Match Report
AFC Hornchurch went into the game 2nd in the table on 81 points; Chelmsford City sat 10th on 73 — an 8-point gap. On recent form AFC Hornchurch sat only 9th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 2nd overall. Scoring rates set the scale: AFC Hornchurch 1.76 scored and 1.39 conceded per game, Chelmsford City 1.59 and 1.35, with the league averaging 1.43.
5 matches unbeaten backed Chelmsford City's arrival, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
The match was played at Hornchurch Stadium (capacity 3,800). On the scoreboard, Chelmsford City led 2-1 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-3.
Goal scorers
AFC Hornchurch: Dominic Poleon (33'), Josh Rees (48'), Angelo Balanta (54') · Chelmsford City: Kane Crichlow (16'), Harry Barbrook (5'), Jack Barham (77' og)
Key stats
Possession: AFC Hornchurch 43% · Chelmsford City 57% · Total shots: 12-13 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 2-6