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BRANTHAM ATH 2 DOWNHAM TOWN 1

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 January 2026

DIV 1 NORTH
By Mark Steed

■ BRANTHAM secured a landmark victory by claiming not only their first win of the season, but their first-ever triumph at Step 4 of the Non-League pyramid.
The hosts started brightly and were ahead after just eight minutes, Reuben Chinnery punishing a sluggish start from the visitors by firing past Charlie Congreve in the Downham goal.
Athletic continued to impress and doubled their advantage on the half-hour through a moment of individual brilliance from Ben Young, who beat three defenders before finishing confidently.
Downham responded after the break a...

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