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Isthmian League round-up: Dover Athletic end three-month wait for back-to-back Premier Division wins while South East leaders Ramsgate need one more point for a century

Dover Athletic completed back-to-back Isthmian Premier victories for the first time since Christmas to retain their place in the top five.

Jake Leberl’s side built on last weekend’s 1-0 success against Dulwich Hamlet by coming from a goal down to win 2-1 at Cray Wanderers.

Louis Collins scores the opener for Ashford against Sevenoaks, a match that ended 2-2. Picture: Ian Scammell
Louis Collins scores the opener for Ashford against Sevenoaks, a match that ended 2-2. Picture: Ian Scammell

Joshua Williams broke the deadlock midway through the first half but George Nikaj levelled on the stroke of half-time and Ruben Soares-Junior scored a 66th-minute winner for the visitors.

Dartford remain top after a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Dulwich Hamlet. Read the match report here.

Fourth-placed Cray Valley won 2-0 at Wingate & Finchley thanks to first-half goals from Denzel Gayle and Danny Waldren.

Chatham completed the double over managerless Folkestone with a 3-1 victory at Cheriton Road.

Jordy Robins and Reece Butler gave Chats a half-time cushion and Jamie Yila clinched victory with a late third after Amadou Kassarate replied.

Ramsgate moved on to 99 points at the top of Isthmian South East with a 3-1 win at Beckenham.

Louis Collins celebrates his second for Ashford in their 2-2 draw with Sevenoaks. Picture: Ian Scammell
Louis Collins celebrates his second for Ashford in their 2-2 draw with Sevenoaks. Picture: Ian Scammell

Rams skipper Joe Taylor scored either side of a Louie Theophanous goal as Ben Smith’s side led 2-1 at the break.

Alfie Paxman clinched victory 11 minutes from time as the visitors maintained their seven-point lead over Sittingbourne.

The Brickies stayed in touch with five games remaining after Donvieve Jones’ first-half goal in a 1-0 victory at Lancing.

Fourth-placed Margate beat Hythe 3-0 at Hartsdown Park to push the visitors closer to relegation.

The Cannons are 12 points from safety with 15 to play for after goals from Tom Derry, Ibrahim Olutade and Ben Allen.

Ashford skipper Gary Lockyer contests a header during the Nuts & Bolts' 2-2 draw with Sevenoaks. Picture: Ian Scammell
Ashford skipper Gary Lockyer contests a header during the Nuts & Bolts' 2-2 draw with Sevenoaks. Picture: Ian Scammell

Sheppey ended their long wait for a win after a dominant 4-1 victory at Broadbridge Heath.

Freddie Marsh scored an early opener, Dan Bradshaw struck twice in the second half and Tommy Linkson added the Ites’ fourth before an injury-time consolation.

Ashford let slip a two-goal at home to Sevenoaks.

Louis Collins’ early double put the Nuts & Bolts in charge but Warren Mfula and a Will Moses own goal squared the match before half-time and it ended 2-2.

Deal Town beat Three Bridges 3-0 at the Charles Ground to dent their opponents’ play-off hopes.

Ashford, green, look for an opening against Sevenoaks. Picture: Ian Scammell
Ashford, green, look for an opening against Sevenoaks. Picture: Ian Scammell

Right-back Jack Paxman scored a second-minute opener and Tom Chapman struck either side of half-time for the ninth-placed Hoops.

Ollie Milton scored a late double, adding to goals from Andrew Dythe, Elliott Duncan, James Miles and Harry Taylor, as Erith Town beat bottom side Steyning 6-0.

Phoenix Sports are five points from safety after a dramatic finish saw them beaten 2-1 at high-flying Burgess Hill.

Cameron Andrews put Sports on track for a crucial victory but an 88th-minute leveller from Stefan Vukojie was followed by an injury-time Nathan Cooper strike.

An 80th-minute goal from Korrey Henry saw Herne Bay edged 1-0 at Merstham.

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