Felixstowe secured a convincing 4-1 victory in their first-ever match at Buckhurst Hill on Saturday, demonstrating early control to establish a strong lead before weathering a second-half rally.

The visitors set the tone early, with Tom Warren breaking the deadlock in the eighth minute by finishing a precise cross from Bruno Tavares. Warren then played a crucial role in the second goal, delivering a cross that created confusion in the Buckhurst Hill defense, allowing Josh Hitter to score from close range in the 18th minute. Felixstowe continued to press their advantage, with Josh Mayhew extending the lead in the 38th minute when he found the net to make it 3-0.

After the interval, Buckhurst Hill responded with increased intensity and reduced the deficit midway through the second half. Max Gnandi scored on the hour mark, offering the home side renewed hope. However, Felixstowe quickly regained composure and secured the result in the 79th minute. Ethan Garcia delivered a powerful cross that was headed towards goal, with the ball deflecting in off a defender to seal the comprehensive win.

The three points reflected Felixstowe’s dominant first-half performance and resilience under pressure in the later stages, marking a memorable debut outing at Buckhurst Hill’s ground.