Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Worthing 4th with 88 points, Aveley 24th with 32, 56 apart. The last five rounds placed Aveley 11th in the league for form — higher than their 24th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.98/1.76 for Aveley and 1.7/1.26 for Worthing (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.36.
A win had eluded Aveley for 6 matches. Worthing arrived on a run of three straight wins. From the last five rounds, Aveley held 1 points of 15 and Worthing 12.
Parkside Stadium, capacity 3,500, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Aveley led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Aveley: Alfie Lewis (39') · Worthing: Danny Cashman (82'), Danny Cashman (76')
Key stats
Possession: Aveley 22% · Worthing 78% · Total shots: 8-23 · On target: 2-5 · Corners: 3-10