West Sussex League

Premier Division

Tuesday 23rd April 2019

Kick Off 18.15 Actual 18.17

Capel 1 T.D. Shipley 3, attendance 65

43’ 0-1

45’+ 5, 0-2

62’ 1-2

82’ 1-3

@ Beare Green Sports Field

Horsham Road

Beare Green

RH5 4PQ

No Admission or Programme.

It was nice to finally have a local match during these end of season matches, this being just nine miles from home. It was a game with something on it too, as third in the league table entertained fourth, both still having a chance of winning the league.

Both teams took a physical approach, with players dropping like flies and it was a bit surprising that the match ended with both teams having the full complement of players. It had been quite even coming up to halftime, before T.D. Shipley scored two headers in the dying minutes of the half. When Capel pulled a goal back just after the hour mark it looked like they might turn things round, but having missed a few good chances, they were punished when the visitors added their third goal with eight minutes left. This result sees the two clubs swap league positions.

It remains very tight at the top of the table, with four of the top five clubs still in with a chance of winning the league. West Chiltington are top, with 43 points (3 games left), Nyetimber Pirates are second, also on 43 points, but having completed their fixtures. T.D. Shipley are third, also on 43 points, but with one match left. Capel drop to fourth, a point behind the top three, but with two games to play. Even fifth in the table The Unicorn Bognor Regis could still win it, as they are on 37 points, with three matches left. Next up for them is a home match versus West Chiltington, which if they win that, it could make things very interesting………..