A VASTLY superior goal difference will almost certainly give VCD Athletic the Kent League Premier Division title after their 1-0 win over Deal Town at Crayford on Wednesday night.

Former Gravesend and Maidstone winger Nick Hegley snatched the all important goal on the hour to leave rivals Hythe in need of a miracle with the championship virtually decided.

Paul Fisk's Hythe side would now need to win their final game at Slade Green on Saturday by a landslide while the Vickers outfit lost at Norton Sports by a similar score.

VCD are now three points clear at the top of the table with a goal difference of 43 compared to Hythe's 29