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Torquay United Faces Setback After Heavy Loss At Ebbsfleet

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Karen McGinn
8 March 2026, 8:52 am

Torquay United suffered a 3-0 defeat against Ebbsfleet United at the Kuflink Stadium on 7 March 2026, marking a difficult afternoon in Kent for the Devon-based club. The result follows a challenging period for the team, which has seen its form dip since holding the top spot in the league table just one month ago.

The home side took the lead in the 30th minute through a goal from Dominic Samuel, with Kwesi Appiah adding a second in the 57th minute. Torquay’s struggles increased in the 69th minute when captain Matt Worthington was sent off with a straight red card for a challenge on Jake Hessenthaler. Ebbsfleet secured the win with a final goal from Marcus Wyllie in the 81st minute.

This match was the second game in charge for interim manager Neil Warnock, who was brought in to lead the team through the remainder of the season. Despite the recent change in management, the club is still searching for its first win under the veteran boss to help get its promotion bid back on track.

The team will look to move on from this result quickly as they prepare for their next match. Torquay United is set to play Salisbury on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, where they will aim to improve their standing in the league.

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