A below par first half showing by Aldershot & Farnham men's 1s put pay to any hopes of getting points at promotion chasing Chichester 2’s, however their safety in the league was confirmed with Southampton University losing against Bournemouth.

A&F lacked authority defensively, standing off and being too slow to engage. This invited Chichester an early circle penetration from where they were able to then finish with a close-range flick.

Jonny Groves equalised from the right of goal with a strike past the keeper having shrugged off two challenges inside the ‘D, but this was the only highlight for A&F in the first half.

Three short corner goals from Chichester followed. The first a rather scuffed effort which seemed to bamboozle most but fell kindly to a Chichester forward to sweep home. The second was a drag that appeared to be going wide until it deflected off Nathan Stanley and past a helpless Adam Rees in goal. The third was a clean drag.

4-1 at half time and with Chichester in control, A&F showed character and fought back well in the second half, being more assertive in their play, with Ed Rushmere in defence leading by example.

Some inconsistent decisions made for a more ill-tempered contest as the match progressed with a flurry of cards for both sides; yellows for both Stu Morhall and James Huggins for A&F for rather wild challenges.

There were limited chances in the second half for either team. Arguably A&F had two of the better opportunities but could not convert as a goalless second half saw the game finish 4-1 with Chichester worthy of the three points.