Maidstone United cruised into the second qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup with a dominant 9-0 win over Ashford United.

Akshar Santhosh scored a first-half hat-trick to put the Stones on their way to victory.

Far from easing off in the second half, Billy Jones’ side added another six goals, with Liam Wilson, Mark Boruc, Paddy Flynn, Charlie Johnston, Jack Kennedy, and Darcy Churchward all getting on the scoresheet.

The Stones will be away to Welling United in the next round, with the match scheduled for the week commencing 29 September.

Goalscorers: Akshar Santhosh 2, 17, 39, Liam Wilson 46, Mark Boruc 51, Paddy Flynn 60, Charlie Johnston 77, Jack Kennedy 87, Darcy Churchward 90

Maidstone United: Lucas Brookman, Rueben Jones (C) (Jayden Uddin 51), Liam Wilson (Jack Kennedy 87), Bobby Hulme, Alfee Wincott (Logan Wilkinson 51), Sonny Jackson (Charlie Johnston 51), Akshar Santhosh, Akash Santhosh, Mark Boruc (Darcy Churchward 77), Archie Dobbin, Paddy Flynn.

Subs not used: Rocco Iandolo, Ethan Judge

Attendance: 168