Non-League Paper

Snoozing Rooks lose as Invicta inflict nightmare

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 February 2026

LEWES 0 FOLKESTONE IN 5
By Stuart Fuller

LEAGUE-leaders Folkestone Invicta put in an impressive display to maintain their 14-point cushion at the top of the table, with a demolition job at losing-hosts Lewes.
The Rooks had started on the front foot, creating early flashes at goal, and had actually seen the ball in the net within the first 10 minutes. A goal which was ruled out after debutant Tauren Roberts was ruled offside.
Invicta keeper Ted Collins was called into action in the 26th minute, keeping out a curling Tyler Christian-Law effort, and moments later blocked Bobby Unwin&#x...

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