After nine months of slog etc I do wonder how fair the National League were in their decision not to extend the season. In effect that decided promotion and relegation issues. East Thurrock United were forced to play six games in the final two weeks. Of the three midweek matches two were away, at Wealdstone and Havant. The fifth of those matches saw them lose 6-1 to Havant who thus improved their goal difference which until then was behind Dartford’s. As both teams went into the final game of the season with a chance of winning the league Havant scored a last minute winner to finish level on points with Dartford but finish with a better goal difference of three. East Thurrock’s final match saw them host Hungerford Town who had lost their previous six games. Hungerford won meaning they were saved from relegation at Poole’s expence. What ever your opinion of the teams involved it does seem tough that it boiled down to East Thurrock’s mini end of season marathon. Feel for Dartford who today were beaten 1-0 by Braintree in play off semi.

Last edited by Charlie Bird (06/5/2018 8:05 PM)