Saturday March 28

 

FIRST DIVISION

AFC Greenwich Borough 2-1 Halls AFC

Bridon Ropes 1-2 Lordswood

Croydon 1-1 Lewisham Borough

FC Elmstead 1-2 Rochester United

Greenways 7-1 Banstead Athletic

SE Dons 7-0 Chessington & Hook

Tooting Bec 2-4 Lydd Town

Welling Town 1-1 Staplehurst Monarchs

 

Non-League Day delivered exactly what was promised — goals, drama, and a few results that could seriously shift the picture.

At the top, SE Dons sent out a brutal reminder of their dominance with a 7-0 demolition of Chessington & Hook. No nerves, no slip-ups — just a statement win. AFC Greenwich Borough keep the pressure firmly on with a 2-1 victory over Halls AFC, making it five straight wins and ensuring the title race is very much alive.

Rochester United steadied themselves at the perfect time, winning 2-1 at FC Elmstead to halt their wobble and keep themselves firmly in the promotion hunt. Lordswood also strengthened their play-off push with a solid 2-1 win at Bridon Ropes.

The surprise came at Croydon, where their ten-game unbeaten run couldn’t be extended to eleven as Lewisham Borough battled to a 1-1 draw — a valuable point in their fight for survival.

If there was a result of the day contender, Greenways made it impossible to ignore, smashing Banstead Athletic 7-1 to keep their outside play-off hopes alive in emphatic fashion.

At the bottom, it was mixed fortunes. Lydd Town picked up an excellent 4-2 win at Tooting Bec, while Welling Town’s 1-1 draw with Staplehurst Monarchs does little to ease their growing relegation fears.

Plenty of goals, a few shocks, and absolutely no let-up — just how this division likes it.

 

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