Sheerness East slumped to a 4-2 home defeat against Milton and Fulston in Saturday’s Vandanel Kent County League Premier Division derby clash.

Dave Down's (picture right) side had given themselves a genuine chance of avoiding the drop, following a three game unbeaten run, but that was undone in 45 minutes.

Milton were leading 3-0 before half-time thanks to goals from Ryan Rook, Ricky Baverstock and Ben Ives.

Craig Holland went closest for East when his lob bounced off the top of the bar.

East improved in the second half and Holland pulled back a goal but Rook killed off their revival hopes to restore Milton’s three-goal advantage.

Ben O’Neill scored late on to make the scoreline more respectable.

East find themselves back at the foot of the table, three points from safety.

East play away to Cray Valley on Saturday before returning home to face Bromley Green on Tuesday, April 28.