Deal Town midfielder Macca Murray scores from own half in 3-0 FA Trophy second qualifying round win over Sheppey United; Faversham Town, Ashford United and Erith Town progress, as well

A goal-of-the-season contender for Macca Murray helped Deal Town progress further in the FA Trophy than they have done in recent years as they secured a home success over Sheppey United on Saturday.

Ben Chapman - who recently moved beyond 100 first-team goals for the club - had already given the Hoops the lead before a moment of magic from fellow midfielder Murray.

Murray picked up possession in his own half and, spotting Ites keeper Jobie Farr off his line, produced an audacious lob to double Deal’s tally.

With nine minutes left, striker Rory Smith added a third for Steve King’s side as the second qualifying round tie finished 3-0 at the Charles Sports Ground.

Faversham Town bounced back from an early scare to secure a 6-2 triumph against divisional rivals Horley Town.

Having suffered a dramatic 2-1 FA Cup first qualifying round replay defeat at early Isthmian Premier high-fliers Welling United in midweek, the Lilywhites found themselves behind.

But two-goal Kane Haysman and defender Matt Newman ensured Steve Watt’s team held a half-time lead.

While Horley pulled one back, defender Josh Hare and midfielder Jack Evans - each with stunners - saw their goals get supplemented by a strike from substitute Josh Strouts at Salters Lane.

The only negative from the afternoon for Faversham Town was a potentially serious injury to winger Kieron Campbell, who only returned to action last Saturday.

Ashford United were 3-1 victors at Isthmian South Central side Ascot United.

Hat-trick hero Zac Whitelock led the way for the Nuts & Bolts.

Whitstable were knocked out on penalties by Isthmian South Central Egham Town at home.

After a goalless draw, Lee Martin’s injury-hit men were consigned to a 6-5 loss in the penalty shootout.

Herne Bay