Goals from Sophie Humphrey, Hannah Hewlett and Shawna Harvey saw Worthing spring a surprise and knock Lewes DS out of the Sussex Women’s Cup.
Worthing’s long unbeaten run - stretching back to August - finally came to an end, despite taking an early lead through Ollie Pearce.
Worthing Football Club fell to only their third defeat of the season so far with a 2-1 home defeat to Cheshunt this afternoon.
Headed goals from Aarran Racine and Joel Colbran sandwiched an Ollie Pearce penalty, as Worthing extended their lead at the top of the table to eight points.
Worthing came back from behind on the road, to claim all three points and maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Despite facing a team two divisions higher, Worthing were more than a match for Hounslow as they suffered the agony of an FA Cup exit on penalties.
Two in-form sides met in the FA Trophy at The Skyex Community Stadium but it was the visitors who turned in a dominant performance to seal a safe passage through to round two.
Worthing cruised through to the second round of the FA Trophy, scoring three at a wounded Hayes and Yeading United side.
Harrison Male’s second-half penalty save helped Worthing to maintain their five point lead at the top of the table.
Worthing came out 2-1 winners, in a nervy affaire at The Crucial Environmental Stadium.
