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Matthew Panting

Matthew Panting has covered sport in Kent over the past four decades. He joined the KM's sports desk in 2004.

‘He asked all the right questions’

17 February 2025
‘He asked all the right questions’

Ebbsfleet assistant manager David Kerslake was impressed by stand-in keeper Lucas Covolan off the pitch – as well as on it.

‘Them two are better than VAR’

16 February 2025
‘Them two are better than VAR’

Ebbsfleet assistant manager David Kerslake was left bemused by the big decision of the day at Stonebridge Road on Saturday.

Report: Luckless Ebbsfleet beaten by York

15 February 2025
Report: Luckless Ebbsfleet beaten by York

Ebbsfleet were left to rue a controversial first-half refereeing decision against title-chasing York on Saturday.

Ebbsfleet sign former Stones keeper

15 February 2025
Ebbsfleet sign former Stones keeper

Ebbsfleet have signed a goalkeeper well known in Kent football circles.

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Crewe, Ebbsfleet v York, Hemel v Maidstone, Dover v Whitehawk

15 February 2025
Matchday Live: Gillingham v Crewe, Ebbsfleet v York, Hemel v Maidstone, Dover v Whitehawk

Follow all the afternoon’s football action as it happens in our live blog, including Gillingham’s game at home to Crewe.

Why hard graft is easy for Callum

14 February 2025
Why hard graft is easy for Callum

Dartford forward Callum Jones has revealed why his work rate is so impressive.

Football fixtures and results

14 February 2025
Football fixtures and results

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

Darts look for record-breaking win

11 February 2025
Darts look for record-breaking win

Dartford will look to extend their advantage at the top of Isthmian Premier on Tuesday night – and make club history in the process.

‘We’re not silly - we haven’t won anything’

09 February 2025
‘We’re not silly - we haven’t won anything’

Dartford manager Ady Pennock insists he won’t be counting down the games as they enter the business end of the season.

Southern Counties East League round-up

08 February 2025
Southern Counties East League round-up

Rusthall produced an amazing comeback to win 4-3 - after trailing 3-0 with just 10 minutes left!

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Isthmian League round-up

08 February 2025
Isthmian League round-up

Leaders Ramsgate remain four points clear after coming from behind to defeat Phoenix Sports on Saturday.

Report: Spot-on Dartford stay top

08 February 2025
Report: Spot-on Dartford stay top

Dartford maintained their position at the top of Isthmian Premier on Saturday.

Matchday Live: Barrow v Gillingham, Tonbridge v Worthing, Dartford v Hashtag

08 February 2025
Matchday Live: Barrow v Gillingham, Tonbridge v Worthing, Dartford v Hashtag

Follow this afternoon’s football action in our live blog, including Gillingham’s trip to Barrow.

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Oystermen daring to dream big

07 February 2025
Oystermen daring to dream big

Jamie Coyle says Wembley is starting to cross his squad’s mind after Whitstable wrote another chapter in this season’s FA Vase success story.

Football fixtures and results

07 February 2025
Football fixtures and results

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

Wembley dream alive for Rees after answering SOS call

05 February 2025
Wembley dream alive for Rees after answering SOS call

Robbie Rees swapped a latte on Ramsgate harbour last Saturday for the chance to move within three games of playing at Wembley.

FA Vase quarter-final draw

03 February 2025
FA Vase quarter-final draw

The draw has been made for the FA Vase quarter-finals, featuring Whitstable and Erith & Belvedere.

‘I'm just delighted for everyone at the club’

02 February 2025
‘I'm just delighted for everyone at the club’

Whitstable Town player-boss Jamie Coyle hailed Saturday’s FA Vase win as one for their supporters.

Report: Whitstable move step closer to Wembley

01 February 2025
Report: Whitstable move step closer to Wembley

Whitstable are through to the quarter-finals of the FA Vase after beating Fleet Town on Saturday.

Only the next game counts

30 January 2025
Only the next game counts

Josh Wright knows his Ebbsfleet side have a mountain to climb to avoid National League relegation - and they’ll take a step-by-step approach.

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