The home side started the match alot better than RMI, and took the lead after only 5 minutes when Phil Collins struck an 18 yard screamer. The goal came around when Dino Maamria conceded a free kick, which was swung in and cleared straight to Collins, who made no mistake.

Wayne Mayden had a chance to equalise after 21 minutes when his header went just past the post.

Stuart Coburn made a good save when Margate striker Leon Braithwaite struck a well timed effort.

Four minutes into the second half and RMI had their best chance and it fell to Maamria. But a good save from keeper Phillip Smith denied Maamria's close range header.

Margate put the game out of the Railwaymen's reach when Jay Saunders hit a 25 yard screamer just after the hour.

After the game Margate keeper stated that Leigh RMI are too good to go down based on their performance today.

Margate: Smith, Edwards, Leberl, Sodje, Oates, Clarke, Beard, Keister, Saunders, Braithwaite, Collins. Subs: Lamb, Sigere, Mitten, O'Connell, McFlynn.

Leigh RMI: Coburn, Williams, Durkin, Lancaster, Fitzhenry, Harrison, Heald, Salt, Courtney, Maamria, Monk. Subs: Whitehead, Whittaker, Kielty, Maden, Bates.

Referee: S Graham (Essex)

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