The Fleet welcome National League outfit Solihull Moors to the Kuflink Stadium this Saturday in the Emirates FA Cup’s final qualifying round.
Form guide
Solihull currently occupy 17th place in the National League table, having recorded three wins, five draws and six defeats from their opening 14 matches. A mixed run of form has seen them claim two victories in their last five outings, with their most recent outing ending in a 1-1 draw away at Eastleigh.
The Fleet’s path to this stage of the Emirates FA Cup has produced seven goals in their favour, following a commanding 5-0 win over Ashford Town (Middlesex) and a 2-1 victory against Faversham Town (below).
Who’s who
Jacob Wakeling is a 24-year-old forward who joined in the summer from Peterborough United, having spent some of last season on loan at Gillingham. He has made eight appearances so far this season, netting six goals. A product of the Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion academies, Wakeling signed his first professional contract with Swindon Town in 2022.
Ben Worman arrived in the summer following an 18-month spell with Gateshead and has played in all of Solihull’s league matches this season. Though yet to score, the central midfielder has added three assists. Worman has played at the likes of Cambridge United and Weymouth as well as a short stint in Ireland with Cork City.
Oscar Rutherford was another summer signing, from relegated Dagenham & Redbridge where he played with Jake Hessenthaler. He broke into senior football at Eastleigh after time with Plymouth’s academy.
The manager
Recently appointed as boss was former FC Halifax Town manager Chris Millington. He took charge of his first match for the Moors last Saturday away to Eastleigh which saw the spoils shared.
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.
