Ten-man Maidstone earned a battling point at high-flying Sutton in the Ryman League Premier Division on Saturday.

The visitors did not create much in the first half and Sutton had the better chances, notably when Andy Walker (pictured) made an outstanding save in the 35 minute from a goalmouth scramble.

Maidstone improved in the second half and four minutes after the restart new signing Chris Saunders played a good ball to Ant Bodle, but his shot went straight at Sutton keeper Kevin Scriven.

Saunders was booked for a foul on 58 minutes before getting his marching orders following another challenge two minutes later even though he appeared to win the ball.

Stones were left to play the last half hour with 10 men and Sutton should have scored after 67 minutes. Roland Edge mis-hit the ball into the path of Jason Goodliffe, who only had Walker to beat, but he rushed his shot and smacked it wide.

Substitute Lynden Rowland went close with a shot for the Stones after 72 minutes, before Walker pulled off another great save in the final minute to keep out a Sonny Cobbs header.

Tonbridge and Hendon were also deadlocked in a 0-0 draw in the Ryman League Premier Division.