Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Dorking Wanderers (2nd, 81 pts) held a 36-point advantage over Braintree Town (17th, 45 pts). On the form table Braintree Town stood 9th over the last five rounds, despite being 17th overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.53/1.33 for Dorking Wanderers and 0.95/1.35 for Braintree Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.48.
The last-five ledger: Dorking Wanderers 12/15, Braintree Town 4/15.
The venue was Westhumble Playing Fields, with room for 2,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Dorking Wanderers led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Dorking Wanderers: A. Rutherford (14'), A. Rutherford (17') · Braintree Town: S. Ilic (59')
Key stats
Possession: Dorking Wanderers 58% · Braintree Town 42% · Total shots: 21-7 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 9-6