WHITSTABLE Town are the new leaders of the Kent Football League Premier Division after their 1-0 win at former leaders Faversham Town.

Sam Prett's 21st minute goal was enough to separate the sides at Salters Lane in front of a bumper 394 crowd.

VCD Athletic climbed to fourth thanks to their 2-1 victory at Beckenham Town - a victory marred by Danny Edwards' broken leg.

Edwards had scored the opener before two expert free-kicks saw Danny Penny increase the lead and Ashley Carew halve it.

Pre-season favourites Erith and Belvedere continued to struggle after a 2-2 draw at home to previously pointless Tunbridge Wells.

Dave Blundell had Wells ahead on 11 minutes before Mark Nougher equalised.

The hosts had to come from behind again after Sam Phillips scored, this time Leon Braithwaite the saviour.

Deal Town and Croydon earned full points over Lordswood and Sporting Bengal respectively.

With four straight defeats Sporting stay bottom of the league.