East Grinstead Town welcomed Worthing FC U14 White to Edenbridge RFC on 16 March 2025 for a gripping league match that saw the home side emerge victorious with a scoreline of 3-2. The match kicked off at 10:00 am and was officiated by referee Darren Page, with an attendance of 30 spectators witnessing the action unfold.
East Grinstead Town lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking transitions. Josh Goody took his position in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Mason Terry on the right, Charlie Walton and Adam Bannister in central defence, and Tommy Clarabut on the left. Dexter Sudbury operated as a central midfielder, tasked with linking play between defence and attack. The midfield was further bolstered by Max Dodson and Mason Malone on the right and left flanks respectively, while Toby Broughton played centrally as an attacking midfielder. Up front, Harry Goodall led the line as the lone striker.
The substitutes for East Grinstead Town included Tim Greenyner and Tyler Pickering, who were poised to make an impact from the bench if called upon.
The match began with East Grinstead Town asserting their dominance early on. In just the 8th minute, Bobby Lindsay opened the scoring, converting a cross from Max Dodson with a precise finish using his right foot from inside the box. The home side's confidence surged, and they doubled their lead in the 22nd minute when Adam Bannister capitalised on a goalmouth scramble, scoring from close range following a corner delivered by Toby Broughton.
However, Worthing FC U14 White responded swiftly, pulling one back in the 26th minute with a well-placed shot from inside the box, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The match continued to ebb and flow, and East Grinstead Town regained their two-goal cushion just six minutes later. Toby Broughton showcased his set-piece prowess by scoring a stunning direct free-kick from outside the box, assisted by Bobby Lindsay, making it 3-1 in the 32nd minute.
As the first half drew to a close, the referee signalled for half-time with the score at 3-1 in favour of East Grinstead Town. The second half commenced with tactical substitutions for the home side; Tim Greenyner replaced Mason Terry at the start of the second half, followed by Tyler Pickering coming on for Dexter Sudbury shortly after.
The match continued to be fiercely contested, and in the 50th minute, Harry Goodall was introduced in place of Max Dodson, adding fresh legs to the attack. Worthing FC U14 White, undeterred by the scoreline, continued to press and found the back of the net again in the 56th minute with a well-executed shot from inside the box, this time using the left foot, narrowing the score to 3-2.
The final moments of the match saw East Grinstead Town defending resolutely to maintain their slender lead. Despite the visitors' best efforts to equalise, the home side held firm, securing a hard-fought victory. The match concluded with East Grinstead Town celebrating a vital three points in their league campaign, showcasing their resilience and attacking flair throughout the encounter.
