This was a big game. Dorking Wanderers would be a tough nut to crack but Dulwich cracked it with a 2-1 win which left them three points clear at the top of the table courtesy of Fulham beating Dartford 4-0 at Craven Cottage.

It was a tall order for Dulwich after their gruelling encounter with Fulham four days earlier so full credit to Fulham for pulling that result off.

Summer Roberts got off to a strong start with two chances to score within the first 15 minutes.  The first when she misguided her header wide of the goal and the second came with a chance on goal as she waved passed a number of players in the penalty area but managed to hit her effort wide past the bottom left corner.

Lily Price got in on the action as she was awarded a free kick in the 26th minute but shot just wide before minutes later Roberts found herself in front of the goal following a long ball over the top but was beaten to the ball by the keeper.

The first game of the goal came in the 39th minute as Shakira Kafero Roberts did well to win the ball from a Dorking defender on the edge of the penalty area, who then passed it to Angel Reid who slotted it into the back of the net which led to a half time score of 1-0 to Dulwich.

The second half started with a number of chances for Roberts before she finally got her goal in the 66th minute courtesy of a great pass from Phoebe Reed.

The second half was more favourable for Dorking as Dulwich were clearly flagging after the previous game and Dorking pulled a goal back courtesy of Megan Stow following a brilliant free kick.

For the remainder of the game Dulwich were under pressure from Dorking who had several chances to equalise but Dulwich managed to hold the fort until the full time whistle blew and gained three valuable points.

After the game fans piled into the bar and crowded in front of the TVs to watch the last half hour of the Fulham vs Dartford game which was being stream live on YouTube from Craven Cottage, but it was over by then. Fulham were 4-0 up. 

Dulwich face Enfield on Sunday, AFC Crawley next weekend and Saltdean United in May. With a three-point cushion, a win this afternoon and a win at Crawley could all but mathematically hand Dulwich the League Title.

Remaining Games:
Enfield Town (H) | Sunday 14th April 2024 | 2PM KO
AFC Crawley (A) | Sunday 28th April 2024 | 2PM KO
Saltdean United (A) | Sunday 19th May 2024 | 2PM KO

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