Pagham stopped in tracks by Redhill

Pagham's unbeaten run came to an end as Redhill completed the double over the Lions with a 1-0 win at Nyetimber Lane in division one of the Sussex League.

With John Price’s side eyeing second spot in the table, the visitors almost took the lead in the second minute. Only a linesman’s flag robbed Craig Mullan of the opening goal.

Redhill kept pressing, with Mullan and Gregson both in on goal. Gregson was guilty of an awful miss following a piercing run into the area.

Lee Bradshaw had to be at his best to clear the lines for the Lions, while Bonner was forced wide for the visitors, with James Binfield making a timely save from the shot. Again Redhill could have scored, this time Sousa falling foul of the linesman’s vigilance.

Scott Murfin’s contribution to the game ended on 18 minutes, an injury forcing the prolific striker from the pitch. On came James Temple.

Neil Murfin was proving an asset on the wing for Pagham, Redhill’s defence finding him difficult to deal with.

The half-hour bought controversy as, to the sound of a baying Redhill fanbase, Pagham’s Howard Neighbour escaped with a talking to following a robust challenge on Sousa.