Maidstone United’s ineligible on-loan Solihull Moors midfielder Jon Benton has foot in both camps as Stones visit The ARMCO Arena in the FA Cup first round

Maidstone’s weekend matchwinner Jon Benton will be forced to sit out their FA Cup tie.

On-loan Solihull Moors midfielder Benton capped a strong display in last weekend’s 1-0 National League South win against Hemel Hempstead, scoring the only goal in the first half. He slotted in after recalled winger Pierre Fonkeu had seen his initial effort saved.

But the 23-year-old will have a foot in both camps as the Stones travel to face his parent club in the first round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Stones manager George Elokobi said: “Sorry Jon Benton!

"He has been playing ever so well for us but he’s going to have to sit that one out. He will get plenty of hugs from me!

“I thought Jon was excellent on Saturday and could have had a hat-trick. But with the games we have got coming up, it shows it’s important each and every player is ready for when they are called upon - like we saw on Saturday.

“I felt Pierre had a terrific game, having not played for such a long time. He impacted the game, both in possession and out of possession.

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“He was a threat all game. He did the selfless work as a wide player.

“Pierre stepped in and has impacted the game positively for himself as an individual but, more importantly, for the team.”

Elokobi’s men will be FA Cup underdogs again at promotion-chasing National League side Solihull Moors but that’s a tag United are used to. They beat higher-division Ebbsfleet 3-0 to reach this stage.

Boss Elokobi was keen not to look too far ahead after the home victory against Hemel but said: “When we get to training on Wednesday, we will talk about the FA Cup.

“We know what kind of challenge we’re going to face - a big