Crawley defender Connor Essam has joined Conference premier side Dartford on a month’s loan.

Essam has found opportunities limited this season and has started just one game.

Manager Richie Barker said: “Connor needs games and he will get plenty of opportunities in the next month at a club quite close to where he lives.

“He is still an important part of my plans but he needed to get matches under his belt and we wish him well.”

Essam is available for Dartford’s home game against Gateshead tomorrow.

Loan winger Kyle Bennett has returned to Doncaster and will not play against Walsall tomorrow.

Striker Jonte Smith has returned from a loan spell with Met Police.