A four-figure crowd watched Worthing battle to a hard-earned three points against Corinthian Casuals, thanks to a stoppage time penalty from substitute Mo Diallo.
Patience and perseverance were the key as Worthing saw off Leatherhead in style.
A four-goal salvo from Max Bartlett helped lead the under-18s to an emphatic 8-2 win at Horsham YMCA in the FA Youth Cup.
Worthing returned to winning ways against East Thurrock United, after a dogged performance finally saw off the Essex-based visitors.
A Bobby Mills double sentenced Worthing to a second successive first qualifying round exit from the FA Cup.
Worthing ended Cray Wanderers' perfect start to the season by taking maximum points at Hayes Lane.
Ollie Pearce led the way with two goals as Worthing eventually overcame the dogged resistance of Bowers & Pitsea, at a packed Crucial Environmental Stadium.
The Mackerel Men fell to a disappointing opening day defeat at one of their promotion rivals.
The Reds lacked their usual cut and thrust on Saturday but still eked out a two-nil win over Isthmian League newcomers Lancing
It may not have been The Amex or Stamford Bridge but those in attendance at The Lashmar on Tuesday night weren’t bothered as 271 of them were there to finally enjoy live football again, with Worthing running out seven-nil winners.
