A GOAL by Faversham Town captain Lee Shearer gave them a 1-0 victory in their opening match of the Kent League season against newcomers and local rivals Norton Sports.

The county league champions wasted their best chance of an equaliser when they had a second half penalty saved by impressive keeper Kevin Readings.

Faversham joint manager Justin Luchford said: "I said before the game that I would have taken a draw as it was always going to be a tough opener for us, so I am very pleased with the win."

Norton assistant manager Andy Payne said: "l thought our boys were tremendous and have now set a benchmark for the rest of the season. We will now regroup and focus on Saturday's home debut, against Beckenham."