As usual, on the rare occasions when Woodbridge Town play at home, we were blessed with the usual deluge of rain and wind. Maldon Town were the visitors to Notcutts Park this week, and it was the hosts who had the first real chance as Jack Edwards saw his shot blocked close to the line after a fine run by Harry Barker. 

Tom Driscoll then saw his fine free kick well saved by the Maldon keeper as Woodbridge pressed. Play switched to the other end as Maldon creating a glorious chance only to see the ball go just wide of Tom Sills post. 

Andy Baldock and Tom Driscoll both left the field for Woodbridge with Charlie King and Luke Bax coming on, Andy again getting injured, Tom in a tactical switch for Charlie. Ryan Wardley then went through for Woodbridge but the Maldon keeper was quickly out to block the shot and at half time there were no goals. 

Maldon started the second half well with a wide player putting in a great cross after a fine run and they also had another half chance that was blocked. It was Woodbridge who took the lead when Harvey Deakin shot home from the edge of the box following a free kick, Maldon's keeper being disappointed as he got both hands to the ball. 

The game had become quite open but Maldon were reduced to ten men when they had a player sent off for foul language to the assistant. Play was switching from end to end as the rain lashed down and the conditions becoming treacherous. Maldon had a couple of half chances but Woodbridge saw the game out to claim another three welcome points.