Down to Margate....

Finally in the afternoon of 15th July 2025, there was an official statement from the club regarding the commencement of the 3G ground work, and due to timescales, a ground share at Margate.

Club Statement: 3G Pitch – Folkestone Invicta FC

Reaction on social media was mixed, it's fair to say:-

• 🏟️ 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝟯𝗚... - Folkestone Invicta Football Club | Facebook

• https://x.com/FIFC/status/1945114627811238370

• https://bsky.app/profile/fifc.bsky.social/post/3ltyzlxu75k2p

The mainstream press was also in on the act:-

• Folkestone Invicta offer positive update on installation of new 3G pitch at Cheriton Road; Isthmian Premier club to temporarily ground-share at Margate’s Hartsdown Park

By now the unofficial fans' forum was up to 8 pages on the subject! 3G It is then. | Folkestone Invicta Fans' Unofficial Forum