Dulwich Hamlet took one step closer to winning the league title on Wednesday night as they overcome their most potent rivals left to play in front of a near record crowd of 642.

The game started off lively with Dulwich having the best of a first half.

Asia Harbour Brown had the first chance of the game on 11 minutes when her header from a corner went just wide of the goal.

It took Dulwich 19 minutes to get their first goal. A long range free kick by Lily Price went through the Fulham defence, past the keeper and into the back of the next

Moments later Martha Goddard darted down the left flank and into the penalty area and shot just wide.

Again Goddard showed her dominance on the wing and did well to weave past a few players to pass to Summer Roberts in the penalty area, who couldn't connect with the ball at the end

Further chances from Summer Roberts and Lily Price nearly ended in goals before Shakira Kafero-Roberts out wide, found Goddard who was composed enough in front of goal to score just before half time.

Fulham came out for the second half with a more fire in them and the second half was much more evenly matched with both teams having chances and Dulwich were kepts in the game by some superb saves by Dulwich keeper Saskia Reeves Priestly.

Fulham finally got their goal on the 87^th minute when ex Dulwich player, Sophie Manzi put the ball in the back of the net which led to a tense last ten minutes as both teams battled it out to the end.

This win further strengthens Dulwich’s title ambitions. With only four games to play, Dulwich are now top of the league and Fulham are set to play Dartford FC at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon which both teams need to win to stay in the race. This is a game Fulham could quite easily win if they play as they did this evening.

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Photos: Harry Cornish