AFC Croydon Athletic 2 – 2 Sheppey United
The Rams demonstrated their resilience in a dramatic final-day encounter at home, battling back to earn a 2-2 draw against Sheppey United. The result successfully secures second place in the league, ensuring home-field advantage for the upcoming playoff semi-final.
Match Highlights
The afternoon began with promise as Harvey Kedwell found the back of the net in the 9th minute, giving Croydon an early lead. However, the visitors responded strongly in the second half, with Jacob Lambert and Benjamin Clark scoring to put Sheppey United 2-1 ahead by the 64th minute.
With the second-place finish hanging in the balance, the Rams pushed forward in stoppage time. In the 98th minute, Josh Williams scored a dramatic equaliser, sparking celebrations across the ground and confirming the point needed to cement our league position.
The Road to Promotion
Having already qualified for the playoffs prior to kick-off, the objective for this final fixture was clear: avoid defeat to stay second. By achieving this, we have now formalised our path toward the next division:
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Playoff Semi-Final: AFC Croydon Athletic vs Sittingbourne FC
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Date: 28th April
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Venue: Home
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Playoff Final: 2nd May (Subject to semi-final result)
The squad now turns its full focus to Tuesday night. We look forward to seeing a packed home crowd as we take the first step in the playoff journey.
Up the Rams!
