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Wright’s finish is decisive in thriller

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
25 January 2026

DORCHESTER T 4 HAVANT & W 3
By Terry Spracklen

HARVEY Wright’s header proved pivotal as Dorchester clinched three vital points from a seven-goal thriller at home to Havant & Waterlooville.
The Hawks were off to a dream start three minutes in, when Dorchester stopper Gerard Benfield’s kick struck Brendan Wilson.
The loose ball dropped for Paul Rooney, whose drive was parried by Benfield - only as far as Harry Thorpe to slot home.
Luke Pardoe created Jayden Crosbie’s equaliser on 22 minutes, before Mitchell Aston cleared a Pardoe effort off the line.
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