DOVER Athletic made it seven wins from seven Ryman League Division 1 matches after a hard-earned victory over Walton Casuals at Crabble on Tuesday.

A Craig Wilkins brace, one after just five minutes and the winner late on, sandwiched Greg Ball's penalty for the visitors.

Whites are two points behind leaders Tonbridge Angels with two games in hand, and just a point behind Horsham and Ramsgate with four and two games in hand respectively.

Tonbridge Angels remain top, but have had their lead cut to just a point, after they could only managed a 1-1 draw at Molesey, who are fourth from bottom.

Jim Ward's Ramsgate side were also able to close the gap on Angels after a fine first half goal by Warren Schulz gave them all three points against second-placed Horsham at Southwood.

Ramsgate recovered well after the 4-2 weekend defeat against Bashley to inflict an important psychological blow on their promotion rivals.

Ashford Town moved further away from the relegation zone after a vital 3-1 win against fellow strugglers Corinthian Casuals at Homelands.

But Cray Wanderers' slump continued as they went down 1-0 at Dulwich Hamlet.

The early season pace-setters are now languishing in 13th place after their fifth consecutive league defeat.