Vs. Orington (A)
Starting XI	Substitutes:
Tim Nunn
Matt Lee
Max Sztyber
Chris Mammone (c)
Loksan Harley
Josh Mullett	(80 Gordon Lee)
Dale Scowen
Ollie Jeffs
Aaron Dreeling	(48 Zac Smith)
David Ndunduma
Jake Wilkinson
Referee: D Milward
HT Score: 0-3
FT Score: 0-5

In conditions that were the complete opposite of the glorious sunshine of the last few weeks the Baptists slipped to a disappointing away defeat on Bexhill Road.

Playing the side only two places above them in the league and coming into the game having scoring 14 goals in their last two games confidence was high in the away dressing room. However the high winds and second half rain meant the Battle side were unable to utilise their attacking talents.

Having lost the toss and been forced to play into the wind it soon became obvious the first half would be a damage limitation exercise before launching a second half comeback. Resolute defending in the first twenty minutes resulted in only two goals conceded, one direct from a corner on the quarter hour and the other five minutes later following a break down the middle when the dangerous Shane Ryan was afforded too much time and space.

To their credit, the Baptists fought back with Jake Wilkinson and David Ndunduma both going close before a blatant handball on the goal line from a goal-bound Wilkinson effort was punished only with a penalty. The keeper saved Dale Scowen’s effort and the home side further punished the visitors when another corner was drilled in for 3-0.

As the sides turned round the Baptists were confident of turning round the deficit but a mixture of naïve play and a change in the conditions meant they never really got going.

Despite excellent width provided by both fullbacks, the game too often consisted of a high ball down the centre of the park which carried straight through to the opposition keeper. To add insult to injury the Baptists where then done twice in quick succession on the counter attack as Orington, who also hit the post from long range, ran out worthy winners.