Chatham Town’s good form continued on Tuesday night as they booked their place in the Velocity Cup final - a trophy they won last year.

Chats got their hands on the silverware last season with a 2-1 win over Hashtag United and they will be back in Essex to defend their crown next month.

A 2-1 home win over Hendon in Tuesday night’s semi-final means they will now meet Isthmian Premier Division leaders Billericay Town in the final on Wednesday, April 9.

The win over Hendon - courtesy of two goals from Sam Sene-Richardson - took their winning run to four games after three successive league victories.

Chats boss Kevin Hake is looking forward to another final and another day out for their loyal followers.

Hake said: “Our good form continued with a win that takes us to the League Cup final two years in a row. I know it’s in Essex but the Chatham faithful will turn out in numbers as they always do.

“They were unbelievable on Tuesday night and didn’t stop singing all game.

“It’s lovely to see young and old supporters all mixing to create an unbelievable atmosphere that helped us get through to the final.”

Hake had predicted a close game against a Hendon side fighting against relegation in the same division, but with some impressive recent results against promotion-chasing sides.

Sene-Richardson had scored in the weekend win over Whitehawk, and he opened the scoring at the Bauvill Stadium on Tuesday night on 36 minutes.

Hendon equalised soon after, however, with the sides heading into the break level.

A second goal from Sene-Richardson came just after the hour and that one proved to be the winner.

Chatham are back at home this Saturday when they entertain Bognor Regis Town, a side sitting second from bottom.

Hake said: “We can now switch off from cup football and turn our attentions to Bognor game at the Bauvill this Saturday.

“They are fighting for their lives so we know it’s going to be a tough game.

“We will need to perform like we have recently if we are to get anything out of the game.”