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Cray Wanderers v Stockport County live on BBC Two
FA Cup first round, Sunday 8 November, 2.15pm at Flamingo Park. Also on TNT Sports 3.
Bromley part company with manager Andy Woodman
League One club confirm a mutual termination of his contract after five and a half years; Byron Webster takes interim charge.
Folkestone lose Fielding to hamstring as defensive injuries mount
Single source (KentOnline). Dunne praises two-goal sub Frankie Baker.
NLS after Tuesday: Ebbsfleet top, Maidstone third, Tonbridge into play-off places
Fleet 28 from 12 lead; Truro 27 from 13; Stones 26 from 14; Angels 5th after beating Folkestone.
Dartford into Kent Senior Cup QF — Day dual-reg goal, Brooke debut, Tennent returns
Dartford 4-1 Bromley at Princes Park; quarter-final draw not yet public.
Leberl says referee would not speak to him after Chelmsford defeat
Single source (KentOnline) for the detail. Dover posted the manager's reaction on club X.
Ebbsfleet go top after 3-1 Kent derby win at Maidstone
Fleet leapfrog the Stones at the Gallagher Stadium.
Dover finish with nine men in 0-1 home defeat to Chelmsford
Charles-Cook and Sandmann both sent off; Dover's unbeaten run ends.
Frankie Baker's second-half double sinks Folkestone at Longmead
Tonbridge 2-0 Folkestone; Baker 77' and 90+6'.
Faversham snatch 1-0 win at Margate
63' corner decides it; scorer naming uncertain (Henry / Sinai).
Dartford thrash League One Bromley 4-1 to reach Kent Senior Cup quarter-finals
Day, Ibe, Brooke and Atkins on target; attendance 329.
Tuesday night matchday: eight Kent ties
Kent Senior Cup at Princes Park, Maidstone–Ebbsfleet at the Gallagher, derbies and Isthmian ties across Kent — all tonight.
Tuesday night: Kent clubs in action
Kent derbies at Maidstone, Tonbridge and Herne Bay, as announced by the clubs.
Saunders on his Longmead return with Folkestone
Single source (KentOnline). First return for Saunders, Blackman and Parkinson since leaving Tonbridge in March 2025.
Munday thriving in an advanced role under Pennock
Single source (KentOnline). The midfielder has seven goals this season, KentOnline says.
Alejandro Machado leaves Folkestone Invicta by mutual consent
Spanish midfielder made 15 appearances and scored twice; Aveley announce a re-signing.
Maidstone host Ebbsfleet in top-of-the-table Kent derby
Tuesday 27 October, 7.45pm, Gallagher Stadium. Televised on DAZN, Ebbsfleet say.
Dartford host League One Bromley in the Kent Senior Cup
Tuesday night at Princes Park; a quarter-final place is the prize, the club says.
Vennings named Ebbsfleet Player of the Month for September
Club award.
ConfirmedDiv 1Unpeeled Division 1 Team of the Week: Chapman hat-trick headlines the XI
Named picks from Saturday's league round — Josh Wright is boss of the week.
Gillingham confirm Barrow FA Cup ticket details
Season ticket holders have until 5pm on Wednesday 28 October to secure their seats.
FA Trophy R2: Kent ties set for 14 November
Maidstone, Folkestone, Dover and Dartford at home; Ebbsfleet and Tonbridge away.
Dartford awarded tribunal fee from Ebbsfleet for Olly Box
FA panel set an undisclosed compensation fee with a sell-on after Box's summer move.
Maidstone game at Torquay held up over coaching from the terrace
Single source (KentOnline). Craig Fagan also says he reported a home fan for abuse.
Saunders expects Kelman loan to be extended; Liam Smith keeps the armband
Single source: KentOnline. Lokko and Quick still out; Pigott and Akinde back.
Tonbridge launch membership scheme for 14 to 17-year-olds
Young members can attend without an adult.
Gillingham mourn former defender Richard Green
Twice Player of the Year; tribute planned before the Barrow FA Cup tie.
Euan Williams rescues stoppage-time point for Dover at Salisbury
1-1; Chelmsford City visit on Tuesday.
ConfirmedDiv 1Ben Chapman hits first career hat-trick as Ebbsfleet beat Maidenhead 4-0
Fleet close in on leaders Maidstone before Tuesday's top-two meeting.
Folkestone make it three home wins in a week
2-0 over Farnborough; Kent derby at Tonbridge on Tuesday.
Hvid scores at both ends and Holden saves a penalty as Maidstone draw at Torquay
1-1 keeps the Stones top of National League South; Ebbsfleet visit on Tuesday.
FA Trophy: Dartford through, Faversham and Deal out
Max Fiddes scores twice as Dartford beat Three Bridges 3-2.
