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 Women suffered only their third defeat of the season on Sunday, as a rampant Billericay side cruised to victory at Woodside Road to knock the Reds out of the RePoss Cup.
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.
Worthing Women made it eight league wins on the bounce on Sunday, as they overcame a strong Phoenix Sports side at a bitter Woodside Road.
Not for the first time this season, Worthing showed in the opening forty-five minutes why they’re flying high in the table.
Worthing Women ensured they finished the day at the top of the league standings as they narrowly overcame a dogged and determined Herne Bay side at a windswept Woodside Road on Sunday.
Worthing moved into the quarter-finals of the Sussex Senior Cup with victory against AFC Varndeanians at a rather parky Withdean on Monday night.