Southall confirmed that they will be in the Division playoffs with a comfortable win at  Hartley Wintney who are currently struggling for form.

Southall took the lead on 7 minutes with a calamitous goal courtesy of the Row defence.

A long ball forward saw the Hartley defence holding a high offside line. However Jayen Thompson-Brissett timed his run to perfection.

Row keeper Adam Melville initially had come out but decided to retreat leaving the Southall forward to run on and score easily. (0-1)

Southall gained the ascendancy and two minutes later a good move down the left saw Anthony O’Connor find William Montague who shot just wide of goal. The All should have extended their lead on 26 minutes when Thompson-Brissett found O’Connor who shot over from close range.  It was all Southall and O’Connor set up Thompson-Brissett who brought out a good save from Melville.  The long overdue second goal arrived on 31 minutes.  A breakaway move saw Montague combine with Thompson-Brisseett who shot home for his second goal. (0-2).

Hartley responded well and had a decent spell of pressure. They had a double chance to reduce the arrears. A cross from Mo Jallow found Conor Lynch who saw his shot on the turn blocked and Reece Wylie on the follow-up also saw his shot blocked.

On the stroke of half time the All were unfortunate not to add a third goal. Good play down the right saw Thompson Brissett set up O’Connor who saw his fierce shot crash off the crossbar.

Hartley improved in the second half and gained an equal share of the play. But  Southall added a third goal on 83 minutes when O’Connor set William Montague free down the middle and a neatly lobbed finish over the outrushing Melville put the match out of reach for Hartley.  (0-3)

For Hartley the best performers were George Winser and Mo Jallow. However it must be said that substitute Noah Chengun who came on in defence during the second half greatly impressed. Previously he had been playing as a striker.