There was disappointment for the two remaining Southern Counties East clubs in FA Vase Fourth-Round action. Deal lost 1-0 at Corsham, with Rob Hobbs scoring the only goal on the stroke of half-time to defeat Steve King’s side.
Corsham finished the match with 10 men but Deal were unable to find an equaliser. Erith Town, meanwhile, lost 4-1 on penalties at Bridgwater United following a goalless draw in 90 minutes.
In Premier Division action, runaway leaders Erith & Belvedere thrashed K Sports 5-1 at home. Ryan Palmer’s early opener was cancelled out by Richard Jimoh before half-time as the sides went in level.
The Deres took charge after the break, with Nathan Palmer, Bradley Ryan and Danny Lear’s double moving them clear. Penalties from Louie Clarke and Yassin Fares saw second-placed Rusthall win 2-0 at Phoenix to record a first victory in three games.