Person calming down someone after match in Kent? (7)

I believe the answer is:

sedater

'person calming down' is the definition.
(someone who administers a sedative)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for sedater that I've seen before include "Calmer" , "steadier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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