Redhill came into the match after win their previous 3 games and confidence was high, however table toppers Rye United has suffered a slight wobble in previous weeks and looked to this game as a means to stamp their prowess over the rest of the County League.

Redhill had the best of starts after just 30 seconds. Gavin Gordon latched onto a pass and carried the ball into the area, only to be brought down by goalkeeper Josh Pelling. The referee awarded the Lobsters a penalty. There were no arguments from the offending player or his team mates, but amazingly, not only did Pelling remain on the pitch, not even a yellow card was issued.
Andy Atkin stepped up and powered the spot kick home, putting Redhill in the driving seat.

Only minutes later, Rye tried a sneaky effort from a free kick only yards inside the Redhill half. Spotting Chris May off his line, the lob attempt was only inches over the bar and could have been a very embarrassing moment for the home side so soon after taking the lead.
Rye's Luke Woodley had an excellent chance to put the score level after he was found at the back post with a dangerously low cross, only for Woodley to slice his strike wide of the almost open goal.

Redhill had a further chance via Gavin Gordon with a shot over the bar, then moments later Kaiyne Woolery saw a lovely effort go wide, with Josh Pelling rooted to the spot, if the shot was on target, it was a certain goal.
However, Rye also had more chances in the first half to get level. The best of which was a volley from Duncan McArthur in a crowded box that soared over the bar.
It turned out to be a game of two halves. Uniteds Jono Richardson went on a great run into the Redhill box, only for Jon Difford to come up with some sharp defending and get the ball away.
20 minutes into the second half, and John Westcott struck an 18 yard shot wide and it showed that Redhill wanted to increase their lead and by the full 90 minutes it proved the Reds needed a cushion.

On 70 minutes, Rye had the ball in the net, only Wes Tate was given off side, and minutes later, Redhill had a further chance to double their lead after John Westcott drove a cross low with Gaving Gordon attempting a clever back heel shot, but Pelling saved well to keep his side in the game.
On 76 minutes, Rye got their equalizer. Rye's prolific scorer Scott Ramsay saw his looping header go over the head of 'keeper Chris May and bounce into the net. Unfortunately for Redhill, the scoring didn't finish there. On 84 minutes, Jono Richardson was somehow judged to be onside whilst only inches off of the Redhill goaline following a cross that again went over Mays head. Redhill appealed rather than dealing with the immediate danger, and Richardson tapped home to win all 3 points for the title chasers.