Rushden and Diamonds maintained their promising start to the season as they eased past Ebbsfleet at home.

Andrew Burgess' powerful shot crashed against the bar in the first-half as Diamonds dominated possession.

Luke Moore's well-struck volley was well-saved by Alan Marriott before Sam Smith gave Rushden the lead with a shot into the corner from outside the box.

The hosts wrapped it up when Smith turned provided to head down to Lee Phillips who struck past Lance Cronin.

Rushden & D'monds: Marriott, Osano, Gulliver (Burton 72), Hope, Jelleyman, Tomlin, Burgess, Woodhouse, Kelly (Corcoran 56), Dean McDonald (Smith 61), Lee Phillips.Subs Not Used: Wolleaston, Beecroft.

Booked: Jelleyman.

Goals: Smith 64, Lee Phillips 77.

Ebbsfleet United: Cronin, Hawkins (Akinde 79), Smith, Charles, Opinel, Shakes, Stone, Barrett (Purcell 71), Long, Moore, Gash (Appiah 83).
Subs Not Used: Ricketts, Mott.

Att: 1,467.

Ref: A Hendley (West Midlands).