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LYDDERS DAMNED TO DROP

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 June 2025

LYDD Town have failed in their bid to avoid relegation from the Southern Counties East Premier Division after the FA dismissed their appeal against a four-point deduction.
The Lydders were penalised for fielding defender Charlie Dickens during seven league matches in January and February while serving a ban imposed while playing for Sunday side Egerton.
Their relegation to Division One has earned Snodland Town a reprieve.

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