Two first-half goals guided improving Folkestone to an impressive Isthmian Premier victory at play-off occupants Enfield on Saturday.
Striker Tom Derry broke the deadlock in the 13th minute and midfielder Scott Heard doubled Invicta’s lead midway through the first half with his first goal of the season in their 2-0 triumph. Recently-signed defender Jason Fregene also made his first club start at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium.
It means 16th-placed Folkestone remain unbeaten in 2024 with seven points from three league fixtures.
Second-placed Chatham edged a five-goal game at home to struggling Cheshunt in front of a crowd of 1,247.
After a goalless first period at the Bauvill Stadium, forward Kareem Isiaka struck twice. The visitors got one back but a third goal from defender Reece Butler was enough for Chats despite substitute Antonis Vasiliou, once of Margate, getting a second for Cheshunt late on.
They are now five points behind frontrunners Hornchurch but have played two league fixtures more than them this term.
Margate’s search for a first win under manager Mark Stimson goes on after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to basement boys Concord.
Home striker Steve Cawley equalised just before the half-hour mark with his fifth goal in five games.
Midfielder Montrell Deslandes, formerly of Margate, as well as Whitstable, netted in the fifth minute at Hartsdown Park but was sent off for a second bookable offence late on.
Gate started new additions Colchester loanee Ryan Lowe and winger Francis Mampolo while another recent signing on dual registration from Tonbridge, striker Obed Yeboah, came off the bench.
They are three points behind Cray Wanderers, beaten 6-0 at Billericay - despite the hosts having a home player sent
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