Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Hemel Hempstead Town 5th with 79 points, Eastbourne Borough 24th with 36, 43 apart. The last five rounds placed Eastbourne Borough 16th in the league for form — higher than their 24th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.2/1.04 for Hemel Hempstead Town and 1.28/1.96 for Eastbourne Borough (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.43.
A win had eluded Eastbourne Borough for 7 matches.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Hemel Hempstead Town have 1 win to Eastbourne Borough's 3, with 2 draws, at 2.67 goals per meeting. Historically tight: 33% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The venue was Vauxhall Ground, with room for 3,152 spectators. On the scoreboard, Hemel Hempstead Town led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Hemel Hempstead Town: Remaye Campbell (34'), Kyle Ajayi (63'), Isiah Noel-Williams (90') · Eastbourne Borough: Quévin Castro (55')
Key stats
Possession: Hemel Hempstead Town 52% · Eastbourne Borough 48% · Total shots: 23-7 · On target: 10-3 · Corners: 7-5