Welling United faced a tough loss in the F.A. Trophy against Havant & Waterlooville, with AFC Wimbledon loanee Harry Sidwell scoring the winning goal. Welling’s captain Dave Winfield was suspended, and injuries to key players further impacted their performance. Despite some good saves from goalkeeper Daniel Jinadu, Welling struggled to find their rhythm after conceding early in the game.
Manager Rod Stringer made changes at half-time, bringing in Josh Redfearn for a boost in the team’s attack. Welling had some promising moments, with Garrett Kelly and Alex Lankshear scoring goals to keep the game competitive. However, strong goalkeeping from Ben Dudzinski denied Welling the chance to equalize, with a crucial save from a shot by Anointed Chukwu.
Looking ahead, Stringer will be relying on goalkeeper Rhys Lovett’s return and monitoring the injuries sustained by Gene Kennedy and Zain Walker. The upcoming match against Weymouth will be crucial for Welling United to bounce back from this defeat and regain their form in the league. Despite the setback, there are positives to take from the game, including the team’s fighting spirit and determination to keep pushing until the final whistle.
