A much-changed Worthing laboured to a hard-fought win against a stubborn Leatherhead side to reach the quarter-finals of the Velocity Trophy.
A brief chorus of “We love you Bognor” broke out on the terraces, as Worthing’s win at Brightlingsea was matched by two late goals from our local rivals to send Folkestone crashing to defeat at Nyewood Lane.
A rampant Reds hit Merstham for six to power their way to the top of the Isthmian Premier.
Worthing fought their way back from two goals down at Horsham to book their place in the semi-finals of the Sussex Senior Cup.
Both sides contributed to a highly entertaining goalless draw as Worthing remained level on points at the top of the table.
Worthing started the new year the same way they finished the old one; with a 3-0 win over a local rival to cement second place and, on this occasion, celebrate a first victory at Bognor since 1999.
Worthing came out on top in the battle between second and third as Horsham seemed to press the self-destruct button.
Worthing went through to the next round of the Velocity Trophy with a win more comfortable than the scoreline suggests.
Worthing saw a two-goal lead slip from their grasp before Joel Colbran’s late winner moved Reds level on points at the top with leaders, Folkestone Invicta.
Not for the first time this season, Worthing showed in the opening forty-five minutes why they’re flying high in the table.
