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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.

Strike duo on target in final win

31 March 2025
Strike duo on target in final win

Ramsgate had just enough firepower to win the Kent Merit Under-16 Boys Cup Final on Sunday.

‘He probably hasn’t got the goals he’s deserved’

30 March 2025
‘He probably hasn’t got the goals he’s deserved’

Dartford’s Callum Jones deserves even more goals than the 14 he’s already scored this season.

Report: Dartford keep title bid on track

29 March 2025
Report: Dartford keep title bid on track

Dartford kept their Isthmian Premier title bid on track with victory at Dulwich on Saturday.

Matchday Live: Harrogate v Gillingham, Maidstone v Boreham Wood, Dulwich v Dartford

29 March 2025
Matchday Live: Harrogate v Gillingham, Maidstone v Boreham Wood, Dulwich v Dartford

Follow this afternoon’s football action in our live blog.

Irvine plotting Fleet’s return

28 March 2025
Irvine plotting Fleet’s return

Chief executive Damian Irvine vows Ebbsfleet will be back ‘bigger and better’ after relegation from the National League.

Football fixtures and results

28 March 2025
Football fixtures and results

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

‘One of the best signings we’ve made’

27 March 2025
‘One of the best signings we’ve made’

Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright says George Moncur’s permanent deal shows the club mean business next season - and there’s more to come, too.

Gills keeper makes loan move

25 March 2025
Gills keeper makes loan move

Gillingham keeper Jake Turner has left the club on loan for the rest of the season.

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Roy’s boys do it again!

24 March 2025
Roy’s boys do it again!

Maidstone United were deserved winners in the Kent Merit Under-15 Boys Cup Final on Sunday.

Keeper’s penalty shoot-out heroics

24 March 2025
Keeper’s penalty shoot-out heroics

Keeper Teddy Urquhart saved two penalties as Chatham won the Kent Merit Under-13 Boys Cup Final.

Stunning free-kick ‘deserved to win any cup final’

24 March 2025
Stunning free-kick ‘deserved to win any cup final’

Maidstone United deservedly triumphed in an excellent Kent Merit Under-14 Boys Cup Final at Holm Park on Sunday.

‘It's been a season that we all want to forget’

23 March 2025
‘It's been a season that we all want to forget’

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright admitted it was a “surreal feeling“ after their inevitable relegation was confirmed.

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.

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