Non-league football round-up
Published: 10:54, 07 November 2012
Margate climbed to fifth in the Ryman League Premier Division with their first victory in six games on Tuesday night.
Blues fell behind at lowly Leiston but won 2-1 thanks to Dan Stubbs' penalty and a Richard Avery goal before half-time.
Maidstone extended their lead at the top of Ryman League Division 1 South to three points with a goalless draw at Crawley Down.
The game was briefly in doubt when the floodlights failed during the first half.
Hythe remain second despite a shock 3-2 home defeat by Leatherhead.
Dave Cook, pictured, scored a penalty and Brendon Cass headed home as Hythe twice fought back from a goal down.
But the Tanners pinched a third to end Town's four-game winning streak.
Two goals in the last 10 minutes saw struggling Whitstable crash 4-2 at home to Burgess Hill.
Micheal Everitt's penalty and a Rob Gilman strike gave Town a 2-1 lead but the visitors levelled and went on to stun Town with their late show.
Chatham secured back-to-back victories in Ryman League Division 1 North with a 2-1 success at Harlow. Harry Smith nodded Chats into an early lead, with player-boss Kevin Watson heading the winner for his fourth goal in as many games.
A Kent Senior Cup second-round thriller saw Ramsgate win 4-3 on penalties at Hollands & Blair after a 4-4 draw.
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