Hessenthaler's Dover won promotion to the Ryman Premier last season

Dover Athletic extended their lead at the top of the Ryman Premier League to 23 points with a 2-1 win over Billericay on Tuesday.

James Rogers gave the Whites the lead just after the break, with Laurence Ball grabbing the winner after the visitors had equalised.

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler said: "I think everyone turns up here expecting us to win because of the run we're on.

"It's not going to be like that, they made it very difficult for us."

Hessenthaler continued: "We played some good stuff and some frustrating stuff at times.

"All in all another good night's work. Another win - 12 out of 12 at home - 66 points, 23 clear."

Dover lead the league from Staines Town, who are second, having played five games less.

"We've won our games now. Obviously Staines have five games in hand but they've actually got to go and win them," said Hessenthaler.

"I hope it is demoralising, anything that can demoralise a side chasing you is great. We can't worry about anyone else but ourselves.

"We have got a few injury problems but it just shows we can still go out there and perform."

RYMAN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Sittingbourne 0-1 Worthing

TUESDAY

FA TROPHY ROUND TWO
Ebbsfleet United 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic
Hednesford Town 4-3 Welling United

KENT SENIOR CUP QUARTER FINAL
Maidstone United P-P Bromley

RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Dover Athletic 2-1 Billericay Town
Ramsgate 2-0 Boreham Wood
Sutton United 2-0 Margate

RYMAN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE NORTH
Waltham Abbey 1-2 Chatham Town

RYMAN LEAGUE CUP ROUND THREE
Whitstable Town 1-2 Tilbury

KENT LEAGUE CUP QUARTER FINAL FIRST LEG
Tunbridge Wells 3-3 Erith Town

KENT SENIOR CUP QUARTER FINAL
Sevenoaks Town 1-2 West Wickham (after extra time)

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