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Matchday Live: Gillingham v Crewe, Ebbsfleet v Southend, Eastbourne v Maidstone

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Crewe, Ebbsfleet v Southend, Eastbourne v Maidstone

Follow all the action as it happens from a busy day of football on Good Friday.

Chats sign former Dartford striker

Chats sign former Dartford striker

Isthmian Premier Chatham boosted their squad with three signings on the league’s deadline for new players.

Darts post £70k financial loss

Darts post £70k financial loss

Dartford’s latest financial accounts show a loss of more than £70,000 in the 2022/23 campaign.

‘It sorts out the runners and riders’

‘It sorts out the runners and riders’

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence speaks ahead of a crucial Easter double-header in the League 2 play-off race.

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Plenty still to play for

Plenty still to play for

Relegation has been confirmed for Chatham Town Women - but manager Keith Boanas insists their season is far from over.

Tommy’s trip down memory lane

Tommy’s trip down memory lane

Ex-Deal boss Tommy Sampson has documented his journey to FA Vase glory in his new book - but what does he think about Steve King’s 2024 squad?

Ady: It’s still all to play for

Ady: It’s still all to play for

Dartford manager Ady Pennock has a message for the doubters as his side fight to stay in National League South.

Bay boss eyes happy Easter with maximum points

Bay boss eyes happy Easter with maximum points

Manager Steve Lovell was delighted with Herne Bay’s much-needed derby win at Hythe - but knows it will count for nothing if they now don’t back it up.

Bentley motoring on

Bentley motoring on

Matt Bentley is getting into the swing of things following his move to Maidstone.

Briggs remains in Town’s plans

Briggs remains in Town’s plans

Young keeper Lewis Briggs remains part of Faversham’s long-term plans, boss Tommy Warrilow insists.

Clemence: ‘I’ve seen quite a lot of them’

Clemence: ‘I’ve seen quite a lot of them’

Head coach Stephen Clemence has already seen a fair amount of Gillingham’s next League 2 opponents this season.

Gillingham boss gets chairman’s backing

Gillingham boss gets chairman’s backing

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence has the backing of the chairman regardless of whether the club make the League 2 play-offs this season.

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‘Jay poured petrol on a simmering, burnt-out fire’

‘Jay poured petrol on a simmering, burnt-out fire’

Things could have worked out very differently for Tonbridge Angels coach Lloyd Blackman had Jay Saunders not picked up the phone.

‘Our attitude needs to be relentless’

‘Our attitude needs to be relentless’

Careful management of Chatham’s squad will be required during their Easter double-header.

Substance over style for Clark

Substance over style for Clark

It’s about points over performances now for Gillingham defender Max Clark in the club’s League 2 play-off push.

Survival’s there for the taking

Survival’s there for the taking

Ebbsfleet boss Danny Searle wants his side to seize the opportunity with National League safety in their own hands.

Walker looking to the future

Walker looking to the future

Alan Walker will use his spell as interim Ashford manager to look at the club’s young players.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Fan power key for Maxwell

Fan power key for Maxwell

Ryan Maxwell would love to see Sittingbourne fans break the 400 barrier on Good Friday.

‘It’s a conversation we’ll be having’

‘It’s a conversation we’ll be having’

Geoff Record has some advice for Sheppey players following a poor run of form.

‘It’s a long way to go on a Tuesday night’

‘It’s a long way to go on a Tuesday night’

Manager Ady Pennock hailed Dartford’s travelling supporters after they climbed out of the National League South drop zone.

Lydders find perfection

Lydders find perfection

Manager Scott Porter hailed a perfect day as Lydd thumped Welling Town to continue their play-off charge.

Smith provides more than just goals for Folkestone

Smith provides more than just goals for Folkestone

The work-rate of David Smith has been praised by Folkestone manager Andy Drury.

That’s how it’s done

That’s how it’s done

Whitstable became the first side to do something at Erith Town in the league this season.

Wait over for Gillingham as striker makes his debut

Wait over for Gillingham as striker makes his debut

Gillingham coach Stephen Clemence is confident that striker Josh Andrews will make his mark at the club after finally giving him his debut.

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Watt glad of helping hand

Watt glad of helping hand

Steve Watt has thanked fellow managers for their support in Hythe’s hour of need.

Whites boss: Targets joined our rivals

Whites boss: Targets joined our rivals

Jake Leberl has revealed Dover have lost out on transfer targets in their doomed bid against National League South relegation to rivals Welling.

Bosses leave league leaders

Bosses leave league leaders

A table-topping club have announced the shock departure of their management team.

Smith: Bottlers tag is outrageous

Smith: Bottlers tag is outrageous

Ben Smith has hit back at critics who have suggested Ramsgate are “bottling” the league.

Hoops close in on the summit

Hoops close in on the summit

Deal are set to go top in the Southern Counties East Premier Division title race - and manager Steve King wants them to embrace being at the summit.

‘I have massive sympathy for the fans’

‘I have massive sympathy for the fans’

Manager Danny Searle’s sympathies were with Ebbsfleet supporters after the late postponement of their match at FC Halifax on Saturday.

Mahoney’s focus on Gillingham as future remains unclear

Mahoney’s focus on Gillingham as future remains unclear

Connor Mahoney’s happy to wait until the summer to sort out his next move while Gillingham are embroiled in a play-off chase.

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Stimson: Draw can point the way for Gate

Stimson: Draw can point the way for Gate

Boss Mark Stimson is calling upon Margate to use their home draw against promotion-chasing Enfield as a springboard in their survival bid.

Comper takes on new Gills role

Comper takes on new Gills role

Gillingham have appointed Joe Comper as their new managing director.

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Corne signs new deal

Corne signs new deal

Talisman midfielder Sam Corne has signed a new deal at Maidstone.

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