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Maidstone United Women began life in a higher division with a 3-0 win at Actonians Reserves, added experienced midfielder Milly Penfold to the squad, and now turn to Sunday's Women's FA Cup preliminary round tie against Hastings United at the Gallagher Stadium.

Maidstone United claimed their first win of the National League South season, beating Walton & Hersham 3-0 away with goals from Leone Gravata, Riley Court and Ryan Hanson - and an immediate starting debut for new loan signing Alex Stepien-Iwumene.

Larkfield & New Hythe beat Tunbridge Wells 3-1 to sit top of the early SCEFL Premier Division table, Rusthall scored a stoppage-time winner against Fisher for their first points of the season, Snodland Town lost 2-0 at Chislehurst Glebe, and Bearsted's Dieko Falade scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 FA Vase qualifying win over Redhill.

Maidstone United have signed midfielder Alex Stepien-Iwumene on loan from League One's Bromley until January, adding a young player with Southampton and Derby County academy pedigree to Craig Fagan's squad just days before the Stones host Folkestone Invicta.

Bearsted, Snodland Town, Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall all won through in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round, Larkfield & New Hythe fell away at Midhurst & Easebourne, and Staplehurst Monarchs made it a good weekend all round with a 3-1 league win at Bridon Ropes.

Maidstone United were beaten 2-1 by Farnborough after conceding twice either side of half-time, despite a spirited second-half fightback and a string of late chances to level the scores.

Maidstone United completed a perfect pre-season with seven victories from seven matches. We look at the club’s summer signings, academy progress and preparations for the National League South opener against Farnborough.

A student who trains at Maidstone Tennis Academy has been helping Britain's top tennis players prepare for matches through a placement with the Lawn Tennis Association, working alongside analysts supporting stars including Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu.

England’s World Cup hopes ended after a 2-1 defeat to Argentina, with Thomas Tuchel’s decision to adopt a more defensive approach after taking the lead likely to face heavy scrutiny.