Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — AFC Hornchurch 2nd with 81 points, Chippenham Town 22nd with 42, 39 apart. Recent form told a different story for AFC Hornchurch: only 9th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 1.15/1.74 for Chippenham Town and 1.76/1.39 for AFC Hornchurch (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.43.
The venue was Hardenhuish Park, with room for 2,815 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Chippenham Town: Ezio Touray (86') · AFC Hornchurch: Angelo Balanta (47'), Henry Hearn (54'), Angelo Balanta (58')
Key stats
Possession: Chippenham Town 56% · AFC Hornchurch 44% · Total shots: 12-9 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 5-2