Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Chelmsford City (5th, 78 pts) held a 38-point advantage over Hungerford Town (24th, 40 pts). Recent form told a different story for Chelmsford City: only 11th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. In league terms the two rates read 1.46/1.07 for Chelmsford City and 1.04/1.57 for Hungerford Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.4.
The Hawthorns in Colchester, capacity 3,019, hosted the game. Chelmsford City led 3-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 5-1 full-time score.