REPORT | Dulwich Hamlet 3 Sutton United 0

One of the longest five minutes in history of DHFCW descended on Champion Hill after the final whistle blew on a 3-0 win against a much-improved Sutton United side.

Fan were frantically refreshing Twitter trying to find out the final score on the South Coast as Saltdean United led our title rivals Dartford FC 4-3. When the result was confirmed, a huge cheer went up around the ground and chants of ‘we are going up’ were belted out in the Toilet’s Opposite Stand.

Dulwich were now in control of the title race and are set to win the league if they win all their remaining games and retain their superior goal difference. Of course, there could be more upsets along the way.

Sutton were a different team to the one we played back in December when we won 6-0. Former referee Lucy Clark took over from Will Letts as Manager in January and has inserted some much-needed vigour into the team.

Dulwich’s first chance came after 6 minutes as Brit Saylor hit wide of the goal after a brilliant cross into the area followed by another chance a few minutes later as Martha Goddard took a long range shot that was saved by the keeper.

They opened their scoring account on the 25^th minute as Lily Price placed an excellent forward pass from near the centre line to Angel Reid. Reid found herself sprinting  forward with plenty of space and took it round the keeper to put into the back of the net.

Seven minutes later Erin Corrigan doubled the lead following a looping header over the keeper from a corner kick to make it two nil for Dulwich.

In the 37^th minute Asia Harbour Brown almost made it three for the Hamlet as another corner kick from Lily Price found the defender who then put her header over the bar and then three minutes later, Brit Saylor had a goal disallowed for offside.

Hamlet were not finished with their scoring for this half as Erin Corrigan smashed a second goal into the back of the net from 25 yards out.

Shortly after the start of the second half Price and Corrigan both had chances before Jodie Lodge, Ceylon Hickman and Angel Read were subbed for Summer Roberts, Tia Searle and Minnie Crutwell.

The rest of the half played out with chances from Anna Jowle, Lily Price and Shakira Kafero-Roberts before the game was settled on a 3-0 win and a goalless second half.

Wednesday’s game against Fulham is vital. It is a must win in their quest to win the league. Whether you have been before or it is your first game, we would love to see you at the Hill

Dulwich Hamlet FC vs Fulham FC
Wednesday 4th April 2024 | KO 7PM | TICKETS HERE

Photos: Liam Asman