Marlow secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory against Yateley, propelling them to the top of the league with seven games remaining. Their attacking ruthlessness and defensive discipline proved decisive, with three well-taken goals before halftime setting the foundation for a crucial win.

The opening exchanges were evenly contested, with both teams pressing forward in search of an early breakthrough. Marlow’s first real opportunity came from a well-worked short corner after a precise delivery from Josh, who had been impressive at left-back. His pinpoint pass found Frosty, who timed his run perfectly and slotted the ball through the keeper’s legs to open the scoring.

Despite Yateley’s resilience, Marlow doubled their lead through Robbo, who struck an unstoppable shot past the motionless keeper. The highlight of the match, however, came just before halftime. Matt picked up the ball inside his own half and set off on a blistering solo run, outpacing his teammates and opposition alike. With the crowd holding their breath, he calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner—an exceptional goal to make it 3-0 at the break.

Jedders’ well-devised tactical plan—initially set up to secure a draw—was thrown out the window by halftime, as the squad proved they have what it takes to play on the front foot and take the game to the opposition.

Yateley came out strongly in the second half, determined to claw their way back into the match. Marlow’s defence held firm with JB putting in a man-of-the-match performance, making key saves with both his hands and feet. Despite the backline’s efforts, Yateley managed to pull one goal back via a short corner adding late pressure to the game.

Despite Marlow continuing to threaten on the counterattack and both teams creating chances, neither could add to the score line, and Marlow held on for a well-earned 3-1 victory.

David was left in the bar after the game, talking about the wonderful goal he almost scored by drifting up front from centre back and expertly taking the ball under control and sending it goal bound in one swift motion, only for the diving keeper to get a glove to it much to his disappointment.

Elsewhere, results fell in Marlow’s favour, with Wycombe suffering a surprise defeat at home to Eastcote and Maidenhead also losing. With seven games left, the battle for promotion is heating up.