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Saturday's Ryman League round-up

Faversham maintained their two point lead at the top of Ryman League Division 1 South with a 3-0 derby win over Sittingbourne.

Despite losing goalkeeper Simon Overland to injury early on, replaced by Rob French, Town proved too strong for their near neighbours.

Dean Grant had already had a goal disallowed for offside before he gave Town the lead on 25 minutes, heading home skipper Wayne Wilson's cross at the far post.

On-loan Maidstone midfielder Charley Roberston doubled the lead a minute into the second half firing home after goalmouth scramble which saw an effort cleared off the line and a fine double save from Brickies keeper Adam Molloy.

Charley Robertson is heading back to Faversham Picture: Martin Apps
Charley Robertson is heading back to Faversham Picture: Martin Apps

Robertson made sure off the win with the third, cutting in from the right and arrowing an effort into the top corner.

Faversham's closest rivals, Merstham and Burgess Hill both picked up comfortable wins.

Merstham won 4-1 at home to Chipstead and Burgess Hill thrashed Worthing 5-1 on the south coast.

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In the Ryman Premier Division there was late drama involving teams at the top of the table.

Margate keeper Nikki Bull struck a late equaliser in their derby against 10-man Tonbridge Angels to maintain their top spot.

Tonbridge had Lawrence Ball sent off after just four minutes and fell behind to Ryan Moss' strike.

But the home side fought back and levelled just before the break through Dee Okojie before taking lead on 74 minutes thanks to a Lee Carey spot kick.

And it looked like they had done enough to secure the win until the dramatic finish.

Maidstone stay two points behind after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Peacehaven & Telscombe.

Stones led through a first-half goal from Alex Akrofi before stand-in keeper Joe Gatting levelled from the spot for the home side in the last minute.

In Ryman League Division 1 North, Anthony Carlton struck eight minutes from time to earn Chatham a 1-0 derby win against Cray Wanderers.

The win moves Chatham six points clear of the drop zone, while Cray remain in deep trouble, eight points from safety.

Elsewhere, Thamesmead were beaten 1-0 at home to Aveley.

Theo Ola scored the goal after 33 minutes as Town missed out on the chance to move to within six points of the play-offs.

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