It’s the start of another calendar month and the last one of 2025 as December begins with the visit of Worthing, on the third anniversary of our first National South meeting with the Rebels.
Form guide
Worthing head into this fixture on the back of a 5-0 thumping of leaders Hornchurch last Saturday andwhilst only suffering one defeat in their last nine. The Rebels currently sit fourth in the table, eight points off the top, and up 11 places since manager Adam Hinshelwood returned in October.
After securing a draw away at Farnborough, the Fleet return home where they remain unbeaten in all but one home fixture in all competitions.
Head to head
The last time the Rebels visited the Kuflink Stadium (below), the Fleet sent seven past them despite Worthing taking the lead early on. The reverse fixture on this same date in December earlier on in that campaign saw the Fleet manage another big scoreline, winning 6-0. Before that we only ever faced Worthing in a couple of FA Cup and Trophy ties.
Who’s who
Brad Dolaghan is a 20-year-old forward and a product of Worthing’s academy who joined the first team in early 2024. The following summer he was snapped up by West Ham United and sent out on loan to Aldershot Town. The young player was let go by the Hammers in the summer and rejoined Worthing where he is currently the top goalscorer with 15 goals in all competitions this campaign.
Nathan Odokonyero is a former Fleet striker who departed us in the summer and then joined the Rebels. Since his arrival there, the 22-year-old has hit three goals in 19 appearances.
The manager
Adam Hinshelwood is in his third spell with the Rebels after he made the switch to York City in 2024, spending almost 18 months with the National League side. The 41-year-old returned to the Rebels in October to continue from where he left off after seven years in his previous spell.
Match tickets can be purchased here with prices rising at midnight.
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
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.
Segregation
Police have advised that due to behavioural issues this season at other clubs from a small minority of travelling supporters, this match needs to be segregated – Worthing fans will be allocated a section of the Swanscombe End and will have available a bar with non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages along with light refreshments and snacks, as well as a food stall that includes burgers, hotdogs, chips and more. We have a great relationship with Worthing and welcome their travelling support generally and ask our supporters to do the same.
Fleet supporters will be allocated the Main Stand, Plough End, Geeks’ Corner and a section of the Swanscombe End and can enjoy the usual matchday drinks and refreshments facilities which include the Eat Street Van, the Social Bar, the Main Stand bar, food outlet, Main Stand Kiosk and Geeks’ Corner Kiosk around the home segregation area.
Programmes
Our Fleet Review programme can be pre-ordered for £3 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.
