Kent Invicta League confirm first sixteen participants

KENT football took a major step forward last night in the FA National League System when 16 invited clubs formed the new Step 6 Kent Invicta Football League.


The League will link the Kent League (Step 5) and Kent County League (Step 7) with promotion and relegation between the competitions in line with FA Regulations.

Denise Richmond, the newly elected chairman of the League, said: “This is a major step forward for Kent football and has been the result of two years cooperation between the Kent League and Kent County League, to bridge the gap between the two leagues for the benefit of both clubs and facilities in Kent”.

Vice-chairman Cyril Windiate added: “This partnership has given ambitious clubs a greater opportunity to progress in the National League System”.

The Kent Invicta League will be administered by John Moules with Matthew Panting (fixtures), Michael O’Keefe (referees) and Doug Francis (Registrations), along with Allan Crick, who is new to Kent football as the results, grading and discipline officer.

The new League kicks off on Saturday 20 August when Ashford United returns to football after reforming the club and bring football back to Homelands, along with a new name in senior football, Erith & Dartford Town.

Meanwhile, the draw was made of the first round of the League’s Challenge Trophy:

Rusthall  v  Cray Valley (PM)

Bearsted  v  Bridon Ropes

Hollands & Blair  v  Meridian

Erith & Dartford Town  v  Crockenhill

Phoenix Sports  v  Sutton Athletic

Ashford United  v  Lydd Town

Seven Acres Sports  v  Woodstock Park

Orpington  v  Bly Spartans