Deal Town secured a commanding 7-1 victory over Punjab United in their Step 4 league match on Saturday, marking a significant turnaround for the coastal side and deepening the struggles of the newly promoted visitors.

The game began with Punjab United taking an early lead through Roman Campbell, who scored the club’s first goal of the season. However, Deal Town responded swiftly and decisively. Within a 14-minute span before halftime, Owen Wilkinson, Rory Smith, and Ben Chapman each found the net, with two of those goals coming from set-piece situations, shifting momentum firmly in Deal’s favor.

The second half saw Deal Town extend their dominance. Wilkinson and Chapman both completed braces, adding to the growing deficit for Punjab United. Jamie Kennedy also contributed a goal, sealing what became a one-sided contest on the coast.

This result marks Deal Town’s second consecutive league victory, reinforcing their upward momentum in the standings. Meanwhile, Punjab United remain at the bottom of the table and are still seeking their first win of the season at Step 4, as they continue to face challenges adapting to this level of competition.