The English National League match between Ebbsfleet United and Dagenham and Redbridge took place at the Kuflink Stadium, with Kirsty Dowle as the referee. Heading into the match, Dagenham and Redbridge had a slight edge, having played 2 times in the last three seasons, with 1 win and 1 draw. The home team, Ebbsfleet United, was looking to improve their standings, currently positioned below Dagenham and Redbridge in the league table, while the visiting team aimed to secure a win and further solidify their position.
In the first half, both teams showcased their skills, but neither managed to score. However, two yellow cards were given to Dagenham and Redbridge players: Josh Rees in the 30th minute and Trent Mahorn in the 37th minute, both for fouls.
The second half saw a significant shift in the game’s momentum. Shiloh Remy scored the first goal for Dagenham and Redbridge in the 55th minute, assisted by Josh Rees. This goal was followed by another from Jake Hessenthaler in the 65th minute, securing a 2-0 lead for the visiting team.
Several substitutions were made throughout the second half. For Ebbsfleet United, Aaron Cosgrave was replaced by Jephte Tanga, and Jez Davies was replaced by Maxx Manktelow, both in the 62nd minute. Later, Luke O’Neill was substituted with Alexander Moaid Goria Aoraha, and Rakish Bingham was replaced by Kwame Thomas, both in the 69th minute. Dagenham and Redbridge also made substitutions: Dylan Stephenson was replaced by Hazeem Bakre in the 72nd minute, Christian N’Guessan was replaced by Kayden Harrack in the 73rd minute, Shiloh Remy was replaced by Oscar Rutherford in the 80th minute, Josh Rees was replaced by Ralph Vigrass in the 84th minute, and finally, Ryan Hill was replaced by Jason Adigun in the 87th minute.
The match ended with Dagenham and Redbridge securing a 2-0 victory over Ebbsfleet United. This win not only improved Dagenham and Redbridge’s head-to-head record but also contributed to the ongoing league standings, with Dagenham and Redbridge moving up to 14th place and Ebbsfleet United remaining in 24th place. Dagenham and Redbridge are now on 31 points, while Ebbsfleet United have 9 points.