Worthing fell to their first defeat of 2023 after Tonbridge Angels came from behind to win 2-1 at Longmead Stadium.
The Rebels made it four consecutive league wins as they breezed past Dover Athletic at The Crabble.
Worthing showed their class to brush aside high-flying Dartford, winning 3-0 at The Crucial Environmental Stadium.
Worthing turned on the style to move back to the top of the table against one of their closest rivals, as they silenced these particular Lionesses’ roar.
An early second-half goal from Flo Jackson eventually proved enough to condemn Worthing to another semi-final heartbreak, in a repeat of last season’s final four tie.
A debut goal from Liam Vincent and an Ollie Pearce strike helped Worthing to a 2-0 win at Priory Lane against Sussex rivals, Eastbourne Borough.
An early brace from Chloe Winchester lifted Reds to the top of the table, with games in hand, as they eventually saw off the challenge of Aylesford.
Worthing withstood late drama to claim all three points against Welling United at The Crucial Environmental Stadium thank in part to Lewis White’s brilliant brace.
Harrison Male’s penalty save prevents Hampton from stealing three points at home from a dominant Worthing side.
A cold and wet afternoon was brightened up by another fine win, accompanied by a cacophony of cheering, courtesy of the Worthing Divas mascots.
