Kentish Gazette Canterbury & District

Herne Bay & Whitstable Sunday League

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Hampton lost ground in the Division 1 title race after being held to a 2-2 draw at lowly City Lions, for whom Nathan Moat and Joe Walters scored. Leaders Monument Reserves are three points clear following a 6-1 success at Blean Sunday - Kyle Simmons with a brace was among their scorers. The Druids are up to second after Alex Jack and an own goal sealed a 2-1 victory over Woodmans Hall, who replied through Jack Watson.

The Heron defeated Faversham Strike Force 3-1.

Rising Sun closed the gap on Premier Division leaders Monument to three points after goals from Scott Crane and Michael Turner secured a 2-0 win at Crusaders.

Wingham remain third, after a 4-1 victory over Herne United, while Littlebour­ne sit fourth following a 3-1 success at Tankerton Royals.

Jack Thompson netted for Tankerton but Dec Wale (2) and Robbie Loomer claimed the points.

The top two sides met in Divison 2 with Ashley Hyrycz’s brace giving leaders Faversham Herons a 2-0 win over Oyster Boys. Canterbury Toon joined Oyster on 18 points in third place with a 4-3 win at Canterbury Bombers but Monument A missed out on the chance to go second after losing 3-1 at home to Bay United. Jay Hogbin scored for Monument but Buddy Rowden, Mat Beasley and Habeeb Ilesanmi bagged the points for the visitors.

Bottom side New Inn Palace claimed their first win of the campaign at the 10th attempt, defeating Northgate Rangers 2-0 thanks to Michael Terry and Joe Kettle.

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