Sheppey United have lost ground in their play-off chase following back-to-back defeats but the manager hopes fans can see the bigger picture.

Two first-half goals guided Folkestone to an impressive Isthmian Premier victory at play-off occupants Enfield while second-placed Chatham also won.

Four members of the same family are now black belts in karate after a successful end-of-year grading session.

Sheppey United might not be fancied by many to get a result on Saturday but they’ve thrived on being the underdog this season.

Stand-in manager Geoff Record has praised Sheppey players’ commitment in the absence of Ernie Batten.

Boss Ernie Batten has described 2023 as a dream year for Sheppey United.

Boss Ernie Batten watched Sheppey leave themselves with a mountain to climb in their Boxing Day derby against Sittingbourne - but climb it they did.

An extraordinary finish ensured Sheppey came from 3-0 down to draw their Boxing Day derby at home to rivals Sittingbourne in Isthmian South East.

Sheppey United head into a Boxing Day derby at home to Sittingbourne back on track after a post-FA Cup lull.

Sheppey United moved back into the Isthmian South East play-off places with a thumping midweek win.

New manager Mark Stimson saw his Margate side suffer an Isthmian Premier home defeat while Sheppey and Phoenix Sports won in Isthmian South East.

Ernie Batten believes Sheppey new boy James Taylor has the potential to rise again.

Javaun Splatt liked the look of Sheppey when scoring against them earlier this season and jumped at the chance to get onboard at Holm Park.

Sheppey boss Ernie Batten isn’t one for confronting officials but he couldn’t hold back after his defender suffered a broken leg on Saturday.

Invicta Dynamos didn’t get the rewards their efforts warranted at the weekend.

Sheppey United striker Alex Willis is making the most of his chance to shine.

Winger James Bessey-Saldanha has described Sheppey’s squad as one of the most naturally cohesive he has been involved in during his career.

Boss Ernie Batten wants Sheppey United’s players to use the momentum from their historic FA Cup run as they return to the league.

Aiden Prall shone in the national spotlight in the FA Cup First Round - and the Sheppey keeper admits the experience has left him hungry for more.

Goalscorer James Bessey-Saldanha will look back at Sheppey United’s televised FA Cup First-Round tie against League 2 Walsall forever.