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| New stand at Stonebridge Road |
For my second match of the season, I opted for another revisit that ticked two boxes - a programme was produced and there were decent pubs near by. Today's match saw another Conference National side Ebbsfleet host League Two Gillingham. Since my last visit to Stonebridge Road - I had visited twice before, once for an FA Cup replay with Cray Wanderers and a Conference draw with Grimsby - the big covered terrace along one side had been replaced with a fancy new stand hosting hospitality facilities. In my two previous visits I had never seen Ebbsfleet lose and they were hoping this would continue today.
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| Old stand at Stonebridge Road |
This match followed a remarkably similar pattern to the match at Braintree the previous weekend. A league side failed to really get anywhere near a Conference National side and conceded a goal in each half. The first one was a close range finish before an fantastic finish to complete a brilliant passing move. The second goal can be seen
here.
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| Ebbsfleet putting the Gillingham defence under pressure |
The closest station to Stonebridge Road is Ebbsfleet International which is a ten minute walk away. The quick trains from St Pancras take around twenty minutes. However, for pre match refreshments I recommend staying on the train until Gravesend. Here you have the choice of the excellent micro pub,
The Compass Alehouse which has four ales on offer. Or there is
The Invicita Bar which serves a collection of locally brewed beers. The clubhouse at the ground serves the usual selection of drinks and I really recommend visiting Stonebridge Road before any further redevelopment.
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| Ebbsfleet comfortably defending the clubhouse end |
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