Maidstone United: Match Preview and Key Insights
Horsham host Maidstone United at the Fusion Aviation Community Stadium on Saturday, 11 April 2026. Kick-off is at 3 pm. The visitors arrive chasing a play-off place.
Form guide
Maidstone United: Match Preview
Maidstone arrive on a three-game winning run. Their latest victory was a 5-4 thriller at Hornchurch on Monday.
The Stones sit ninth with 70 points from 43 matches. They are two points from the play-off spots.
George Elokobi has managed Maidstone since 2023. He brings Premier League experience from his time at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Wide midfielders John Gilbert and Jephte Tanga have been key. Gilbert has ten goals and three assists. Tanga has six goals and seven assists.
Maidstone earned national attention during their 2023-24 FA Cup run. They reached the fifth round after beating Ipswich Town 2-1.
Horsham latest
Horsham won 3-0 against league leaders Dorking on Good Friday. They then lost 2-0 at Farnborough on Easter Monday.
The Hornets have secured National League South football for next season. They sit 14th with 55 points from 42 games.
Dom Di Paola remains in charge. He described the Farnborough game as poor from both sides.
Injury issues affect the home side. Reece Myles-Meekums and Lucas Rodrigues are out for the season. Loanee Shiloh Remy is doubtful until after 25 April.
Head-to-head and recent history
The clubs met frequently in the Isthmian Leagues between 2007 and 2013. They faced each other ten times in that period.
Horsham won the last three meetings between the pair. In November 2023, Horsham eliminated Maidstone from the FA Trophy in round two.
The reverse fixture this season came on matchday eight. Horsham beat Maidstone 3-0 at the Gallagher Stadium.
Rhys Murphy, Reece Myles-Meekums and Greg Luer scored in that earlier win. That victory was Horsham’s first-ever National League South away win.
Key Insights
- Maidstone arrive in strong attacking form and will test Horsham’s defence.
- Horsham have home advantage but are coping with injuries to key players.
- The match could be decisive for Maidstone’s play-off push given the tight points table.
- Set-pieces and wide play could determine the outcome, given the visitors’ goalmakers.
Matchday details
Kick-off is at 3 pm on Saturday. The venue is the Fusion Aviation Community Stadium.
Match programmes cost £3.50. They are available at the kiosk for cash or by card in the club shop.
A 50/50 draw and an expanded club shop will be open. Food and drinks will be served from the stadium kitchen.
Travel and parking
Park & Ride at Hop Oast offers matchday parking but space is limited. Fans should aim to arrive early or car-share.
Metrobus services run regular 98 buses from Roffey and Southwater. Route 23 serves Crawley and Worthing.
This Maidstone United: Match Preview and Key Insights article was prepared for Filmogaz.com. Expect a competitive fixture with high stakes for both sides.
