By Keith Masters

ASHFORD UNITED 0
MERSTHAM 1
■ASHFORD United’s dismal start to 2025 continued when they were beaten by a well-organised Mertsham team.
The first-half was an even affair with both teams playing some entertaining football, but with few chances. The first meaningful effort came in the 37th minute when Merstham’s Charlie Greenwood saw a close range show well saved by Ashford keeper Taite Holtam. Ashford captain Craig
Stone then saw his shot graze the bar. The visitors gained a firmer hold on the game after half-time, and broke the deadlock in the 68th mi...