Ainsworth "as frustrated as" the fans after 4-1 home defeat by Grimsby
Single source for the quotes (KentOnline). Gills go to Shrewsbury on Saturday.
Late Dean Grant goal makes it seven straight wins for Whitstable
1-0 over Peacehaven & Telscombe in front of 504.
Dover's rearranged trip to Walton & Hersham set for 10 November
National League South, Tuesday 10 November, 7.45pm, Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub.
Ainsworth: Gillingham must not take Grimsby for granted
Injury update: Goodwin close, Eli King to see a surgeon; Eaves building fitness.
Ashford United sign Freddie Francis and bring back William Duprey
Francis joins on dual registration from Folkestone Invicta; Duprey returns to the club.
Watt: the season isn't won or lost in October
Single source for the quotes (KentOnline). Faversham host Newmarket in the FA Trophy today.
Dartford defenders Odaudu and Owiredu-Gyamera hit by injuries
Single source (KentOnline). Darts host Three Bridges in FA Trophy R1 on Saturday.
Wright: Ebbsfleet start "better than expected"
Single source (KentOnline) for the interview.
Whitstable's Tuesday trip to Merstham postponed
Club announcement. The Isthmian South East game was due on Tuesday 27 October.
Gillingham to host Barrow in FA Cup R1
Barrow confirmed as opponents after their replay; tie set for Priestfield, Sat 7 November, 3pm.
Gills youth team at Slough in FA Youth Cup R1
Arbour Park, Friday 30 October, 7pm.
Faversham host Newmarket Town in FA Trophy R1
Saturday 24 October.
Vennings: Ebbsfleet can win National League South
Fleet unbeaten after ten games.
Whitstable extend winning league run to six
Wins at South Park and Sittingbourne.
Dunne says Tonbridge deserve more credit
Single source for the quote (KentOnline). Results confirmed separately.
Former Tonbridge boss Steve McKimm takes over at Slough Town
Slough Town confirmed the appointment; KentOnline says he replaces ex-Gillingham keeper Alan Julian at the National League South basement club.
Ainsworth: 1-1 with Port Vale was a fair result
Gills boss gives updates on Dack, Sillah and captain Liam Gordon.
Ebbsfleet sweat on Kwesi Appiah and Ronny Nelson
Single source (KentOnline). Both went off in the 2-2 draw with Horsham.
Alfie Tuck leaves Maidstone for Hemel Hempstead
Hemel confirmed the signing; KentOnline says the midfielder asked to leave after three starts and seven sub appearances.
TJ Jadama's Whitstable loan extended by 28 days
Ramsgate confirmed the extension; KentOnline says they can recall him at any time.
Dover Athletic draw Wealdstone in FA Cup R1
KentOnline: the Whites' first appearance in FA Cup R1 since 2019.
Harry Webster joins Hemel Hempstead on 28-day loan
Club announcement.
Maidstone top National League South after beating Maidenhead
2-1 win on 17 October; the lead is now three points after Ebbsfleet drew on 20 October.
Folkestone loan in Bobby Kelman and Zacharias Ioannidis
Kelman on a one-month loan from Hornchurch; Ioannidis on loan from Luton Town.
Dartford sign winger Matty McArthur from Billericay
Club announcement on 16 October; he played in the 2-1 defeat at AFC Whyteleafe, KentOnline reports.
Faversham sign winger Troy Howard from Welling
Club announcement on 9 October; KentOnline says Steve Watt backs him to become a fans' favourite.
Hythe Town groundshare at Folkestone Invicta for 2026-27
Delays to the Reachfields 3G pitch mean Hythe will play all their remaining first-team home games this season at Cheriton Road.
Sittingbourne move players on in squad refresh
Single source (KentOnline). Skye Salmon, Samson Uwandu and Noor Mbaza Samuel released; George Rees back to Bromley.
Margate assistant says Duncan could already have ten goals
Single source (KentOnline). Will Thomas was sent off at Crowborough, KentOnline says.
Hythe go to SE Dons in FA Vase second round
Single source (KentOnline): Saturday, 3pm. Hythe are unbeaten after the 7-3 at Lordswood.
Ashford United lose 1-2 at home to Broadbridge Heath
Home unbeaten run ends; Bears take three points from the Green Box.
Dexter Peter snatches late point as Herne Bay and Sittingbourne draw 3-3
Kent derby finishes level; attendance 729.
Bromley lose 4-1 at MK Dons in League One
Kent borders result; Pinnock scored Bromley's goal.
Sheppey United beaten 1-2 at home by South Park
Single club source (South Park Reigate X).
Deal Town beaten 4-0 at Steyning
Isthmian South East; attendance 105.
Chatham Town lose 4-0 at Enfield Town
Isthmian Premier; Enfield scorers blank on Chatham alerts.
