Dartford have opened up a huge lead at the top of the Ryman League Premier Division without playing well, according to boss Tony Burman.

In recent weeks, the Darts’ form has slipped after their blistering start but despite their "worst peformance of the season" in the first half of Saturday’s 2-1 win over Waltham Abbey, Burman’s side moved 11 points clear with three games in hand over nearest rivals Hastings.

Burman admitted he didn’t hold back at half-time at Princes Park, with the game poised at 1-1 and goalscorer Danny Dafter having been dismissed shortly before the break.

Burman said: "The players have not had many gripes or moans from me this season but I told them what I thought at half-time. We are top and things have gone right for us but we have been picking up points when we’re not playing well."

Dartford will look for their eighth win in eight games on the road when they face Horsham on Saturday.

James White (hamstring), Billy Burgess (ankle) and Jay May (knee) are all doubtful for the trip to West Sussex.