By Paul Harris

HITCHIN TOWN 1

LEAMINGTON 2

IT WAS third versus fourth in a first meeting since the clubs contested a play-off in 2016-17, which had favoured Leamington.
From the start the Brakes declared an attacking intent and in doing so went on to dominate the first half in an imperious manner.
They controlled possession and utilised all areas of the pitch for successive encroachments on the Hitchin goal, with Charlie Horlock the busier keeper.
William Shorrock tested Horlock with early shots and Daniel Meredith impressed with creative play. There were good efforts from Hen...