Isthmian League round-up: Folkestone Invicta score four first-half goals, 10-man Chatham win, Faversham Town beat leaders, Ashford win at Hassocks

Folkestone remain a point clear at the top of the Isthmian Premier after an action-packed first half on Saturday.

All the goals came in the opening half as Invicta won 4-2 at Cheshunt with four different scorers for Jay Saunders’ side who made it five league wins in a row.

Joel Odeniran’s sixth-minute goal put Folkestone ahead before Reon Smith-Kouassi equalised a minute later. Adam Lovatt’s long-range strike restored their advantage but Jesse Effa levelled for the hosts on 22 minutes.

Jake Hutchinson continued his fine run of form to make it 3-2 on 34 minutes and strike partner Joe Pigott added the fourth on the stroke of half-time.

Chatham overcame a red card for keeper Nathan Harvey in the first half to win 2-0 at Lewes.

Harvey got his marching orders for a professional foul on 25 minutes with Simon Cooper taking over in goal.

Tope Fadahunsi put the visitors ahead early in the second half before substitute Ben Allen wrapped up an impressive victory for the 10 men in the final minute.

A depleted Dartford side were pegged back at improving Cray Valley as the spoils were shared in a 1-1 draw.

Dan Smith put the Darts ahead when he converted after keeper Shawn Rowley denied Olly Box. Rowan Liburd levelled for the Millers midway through the second half.

Ramsgate are up to ninth place under new boss Lee Martin after they beat Canvey 2-0 at Southwood.

Both goals came in the space of three minutes at the start of the second half. Joe Taylor opened the scoring before Mitchell May added a second.

The size of the task ahead for new Welling manager Ryan Maxwell was demonstrated first-hand as he lost his opening league game in charge, 6-1 at Billericay.

The Wings fielded new signing Chris Arthur, who has followed the new boss from