National League – South · National League South – 6 · Beveree Stadium
Maidstone United Cruise to Impressive Away Victory at Beveree Stadium
Maidstone United produced a commanding performance on Bank Holiday Monday, sweeping aside Hampton & Richmond Borough 4-1 at the Beveree Stadium to record a statement victory in the National League South. The Stones were in ruthless form from the first whistle, with a brace from T. Leahy and further goals from L. Gravata and R. Court ensuring the Kent side returned home with all three points in emphatic fashion.
Early Pressure Rewarded
Maidstone wasted little time in making their intentions clear. Just twelve minutes into the contest, T. Leahy broke the deadlock to give the Stones an early foothold in the match. The goal set the tone for what was to follow, with Maidstone looking composed and purposeful throughout the opening exchanges. Hampton & Richmond struggled to find any meaningful response before the interval, and the visitors went into the break with their lead intact and their confidence visibly growing.
Stones Turn the Screw After the Break
If Hampton had harboured hopes of a second-half revival, they were swiftly extinguished. Just four minutes after the restart, L. Gravata doubled Maidstone’s advantage, finishing with conviction to make it 2-0 and effectively putting the tie beyond the home side’s reach. The goal was a reward for continued Maidstone pressure and underlined the visitors’ superiority on the day.
Hampton & Richmond did manage a moment of consolation on 65 minutes when Z. Siziba pulled one back for the hosts, briefly raising the volume inside the Beveree Stadium. However, any hopes of a dramatic comeback were quickly extinguished. Within four minutes, T. Leahy struck again to restore the two-goal cushion, completing a fine personal display with his second of the afternoon and making it 3-1. The goal was a hammer blow to Hampton’s fading ambitions and effectively sealed the three points for the visitors.
R. Court added a fourth on 75 minutes to round off a thoroughly professional away performance, ensuring the scoreline fully reflected Maidstone’s dominance across the ninety minutes. Notably, the match passed without a single caution for either side, a testament to the disciplined and controlled manner in which the Stones went about their business.
Man of the Match: T. Leahy
There could be only one candidate for the man of the match award, and it was T. Leahy who took the honours with a superb individual display. The forward was a constant menace to the Hampton defence from start to finish, opening the scoring inside the first quarter of an hour before returning to put the result beyond doubt with his second of the game on 69 minutes. Leahy’s movement, composure in front of goal, and willingness to press and work hard for the team made him the standout performer on a memorable afternoon for the Stones. His brace was the foundation upon which this victory was built.
What This Means for the Stones
This victory keeps Maidstone United firmly in the promotion conversation as the early weeks of the National League South season begin to take shape. The Stones now sit fourth in the table on ten points from five games, level on points with both Weston-super-Mare in second and Truro City in third, though goal difference currently separates the trio. With a record of three wins, one draw, and one defeat, Maidstone are well placed within the play-off positions and will be eager to continue building momentum in the weeks ahead. Folkestone Invicta and Horsham sit just below them on eight points apiece, meaning the table remains tightly contested and every result will count. On this evidence, however, the Stones look every inch a side capable of pushing for promotion, and supporters will be travelling home from the Beveree Stadium with plenty of reasons for optimism.
Match timeline
12′ ⚽ T. Leahy- 49′ ⚽ L. Gravata
65′ ⚽ Z. Siziba- 69′ ⚽ T. Leahy
- 75′ ⚽ R. Court
Where Maidstone United sit in National League – South
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Weston-super-Mare | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 10 |
| 3 |  Truro City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 10 |
| 4 | Maidstone Utd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 10 |
| 5 |  Folkestone Invicta | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 6 |  Horsham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
Match data via api-football. Lineups, stats, ratings and league standings sourced live from the official feed at the time of publication.