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AFC CROYDON ATH 4 HASTINGS UNITED 1

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 January 2026

DIV 1 S.EAST
By Paul Smith

■ CROYDON Athletic had been shocked last week, and their desire to get back on track showed in a nervous first half.
Hastings were on the front foot in the first half and got their reward when Damien Theodore took advantage of indecision at the back.
Croydon tried to get back on level terms, but went into the break a goal behind. The second half was very different.
It started with some fortune as Sam Pidgeon put through his own net after 55 minutes. Croydon seized the initiative, and after 72 minutes, Reece Grant drilled the ball home. This was qui...

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