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MATCH DETAILS

Match details: Torquay United (13th) versus Maidstone United (1st), National League South
Venue: Plainmoor
Kick-off: 3pm

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Torquay: 2
Draw: 5
Maidstone: 14

FORM GUIDE

Torquay (3W, 1D, 2L):
D 2-2 Dorking Wanderers H
W 6-1 AFC Stoneham H (FA Cup second qualifying round)
L 0-3 Billericay Town A
W 1-0 Tonbridge Angels A (FA Cup third qualifying round)
W 5-1 Slough Town H
L 0-1 Oxford City H (FA Cup fourth qualifying round)

Maidstone (3W, 1D, 2L):
W 2-1 Braintree Town A
D 1-1 Cray Wanderers A (FA Cup third qualifying round)
L 0-2 Cray Wanderers H (FA Cup third qualifying round replay)
L 1-2 Truro City H
W 2-1 Horsham A
W 2-1 Maidenhead United H

TOP GOAL-SCORERS

Torquay: Sonny Blu Lo-Everton (5)

Maidstone: Tom Leahy (6)

MAIDSTONE FACT FILE

Year founded: 1992 (reformed as Maidstone Invicta)
Nickname: The Stones
Last season’s league finish: 8th in the National League South
Notable Honours: National League South:
Winners: 2021-22
Isthmian League: Winners 2014-15

THE MANAGER – CRAIG FAGAN

Craig Fagan succeeded George Elokobi as manager of the Stones in the summer of 2026 after spending as his assistant at the Gallagher Stadium. He previously worked as Under-23 coach at Southend United and with Hull City’s academy.

As a player, he started his career with Birmingham City he made his name with Colchester United following his successful loan spell with the U’s. He then had three spells with Hull City, two permanent and one on loan, and also had stints with Derby County, Bradford City, Bury and Gillingham.

PLAYER PROFILE – TOM LEAHY

Tom Leahy first arrived at the Gallagher Stadium during the 2024-25 season on loan from Millwall and scored three times in 11 games. After he was released by Millwall, he was promptly picked up by Welling United in the summer before moving to Tonbridge Angels in October 2025. During his six months at Longmead, he made 23 appearances, scoring ten goals and contributed with two assists before his permanent return to the Stones.

PLAYER STATS:
Position: Centre-Forward
DOB: 31/03/04 (22)
Previous Club: Tonbridge Angels
26/27 NLS Stats: Appearances 11, Goals 6, Assists 4, Yellow/Red Cards 2/0

OLD BOYS

Torquay: Deon Moore

Maidstone: Ryan Hanson

POSSIBLE LINE-UPS

Torquay United (4-3-3): Toby Savin; Harry Shield, Oladare Olafunwa, Jake Wannell, Kian Jenkins; Matt Worthington, Dan Hayfield, Caleb Roberts; Jacob Beaumont-Clark, Deon Moore, Angelo Cappello

Maidstone United (4-3-3): Lenny Holden; Dermi Lusala, George Fowler, Taylor Foran, Leo Hamblin; Ryan Hanson, Nana Boateng, Riley Court; Alex Stepien Iwumene, Ken Charles, Tom Leahy

LAST MEETING

Last meeting: Saturday 17th January, 2026, Torquay United 1 Maidstone United 1

The points were shared in a feisty affair between Torquay United and Maidstone United in which three red cards were issued.

Torquay threatened in the 15th minute when Jordan Thomas’ cross found Sonny Blu Lo-Everton whose left footed strike missed the target.

Moments later, a smart save from Maidstone keeper Nathan Harness denied Dylan Morgan following good build up play involving Jordan Young and Lo-Everton.

On 22 minutes, the Stones edged ahead when Riley Court curled home a free-kick from 30 yards.

Seven minutes later, Torquay levelled matters when Morgan scored his fifth of the campaign with a low drive.

Debutant striker Mo Faal had a chance for the Stones in the 36th minute from distance, with United keeper James Hamon off his line, but his lobbed shot drifted harmlessly wide.

Maidstone were reduced to ten men on 41 minutes as Sesay saw red for an off-the-ball altercation.

In the second half, Young tested Harness with a free-kick on 67 minutes, which the Stones keeper tipped away for a corner.

On 77 minutes, Maidstone subs John Gilbert and Hamzad Kargbo combined, as Gilbert’s cross was nodded behind by Kargbo.

COYY – STEVE

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