Hastings United maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with a tense 1-0 win at Banstead Athletic.

Hastings, who won 4-1 against Fleet Town three days earlier, created the better of the chances but the only one that counted came four minutes into the second half.

Steve Ringwood swung over a corner from the left and man-of-the-match Chris Honey rose above the keeper to power home a bullet header.

Hastings should have doubled their lead soon after but the Banstead goal led a charmed life as the ball pinged about the penalty box.

Dominic Cruttenden and Peter Sayer also forced smart saves as Hastings went in search of a killer second.

Burgess Hill's disappointing start to the season continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Walton and Hersham.

Hillians were always chasing the game after conceding a tenth minute penalty.