In a thrilling English National League encounter at the Kuflink Stadium, Tamworth secured a 3-2 win over Ebbsfleet United, thanks to a first-half onslaught that left the home side reeling. This victory marked Tamworth’s first win over Ebbsfleet United in their last three head-to-head meetings, with the two teams having previously drawn 1-1 earlier in the season.
The home team, Ebbsfleet United, drew first blood in the 27th minute when George Moncur found the back of the net, giving his team a 1-0 lead. However, Tamworth responded swiftly, with Dan Creaney scoring the equaliser in the 38th minute, courtesy of an assist from Ronan Maher. Creaney struck again just two minutes later, this time with an assist from Ben Milnes, to give Tamworth a 2-1 lead.
The visitors continued to press their advantage, and in the 43rd minute, Alex Lankshear scored an own goal, further increasing Tamworth’s lead to 3-1. This flurry of goals in the first half left Ebbsfleet United with a mountain to climb in the second half.
In an attempt to turn the tide, Ebbsfleet United made several tactical adjustments, including the introduction of Kwame Thomas and Callum Harriott in the 69th minute. These changes seemed to have a positive impact, as the home team began to create more scoring opportunities. Their efforts finally paid off in the 73rd minute when Haydn Hollis scored an own goal, reducing the deficit to 2-3.
Despite this glimmer of hope, Ebbsfleet United were unable to find the equaliser, and Tamworth held on to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory. The win marked a significant turnaround for Tamworth, who had been winless in their last five matches. On the other hand, Ebbsfleet United’s winless streak extended to 25 games, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the league table.
The match was also marked by several yellow cards, with Arjan Raikhy, Tom Dallison-Lisbon, Josh Passley, Aaron Bolger, and Anthony Stewart all being cautioned by the referee. Tamworth’s victory was a testament to their resilience and determination, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.