Egham Town secured a 4-2 victory over AFC Portchester in a high-scoring match on a chilly day in Surrey. The game, witnessed by 157 spectators, featured six goals and a dramatic penalty shootout that shaped the final outcome.

Egham Town struck early when Sebastian Karczewski scored in the fourth minute, putting the home side ahead. AFC Portchester responded quickly, with Spencer Spurway equalizing almost immediately. Spurway then doubled his tally by converting a penalty in the 12th minute, giving Portchester a temporary lead.

The second half saw Ryan Pennery level the score at 2-2, keeping the contest tense through much of the remainder of the match. Karczewski then scored again from the penalty spot to complete his hat-trick and restore Egham Town's advantage.

A turning point occurred when AFC Portchester’s Tommy Scutt received a second yellow card, resulting in his dismissal after conceding the penalty that allowed Karczewski to score his third goal. From that point on, the home team capitalized on their numerical advantage.

With 10 minutes left, Bradley Clayton extended Egham Town’s lead to 4-2, securing the win for the hosts. The victory highlighted Egham Town's resilience and ability to capitalize on key moments during the match.