Worthing’s unbeaten start to the season was ended by fellow Seasiders, Margate as a red card and missed penalty proved costly.
With both teams fielding much-changed line-ups, it was the visitors who went through to a home tie in the next round of The Velocity Trophy, with either Tonbridge Angels or Sevenoaks Town.
The Reds started their “March To The Arch” by defeating old foes, Faversham Town in an FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round tie down Salters Lane.
Worthing made it four wins out of five as they moved back up to second in The Bostik Premier, with a workmanlike victory at Haringey Borough.
Worthing’s 100% start to the season came to an abrupt halt on Bank Holiday Monday, as Burgess Hill Town not so much parked the bus, they arrived in a coach towing a caravan, followed by a fleet of taxis.
Worthing made it three from three as they returned to the top of The Bostik Premier after a hard-fought win over a spirited Harlow Town, at The McCullochs Arena.
It was a case of deja-vu at The War Memorial Sports Ground last night, as Worthing were forced to come from behind again to snatch a 2-1 win at newly-promoted Carshalton Athletic.
