Margate eye record 11th successive away Isthmian South East win at AFC Croydon Athletic this weekend

Margate’s current crop are out to further cement their place in the club’s record books.

Promotion-chasing Gate will travel to AFC Croydon in Isthmian South East this Saturday, having seen Tuesday’s trip to Sittingbourne called off and pushed back a week until next Tuesday.

It means Margate can earn an impressive 11th consecutive away league victory at the Mayfield Stadium.

“It’s a tough place to go,” said Gate player-boss Ben Greenhalgh on their game against Keith Millen’s men.

“We actually watched the Croydon versus Sevenoaks game (a 2-0 victory for them this month). Especially at this time of year, it’ll be a really difficult game.

“We can get an 11th away win in a row on Saturday. I believe the previous record was eight or nine.

"But they have got a very good team. They always have a few random results where they beat teams that we don’t expect that they would.

“It’ll be a challenge on Saturday - but also, a chance to really cement our place in the club’s record books.”

Among AFC Croydon’s ranks are one-time Premier League forward Brandon Pierrick, leading the way for them with 18 goals this season, as well as ex-Margate winger Kadell Daniel and experienced midfielder James Dunne. He’s just joined from Ashford.

Greenhalgh said: “They have got Kadell.

“We had him at Margate last year and know how good he can be. They have just signed James Dunne, who’s a very good central midfielder.

“They will probably be better than their league position suggests, but we’ll give it another good go.”

Gate remain well-placed in the play-off positions in fourth and on course to surpass both of the targets they set out for the season.

“It’s just about not being complacent,” said Greenhalgh.

“Our aim from the start of the season was to