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Matthew Panting

Matthew Panting has covered sport in Kent over the past four decades. He joined the KM's sports desk in 2004.

Ebbsfleet make first summer move

28 May 2024
Ebbsfleet make first summer move

Ebbsfleet have signed a midfielder from a rival National League club.

Keeper makes Ebbsfleet exit

27 May 2024
Keeper makes Ebbsfleet exit

Goalkeeper Chris Haigh’s eventful three-year spell with Ebbsfleet has come to an end.

Former Gills striker extends Fleet stay

25 May 2024
Former Gills striker extends Fleet stay

Ebbsfleet have announced the first player who has agreed a new deal with the club for the 2024/25 season.

Gills show intent with striker signing

24 May 2024
Gills show intent with striker signing

New Gillingham boss Mark Bonner has made his first signing since taking charge of the club.

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Gillingham add another friendly

24 May 2024
Gillingham add another friendly

Gillingham’s pre-season schedule continues to take shape after two more games were announced on Friday.

All opinions matter insists Fleet boss

24 May 2024
All opinions matter insists Fleet boss

Ebbsfleet manager Danny Searle insists the best coaches will learn from people at all levels of the game.

Ebbsfleet has “a special place in my heart”

21 May 2024
Ebbsfleet has “a special place in my heart”

Bryant Bilongo has spoken fondly about his loan spell with Ebbsfleet during the second half of the season.

Football league line-ups confirmed for 2024/25

17 May 2024
Football league line-ups confirmed for 2024/25

The line-up for next season’s non-league divisions has been released by the Football Association.

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Heading ban in youth football

17 May 2024
Heading ban in youth football

Heading will be banned in all football matches for players aged under-9 from the start of next season.

Fleet chief’s warning to football bosses

17 May 2024
Fleet chief’s warning to football bosses

Communication from the football authorities has to improve, according to Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine.

Fleet transfer plans on track

16 May 2024
Fleet transfer plans on track

Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine believes the club will experience a “simpler” time in the transfer marker this summer.

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DFDS Kent Intermediate Cup Final

09 May 2024
DFDS Kent Intermediate Cup Final

Player-of-the-match Charlie Groombridge kept up his impressive scoring record to help Deal retain the Kent Intermediate Cup.

‘A massive moment in the club’s history’

09 May 2024
‘A massive moment in the club’s history’

Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine says approval for a new 8,000 capacity stadium is a game-changer.

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Ex-Fleet boss ready to return

07 May 2024
Ex-Fleet boss ready to return

Former Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb is keen to get back into management - and he wants to stay in English football.

‘To win two cups and a play-off final is tremendous’

07 May 2024
‘To win two cups and a play-off final is tremendous’

Jubilant Erith Town boss Adam Woodward’s loyalty was rewarded by winning promotion on Monday.

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Penalty kings Erith promoted after shoot-out

06 May 2024
Penalty kings Erith promoted after shoot-out

Erith Town will be playing step 4 football for the first time in their history next season.

Third time lucky for Larkfield

04 May 2024
Third time lucky for Larkfield

Larkfield & New Hythe clinched promotion to the Southern Counties East Premier Division on Saturday.

DFDS Kent Women’s Cup Final

03 May 2024
DFDS Kent Women’s Cup Final

Dartford came from behind to win an entertaining DFDS Kent Women’s Cup Final at Maidstone’s Gallagher Stadium on Thursday night.

Still the Wright man!

03 May 2024
Still the Wright man!

Out-of-contract midfielder Josh Wright wants to stay at Ebbsfleet so he can help push the club on to the next level.

Pennock on key duo’s Darts exit

02 May 2024
Pennock on key duo’s Darts exit

Dartford manager Ady Pennock talks about Luke Coulson and Tommy Block’s departures from Princes Park.

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