Dartford boss Ady Pennock has released three players from his squad.

The Darts have confirmed the departures of midfielder Ben Allen, Sam Caiger and on-loan goalkeeper Matt Kerbey.

It follows a run of three straight league defeats for Dartford and five losses in their last six games in all competitions.

Kerbey joined on loan from National League Sutton at the start of the season following an injury to Jacob Marsden.

He featured six times for the Darts before losing his place following several errors in the 5-1 derby defeat at Dover at the start of September.

Kerbey regained his place in midweek but shipped four more goals as Dartford were well beaten at Billericay in Isthmian Premier.

Caiger joined Dartford at the end of August but departs having never made a first-team appearance. He was immediately sent out on loan to Hitchin Town.

Allen made nine appearances in a Dartford shirt but all came from the substitutes bench. In total he played just 123 minutes, scoring two goals – both in the 6-2 FA Cup win at home to Marlow at the end of August.

Dartford signed two players earlier in the week. Striker Ade Yusuff joined from Hornchurch on dual registration terms while defender Michael Olarewaju – who started last season at Dover – also moved to Princes Park.

Both players were on the bench for the 4-0 loss at Billericay.

Dartford resume Isthmian Premier action at home to Hendon this Saturday before visiting Bromley in the Kent Senior Cup on Tuesday night.