Maidstone United v Dartford

MAIDSTONE could be without two of their most influential players for the crucial visit of Dartford on Saturday.

Skipper Sam Tydeman is suffering from a dead leg and defender Lee Shearer has a thigh strain, with joint-manager Alan Walker admitting both of them are looking doubtful for the key match.

He said: "There’s a chance they could recover but it’s not looking likely. They are two of our most important players and it will obviously be a big loss if they’re out.

"But we have been without key players during our recent run of good form and the squad players who have come in have done a fantastic job, so I know we have the quality to cope."

* Full story in Friday's Kent Messenger.