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OLDFIELD STUNNER MAKES IT FOUR

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 February 2026

DIV 1 S.EAST
HERNE BAY 0 AFC CROYDON ATH 4
By John Bathurst

HERNE Bay’s poor run continued as Croydon took advantage of a last-minute defensive change, scoring twice in the opening 15 minutes as defensive mix-ups led up to both goals.
The first came after a poor clearance and the ball was whipped in low for Josh Williams to smash the home.
Seven minutes later, with two defenders trying to clear a simple cross, the ball bounced in the box as Brandon Pierrick was able to loop a header over keeper Joe Coleman.
Despite a spirited fightback in the second period, Bay just could ...

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