After one week back to league action, the Fleet switch to the Emirates FA Cup again this Saturday as fellow Kent side Faversham Town make the trip to the Kuflink Stadium.
The Fleet enjoyed a comfortable win over Ashford Town (Middlesex) in the previous round after firing five past the Combined Counties League side.
A late first-half goal by Aaron Cosgrave sent the Fleet into the break in front with a second-half brace from Toby Edser and goals from Ben Coker and Ben Chapman sealing the deal.
Faversham’s journey to the third round
A historic cup victory for Faversham Town saw the Step 4 side knock out National League South side Maidenhead United with a 62nd minute goal from Tashi-Jay Kwayie.
The Lilywhites had to pass through the preliminary rounds and comfortable victories against Balham (5-0) and Merstham (4-2) earned them a tie against Hastings United where Faversham breezed to victory after a replay.
Personnel
Tommie Fagg is a versatile attacking player currently playing behind the forward line with experience at Harlow Town, Sittingbourne, Ashford, Tonbridge, and Chatham Town. The 27-year-old joined Faversham at the back end of last season, playing a key role in securing the SCEFL title.
Tashi-Jay Kwayie is an adaptable forward capable of playing in a number of attacking roles. He has previously played under Tommy Warrilow at Ashford United and Thamesmead Town. He’s well into double figures already this season in terms of goals, including the match-winning strike at Maidenhead in the last round, building on an impressive 30-goal haul in the 2024/25 campaign.
Bradley Simms is a versatile full-back and former Ashford United club captain and he reunited with boss Tommy Warrilow, who had originally brought him in to Ashford from VCD Athletic.
The manager: Tommy Warrilow
Appointed in January 2024, the experienced manager is no stranger to Fleet fans, having previously played for the club as well as Torquay, Sittingbourne and Crawley Town amongst others. His managerial career includes a seven-year stay with Tonbridge Angels, where he achieved promotion to the National South in 2011, along with spells in charge of Ashford United, Thamesmead Town and Cray Wanderers.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online 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). It is an all-pay fixture so season tickets as usual are not valid in the Emirates FA Cup.
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.
Old Mout Cider will now be available on tap in both the Social bar and Main Lounge bar in flavours Berries & Cherries, Kiwi & Lime and Pineapple & Raspberry.
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 reserved 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 fans have the chance to win two hospitality tickets at Wembley for England’s match against Wales – tickets can be purchased at the Social Bar and Main Stand Lounge Bar as well as online here. The draw will be made following our match against Eastbourne on Saturday 4th October.
