Match Report
The table read 2nd (AFC Hornchurch, 81 pts) against 1st (Worthing, 84 pts), 3 points apart. AFC Hornchurch had been under-performing their position — 9th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: AFC Hornchurch 1.76 scored and 1.39 conceded per game, Worthing 2.15 and 1.13, with the league averaging 1.43.
AFC Hornchurch had lost three in a row.
6 meetings are on record — 2 won by AFC Hornchurch, 2 by Worthing, 2 drawn, at 2.83 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 33% of the wins in this matchup.
Hornchurch Stadium, capacity 3,800, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: AFC Hornchurch led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
AFC Hornchurch: Dominic Poleon (34'), Josh Rees (24') · Worthing: Teddy Jenks (50')
Key stats
Possession: AFC Hornchurch 57% · Worthing 43% · Total shots: 4-9 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 3-5