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Debutants hit the ground running

Debutants hit the ground running

Folkestone Amateur Boxing Club have had a busy start to this season.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the latest football fixtures and results here.

Demolition begins ahead of Priestfield upgrade

Demolition begins ahead of Priestfield upgrade

Gillingham Football Club have started demolition work at Priestfield Stadium ahead of the construction of a new facility.

Buzzing Dobson blown away by Gillingham training

Buzzing Dobson blown away by Gillingham training

Gillingham’s experienced coach Richard Dobson said this week’s training has been some of the best he’s ever seen.

A Little boost for Gillingham as captain is back in contention

A Little boost for Gillingham as captain is back in contention

Gillingham are set to have their captain back in the squad for the trip to Grimsby Town this weekend.

Goals coming soon, vows Gills no.2 after forward shake-up

Goals coming soon, vows Gills no.2 after forward shake-up

Gillingham assistant boss Richard Dobson predicts better returns from their attacking players after fielding a new-look forward line last weekend.

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Saunders hopes 3G pitch can usher in new era

Saunders hopes 3G pitch can usher in new era

Folkestone put their new playing surface to use on Saturday and boss Jay Saunders hopes it signals the start of a fresh chapter in the club’s history.

Legend makes Kent comeback as coaching staff confirmed

Legend makes Kent comeback as coaching staff confirmed

A Kent legend is to rejoin the county as part of their 2026 men’s coaching set-up.

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Gillingham full-back challenged to bend it like Beckham

Gillingham full-back challenged to bend it like Beckham

Gillingham full-back Remeao Hutton has been challenged to add some David Beckham-like precision to his deliveries.

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‘I needed to start chipping in’ – Benched striker relieved to be off the mark

‘I needed to start chipping in’ – Benched striker relieved to be off the mark

Gillingham striker Elliott Nevitt scored his first goal of the season on Saturday and admits he’s hungry to repay the faith shown by the management.

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FA Cup draw

FA Cup draw

The draw has been made for the first round of the FA Cup.

Bowler signs new Kent deal

Bowler signs new Kent deal

Home-grown seam bowler Jas Singh has penned a contract extension with Kent.

KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

‘Bring on a Kent derby!’ – Gillingham eye local clash in FA Cup draw

‘Bring on a Kent derby!’ – Gillingham eye local clash in FA Cup draw

Gillingham are joined by two non-league Kent sides in the FA Cup first round draw today - and they’d love to be paired with one of them.

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Medical team praised after late fitness push for strike duo

Medical team praised after late fitness push for strike duo

Gillingham handed first league starts to Sam Vokes and Seb Palmer-Houlden on Saturday – and the club’s medical team were thanked for making it happen.

Boss frustrated by goals in FA Cup exit

Boss frustrated by goals in FA Cup exit

Folkestone manager Jay Saunders was disappointed by the manner of the goals in their FA Cup exit at Southend.

Southern Counties East round-up

Southern Counties East round-up

Southern Counties East club Whitstable bowed out of the FA Cup after a history-making run.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Louis Collins scored a hat-trick as 10-man Ashford thrashed VCD 5-2 for just their second Isthmian South East win this season.

Ainsworth jokes about Gillingham’s nail-biting finish

Ainsworth jokes about Gillingham’s nail-biting finish

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth joked that Saturday’s comeback draw wasn’t great for his heart.

‘They're incredible stats’ – Gillingham left wondering how they didn’t win

‘They're incredible stats’ – Gillingham left wondering how they didn’t win

Gillingham assistant boss Richard Dobson was disappointed they didn’t get what they deserved on Saturday.

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Report: Last-gasp equaliser for Gillingham

Report: Last-gasp equaliser for Gillingham

Gillingham avoided a third straight league defeat as substitute Elliott Nevitt scored an equaliser with almost the last kick against Cheltenham Town.

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Report: Spirited Folkestone beaten in FA Cup

Report: Spirited Folkestone beaten in FA Cup

Folkestone suffered their first defeat of the season as they bowed out of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Matchday Live: Gills v Cheltenham, Tonbridge v Chatham, Southend v Folkestone

Matchday Live: Gills v Cheltenham, Tonbridge v Chatham, Southend v Folkestone

Follow this afternoon’s football, including Gillingham at home to Cheltenham and FA Cup action, in our live blog.

Bay’s weekend match a good yardstick

Bay’s weekend match a good yardstick

Player-manager Liam Friend reckons Herne Bay’s match this Saturday will be a good test of their Isthmian South East credentials.

The selection dilemma facing Gillingham ahead of Cheltenham clash

The selection dilemma facing Gillingham ahead of Cheltenham clash

Gillingham go into their weekend game at Priestfield with a big decision to make upfront.

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Why this weekend’s Gillingham clash just got trickier

Why this weekend’s Gillingham clash just got trickier

Gillingham’s weekend game against Cheltenham Town becomes a different kind of test now after a management switch.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with this week’s football fixtures and results here.

Gillingham boss still pulling the strings from home after heart surgery

Gillingham boss still pulling the strings from home after heart surgery

Manager Gareth Ainsworth will have an input into how Gillingham shape up for the weekend game against Cheltenham - just a week after heart surgery.

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All-rounder pens new Kent deal

All-rounder pens new Kent deal

Long-serving Italian international Grant Stewart has signed a fresh Kent deal.

Injury worries for Gillingham as they prepare for Cheltenham test

Injury worries for Gillingham as they prepare for Cheltenham test

Gillingham’s attacking options have taken a hit ahead of their match against a rejuvenated Cheltenham Town this weekend.

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‘Worth a look’ – Defender’s new role

‘Worth a look’ – Defender’s new role

Max Clark captained Gillingham in midweek and was also tried out in a different position.

A week to remember for Invicta

A week to remember for Invicta

An exciting few days lie ahead for ambitious Isthmian Premier side Folkestone Invicta.

Compton’s eager to right Kent wrongs

Compton’s eager to right Kent wrongs

Opener Ben Compton is determined to help right the wrongs of Kent’s 2025 season.

Dobson’s message to red-carded Gillingham youngster

Dobson’s message to red-carded Gillingham youngster

Lenni Cirino apologised to his Gillingham team-mates after his red card on Tuesday night – but the acting manager said there was no need.

Late change explained after Gills’ line-up surprise at Colchester

Late change explained after Gills’ line-up surprise at Colchester

Gillingham striker Seb Palmer-Houlden’s absence was explained by caretaker manager Richard Dobson after his no-show on the pitch at Colchester.

Gillingham look to long-term gains after Trophy loss

Gillingham look to long-term gains after Trophy loss

Gillingham’s stand-in boss Richard Dobson was disappointed to lose on Tuesday but delighted with the lessons learned by many of their young players.

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