Ebbsfleet edges Folkestone 1‑0 behind Peake’s early goal
EBBSFLEET, England (Interstat) — Lennon Peake scored in the sixth minute and Ebbsfleet held on for a 1-0 victory over Folkestone on Tuesday in a National League N/S match. Peake played the full 90 minutes and finished with the game’s only goal. Folkestone could not answer after conceding early and ended the match without a goal. Ebbsfleet protected the one-goal lead through the second half, limiting Folkestone’s chances and securing the win at home. The result moved Ebbsfleet to 3-0-3 in the competition and 3-1-3 overall. Folkestone dropped to 3-4-3 in the competition and 3-4-3 overall. Folkestone’s next match is at Weston, while Ebbsfleet is scheduled to visit H&R Borough. Both clubs continue their National League N/S campaigns. Ebbsfleet’s defense held firm after Peake’s early finish, and Folkestone was unable to find an equalizer despite pressing for a response. The home side managed the closing stages and took all three points from the contest.