Hampton & Richmond defeat Hemel Hempstead

Hampton & Richmond edged out Hemel Hempstead, 1-2, on Saturday, in a game relating to matchweek 40. To this matchweek, Alan Dowson's team came from five defeats, and Mel Gwinnett's team came from three wins.

Alex Gibson-Hammond opened the score with 30 minutes on the clock. After 40 minutes, Pierre Fonkeu fired home for Hemel Hempstead.

Ben Seymour scored the winner after 72 minutes from the penalty spot.

After the result Hampton & Richmond are 4th in the table, with 66 points, while Hemel Hempstead sit 16th place, with 44 points. With regard to the next fixture, Mel Gwinnett's team will play at home against Welling United. Meanwhile, Alan Dowson's team visit Dartford.