Kossi Yedidja’s hat-trick propelled Bridon Ropes to a 3-1 victory over Banstead Athletic in a Southern Counties East Football Division One match at home.

In the Kent Senior Trophy first round, Stansfeld overcame an early two-goal deficit to secure a comprehensive 9-2 win against Lordswood AFC. Jordan Patterson led the charge with three goals, while Glen Bain, Jack Calvert, Ryan Fowler—who converted a penalty—Nana Kufour, and Billy Bennett each contributed one goal. An own goal from George Sheminant added to Stansfeld’s tally.

Phoenix Sports advanced with a 5-1 triumph at Rushall, bolstered by a brace from Jamarie Brissett and goals from Lyle Della-Verde and Sebastian Levenson. Rushall’s lone goal came via an own goal by Ben Sangare.

Sutton Athletic recorded a 3-0 home victory against AFC Greenwich Borough, with goals from Callum Keeble, Chris Loko, and Ashdon Day. Meanwhile, Lewisham Borough edged Croydon 2-1 thanks to strikes by Nicholas Harvey and Jeffery Oredein.

Hosts Snodland Town eliminated Faversham Strike Force 2-1, courtesy of a goal from Elliott Carey and a decisive penalty converted by Chris Alhassan. Fisher secured a narrow 1-0 win at Hollands & Blair through a first-half goal by Temi Alaka, and Staplehurst Monarch claimed a 1-0 home win over Bearsted with a goal from Vinnie Medhurst.

Several fixtures were decided by penalty shootouts following draws in regulation time. Corinthian progressed after a 1-1 draw with Beckenham Town, winning 7-6 in penalties. Rochester United prevailed 4-2 on spot kicks after a 2-2 draw at home against Petts Wood & Holmesdale. Kennington moved on with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory following a 1-1 tie at Tunbridge Wells. Sporting Club Thamesmead drew 2-2 at home with Greenways before advancing 4-2 in the shootout.

These results reflect a busy weekend for Southern Counties East Football clubs as they compete both in league and cup competitions.