March begins at the Kuflink Stadium this Saturday with a first visit in 12 years from newly promoted Tamworth.
Form guide
Tamworth have picked up four draws in their last five fixtures, against Hartlepool, Woking, Southend and Rochdale whilst falling short to Yeovil Town. They led until late on against Rochdale in midweek before an equaliser meant sharing the points. Currently 15th in the National League table with 41 points, the Lambs aren’t quite out of danger but will be looking to get the points on the board sooner rather than later to head past the 50-point mark.
The Fleet will want to build on some good home displays in recent weeks and having led twice at Wealdstone last Saturday, will look to continue adding goals to the much-improved defensive performances shown against the likes of Rochdale and Forest Green.
Last time out
In November, the Fleet traveled to the Lamb Ground in a 1-1 draw. Aaron Cosgrave was on the scoresheet with 27 minutes on the clock but that was cancelled out by a strike from Kai Williams 11 minutes from the end. The Fleet ended the match with 10 men as Franklin Domi was dismissed for a second bookable offence. Tamworth’s visits to Stonebridge Road have been few and far between in recent years and their only win in Northfleet came in 2009/10.
Who’s who
Centre midfielder Tom Tonks is a willing runner who arrived at Tamworth in November 2023 from Rushall Olympic. Recognised for his long throws, the Lambs skipper has provided plenty of assists from that main weapon in his arsenal. Like many of the Tamworth squad, he has been recruited from lower-level clubs in and around the Midlands.
Jas Singh is in goal for the Lambs and is currently in his seventh season with the club. Singh has kept 30 clean sheets in 82 appearances for the club and also played for the likes of Solihull Moors, Gloucester and Telford. Last season he set a club record for successive games without conceding as Tamworth won the National North title.
A familiar face for Fleet fans is Haydn Hollis who signed for the Lambs from Dorking Wanderers in the summer. Hollis spent 18 months at the Kuflink Stadium where he made 47 appearances and picked up a National League South title medal with us.
The manager
Andy Peaks joined Tamworth in February 2022. He was previously a player for Northampton Town, Rushden & Diamonds and Stamford before managing AFC Rushden & Diamonds. He took the club to three promotions and a play-off place before the move to Tamworth where he achieved relegation survival in his first season and then successive promotions from the Southern to the National League.
Matchday information
Tickets can be purchased here with prices rising at midnight by £1.
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 6pm. 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.
Supporters are reminded that alcohol will not be permitted to be consumed within view of the pitch and that matches will be segregated as required at the Swanscombe End (or the far end of it). Please cooperate with the instructions of our security team and stewards.
The Rose pub
A reminder that The Rose pub is once again open for business for home and away supporters. Located close to both the ground and Northfleet and Ebbsfleet stations, it’s an ideal venue for that pre-match drink.
Away supporters
Website : visitors’ guide
Away fans are allocated a section of the Swanscombe End and a number of priority seats in the Old Stand. Access is via the turnstiles at the Swanscombe End, situated to the left of the main entrance along Stonebridge Road and then up through the car-park.
Away fans have access to refreshments, food and a bar in the Swanscombe End. Our popular Eat Street van will be available for food (hot dogs and burgers) and beverages. Beers on tap include Hofmeister and Iron Pier, found in the away facility, clearly visible between the standing terrace and seating area. Both non-alcoholic and alcoholic refreshments along with sausage rolls and pasties can also be found in this bar.
Programmes
Programmes can be pre-ordered online with your ticket, or through our online club shop here. In the ground, you can purchase in the club shop, just past the main home turnstiles, at the Plough End social club and for away fans in the Old Sponsors Lounge/portakabin bar. Please note, pre-ordered programmes must be collected from the club shop at the main reception entrance BEFORE entering the ground.
