Peacehaven & Telscombe secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sittingbourne on Saturday, ending the visitors’ unbeaten run in the league this season. The decisive moment came late in the first half when striker Ben Aubrey converted a glancing header from a cross delivered by Fin Aynitotri.

The first half was a subdued affair, with Peacehaven & Telscombe struggling to reach the levels of performance they have demonstrated earlier this campaign. Despite this, Aubrey’s header provided the only goal of the match, giving the visitors a crucial lead going into the break.

In the second half, Peacehaven & Telscombe adopted a more conservative approach, appearing content to hold onto their slim advantage. Even when attempting counterattacks, they proved more dangerous than Sittingbourne, who were unable to mount a significant challenge. Aynitotri came close to extending the lead with a shot that struck the outside of the post. Meanwhile, Connor Tighe wasted a clear opportunity by shooting wide, and Eman Ohunja was denied by a well-placed save from the Peacehaven goalkeeper.

The result marks a setback for Sittingbourne, whose undefeated record in the league came to an end. Peacehaven & Telscombe, meanwhile, will take confidence from their resilience and the timely intervention of Aubrey’s goal. The match was played at Peacehaven’s home ground and demonstrated the visitors’ capacity to capitalize on limited chances while maintaining defensive discipline.