Match Report
In the standings it was East Thurrock United 21st on 35 points, Merstham 22nd on 33 — separated by 2. The last five rounds placed East Thurrock United 13th in the league for form — higher than their 21st in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.05/2.33 for East Thurrock United and 1.02/2 for Merstham (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.57.
Merstham had lost nine in a row. From the last five rounds, East Thurrock United held 9 points of 15 and Merstham 0.
The match was played at Rookery Hill (capacity 4,000). On the scoreboard, East Thurrock United led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
East Thurrock United: J. Morrell (43'), O. Miles (58')