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DAN THE MAN SENDS LEWES CRASHING TO A HEAVY LOSS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 March 2026

DARTFORD 4 LEWES 1By Chris Palmer

DAN SMITH scored a brace, as Dartford beat Lewes to keep their playoff hopes alive after an exciting game on a beautiful afternoon at Princes Park.
The hosts were quick out of the blocks, as the Rooks allowed Smith far too much space to fire the Darts in front with barely a minute on the clock.
The striker was full of confidence, as he decided to take matters into his own hands to send a delightful curling effort beyond the hapless Louis Rogers to double the hosts’ lead in the 11th minute.
Craig Nelson’s side responded via the lively Charl...

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