Weekend opponents Lewes sit third in the Isthmian Premier, one level above the Nuts & Bolts.

Louis Collins struck early on Saturday against Eastbourne Town and Lockyer won it with a second-half strike after the hosts had levelled before the break.

That victory followed a 3-1 win at East Grinstead Town which included a couple of goals from player-boss Kedwell.

The Nuts & Bolts aren’t short of experienced players, with 41-year-old Matt Bodkin making his first appearance earlier this month.

“You do need that experience,” said the player-boss, speaking before Tuesday’s win.

“I went with a bit more experience in the last few games and we got some results to get us back on track.

“The young ones are going to learn from the experienced players. With a few of these

boys having been at academies all their lives, coming into men’s football and seeing something different, it is good for them.”

What impressed Kedwell about those last two away wins was their ability to perform on a grass surface, rather than the predictable 3G they’re used to.

He added: “We play and train on 3G so to play away on grass is tough.

“I experienced that at Chatham - it is a different ball game and to get two wins on grass shows we can mix it up, which is a good thing.

“To go away from home and get six points, back-to-back, was really tough and the boys grafted for the result on Saturday in what was a physical battle at times. The boys dominated the second half.”