Player/manager Ben Greenhalgh led from the front as Margate found their scoring boots to advance in the FA Trophy on Saturday.
After successive goalless draws, Gate built on their midweek FA Cup replay victory at Hayes & Yeading by running out 5-0 winners at Hanworth Villa in the first qualifying round tie.
Greenhalgh opened the scoring after 13 minutes. Their path to the next round was sealed by four second-half goals in 26 minutes.
Ibrahim Olutade converted a penalty and Jordon Ababio also netted with Greenhalgh going on to complete his hat-trick.
Veteran defender Craig Stone scored the only goal of the game as Ashford won 1-0 at Deal.
Herne Bay defeated Northwood thanks to an 18th-minute goal from Kane Haysman at Winch’s Field.
Sevenoaks, who handed new signing Josh Wisson a start, overcame a first-half red card to Adejola Lahan to see off Harrow Borough 3-0.
Rodney Eruotor gave Sevenoaks the lead on 38 minutes but Lahan saw red just three minutes later.
Jefferson Aibangbee scored a penalty in stoppage time to double the lead and he converted a second spot-kick – which was retaken after the keeper moved off his line – on the hour mark.
Goals from Codey Cosgrave and Richie Hammill ensured Sittingbourne overcame Sutton Common Rovers 2-0 but Phoenix Sports were beaten 6-0 at Uxbridge.
Beckenham trailed 4-0 at Raynes Park Vale after just 24 minutes. Three goals in 23 second-half minutes from Steven Townsend and Louie Theophanous (2) ensured a nervy finish but the hosts held on.
There was a late twist as Sheppey hosted Ramsgate at Holm Park – read our match report here.
