A second-half equaliser by Becs Bell helped to maintain Worthing’s unbeaten league record in 2022 but left Aylesford still looking nervously over their shoulders.
Early and late goals from Ollie Pearce and Will Seager earned Worthing three hard-earned points at a Sunny Cheshunt on Non-League Day.
Luca Cocoracchio’s first goal for Worthing rounded off a good afternoon's work to put Tuesday night’s disappointment firmly behind them, as they reasserted their authority in the title race.
Worthing suffered a comprehensive defeat at the R&D Advisors Stadium as Bishop’s Stortford sent them crashing to their heaviest of the season.
A sixth goal from Molly Thorns completed an emphatic victory for Worthing, as they put struggling Denham United to the sword.
Worthing ensured there would be no repeat of December's defeat in Kent with a solid home win over Margate, as Woodside mourned the untimely passing of one of their own.
A single second-half goal by Callum Kealy eventually proved sufficient to overcome the challenge of East Thurrock United and see Worthing’s advantage over the rest of the field extended to an incredible thirteen points.
Worthing extended their lead at the top of the table to ten points after edging a closely-fought derby at a packed-out Dripping Pan.