Preview:
 
Having banked 6 points in their double header last weekend, Ewell looked to keep things ticking over with another league victory in their fourth encounter with NPL this season.
 
The Match:
 

2

CHANCE

Clancy advances into a dangerous area but opts to shoot over squaring for a simple tap-in.

15

NEAR MISS

Heptonstall produces a fantastic save at full stretch to keep out the hosts.

HALF TIME – NPL Reserves 0 vs AFC Ewell 0

60

GOAL

Hodge. Assist: Chipperton. Ewell finally come to life following a sluggish opening 45 minutes. Clancy backheels to Chipperton and the latter delivers an inviting cross that Hodge firmly plants into the back of the net.  

65

CHANCE

In a reversal of the opening goal, Hodge turns provider and stands up a cross that Chipperton diverts goalwards, only for it to be cleared off the line by a retreating defender.

72

CHANCE

Ewell are denied once again as Clancy’s effort is hacked off the line.

75

NEAR MISS

Heptonstall’s face intervenes and successfully repels an NPL breakaway.

82

BOOKING

Stevens ‘takes one for the team’ and has to commit a cynical foul in a threatening area.

85

CHANCE

Ransom flicks the returning Bullock’s corner towards goal, only for NPL to produce another last ditch clearance. 

FULL TIME – NPL Reserves 0 vs AFC Ewell 1

 
The verdict:
 
After making a slow start to the game, Ewell responded with a strong second half showing and ultimately did enough to claim the victory. With a two week break from league duties, Ewell will have one eye on the chasing pack as they continue to set the pace in the title race.