Herne Bay & Whitstable Sunday League

Monument maintained their stranglehold at the top of the Premier Division after beating their closest challengers.

One goal was enough for the league leaders to defeat second placed Rising Sun and make it eight wins from eight.

Rising Sun have a game in hand but are now nine points adrift of the table-toppers. Four teams are battling for places below the leaders. Third-placed Littlebourne lost 3-0 to Wingham while Crusaders are fourth after beating Tankerton Royals 2-0.

Heron Athletic secured their first point of the season, after six games, having held Herne United to a 4-4 draw.

In Division 1, City Lions picked up only their second win of the season, beating Chilham 3-1 thanks to goals from Tom Naylor (2) and Nathan Moat. Aaron Baker was the goalscorer for Chilham. Monumnet Reserves and Faversham Strike Force drew 3-3.

Woodmans Hall and Hampton both recorded 1-0 wins and are level on points in first place. Steven Sparks scored the winning goal for Woodmans Hall against the Heron, while Hampton defeated The Druids. Faversham Herons lead Division 2 and beat Northgate Rangers 3-0 thanks to goals from Ashley Hyrycz (2) and James Thorne. Bay United were 4-3 winners against Oyster Boys, their goals coming from Brian Cegledi, Buddy Rowden, Alfie Gramson and Mat Beasley.

Canterbury Bombers drew 2-2 with New Inn Palace while Canterbury Toon beat Monument A 2-1. Chris Fentiman scored for Monument.

The league are taking applications for next season. Email hbwsundayleague@gmail.com or call 07716 200303 for more details.