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Tuesday's Ryman South action review

13 Apr 2016 By David Watters

Division South news

Second-placed Dorking Wanderers secured a play-off place in Ryman South on Tuesday night with an emphatic 4-1 win at Stompond Lane to condemn Walton & Hersham to a bottom three finish, writes Pitchero's Steve Whitney.

Matt Briggs gave the visitors a 28th minute lead that Gary McDonald levelled 12 minutes after the break. But Dean Gunner on 69 minutes and a Tom Tolfrey brace in the final 10 minutes sealed the Swans fate.

Faversham Town`s top five hopes took a massive blow after they lost 2-1 at Woodstock Park to Kent rivals Sittingbourne.

Bill Parkinson broke the deadlock to give `Bourne a 54th minute lead that Akhazzan Hicham added to less than two minutes later. Josh Stanford reduced the deficit 12 minutes from time but the visitors weren`t able to find a leveller and they remain level on points with fifth-placed Hastings United with two games to go.

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Tuesday's Ryman Premier action review Bognor Regis Town hit Wingate & Finchley for six in the Ryman League's Premier Division on to ensure themselves of at least a play-off spot and boost their goal difference, writes Pitchero's Steve Whitney.

Sorry Side will be back Barkingside chairman Jimmy Flanagan has apologised to the club's fans for their relegation from Ryman North at the weekend as they prepare for life back in the Essex Senior League next season.