National League South

Urchins fall to late raid from Rebels

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 March 2026

HORNCHURCH 2 SLOUGH TOWN 3
By Stephen McEnnerney

DESPITE a second-half fightback, Hornchurch succumbed late at home.
When Giles Phillips tangled with Harvey Walker, the referee pointed to the spot and despite Arthur Nasta’s best efforts, he couldn’t prevent Ruben Shakpoke from opening the scoring.
Shakpoke had the ball in the back of the net only for the linesman to deny him for an offside earlier in the move. Johnny Goddard’s long-ranger flew narrowly over before Urchin Myles Weston’s skill worked an opening but he couldn’t squeeze his effort ins...

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