Folkestone Invicta F.C. played out a dramatic 3-3 draw against Carshalton Athletic at the Alcaline Stadium on 28 March 2026. The result leaves the home side just two points away from securing the league title and an historic promotion.
A season-high crowd of 2,097 supporters gathered at the ground, formerly known as Cheriton Road, to watch the contest. Ben Mason opened the scoring for the hosts in the 14th minute. After trailing at half-time, the team rallied in the second period with goals from Liam Smith in the 55th minute and substitute Ryan Kingsford in the 75th minute.
Manager Jay Saunders admitted that his squad may have felt the pressure of the occasion during a difficult opening half. Despite the draw, the team remains in a commanding position in the Isthmian Premier Division with five games left to play. Results elsewhere also favoured the club, as second-placed Aveley lost and third-placed Chatham played to a draw.
Assistant manager Lloyd Blackman praised the players for their response during the second half of the match. The club, which was established in 1936 and came under the leadership of chairman Josh Healey in 2023, is now aiming to seal its first-ever promotion to National League South as the season nears its conclusion.
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