The first fixture of October sees the Fleet return to National League South action with Eastbourne Borough the latest visitors to the Kuflink Stadium.
Form guide
The Sports are still searching for their first league win of the season, having recorded four draws and five defeats so far. The form sees them sit at the foot of the table although they head into this fixture unbeaten in their last four outings across all competitions.
Head to head
Eastbourne spent 20 years and 21 games without a win against the Fleet but have won their last two visits here, in the league and FA Trophy in the last two months of 2022. One of the standout encounters between the clubs that same season saw the Fleet stage a dramatic comeback at Priory Lane, overturning a 2-1 deficit to secure a 3-2 win with 10 men. Dom Poleon, Chris Solly and Luke O’Neill were all on target, while Ben Chapman memorably finished the match between the posts.
Who’s who
Ryan Sandford is a goalkeeper on loan from Crawley Town until January. A Millwall Academy graduate, he previously gained experience in Kent with Maidstone, Dover and Dartford and has also been with AFC Wimbledon and Weymouth.
Pemi Aderoju is on loan from Peterborough United and has been ever-present for the Sports this season, already netting seven times, five of those in the FA Cup. He had experience with loan spells at Boston United and Farnborough last season.
Jesurun Uchebulam departed Oldham Athletic in the summer. The 24-year-old winger played a key role in their promotion last season, providing an assist in the Promotion Final at Wembley. Uchegbulam played for Mossley and Matlock before stepping up to Chesterfield, Rochdale and then Oldham, where he scored on his debut and impressed as an impact player.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online in advance here with prices rising at midnight. Supporters can also buy on the day at our ticket windows next to the stadium reception/entrance (but not at the turnstiles themselves).
Car-parking is available for the special matchday price of £3 at Ebbsfleet International Car Park C. This is cash only and parking is available from 12:30pm. Please make sure you get a ticket from the steward in attendance and not from the ticketing machines which will not apply the discounted matchday price.
The Rose pub
A reminder that The Rose Pub (1 Rose Street, DA11 9EQ) is open from 11am to home and away supporters. Located close to both the ground and Northfleet and Ebbsfleet stations, it’s an ideal venue for that pre- and post-match drink with food available throughout the day.
Food and drink
Our popular Eat Street van will be available for food (hot dogs and burgers) and beverages. Our Main Stand Kiosk and Geeks Corner Kiosk will be stocked with pies, pasties and sausage rolls along with light snacks, soft drinks plus tea and coffee.
Alcoholic drinks can be purchased in the social bar (located in front of the turnstiles) and the Main Stand Lounge bar. Beers on tap include Fosters, Cruzcampo, Brixton Reliance, Inchs Cider and Moretti.
Our four-pint pitchers can be used in the Main Stand Lounge bar, the Social Club and the area behind it. Please do not bring pitchers into the Main Stand, the Plough End or the Geeks/Swanscombe End terraces.
Programmes
Our Fleet Review programme can be pre-ordered online with your ticket, or through our online club shop here up until 10am on matchday. In the ground, you can purchase in the club shop, just past the main turnstiles and at the Plough End social club. Please note, pre-ordered programmes must be collected from the club shop at the main reception entrance BEFORE entering the ground.
A reminder that the draw for VIP hospitality tickets at Wembley for England’s match against Wales will be made in the Main Stand bar after the final whistle.
