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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 1h

A message from the Chairman ✉️

There’s just 2️⃣ days to go until we return to Cheriton Road! Hear from FIFC Chairman Josh Healey ahead of our homecoming.

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A message from FIFC Chairman, Josh Healey

Welcome Home, Seasiders!

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 3h

✍️ 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘: 𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗝𝗜

We are delighted to announce the signing of defender Ike Orji.

Welcome to Cheriton Road, Ike.

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Welcome: Ike Orji

Jay Saunders adds wing-back to his squad.

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 10h

⏭️ 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗨𝗣

The wait is almost out over. Invicta return to Cheriton Road on Saturday as we host Dulwich Hamlet.

Tickets are selling fast so get yours now.

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 1d

𝗕𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗛 𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦

We can confirm that, following a 7-day approach from a National League South club, Bivesh Gurung has today departed the football club.

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Bivesh Gurung Departs

Midfielder departs Jay Saunders’ side

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 2d

🥇𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛

After scoring 4️⃣ goals in 6️⃣ games, Donell Thomas takes our September Player of the Month away with 20% of the supporters’ vote

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 2d

🥇 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛

We had a strong group of contenders, but with 37.8% of the vote Donell Thomas’ strike against Maidstone United takes our Invicta TV Goal of the Month of September 2025.

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 2d

🎟️ 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦

Just 4️⃣ days until Invicta return to the Alcaline Stadium for the first time in 180 days.

Tickets for our clash with Dulwich Hamlet are selling fast, get yours now.

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 2d

🎆 We’re back - bigger and better - with our annual Fireworks Night at the Alcaline Stadium on Sunday 2nd November at 6:30pm 🎇

Join us for a marvel-themed pyrotechnics show like no other! 🤩

🔗 Click for more info and to buy tickets NOW ⬇️
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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 2d

📝 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧

Invicta exited the #EmiratesFACup on Saturday at the hands of National League side Southend United. Our report from Roots Hall.

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Report: Invicta exit FA Cup at Southend

First half goals see Invicta exit FA Cup to National League giants

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 3d

📆 𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘

We can confirm a new date for our trip to Hashtag United.

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Fixture Update: Hashtag United (a)

A new date for our trip to Parkside

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 3d

🎞️ 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗬

More action from Saturday’s #EmiratesFACup trip to Southend

📸 Sharn Chapman

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Gallery: Southend United 4-1 Folkestone Invicta (11/10/25)

Action from Saturday trip to Southend United. Photos: Sharn Chapman (@sharnvisuals)

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 3d

🎞️ 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗬

Shots from Saturday's trip to Roots Hall

📸 Aaron Westgate

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Gallery: Southend United 4-1 Folkestone Invicta (11/10/25)

Shots from Saturday's trip to Roots Hall

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 4d

💬 "A disappointing day but plenty of positives to take"

Joe Pigott gives his thoughts after scoring on his return to Roots Hall as Invicta exited the #EmiratesFACup

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“A disappointing day but plenty of positives to take” – Joe Pigott

Joe Pigott speaks to Invicta TV after scoring on his return to Root Hall in Invicta's FA Cup exit

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 4d

💬 "Second half we gave a good account of ourselves"

The thoughts of Jay Saunders after today's #EmiratesFACup exit at Southend

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“Second half we gave a decent account of ourselves” – Jay Saunders

The thoughts of Jay Saunders after Invicta exit the FA Cup against Southend United

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 5d

Our #EmiratesFACup journey comes to an end in front of 405 travelling Seasiders

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 5d

📋 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦

Your Folkestone Invicta team to take on @southendunited.bsky.social in the #EmiratesFACup this afternoon

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 5d

⚽️ 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬

There’s only one place to be this afternoon. See you there, Seasiders 👊

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 5d

📝 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪

If you didn't know, we're off to Southend tomorrow. All the other info you need is in our #EmiratesFACup 4th Qualifying Round preview.

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Preview: Southend United v Folkestone Invicta (11/10/25)

Invicta head to Essex looking to cause another FA Cup upset against National League giants Southend United

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 6d

ℹ️ 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢

Our matchday info covers everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's #EmiratesFACup clash with Southend United.

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Matchday Info: Southend United v Folkestone Invicta (11/10/25)

Matchday information for supporters travelling to Roots Hall on Saturday

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 8d

📆 𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘

We can confirm a number of dates for upcoming league and cup fixtures.

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Fixture Updates

Velocity Cup date locked in; Wingate and Finchley & Aveley games rescheduled

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 8d

🏡 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗔'𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘

Folkestone Invicta's return home is set for Saturday 18th October when we will welcome to the Alcaline Stadium.

Our fixture at home to Aveley has been rearranged to Tuesday 2nd December.

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 9d

🥇 Jay Saunders takes the Isthmian Premier Division Manager of the Month award for September after Invicta take 3 wins from 3 and remain unbeaten in the league.

Congratulations, gaffer!

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Isthmian Premier Division Manager Of The Month

Jay Saunders takes the award for September 2025 as Invicta end the month unbeaten

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 9d

🥇 Folkestone Invicta have won the Isthmian Premier Division Performance of the Month for September for our #EmiratesFACup 2nd Qualifying Round win against Maidstone United.

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Isthmian Premier Division Performance Of The Month

Invicta's FA Cup win over Maidstone United picks up the award

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 10d

🎟️ Tickets for Saturday's #EmiratesFACup tie are now on sale to Invicta supporters via Southend United's ticketing platform.

🚌 Bookings are now open for an additional supporters' coach.

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Ticket & Travel Update: Southend United (a)

Ticket sales now open to Invicta supporters & second supporters' coach added.

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Folkestone Invicta @fifc.bsky.social · 10d

🏆 𝗙𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗛𝗬 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗪

Invicta will travel to Burgess Hill Town in the FA Trophy 1st Round.

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FA Trophy First Round Draw

Invicta make a return to Sussex

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