Match Report
Dorking Wanderers went into the game 4th in the table on 79 points; Chelmsford City sat 10th on 73 — a 6-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Dorking Wanderers: only 23rd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 4th. In league terms the two rates read 1.7/1.33 for Dorking Wanderers and 1.59/1.35 for Chelmsford City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.43.
Momentum sat with Chelmsford City, winners of their last three, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
5 meetings are on record — 3 won by Dorking Wanderers, 0 by Chelmsford City, 2 drawn, at 2.6 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 20% of the meetings went to the host.
The venue was Meadowbank Stadium, with room for 16,500 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Dorking Wanderers: Charlie Carter (74') · Chelmsford City: Lyle Taylor (68')
Key stats
Possession: Dorking Wanderers 60% · Chelmsford City 40% · Total shots: 20-18 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 0-4