Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Hanworth Villa beat Kingstonian 2-0 at Rectory Meadow in a pre-season friendly. Harding scored in first-half stoppage time, Timberlake added a second in the 72nd minute.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryTimberlake doubles the lead
Hanworth Villa emerged with more purpose after the break. Haydon Vaughan crossed from the inside-left channel but substitute Timberlake arrived a second too late. Vaughan then found himself clean through on goal but his lob sailed over the bar.
Gio McGregor attempted an ambitious strike from just inside the Kingstonian half, but it drifted wide. Dickinson was called into action again in the 65th minute, reacting sharply to a shot from a free-kick delivery.
Timberlake sealed the win in the 72nd minute. He found acres of space inside the box and, although the Kingstonian goalkeeper got a hand to his effort, the ball had enough power to cross the line.
Liam Ferdinand came off the bench and had a 85th-minute chance to extend the lead but lost possession at the vital moment. Brandon Curtis, introduced as a substitute, injected energy with surging runs and saw a left-footed grasscutter whistle just wide a minute before full time.
The turning point
Harding's goal in first-half stoppage time was decisive. Kingstonian had been the livelier side through the middle portion of the half, hitting the woodwork and forcing Dickinson into his best save of the night. Against the run of play, a defensive misjudgement gifted Harding the opening — and Hanworth Villa never looked back. The visitors' failure to convert their first-half pressure into a lead proved costly.
Player of the match: Michael Harding
The striker's poacher's finish just before the break changed the complexion of the game. He led the line effectively in Haughney's 3-4-2-1 system, occupying the Kingstonian centre-backs and creating space for the supporting forwards. Jack Timberlake also impressed after his introduction, scoring the second and providing an attacking spark.
By the numbers
Hanworth Villa's two goals came from just 0.65 and 0.78 expected goals (approximate from open play and the late chance), reflecting a game of few clear-cut chances. Kingstonian's first-half xG — boosted by the crossbar strike and the Dickinson save — likely exceeded the hosts' total for the opening 45 minutes, underlining the shift in momentum after the interval. The scoreline was tighter than the 2-0 margin suggests.
What it means
Hanworth Villa extended their pre-season winning streak to four matches, following victories over Hampton & Richmond Borough, St Albans City, Fareham Town and Carshalton Athletic. They host Welwyn Garden City at Rectory Meadow on Saturday, 25 July (3pm kick-off) in their final friendly before their Southern League Premier Division South campaign begins on 8 August.
For Kingstonian, the result was a second consecutive pre-season setback after their 3-0 win over Wingate & Finchley on 14 July — a match in which they scored three unanswered goals. Manager's side next host Barton Rovers at the Robert Parker Stadium on Saturday, 25 July (3pm kick-off).
Verdict
A competitive friendly that swung on a single defensive error right before the break. Kingstonian will take heart from their first-half performance but will need to convert chances to build momentum. Hanworth Villa's four-match winning run suggests they are sharpening well for their step up to Step 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Hanworth Villa and Kingstonian — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2024
Hanworth Villa vs Kingstonian Head to Head Results· 5
Hanworth Villa and Kingstonian have met 5 times — Hanworth Villa won 2, Kingstonian won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Kingstonian leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 15 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (8 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (80%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 22 Jul 2026