Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — AFC Hornchurch 9th with 65 points, Weymouth 23rd with 33, 32 apart. AFC Hornchurch had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 5th in the league over the last five rounds against 9th overall. In league terms the two rates read 0.93/1.67 for Weymouth and 1.28/1.17 for AFC Hornchurch (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.36.
Recent form was uneven: 4/15 points for Weymouth, 12/15 for AFC Hornchurch.
The venue was Bob Lucas Stadium, with room for 10,000 spectators. AFC Hornchurch led 3-2 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 3-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Weymouth: Jake McCarthy (16'), Malachi Linton (25'), Malachi Linton (77') · AFC Hornchurch: Darren McQueen (7'), Angelo Balanta (44'), William Greenidge (41')
Key stats
Possession: Weymouth 55% · AFC Hornchurch 45% · Total shots: 8-14 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 5-6