National League South

Lusala’s strike is the difference for Daggers

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 February 2026

By Terry Hunter

DAGENHAM & Redbridge secured their fourth consecutive home win with a narrow but deserved victory over Bath City.
Dermi Lusala’s first-half strike proved decisive as Lee Bradbury’s side edged past a spirited Bath outfit that lacked the quality and ruthlessness required.
The visitors began brightly, carving out the first opportunity.
But they failed to capitalise on a scramble inside the area, with Kieran Parselle’s looping header drifting over Sam Howes’ crossbar.
A burst of pace from Joe Haigh soon created Dagenham’s first op...

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