Dartford manager Ady Pennock on 10th successive Isthmian Premier win after beating Hashtag United and the race for promotion

Dartford manager Ady Pennock insists he won’t be counting down the games as they enter the business end of the season.

The Darts lead the way in Isthmian Premier on goals scored following a 2-0 home win over Hashtag United on Saturday.

Just four points separate the top five sides, any of which could go up as champions, so with 13 matches still to play, it’s a case of taking it game-by-game for Pennock.

“It’s too early,” said the Darts boss. “There's a lot of football to be played.

“We need luck, obviously, with injuries, suspensions and referees - I don't think we've had any luck with the referees still.

“But, to be fair, we're just enjoying it at the moment. This doesn't normally happen, does it?

“I believed in the players from day one. We got a 3-3 against Hashtag at their place and they’re a very good side so to beat them on Saturday and get four points is a good shift.

“But we haven't won anything at the moment. We're not silly. You know, some big teams up there. But we're just enjoying the ride at the moment.”

Dartford have now won their last 10 league games – a run stretching back to before Christmas – and are unbeaten in 19 matches.

But how has Pennock kept that run going for so long?

“To go 19 games at any level is brilliant,” responded Pennock, who praised his backroom staff.

“I've got Roland Edge I've got Les Cleevely, I've got Neil Withington. I've got a good staff behind me, the physios and, obviously, everyone else here.

“You've got to push them and push them and push them. But, you know, it's just managing games, managing training.

“We do a lot of shape and set plays work on Thursdays, which is important. But the credit's got to go to the players.

“The players have been immense, absolutely immense. I knew