Felixstowe & Walton United extended their unbeaten home league run with a narrow victory over Walthamstow in a closely contested match. The game took place on Sunday, with Felixstowe hosting Walthamstow at their home ground.

Walthamstow began the match strongly, coming close to scoring when Joden Trickett struck the crossbar from 18 yards early on. Felixstowe responded with an effort that was disallowed for offside after Jose Santa De La Paz’s initial shot was saved and Ethan Garcia followed up, but the flag was raised.

The Seasiders broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute when Santa De La Paz showcased his pace and skill by outpacing the Walthamstow defense and driving a powerful shot into the roof of the net. Despite this setback, Walthamstow remained resilient and kept up the pressure, twice hitting the woodwork during the match.

Their persistence paid off just before halftime when Fatih Mustafa leveled the score in the 45th minute. However, Felixstowe regained the lead from the penalty spot through Joe Whigt, who converted confidently to settle the game.

Jose Santa De La Paz was a standout performer for Felixstowe & Walton United, contributing significantly to the team’s attacking threat throughout the match. His goal and involvement in key moments earned him recognition as the star player of the fixture.

With this result, Felixstowe & Walton United maintain their unbeaten record at home in the league, underscoring their strong form on their home turf. Walthamstow, despite the loss, demonstrated resilience and attacking intent, making for an entertaining and competitive fixture.