Alan Walker, Maidstone United's joint-manager, described Tuesday's Kent Ryman League Premier Division derby at Margate as more important than both the club's FA Cup tie against AFC Wimbledon and this week's FA Trophy tie against Swindon Supermarine.

So he was jubilant after goals from Ian Selley and Meshach Nugent earned Stones a 2-0 win against managerless Margate who parted company with ex-Gill Barry Ashby this week.

With Terry Yorath in charge for the first time, a season's best crowd at Hartsdown saw Stones score in each half.

Margate fought valiantly to get into the game but found the visitors' defence in resilient mood.

Dartford displayed their mental strength as they staged a stirring comeback to draw 3-3 with visiting AFC Hornchurch having trailed 3-0.

First half goals from Simon Parker and Dean Green (2) put the Essex side in control at Princes Park.

But Darts picked themselves up, dusted themselves down and fought back to snatch a point thanks to goals from Cody McDonald, Rob Haworth and a 25-yard effort from Jamie Day.

Ramsgate lost 3-1 to Hastings United at the Pilot Field. The Sussex side took an 11th minute lead through Jethro Warren and Frankie Sawyer made it 2-0 in the 63rd.

Jay May converted an 87th minute penalty for the Rams.

In the four minutes added for stoppages, Scott Ramsay added a third for Hastings.

Ryman League Premier Division: Results: Dartford 3 AFC Hornchurch 3. Hastings 3 Ramsgate 1, Margate 0 Maidstone 2.