Hanwell Town 3-3 Poole Town

A season-high crowd of 458 saw Poole Town score a last-minute equaliser to complete a late comeback against Hanwell Town on a sunny day at The Powerday Stadium on Saturday (1 March, 2025).

The home team performed well in the first half, securing a two-goal lead with goals from Joe Waight and Taylor Miles.

In contrast, The Geordies were a disaster defensively in the second half, letting Poole’s goal shy attack score three goals.

Hanwell came into the game after securing their place in the Middlesex Senior Cup Final in midweek with a win on penalties over Bedfont Sports.

Waight’s opener came after some great link up play between the striker and Alfie Pendlebury. The Hanwell man then fired his shot past Ben Taylor at the near post.

Three minutes later, The Geordies had a second. Taylor Miles rocketed in a shot from outside the box to double the home side’s advantage.

The sun was that bright at The Powerday Stadium that Hanwell goalkeeper Sam Beasant was wearing a cap. This helped him out when Slade poked a bouncing ball in behind The Geordies defence that the goalkeeper had to come and collect.

Just before halftime Waight and Pendlebury combined again. This time the latter had the shot but couldn’t trouble Taylor.

In the 51st minute Poole struck their first blow. A corner from the left was eventually volleyed home by Ezio Touray.

Hanwell initially responded well, Elliot Benyon tapped home after Dwayne Duncan’s header rebounded off the bar and The Geordies had another two-goal advantage.

Mat MacKenzie had an opportunity to seal the game in the 60th minute but fired his shot wide from outside the box.

Then, after Harry Thomas fired home to half the deficit, Hanwell sat back and invited pressure from their relegation threatened visitors.

Poole, encouraged by Hanwell’s timidness, pushed on and took charge of the possession battle.

However, they created little and with eight minutes of normal time to play, Hanwell had an excellent chance to extend their lead again. MacKenzie stole the ball from Poole’s defence on the halfway line and drove towards goal.

His shot was brilliantly saved by Ben Taylor and the visitors continued pushing for an equaliser.

They dramatically secured a deserved point in the 94th minute when Harvey Slade fired home after a cross from the right.

The draw leaves Hanwell 13th in the Southern Premier League South, eight points clear of Poole who occupy the last relegation spot. On Tuesday, The Geordies welcome Dorchester to The Powerday Stadium.