Whitstable Town 1st Team
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Sat 25 Nov 2023
Whitstable Town Football Club
Whitstable Town 1st Team
E Oloyede (1'), H Smith (79'), J Oliver (88'), (94')
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1
Bearsted
A Eldridge (71')
Bearsted Post-Match Interview (Kent Senior Trophy Second Round)
By Ethan Clayton

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Ron Martin24 Nov 2023 - 02:16
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After our 2-0 victory at The Belmont Stadium on Tuesday night, Marcel has now won all three games against Hollands & Blair since his appointment. This Saturday, we have a break from the league as the focus shifts to the Kent Senior Trophy, where we will host Bearsted in the second round of the competition.

In the first round, we defeated Tunbridge Wells 4-2 at The Belmont Stadium. Josh Oliver and Josh Williams scored the goals that secured the victory for us. Josh Oliver opened the scoring for us in the third minute, and the visitors equalized only three minutes later. However, within two minutes of the visitors' equaliser, Josh Williams struck the ball well to beat the keeper, putting us ahead 2-1 in the eighth minute. Josh Oliver scored the next goal of the game from the spot three minutes before half time. At half time, we were leading 3-1 and took a short break to regroup ahead of the second half. Only four minutes into the second half, Josh Oliver completed his hat-trick, earning himself the Man of the Match award and putting us 4-1 ahead in front of a crowd of 412. The visitors managed to score a second goal in the 68th minute but were unable to break through our defence after that. We saw out the game 4-2 and progressed to the next round.

Our last game against Bearsted was in October at The Belmont Stadium, where we won 2-1. A crowd of 682 watched the exciting match unfold. Within three minutes, Josh Oliver scored the first goal, putting the Oystermen 1-0 up. Both sides had some great chances, building up the tension of who would score the next goal. However, it took until the second half for the tension to break as Harvey Smith scored. It was a superbly worked opportunity, with Eri Akintimehin, George Sheminant, Jack Palmby and Harvey Smith passing the ball with ease between one another, going on the attack, and finishing with Harvey's goal to give us a 2-0 lead. The only other goal came in the 70th minute when Joel Wakefield scored for Bearsted, but they were unable to find another to level the game. The final whistle was blown with us winning 2-1.

Food & Drink:
Belmont Bites will be open and offers a variety of food options, including the popular Belmont Burger, which was ranked in Footy Scran's Top 5 non-league Burgers last season! You can also enjoy soft beverages and hot drinks from Belmont Bites and the Club Shop. Additionally, the Clubhouse serves a range of alcoholic beverages, Italian coffee, and soft drinks.

Club Shop:
If you're in search of club apparel, look no further than the Club Shop. We offer a wide range of items including polos, coats, jumpers, hats, scarves, caps, and umbrellas that make perfect Christmas gifts. Our newly released club umbrellas are incredibly popular and selling quickly - don't miss out, get yours today! Additionally, for supporters who like to collect pin badges, they are also available at the Club Shop.
Finding Us!

Match Day Programme:
Make sure you don't miss the chance to buy an official matchday programme. You can get one for just £2 at the turnstiles. These programmes are packed with interesting content, such as a new player profile for each home game, information about sponsors, a message from the manager, a challenging quiz, and much more. By reading the programme, you'll learn more about your favorite players and stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates on the club. Don't hesitate to grab a programme and make the most of your game day experience!

Finding us:
If you plan to travel to the ground via vehicle, please use the postcode CT5 4LN as it will take you directly to the car park entrance. We would like to remind you that the car park has limited space, so if it is full, we kindly ask you to park in a respectful manner on the surrounding roads. On the other hand, if you are coming from the town or train station, you can make your way to the ground via the pedestrian gate. To do so, use the postcode CT5 1QJ. (How to find us document is also attached at the bottom)

The Belmont Ground

The Belmont Ground

Belmont Road
(Car Park from Grimshill Road)
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 4LN

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Match details

Match date

Sat 25 Nov 2023

Kickoff

15:00

Instructions

DFDS Kent Senior Trophy
Second Round

Attendance

312
Team overview
Further reading

Team Sponsors

First Team Sponsor - FibreTech UK Ltd
Management Sponsor - The Tony Rouse Mispronunciation Society
Management Sponsor - The Tony Rouse Mispronunciation Society
Management Sponsor - Stuart Kingston