Two-goal Max Fiddes inspired Dartford to an FA Trophy first-round home triumph over Isthmian Premier rivals Three Bridges on Saturday.

It was already the second time Ben Greenhalgh’s Darts have beaten Three Bridges 3-2 this season, having claimed an opening-day league win by the same scoreline in West Sussex.

Vladimir Paternoster - only coming into their side after defender Sam Odaudu pulled up in the pre-match warm-up - drew first blood midway through the first period before young striker Fiddes bagged a double at Princes Park to leave two second-half away strikes in vain.

Cray Wanderers are also through after they beat Berkhamsted 2-1 on the road.

After a goalless opening 45 minutes, Alfie Payne’s incredible goal from the halfway line put the Wands ahead and, while the home team equalised, Rob Strachan headed home late on to win it.

Erith Town were knocked out on penalties following a 3-3 draw at home to higher-division Burgess Hill.

The Dockers fought back in normal time but suffered a 5-4 shootout loss.

Deal Town were consigned to a controversial 3-1 home defeat against Isthmian North high-fliers Hashtag United at the end of the Hoops’ furthest-ever run in the competition.

Steve King’s side fell behind before midfielder Ben Chapman found a leveller shortly before the break.

But that was as good as it got for Deal, who felt aggrieved to have a goal ruled out for a foul on the visiting goalkeeper while winger Ashley Miller also saw a penalty get saved.

Faversham Town were edged out 1-0 by title-chasing Isthmian North team Newmarket Town.

The victorious sides pocketed £3,000 in prize money, with the second-round draw due to be held on Monday.