Learn more

Sheppey boss Ernie Batten isn’t convinced Isthmian South East leaders Beckenham should even be in the league. The sides meet in a top-of-the-table clash at Holm Park on Saturday (3pm), with Becks having made the most of a relegation reprieve. They finished second-bottom last season but avoided the drop after withdrawals elsewhere in the non-league system. Batten likes Beckenham but feels a Step 5 outfit should have been promoted instead. “It’s strange because I kind of think they’ve had a bit of luck there where they’ve stayed up,” said Batten, whose side won 4-0 at Herne Bay at the weekend. “…

cuu