Leaders’ repeat trick

Herne Bay & Whitstable Sunday League

The top two sides in the Premier Division went head to head for the second week running – with a similar outcome.

Fresh from their 4-1 home win last week, leaders Monument maintained their perfect record with a 2-0 away victory at Littlebourne.

Herne United picked up their first league win of the campaign, 3-1 over Tankerton Royals. Division 1 leaders Hampton ran out 6-0 winners over Blean Sunday.

Monument Reserves are up to fourth after a 4-1 victory at home to Chilham, who suffered their first defeat.

Jordan Girling (2) and Jimmy Seagers were among the scorers for Monument with Ben Walsh scoring in reply.

The Druids eased to a 6-1 home victory against City Lions with goals from Chris Barratt, Tom Newing, Jeremy Lee (2) and

Greg Lee (2). Joe Walters scored in reply for City.

Goals from Josh Howland (2), Eliot Dowling and Jack Daniels led Faversham Strike Force to a 4-1 success over Woodmans Hall, for whom Steven Sparks netted.

Monument A went top of Divison 2 following their 4-3 win at Oyster Boys - Jay Hogbin, Joel Thomas and Chris Fentiman among their scorers. Former leaders Canterbury Eagles were humbled 7-2 at home by Bay United, Lee Caffell (2), Mat Beasley (2), Tyler Martin (2) and Matt Harris doing the damage.

A lovely volley from Steve Barleycorn from just inside the penalty area was among the four goals scored by Canterbury Toon in their 4-0 defeat of Canterbury Bombers. Sam Johnson, Richie Lowther and Ben Rowley completed their tally.

Faversham Herons are up to seventh following their 7-2 win at New Inn Palace. Their scorers were Tom Phillis, Billy Egleton, Ashley Hyrycz, Joe Spratt (2), James Thorne and Luke James.