Thame United (A) - 7.9.21

Margate travel to Oxfordshire on Tuesday evening to take on Thame United as they look to progress to the 2nd Qualifying Round of this seasons Emirates FA Cup.

The Blues required a 93rd minute equaliser from Jake Embery on Saturday to force the replay as the two sides battled out a dramatic 2-2 draw at Hartsdown Park.

Manager Jay Saunders is hopeful he can welcome back Montel Agyemang and Vance Bola to his side after they missed out on Saturday, whilst doubts remain over the fitness of full back Chris Sessegnon.

After the thrilling draw on Saturday, Saunders said his side have to do better on Tuesday evening if they want to progress.

“Defensively we were poor but thankfully we are still in the cup. The boys know they have to put things right on Tuesday if we want to progress further in the competition”.

After Monday afternoons draw both sides head into this fixture knowing that the winners will not only scoop the winners pot of money, but also earn themselves a 2nd Qualifying Round fixture away to Isthmian Premier Division side Merstham FC on Saturday 18th September 2021.

Kick off at the ASM Stadium is scheduled for 7:45pm and for those that can’t be there then you can follow updates on the clubs official Twitter @margate_fc.

Please note that should the game be level after 90 minutes then extra-time will be played and then penalties if the scores are still level.

Stadium Address

The ASM Stadium

Meadow View Park

Thame

Oxon

OX9 3RN

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