The wait is over for Dan Scorer and his squad, who are promoted to Step 5 for the first time in the club's long and proud history, having only entered the SCEFL in 2018/19.

Division One rivals, Rusthall and Holmesdale are also promoted to a 20-team Premier Division for 2021/22, with Corinthian elevated to the Isthmian South East, while Balham, Beckenham Town and AFC Croydon Athletic receive lateral moves to the Combined Counties Premier Division.

Ton led the SCEFL Division One in 2019/20 just six games shy of completing the campaign, while got off to a 100 percent start in 20/21, winning all six of their league games prior to the season's early curtailment due to the covid pandemic.

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Chairman, Jon Lancaster, said: "It's a proud day for everyone involved with the club on-and-off the pitch - we've come a long way in the last few years, and promotion is fully deserved.

"I'd like to thank Dan, his management, the players, Ashford United, and all our supporters who have contributed - I can't wait to get going again!"