Hackney Wick FC battled to a gritty 2-1 away victory over Hoddeson Town, overcoming a challenging match and a depleted squad. Missing 10 first-team players, the Wickers relied on reserve talent to fill the ranks, and the newcomers rose to the occasion.

Hackney took the lead early on when a well-placed long ball found Issa Sidibie, who held up play expertly before setting up Christian Munganga to slot home his fourth goal of the season. Hackney went into halftime with a narrow 1-0 lead, but Hoddeson fought back and found an equalizer in the second half, bundling the ball home after a cross from the left.

With the score level, Hackney showed resilience. A dropped corner by the Hoddeson keeper allowed captain Piotr Maslowski to tap in from close range, reclaiming the lead with just 15 minutes remaining. Late drama saw John Silva sin-binned, followed by Ben Lewis Good’s red card for a second yellow, leaving Hackney with just 9 men. But they held on, securing a vital three points and extending their lead at the top of the table to five points.

Final Score: Hoddeson Town FC 1 - 2 Hackney Wick FC

Scorers:

Christian Munganga (1)
Piotr Maslowski (1)