Several of the club’s boys’ teams took part in pre-season fixtures against Dorking Wanderers youth sides, with matches held at the Gallagher Stadium and Meadowbank.

Stones under-10 Black, under-12 Black, and under-14 Kent Youth League teams travelled to Dorking, while the under-13 and under-15 teams played at home in Maidstone.

Ed Spinks, Chair of Maidstone United Youth, commented: “The games against Dorking Wanderers were a great pre-season test for our players, and I’d like to thank our opposition for collaborating with us on these fixtures. Well done to all the players and coaching teams involved.”