Rebels can only draw with Carshalton

They deserved no more than that scoreline because they failed to create anything serious in the last third of the pitch. Likewise Carshalton, whose competence in front of goal with the little extra they came up with bred no confidence in their likelihood of their scoring.

Goalkeeper Rikki Banks' crucial saves gained him Worthing's Man of the Match verdict after a game devoid of true highlights.

Danny Davis was stretchered off in the first half with a knee injury and could be doubtful for the Sussex Senior Cup semi-final against Lewes at Horsham on Wednesday. Rebels will be without automatic-choice midfielder Leo Day, who is cup-tied, having joined Worthing in November from East Preston FC.

WORTHING: Banks; J.Keehan, Douglas, Lutwyche, Simpson; Davis, Lawrence, Day, Knee; Coleman, Andrews. Subs: Brotherton (Davis inj 33), Lawley(Andrews 84), Hunter gk, Akehurst, Ekoku. Att: 397.

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Victories for Walton & Hersham and Harrow Borough increased Worthing's problems. They are now eight points from the absolute safety of fifth-bottom place. The side fourth bottom will be relegated if they possess the worst record (points per game) of the clubs in the same position in the Southern League Premier and the Northern Premier League.

Ryman Premier: Ashford Tn Middx 0, Billericay 1; Chelmsford 7, Staines 3; East Thurrock 1, Bromley 5; Hampton & Richmond 2, AFC Wimbledon 0; Harrow Bor 2, Horsham 0; Hendon 1, Boreham Wood 2; Leyton 0, Tonbridge Angels 1; Margate 0, Heybridge Swifts 1; Slough Town 0, Ramsgate 3; Walton & Hersham 3, Folkestone Invicta 1; Worthing 0, Carshalton Ath 0.

Bottom of the table (P-Pts goal diff)):

Carshalton 36-40 (-8),

Folkestone 35-40 (-20),

East Thurrock 36-39 (-16),

Harrow Bor 35-38 (-8),

Ashford Tn 35-38 (-12),

Hendon 34-37 (-16),

Worthing 36-30 (-19),

Walton 33-25 (-40),

Slough 34-16 (-69).