnets are under the care of new Head Coach James Rowe this season, the new man having replaced Halifax-bound boss Adam Lakeland. Rowe was previously with Gloucester City, Chesterfield and AFC Fylde and was also Aldershot assistant manager when we met them in the play-offs back in 2017/18.

He has overseen a big change in the playing squad this summer, and arguably his two main acquisitions are former King’s Lynn players returning for a second spell: skipper Michael Clunan switching after having just won the play-offs with Scunthorpe along with former Bromley striker Adam Marriott.

Up front, the Linnets also include former Fylde striker Gold Omotayo and ex-Chesterfield forward Michael Gyasi. Both have links to Kent having played for Maidstone and Dover respectively.

Fleet’s new signing Finlay Barnes played for King’s Lynn last season but he’s not the only ex-Linnet in the squad. Kwesi Appiah scored nine goals in 10 games for King’s Lynn on loan from Peterborough just after leaving the Fleet as a teenager.

King’s Lynn have played only four friendlies so far, the last one eight days ago a 1-1 draw with a Peterborough United XI.

For more about the game and our opponents, see our online programme – featuring former Linnet Barnes on the cover. It can be viewed and a PDF downloaded by visiting this link (click on the cloud icon to download the PDF).

Tickets are available in advance here. Admission is also available at our ticket windows on the day.

Gates will open at 12:00 with kick-off at 2:00pm. Ticket windows and Ebbsfleet International Car Park C (£3, CASH ONLY please) will also be open from 12:00. The match will not be segregated.

The nearby Rose pub will also be open from 10am with both sets of supporters welcome for drinks and refreshments both pre- and post-match. Bacon baps, sausage baps and a variety of toasties can also be purchased at The Rose.

Please note, season-ticket cards will also be available to collect from just outside the club shop.

Meet and greet the Fleet Squad!
Our playing squad will be in the main stand lounge from 4.15pm after the final whistle to meet, mingle and speak to fans so don’t miss this chance to shake a few new hands from amongst our team, grab photo opportunities and get your shirts signed.

Matchday Hospitality and Catering Update 
Join us from 12 noon as our Main Stand Hospitality Lounge opens its doors to all supporters for the game.

You’ll also find plenty of food and drink options around the ground:

• The Social Bar – located at the main turnstile entrance
• Eat Street Burger Bar – opposite the Social Bar at the turnstile entrance
• Main Stand Kiosk – serving teas, coffees, soft drinks, pies, pasties, and sausage rolls

And exclusively for our pre-season fixtures, we’re bringing back the Fleet Feast! 

Fleet Feast Menu:

• Pulled lamb rolls –
• Dirty Fries (Add lamb as option)
• Hot dogs