Dartford's inconsistent home form continued as they were held by Dorchester in Blue Square Bet South on Saturday.

It means Tony Burman's men have now picked up just five points from their last five league games at Princes Park.

Dartford had an early scare when Tom Bonner blocked an effort by ex-Gills forward Andrew White, who joined Dorchester on a three-month loan on Friday, and the ball flicked off the upright while Elliot Bradbrook saw his header saved at the other end in a first half of few notable chances.

On-loan Gillingham defender Connor Essam made his debut for the Darts in place of the injured Paul Goodacre and put in a solid performance for the home side.

Dorchester took the lead with 20 minutes left when Jamie Symes scored.

Ryan Hayes shot over after substitute Tony Garrod's shot was spilled by the keeper but Dartford did equalise in the 90th minute when good work by Garrod found fellow substitute Danny Harris who scored from close range.

The defeat leaves Dartford in third place, 15 points behind leaders Woking and five points off Welling, whom they meet at Park View Road on Boxing Day (1pm).

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