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Ryman League Premier Division midweek round-up

Danny Hockton
Danny Hockton

Maidstone United picked up only their second victory of the season in the Ryman League Premier Division when they won 2-1 at fellow strugglers Croydon Athletic on Wednesday night.

Striker Danny Hockton (pictured) grabbed both goals, the first coming just before the half-hour.

Hockton's second, three minutes into the second half, came from the penalty spot and although Ryan Andrews put through his own net three minutes from time, Stones held on for their first league winin seven matches to move up to 17th.

Their only previous success was the 1-0 win at Kingstonian on September 18.

Frannie Collin's late penalty extended Tonbridge's unbeaten Premier Division run to five games on Tuesday night.

Tonbridge drew 2-2 at title-chasing Sutton after twice coming from behind.

Richard Jolly's 35th-minute opener was cancelled out by Jamie England before Karl Murray restored Sutton's advantage just before half-time. However, in-form Tonbridge earned a share of the spoils through Collin's (pictured) late penalty.

Three first-half goals left Folkestone in the relegation zone as they lost 3-1 at home to Tooting.

Andy Dalhouse (15) and Geoff Pitcher (16) put Tooting 2-0 ahead before Simon Austin pulled one back in the 20th minute. However, Barry Stevens wrapped up the points six minutes before half-time.

Margate's lack of discipline was again highlighted after they drew 0-0 at Concord.

On-loan Gillingham striker Andrew White collected two yellow cards on his debut to become the second Margate player to see red in as many games.

However, defensively they were able to cope with their lack of numbers and held on for another point on the road.

Goals from Chris Saunders and Ross Lover were not enough for Cray, who went down 3-2 at Billericay.

In Blue Square Bet South, Bromley missed out on the chance to return to the top after a 1-1 draw at home to bottom side Lewes.

Bromley took the lead in the 28th minute in controversial circumstances. A blatant offside was missed by the assistant referee and when keeper Chris Winterton's clearance went straight to Tony Finn, the winger delivered a precise finish from 40 yards.

However, Bromley failed to kill the visitors off and Lewes were rewarded with a 73rd-minute equaliser when keeper Wes Foderingham punched Anthony Barness' cross into his own net.

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