Sheppey United, Maidstone United and Dover Athletic among the winners in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup

Jacob Lambert struck twice to send Sheppey United through to the next qualifying round of the FA Cup.

The Isthmian South East side are into the Third Qualifying Round of the cup thanks to a 3-0 win over league rivals Burgess Hill Town.

Lambert’s 10th-minute opener separated the sides in the first half and he doubled their advantage with 15 minutes left.

Sheppey captain Richie Hamill settled the tie by converting an 84th-minute penalty.

Winning teams in the second qualifying round pocketed a handy £3,375 while losers at least picked up £1,125 from the FA’s prize fund - a handy boost for The Ites after they were forced to reduce the playing budget this season.

National South side Maidstone United eased to a 4-1 win over Steyning Town - a side who play three levels below them in the Southern Combination League.

Prior to the match Stones boss George Elokobi insisted there were no underdogs in the cup.

A hat-trick from Sol Wanjau-Smith helped them on their way at The Shooting Field.

Wanjau-Smith put the Stones two-up before the lower-league hosts got one back ahead of the interval. Charlie Meehan got the goal and nearly scored another soon after, keeper Lucas Covolan getting a hand to his shot and turning it over.

Maidstone scored a much-needed third early in the second half through Levi Amantchi, after a Wanjau-Smith shot was tipped onto the woodwork. A half-volley from the Stones no.9 completed his treble and put the tie beyond doubt.

Dover Athletic also overcame lower-league opponents, with a 3-2 victory against Isthmian Premier side Hastings United sending them into the next round.

An 11th-minute Iffy Allen penalty put Dover ahead and the rest of the goals were scored during an action-packed last 25 minutes.

George Nikaj