Scott Wilson etched his name in Bath City history by becoming the club’s all-time top scorer in the National League South, netting his 46th goal to spark a brave comeback against 10-man Hornchurch. Trailing 2-0 at half-time after Henry Sandat’s double for Hornchurch, the Romans refused to surrender, leveling the match with striking determination.
The game’s early moments saw new loan signing Josh Laqeretabua struggle, failing to control Myles Weston’s flick that led to Hornchurch’s opener. Sandat capitalized on the chaos to score, and despite efforts from Bath City’s goalkeeper Harvey Wiles-Richards, a second goal arrived just before half-time. This left Darren Way’s side facing a fourth consecutive defeat.
In response, Way made tactical changes at the break, introducing Dan Greenslade and Jordan Alves. The Romans found hope on the hour mark as Jack Batten’s precise delivery was met by Wilson’s clinching finish, breaking the club’s previous scoring records and reigniting the fighting spirit.
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Bath City’s fortunes improved further when Sandat, from hero to villain, received a red card after an altercation with Alves. Seizing the numerical advantage, the Romans crafted an equalizer through Batten, whose close-range header marked his first league goal in over seven years.
Despite intense pressure, Hornchurch managed the game in the final minutes, ensuring the 2-2 draw stood. The valuable point narrows the gap to fellow relegation-threatened side Farnborough to four points. Yet, with just one league win in their past thirteen matches, the challenge remains steep for Bath City.
Assistant manager Lee Kendall, stepping in for the unwell Darren Way, praised the players’ resolve and the fans’ unwavering support. “Our players are fighting for their lives and are 100% behind everyone at this football club,” he declared. “We showed real character coming back from two goals down. With games in hand and plenty of points still to play for, we believe we can turn our season around and ensure we stay up.”