Sittingbourne Squad Update 3: four outs and Agbebi dual-reg
Rees loan ends (back to Bromley); Salmon, Uwandu and Mbaza Samuel leave; Agbebi dual-reg with AFC Greenwich.
FA Vase second round on Saturday: Jimmy Anderson's 300th game in charge at Rusthall
Rusthall host Haywards Heath Town; Tunbridge Wells host Ash United.
Sittingbourne come from behind to win 3-1 at Cray Valley PM
Recent signing Edgar Junior Velasquez gives his first interview; Herne Bay derby on Tuesday.
Ten-man Sheppey hold on to beat Horley as new signing Gurgol debuts
Danny Leonard scores early; Kaelem Sobhee-Turner sent off.
Kennington host SCEFL First Division leaders Rochester United in a friendly
Kennington are still waiting for a competitive fixture.
Herne Bay sign striker Ade Azeez on loan from Welling
The 32-year-old is the Bay's second loan signing of the season.
New Romney put nine past AC Ashford
9-1 in the Kent County League Premier after going a goal down.
SCEFL Premier: wins for Hollands & Blair, Bearsted, Strike Force and Larkfield
Corinthian beaten 5-1 at home by Phoenix Sports; Snodland lose at Petts Wood.
Deal aggrieved after controversial FA Trophy exit
A goal ruled out and Ashley Miller's late penalty saved in the 3-1 defeat to Hashtag.
Tom Cullen marks his 100th Kent United appearance with two goals
Kent United beat Equinoccial 4-1.
FC Revo and Kings Hill progress in the Presidents Cup
Revo beat Borden Village 5-3 and go to Chilham next; Kings Hill win on penalties at Sittingbourne Valley.
Punjab United win 4-0 at Eastbourne Town, their first away win at Step 4
Also their first clean sheet of the season.
Sevenoaks' Dan Duncanson back in the gym after a double collarbone fracture
Out since pre-season; the club also announces a Better Body Group partnership.
Kent County League moves to winter kick-off times
2pm league and 1.30pm cup from 31 October; 1.45pm and 1.15pm in December; December and 2 January fixtures sent to clubs.
Ten-man Margate draw 3-3 at Crowborough
Coyle praises his squad's togetherness; two suspended and two injured beforehand.
Hythe score seven at Lordswood
Lordswood 3-7 Hythe Town in SCEFL Division One.
Chatham beat Welling 3-2 in the top-two test
Jack Lyons scores the winner; Sid Nelson is man of the match.
Kent Senior Trophy second round: AMG Ballerz host Phoenix Sports, Rochester United go to West Wickham
Rochester's tie is on Saturday 21 November.
Lydd Town v Sheppey Sports postponed
Waterlogged pitch.
Greenways add James Delaney to the management team as coach
The manager points to his previous work at Staplehurst.
Margate let Javaun Splatt go out to build match fitness
Striker will get minutes away from Hartsdown Park after international duty; club expects him back.
Chatham Town announce community collaboration with BAE Systems
Club announcement.
Chatham face top-two test after Dulwich win
Single source for the quotes and the Youth Cup date (KentOnline).
Sevenoaks boss Marcel Nimani named Isthmian Manager of the Month
Award covers September.
New Romney manager James 'Ratty' steps down
Official club statement; no successor named.
Staplehurst Monarchs appoint Sam Sketchley as assistant manager
Club announcement; further detail on the club website.
Nimani: Sevenoaks "the team in control" against Croydon Athletic
Manager singles out Kevin Diomande after the 2-1 win.
AMG Ballerz win at SE Dons
Club confirms the win; score and round from the league only.
Sheppey United fear Cameron Andrews has a broken ankle
Unconfirmed: joint boss George Batten said it "could be a broken ankle". No diagnosis has been published by the club or KentOnline as of 22 Oct.
Mitchell May back at Sittingbourne amid injury crisis
KentOnline says the striker has returned from Canvey Island for a third spell.
More Sittingbourne signings expected
No names reported.
Hythe go to Lordswood in SCEFL Division 1
Saturday 24 October. Lordswood are 2nd, Hythe 4th with games in hand (Football Web Pages table).
Coyle apologises to Margate fans after 5-0 Merstham defeat
Gate responded with a 2-1 win over Sheppey United.
Deal keeper call before Hashtag FA Trophy tie
Single source (KentOnline). Steve King says James Tonkin is touch-and-go with a groin injury.
Sheppey Sports to launch youth section for 2027/28
Club announcement.
FC Elmstead win at SC Thamesmead in SCEFL Challenge Cup
Late winner gives Elmstead a 2-1 second-round win, their second cup win in a week.
Chatham Town into FA Youth Cup R1 for the first time
KentOnline: beat Maidenhead United 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Hawkinge Town name Roy Godden and Dave Johncock as management team
Club announcement; Johncock keeps his coaching role with the women's team.
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