Paul Doswell has been awarded The National League’s Manager of the Month award for September following a brilliant month of results.

The side are still unbeaten, one of only three teams in the entire top six football leagues, and September had a flurry of good results. Two away wins, a home win and an away draw meant the Hawks collected 10 points in a possible 12.

The official statement from the National League said: “It’s time for the September superstars of the Vanarama National League South to step forward and collect their prizes. Ebbsfleet United and Havant & Waterlooville are throwing down the gauntlet at the top early on – and they get their hands on a prize a piece.

“Paul Doswell knows that with Ebbsfleet winning relentlessly, the pressure is on. But his Hawks have stood up and been counted despite their rivals’ blistering early-season form – and are breathing down the leaders’ necks.

“They ended last month two points behind the Fleet after wins over Chelmsford City, Hungerford and Weymouth.

They also got a not-to-be-sniffed-at point at Welling, as well as securing FA Trophy success at AFC Totton with top boss Doswell honoured for his team’s good form.”