Pre-season round-up: Luke Rooney joins Chatham Town, wins for Ebbsfleet United, Folkestone Invicta and Whitstable Town

By: Matthew Panting mpanting@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 08:00, 26 August 2020

Updated: 08:53, 26 August 2020

Former Gillingham midfielder Luke Rooney has joined Chatham Town ahead of the new season.

Rooney, who featured for Welling and Beckenham last year, featured for Chats in their 2-2 draw with a Millwall under-23s side on Tuesday night.

Luke Rooney. Picture: Keith Gillard

After Dan Bradshaw had given Chatham an early lead, Millwall scored in either half before substitute Moses Abioye equalised from 25 yards with four minutes left.

Goals from Sam Hasler, Dave Smith and a Trialist helped Folkestone to a 3-0 victory at Herne Bay.

Canterbury came from behind to draw 1-1 with Faversham at Salters Lane. Billy Lewins levelled for City after Emmanuel Oluwasemo had netted for Faversham.

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Whitstable defeated Margate 1-0 at The Belmont. Aaron Millbank scored the only goal in the first half while Ollie Rowe also headed against the woodwork for the home side.

Punjab United played their near neighbours Ebbsfleet United, the Fleet running out 8-2 winners with summer signings Lee Martin and James Dobson among their scorers.

Troy Howard scored the only goal of the game as Deal won 1-0 at Hythe.

Kennington warmed up for their FA Cup debut next Tuesday with a 3-0 home victory over a Gillingham under-23s side. Gary Clarke scored twice, including a penalty, with a further spot-kick by Gary Lockyer completing a 100 per cent pre-season for Kennington.

Jack Midson scored twice as Sheppey ran out 3-1 winners at Ramsgate, who replied through Ryan Johnson.