Egham Town vs Chertsey Town

Chertsey's second goal before half-time proved decisive. Egham had held firm for much of the first period but the double blow before the break left them with a mountain to climb. The match data shows Chertsey led 2-0 at half-time, giving them complete control heading into the second half.

Chertsey's attacking unit deserves the spotlight. Four different goalscorers (specific names not available from official sources at the time of writing) contributed to the victory, spreading the goal threat across the team. The defence, too, deserves credit for limiting Egham to a single consolation strike.

For Egham, the consolation goal was a bright spot on an otherwise difficult evening, and manager Jordan Berry will have seen enough to work on ahead of the Isthmian League South Central season.

The 4-1 scoreline tells a clear story of Chertsey's attacking efficiency. Having already drawn 0-0 at Ashford Town (Middlesex) three days earlier in their pre-season opener, this was a significant step up in output — four goals from a squad that is clearly gelling under Little's management.

Egham, playing their first pre-season friendly of the summer, will be grateful for the run-out against a side from a higher division. The one goal they scored suggests they carried some threat even against a well-organised Chertsey defence.

Chertsey Town opened their pre-season schedule with a win after a goalless draw at Ashford Town on 11 July. They face a busy run of friendlies: away at VWF on 18 July, then home games against Wealdstone (21 July), Harrow Borough (25 July), Chesham United (28 July) and Westfield FC (31 July) before the Southern League Premier Division South season begins in August.

Egham Town, now under the management of Jordan Berry in the Isthmian League South Central, will continue their preparations with further friendlies including a trip to Leverstock Green on 21 July and London Lions on 25 July, before their league campaign starts in August.

A comfortable pre-season workout for Chertsey Town against lower-division opposition. The 4-1 scoreline was a fair reflection of the gap between the sides, and the Curfews will take confidence from their attacking display. Egham will have learned plenty from the evening and can build on the performance in their remaining friendlies.