Ramsgate Match Preview – 15 September 2026
Pitching In Isthmian League Premier Division | Tuesday 15 September 2026, 7:45pm | Southwood Stadium, Ramsgate
The Jammers make the long trip to the Kent coast on Tuesday evening as Maldon & Tiptree face Ramsgate in the clubs’ first-ever competitive meeting. Having earned promotion to the Isthmian Premier Division last season, Maldon & Tiptree continue to adapt to life at Step 3 and will be looking to build on a positive start to the campaign against one of the division’s established sides.
Admission prices
Adult – £15 | Concession – £12 | U18s – Free of charge
Supporters can buy tickets in advance, via Ramsgate’s online platform, however online transactions include a processing fee.
Adults: Aged 18-60 and not in full time education
Concessions: Students with valid ID or Aged 60 and over
U18’s: All U18’s are free of charge but in all ticket games they must enter with an adult holding a valid ticket.
Form Guide
Ramsgate
The hosts head into the fixture sitting 10th in the Isthmian Premier Division table after seven matches. Ramsgate have collected 10 points from their opening fixtures, scoring an impressive 17 goals while conceding 10. Saturday’s 2-2 draw away at Burgess Hill Town extended Ramsgate’s mixed but entertaining start to the season. Ramsgate’s attacking strength is evident from their tally of 17 goals in seven league games, giving them one of the better scoring records in the division at this early stage.
Cameron James, who featured heavily for the Jammers last season, has featured for the Rams this season and was a used subsitute in their draw against Burgess Hill.
Maldon & Tiptree
The Jammers sit 14th in the table with nine points from their opening five league matches. Mark Hawkes’ side have won three of those fixtures and will be buoyed by Saturday’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Whitehawk. The Jammers recent form indicates a side capable of picking up victories, although defensive consistency will be key against a Ramsgate team that has found goals regularly this season.
The First Meeting
While both clubs have enjoyed long histories in non-league football, Tuesday’s encounter marks the first competitive fixture between Ramsgate and Maldon & Tiptree.
That adds an extra element of intrigue to the contest, with neither side possessing any previous competitive head-to-head advantage. Both clubs have started the season positively enough to harbour ambitions of climbing the Premier Division table, making this an interesting early-season test.
With Ramsgate looking to continue their strong home form and the Jammers arriving on the back of a confidence-boosting win, supporters can expect an entertaining encounter under the lights on the Kent coast.
Travel Information for Jammers Supporters
By Car
Distance: Approximately 75 miles
Estimated journey time: Around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on traffic.
Recommended route:
- A12 southbound from Maldon, via Danbury
- Join the M25 clockwise via Brentwood
- Continue onto the M26 and M20 towards Kent
- Follow signs for Canterbury and Ramsgate via the A299 Thanet Way
- Continue onto the A256 into Ramsgate
- Follow local signage for Southwood Stadium
Stadium Address:
Southwood Stadium, Prices Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0AN
By Rail
Supporters travelling by train can:
- Travel from Witham Station or Chelmsford Station towards London.
- Change in London for Southeastern services to Ramsgate.
- Ramsgate station is approximately 1.5 miles from Southwood Stadium.
Allow around 2.5 to 3 hours for rail travel depending on connections.
Parking
Southwood Stadium has limited on-site parking, so supporters are advised to arrive early. Additional parking is generally available in surrounding streets, subject to local restrictions and attendees are asked to park respectfully.
Kick-Off
🕢 7:45pm
📅 Tuesday 15 September 2026
🏟️ Southwood Stadium, Ramsgate
The Jammers will be hoping to make history in the first competitive meeting between the clubs and return from the Kent coast with another valuable three points.
