It took a penalty late on for Leatherhead to see off a spirited performance from a young Guernsey FC side.

Missing their five most senior players, the Green Lions put in a strong rear guard display, only undone when Kane Fitzgerald scored from the spot on 73 minutes.

The home side’s defender Alex Pearce was sent off for an elbow on Charlton Gauvain just shy of the hour mark.

They had to withstand some late pressure from Guernsey FC, who remain just outside the relegation zone on goal difference.

Next up for the Green Lions is another trip away to Hayes & Yeading who are currently sixth in the Isthmian South Central.