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RESILIENT ROCKS RUMBLE ROYALS

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
10 August 2025

DIV 1 S CENTRAL
By Trevor Brock

DELIGHT: Porchesters Ryan Pennerby celebrates the third goal against Bognor
PICTURES: Ian Christy

AFC PORTCHESTER 4
Stanley 12, Willett 24, Pennery 45+7, 52
BOGNOR REGIS TN 5 Scutt 5
(pen), Britton 55, Allcock 63, 85, Mlambo 90+8’
WESSEX League champions AFC Portchester were given a harsh introduction to life in the Isthmian League as they let a three-goal lead slip, allowing relegated Bognor to snatch a dramatic late victory.
Bognor struck first after just five minutes when a defensive air-shot brought down an attacker in the box. Tommy...

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