Southern Counties East League round-up: Ryan Philpott’s hat-trick sends Kennington top of the Premier Division

Ryan Philpott scored a first-half hat-trick as Kennington went top of the Southern Counties East Premier Division.

Ton made it three wins out of four this season by thrashing Holmesdale 4-0 at Homelands.

Philpott bagged a 17-minute treble before the break, including a penalty, while Liam Middleton completed the rout for Dan Scorer’s side midway through the second half.

Hythe, who started the day at the summit, suffered a first league defeat, losing 3-1 at Erith & Belvedere.

Tunmise Akanni gave the Cannons a fourth-minute lead but Danny Lear levelled before half-time and Ollie Milton scored twice in the last three minutes, his first coming from the penalty spot.

Regan Corke completed his hat-trick in the ninth minute of added time as Tunbridge Wells fought back from two goals down to win 3-2 at Snodland Town.

Charlie Sheringham’s first-half double put Town in charge.

Corke replied just after the break and levelled midway through the second half before winning it for Wells at the death.

Whitstable suffered a shock 4-1 defeat at Sutton Athletic.

The game got away from the Oystermen either side of half-time as Sutton opened up a 3-0 goal lead through Taylor Fisher’s double, including a penalty, and Connor Evans.

Frank Little made it four before Ashdon Day replied.

Faversham Strike Force won 3-1 at nine-man Chislehurst Glebe in the FA Vase first qualifying round.

Rolex Buiti put Glebe in front but their afternoon began to unravel when Mo Cham was sent off.

Tom Carter and Cian McCormack put the visitors 2-1 up and Khayrie Harris completed the turnaround after Quadri Green became the second home player to see red.

Rochester United beat Colliers Wood 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Rede Court Road.

The game sprang into life