The Coasters will be looking to carry on their good form this weekend against Ebbsfleet United after a win on the road last time out to Oldham Athletic.
A dominant first 30 minutes saw the Coasters score three goals from three different goalscorers in Nick Haughton, Adam Long and Ethan Mitchell. The Latics scored a consolation goal in the second half which didn’t stop the Coasters from coasting to the three points.
If the Coasters win this weekend it practically confirms safety however Chris Beech won’t be allowing his side to slip up this late into the season. With goals flying in all over the shop this Saturday’s game could be a goal fest.
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Travel news
Travel details for Saturday afternoon’s trip to Ebbsfleet United in the Vanarama National League have been confirmed, with coaches leaving Mill Farm at 7.45am.
Saturday 6th April 2024 – Ebbsfleet
The coach will leave Mill Farm at 7.45am
Adult (member) – £30
Adult (non-member) – £40
Under-16 (accompanied by an adult) – £5
To book your place on any of the above, please email travel@afcfyldesupporters.co.uk
Payment can be made in cash on the coach.
Ticket Prices
Ticket prices for this weekend’s away clash against Ebbsfleet United:
Adult: £19
Concession: £15
Youth (12-16): £9
U12: £1
Family 2 (2 adults + 2 youth): £45
Family 1 (1 adult + 1 youth): £25
Tickets can be purchased here
Watch Live on National League TV
Those overseas and in the UK can follow tomorrow’s game on NationalLeagueTV.com.
Match passes are available to purchase for just £9.99, with the game streamed live to all territories overseas.
Listen on Coasters Live
Jack Eckman will be behind the mic live on Coasters Live will full match commentary of our game against The Fleet live from 2.30pm.
Follow on our socials
Those who prefer to follow the action ‘on the go’ can do so on our social media channels, with match coverage on Twitter throughout the game alongside a plethora of content on our Facebook & Instagram accounts.
We’ll be catching up with the gaffer post-match, alongside match highlights which can be viewed on our YouTube channel over the days which will follow the full-time whistle.
The Opposition
The Fleet just like the Coasters are trying to retain their National League status after promotion last season and with Danny Searle taking charge that looks more likely to happen. Since taking over on the 13th of February, Searle and his Ebbsfleet team have lost once to playoff contenders Aldershot Town.
Part of this amazing run was the fact that Searle has made the Kuflink stadium an absolute fortress with only one team leaving with a point in 5 home games. These results have seen the Fleet move out of the relegation zone despite looking almost doomed for relegation at one point in the season.
With 5 games to go and only 3 points ahead of the relegation zone, the Fleet will be looking to make the most of their games against teams around them as well as their amazing home form. But with both teams needing a win to help stay up, Saturday’s game could be a close affair.
Previous Meetings:
12th August 2017
National League
Ebbsfleet United 3 vs 3 AFC Fylde
Goalscorers: The Fleet: Kenny Clark, Danny Kedwell, Andy Drury. Fylde- Henry Jones, Danny Rowe, Sam Finley.
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23rd December 2017
National League
AFC Fylde 1 vs 1 Ebbsfleet United
Goalscorers: Fylde- Danny Rowe. The Fleet- Danny Kedwell
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1st September 2018
Ebbsfleet United 1 vs 3 AFC Fylde
National League
Goalscorers: The Fleet- Corey Whitely. Fylde- Danny Rowe (X2), Gime Toure.
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22nd December 2018
AFC Fylde 2 vs 0 Ebbsfleet United
National League
Goalscorers: Fylde- Ryan Croasdale, Danny Rowe
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10th August 2019
AFC Fylde 1 vs 0 Ebbsfleet United
National League
Goalscorers: Fylde- Danny Rowe.
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21st October 2023
AFC Fylde 1 vs 1 Ebbsfleet United
National League
Goalscorers: Fylde- Harry Davis. The Fleet – Dominic Poleon.
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Classic Clash:
This week’s classic clash between the two sides goes back to the first meeting between the clubs in 2017. The Coasters roared into a two goal lead on a hot August afternoon before the Fleet scored two goals in quick succession to level things up. A wonderful goal from Sam Finley gave the Coasters the lead before halftime. However, a last-minute strike from Andrew Drury gave the home side a share of the points. Both sides would go onto make the playoffs that season.
Key Players:
Dominic Poleon – Just over 70 goals for Poleon in Ebbsfleet colours and he is definitely a fans favourite. Pace and power to get round a man and finish the move off is something rare at this level however Poleon has got that. Top goalscorer for the Fleet this season even though he missed a large part of it through injury, definitely one to watch this weekend.
Myles Kenlock – Key part of a back four which has conceded less goals than most of the teams in the bottom half. Kenlock is very versatile and can play on the left of a back four or a three and also as a centre half. At 6ft 1in Kenlock is not the tallest defender in the league but is certainly imposing with his aerial capability.
Josh Wright – Another player who has played a lot of minutes this season is Josh Wright. A versatile player who can play in a multitude of positions as well as having vital experience from his EFL days. At 34 this could be one of Wright’s last seasons and will be looking to go out on a high by keeping Ebbsfleet up.
