Manager Ernie Batten insists Sheppey will head to new leaders Sittingbourne in confident mood - despite their recent problems.

Boss Ernie Batten has revealed Sheppey’s injury crisis left him calling upon three players he had never previously seen play in their defeat at Deal.

Isthmian Premier leaders Dover put last week’s defeat behind them by winning at Cheshunt.

Three second-half goals saw Deal come from behind to beat Sheppey United for a third straight Isthmian South East win.

Ernie Batten believes Sheppey need to start picking up more points against the teams around them if they are to finish in the play-off places.

A grassroots football club have helped bring some cheer to those in need this Christmas.

Boss Ernie Batten felt his depleted Sheppey side deserved something out of their Isthmian South East match with Ashford.

Isthmian Premier leaders Dover’s 11-match unbeaten league run ended at home to Cray Wanderers while there were also wins for Chatham and Cray Valley.

Top scorer Gary Lockyer got the winning goal in Ashford’s hard-fought Isthmian South East victory at injury-hit Sheppey.

Sheppey United take on Ashford United this Saturday in the midst of an injury crisis.

Sheerness darts player Drake Porter reached the semi-finals of the JDC World Darts Championships at the weekend.

Manager Ady Pennock looks ahead to Dartford’s Velocity Cup clash at Sheppey.

Sheppey United winger and skipper Danny Leonard sees no reason why they should fear his higher-ranked former team Dartford.

Visitors Chatham put seven past Bognor Regis as Kevin Hake’s side made it 12 goals in their last two Isthmian Premier games.

New arrivals at Sheppey United have been a welcome boost with two on show as they returned to winning ways at the weekend.

Sheppey took the points after depleted opponents Foots Cray conceded their Kent 4 clash - but that didn’t mean a lack of match action last weekend.

Sheppey assistant manager Geoff Record feels a lack of dialogue with officials is affecting the enjoyment levels in football.

There were victories for Isthmian Premier leaders Dover, second-placed Cray Valley and Cray Wanderers as Ramsgate went top of Isthmian South East.

Sheppey United assistant Geoff Record was handed the reins last weekend and he earned his post-match drink after a comeback thriller at Holm Park.

Sheppey United are looking to strengthen and a new striker’s high on the wishlist.