Margate boss Terry Brown admits his side could hardly have been handed two tougher fixtures to start their away campaign in Vanarama National League South.

Gate travel to Whitehawk on Tuesday before hitting the road again to face Havant and Waterlooville on Saturday.

Brown's side go to Sussex on the back of Saturday's 1-1 home draw against Truro City, and Brown said: "We could not have two more difficult away games, unless you maybe throw in Ebbsfleet away.

"You've got Whitehawk, who are one of my favourites to win this (league), and Havant and Waterlooville who are always up there.

"We need to get at least three or four points out of the next two games and that's going to be very difficult."

Brown admitted he was reasonably satisfied with the draw against Truro, saying there were far more positives than negatives.

He added: "I felt we kept the ball well. I liked the forward play of Nathan Green and I think that showed on the goal.

"I also liked the fact that we were patient and kept trying to probe and probe. There were more positives than negatives and I think that might be a point that we'll value at the end of the season.

"It was a real bruising encounter but (we've got) nothing major (in terms of injuries) that looks like stopping us putting out a decent side on Tuesday."