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Matthew Panting

Matthew Panting has covered sport in Kent over the past four decades. He joined the KM's sports desk in 2004.

Fleet boss signs midfielder

19 June 2025
Fleet boss signs midfielder

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright has added to his squad by signing a midfielder who played in National League North last season.

Striker makes Fleet return

18 June 2025
Striker makes Fleet return

Ebbsfleet have boosted their forward options after bringing a former striker back to the club.

‘I know I can win games on my own’

18 June 2025
‘I know I can win games on my own’

Kent Spitfires captain Sam Billings insists he’ll keep taking the game on despite his run of low scores.

Fleet bring in former West Ham youngster

16 June 2025
Fleet bring in former West Ham youngster

Ebbsfleet continued their summer squad transformation by bringing in a former West Ham youngster.

Billings proud of Spitfires despite defeat

14 June 2025
Billings proud of Spitfires despite defeat

Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings was proud of his players after their last-gasp defeat at Surrey.

Fleet raid Angels for second defender

13 June 2025
Fleet raid Angels for second defender

Ebbsfleet have added another defender from Tonbridge Angels to their ranks ahead of the new season.

Spitfires lose final-ball thriller to Surrey

12 June 2025
Spitfires lose final-ball thriller to Surrey

Kent Spitfires suffered their second loss of the Vitality Blast after a thrilling finish at Surrey.

Fleet snap up midfielder

12 June 2025
Fleet snap up midfielder

Ebbsfleet have made their fourth summer signing - and it’s a familiar face in Kent football.

Clear-thinking Crawley still has nerves with Kent

12 June 2025
Clear-thinking Crawley still has nerves with Kent

Kent’s Zak Crawley admitted he feels nervous playing for the county because he’s so keen to do well.

Kent coach Hollioake on return to Surrey

11 June 2025
Kent coach Hollioake on return to Surrey

Adam Hollioake returns to Surrey as an opposition coach for the first time this week - but insists he’s too old for emotions.

How Zak Crawley has silenced his doubters

10 June 2025
How Zak Crawley has silenced his doubters

Kent and England’s Zak Crawley deserves to succeed because of the hard work he puts into his game.

Kent’s injury jinx strikes again

09 June 2025
Kent’s injury jinx strikes again

Kent’s injury jinx has struck again after a third player was ruled out for the rest of the season.

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Crawley guides Spitfires to victory

08 June 2025
Crawley guides Spitfires to victory

Zak Crawley hit an unbeaten half-century to guide Kent Spitfires to a comfortable eight-wicket win on Sunday.

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Ebbsfleet sign Stones defender

06 June 2025
Ebbsfleet sign Stones defender

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright has made his second summer signing – bringing in a defender from neighbours Maidstone.

New arrivals will be worth the wait

05 June 2025
New arrivals will be worth the wait

Dartford are yet to announce a signing this summer but boss Ady Pennock has been doing the groundwork to ensure recruits are the right fit.

Striker signs Dartford deal

03 June 2025
Striker signs Dartford deal

Striker Eddie Dsane has signed a new deal to stay at Dartford next season.

Pennock buzzing after Carruthers commits

23 May 2025
Pennock buzzing after Carruthers commits

Dartford boss Ady Pennock says Samir Carruthers is in a league of his own after securing the talisman’s services for another season.

Crawley hits England hundred

22 May 2025
Crawley hits England hundred

Zak Crawley scored his first Test century for England in nearly two years on Thursday.

Medway Area Sunday League round-up

19 May 2025
Medway Area Sunday League round-up

Quested proved too strong for Cliffe Woods Colts A in the Andy Groves Memorial Cup Final.

Live: Play-off final heartache for Maidstone

18 May 2025
Live: Play-off final heartache for Maidstone

Re-live all the action from Meadow Park as Maidstone fell at the final hurdle in the National League South play-off final.

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