Hastings Town remain on course for the Dr Martens eastern division title after a resounding 4-0 win at home to Banbury United.

Victory took Hastings nine points clear as second placed Grantham lost 2-1 at rock bottom Sittingbourne.

The leaders dominated from the start and could have been three up inside the first ten minutes.

Stuart Myall and Paul Ruddy were both denied by excellent saves while Danny Simmonds flighted a free kick just past the upright.

The Banbury goal was leading a charmed life but on 16 minutes a long throw by Myall found its way to Ruddy who made no mistake.

Chris Honey doubled the lead following a goalmouth scramble before Duncan McArthur grabbed a glorious third on the stroke of half time.

The visitors offered more of a threat in the second half but Hastings continued to create the better chances.

Steve Yates was denied by the post before Paul Jones went close on a couple of occasions.

Steve Restarick, on loan from Crawley Town, tapped home the fourth on 73 minutes with his first touch after coming on as substitute.

Sittingbourne's victory moved them above St Leonards, who are now bottom of the table.

Burgess Hill stretched their lead at the top of the Rich City County League division one to 17 points after coming from behind to beat Peacehaven 3-1.

Steve Sallis fired the visitors into a sixth minute lead but Ashley Carr scored twice in the space of five minutes midway through to half to put Hillians 2-1 ahead at the break. Darin Killpartrick added a third on 65 minutes.

Ringmer and Three Bridges, both contenders for runners-up spot, shared a goalless draw at The Caburn.

The match kicked off 45 minutes late when the referee failed to arrive and a replacement had to be summoned from Brighton.

Teenager Matt Simpson scored for a second successive game as Hassocks won 1-0 away to Sidley United.

East Grinstead went fourth in division two after a 4-0 win over Wealden thanks to goals fromJames Horner, Dave Garrett, Ben Burns and Dave Gellatly.