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

Report: Ebbsfleet’s relegation confirmed

22 March 2025
Report: Ebbsfleet’s relegation confirmed

Ebbsfleet’s relegation from the National League was finally confirmed at Aldershot on Saturday.

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Walsall, Aldershot v Ebbsfleet, Hampton v Maidstone, Dover v Dulwich

22 March 2025
Matchday Live: Gillingham v Walsall, Aldershot v Ebbsfleet, Hampton v Maidstone, Dover v Dulwich

Follow today’s football action as it happens in our live blog.

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Former Gills duo link-up

21 March 2025
Former Gills duo link-up

Former Gills target Scott Lindsey has found a new managerial role - and taken Cray Wanderers boss Neil Smith with him.

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Baptism of fire has made Wright stronger

21 March 2025
Baptism of fire has made Wright stronger

Josh Wright says a tough start to life in the Ebbsfleet hotseat will pay dividends for his managerial development.

Football fixtures and results

21 March 2025
Football fixtures and results

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

Chief executive to step down after six years

20 March 2025
Chief executive to step down after six years

Kent Cricket chief executive Simon Storey will step down at the end of the current season.

No pain, no gain, for Lankshear

20 March 2025
No pain, no gain, for Lankshear

Ebbsfleet’s Alex Lankshear knew what he was letting himself in for after carrying on following a dislocated shoulder last Saturday.

Fleet boss praises Lankshear

18 March 2025
Fleet boss praises Lankshear

Manager Josh Wright heaped praise on Ebbsfleet’s weekend matchwinner Alex Lankshear.

Kent Merit Under-13 Boys Plate Final

17 March 2025
Kent Merit Under-13 Boys Plate Final

Aylesford Colts won the Kent Merit Under-13 Plate Final exactly seven years to the day since the team won their first trophy.

Kent Merit Under-14 Boys Plate Final

17 March 2025
Kent Merit Under-14 Boys Plate Final

Sharp-shooting Old Wilsonians were in irresistible form as they won the Kent Merit Under-14 Boys Plate Final.

Kent Merit Under-15 Boys Plate Final

17 March 2025
Kent Merit Under-15 Boys Plate Final

Player-of-the-match Harry Ebbs scored what proved to be the only goal in the Kent Merit Under-15 Boys Plate Final on Sunday.

Boss quits with just eight games left

16 March 2025
Boss quits with just eight games left

Welling United manager Rod Stringer has quit with the club staring relegation in the face.

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‘I'm not here to make excuses, but I know what I've done’

16 March 2025
‘I'm not here to make excuses, but I know what I've done’

Manager Josh Wright insisted his long-awaited first win as Ebbsfleet manager was all about the players.

Southern Counties East League round-up

15 March 2025
Southern Counties East League round-up

Faversham Town kept the pressure on Southern Counties East Premier Division leaders VCD Athletic on Saturday.

Isthmian League round-up

15 March 2025
Isthmian League round-up

Ramsgate moved a step closer to the Isthmian South East title on Saturday.

Sheppey mourn the loss of manager Ernie Batten

15 March 2025
Sheppey mourn the loss of manager Ernie Batten

Sheppey United have announced the passing of manager Ernie Batten.

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Report: First league win for Fleet boss Wright

15 March 2025
Report: First league win for Fleet boss Wright

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright recorded his first win in charge at Stonebridge Road on Saturday.

Matchday Live: Accrington v Gillingham, Ebbsfleet v AFC Fylde

15 March 2025
Matchday Live: Accrington v Gillingham, Ebbsfleet v AFC Fylde

Follow this afternoon’s football action in our live blog, including Gillingham’s trip to Accrington in League 2.

Football fixtures and results

14 March 2025
Football fixtures and results

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

Wright issues stark warning

07 March 2025
Wright issues stark warning

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright insists every member of his squad is playing for their future - be that at Stonebridge Road or pastures new.

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