Match Report
77 points for Maidstone United (8th), 81 for AFC Hornchurch (2nd): a 4-point gap. Maidstone United had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 1st in the league over the last five rounds against 8th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.57/1.09 for Maidstone United and 1.76/1.39 for AFC Hornchurch (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.43.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Maidstone United 2, draws 1, AFC Hornchurch 1, at 3.25 goals per meeting.
Gallagher Stadium, capacity 4,200, hosted the game. It was 4-4 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 5-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Maidstone United: John Gilbert (6'), Riley Court (10'), Hamzad Kargbo (12'), Taylor Foran (32'), Sam Corne (58') · AFC Hornchurch: Angelo Balanta (30'), Josh Rees (25'), Josh Rees (42'), Angelo Balanta (45')
Key stats
Possession: Maidstone United 46% · AFC Hornchurch 54% · Total shots: 11-14 · On target: 8-6 · Corners: 3-3