Campbell – We’ll need a miracle after Henley’s shock defeat

A good day at the office for the first team was ruined by a bad result in Banbury that seems likely to consign Howarth’s men to another season in South Premier Division 2.

Still lacking players due to injury the home side still made easy work, in defeating a Barnes team that had struggled at the bottom of the league, collecting only seven points from 19 games.

The home team went into the half-time team talk 5-0 in front thanks to goals from Mark Ansell, Dom Male, Dom Cohen and a brace from John Burroughs.

After the turnaround, the visitors defended resolutely but Burroughs continued his fine run of form in front of the net and completed his hat-trick to cap a thoroughly professional team effort.

Having completed the job thoughts turned to Oxfordshire where the right result in the top-of-the-table clash between Banbury and Henley would have enhanced Horsham’s promotion chances.

The result bought no joy to Broadbridge Heath as unbeaten Henley, leading the division, were thrashed 6-0 by second placed Banbury.