Isthmian League North

James’ heroes take a bow!

Bowers & Pitsea bounced straight back to Step 3 football after a tense penalty shootout victory over Essex rivals Brentwood Town, who in turn lost a second final shootout in three years.

Brickies build on a perfect platform

Sittingbourne are playing their 26th consecutive season at Step 4 – but manager Ryan Maxwell reckons he’s finally found the formula to lift the club to unfamiliar heights.