1. Aaron Jarvis into double figures.
Aaron Jarvis' 79th minute winner took his goal return for the 2022-23 season into double figures. After being picked out by new loan signing from Sutton United Tope Fadahunsi, Jarvis broke clear of the Maidstone defence before placing the ball beyond Stones keeper Dan Bardon with a left footed strike.
Jarvis' tally includes seven goals in the National League, two in the FA Trophy and one in the FA Cup.
The pass from Fadahunsi which provided the assist for his is an early sign that the two could develop a good understanding as we approach the end of season run-in.
2. United's home form steadilying improving.
After only winning one home game in the National League over the course of the current campaign, the Gulls have now won two on the bounce - both 1-0.
It wasn't that long ago that United had the unwanted title of having the worst home form in the National League. However, United now have a superior record in front of their own fans than Aldershot Town, Gateshead and today's opponents Maidstone United.
3. Solid at the back.
As well as securing two wins on the bounce, United have also kept their second successive clean sheet.
Against Maidstone United, manager Gary Johnson fielded a back three of Shaun Donnellan, Southampton loanee Nico Lawrence and Dean Moxey. Lawrence, who Johnson described as a 25-year-old 19-year-old, made his league debut and after a shaky start he produce a solid display.
Donnellan and Moxey also looked solid and particularly Moxey was at the heart of everything good that United did.
4. Mark Halstead's late save.
Although he didn't have a lot to do for much of the game, Mark Halstead did make an important save towards the end of the game when he tipped a shot from Roarie Deacon over the bar.
There have been certain games, particularly in the early part of the season, when Halstead has made a string of saves to keep the opposition at bay but he was largely a spectator against the Stones.
5. Dillon De Silva brings touch of magic to the side.
United's greatest creative spark against Maidstone was undoubtably QPR loanee Dillon De Silva. The Sri Lankan international always showed a willingness to take on his man and whip in a cross.
His best moment of the game came in the 68th minute when he cut inside onto his left foot and beat two Maidstone defenders before curling a shot off target.
Sinclair Armstrong and Stephen Duke-McKenna both excelled for the Gulls last season whilst on loan from the West London side and it can be argued that De Silva has had a similar impact.
6. Three points from safety.
United's win over Maidstone now moves United three points from safety; the Gulls are now 22nd in the National League table with 25 points, which puts them level with Gateshead in 21st place, who won 2-1 away at Wealdstone. Oldham Athletic are currently 20th in the table on 28 points, making them the immediate target of any side looking to escape the drop.
