Coming into the game, Eastwood were in excellent form, unbeaten in 2026 and yet to concede a goal, with three consecutive league wins and just one defeat in their last twelve matches. However, they faced a stern test against a physical Wisbech side looking to make home advantage count.

The gaffer was forced into one change, with Aaron O’Connor beginning a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Jermain Hollis made his first start of 2026, while Theo Flanagan continued his impressive run, starting his eleventh consecutive match. Joel Stevens, despite scoring against Notts County in midweek, was named among the substitutes. Elijah Morris-Wright was also included in the matchday sixteen for the first time this year.

Eastwood were hoping to build on last week’s momentum, but it was Wisbech who started on the front foot. The hosts dominated the early exchanges, applying sustained pressure without seriously testing Sam Wilson in the Eastwood goal. A couple of dangerous attacks drifted wide as it felt increasingly like only one side might find the opener.

Eastwood weathered the storm during the first half hour before growing into the contest. Tyler Blake and Logan Dimmock-Fox both had efforts go narrowly wide, while Terry Hawkridge saw a free-kick strike the wall before Declan Dunn volleyed just past the post from the rebound.

Wisbech thought they had taken the lead on 37 minutes when Sam Harris broke through on goal. His shot-cum-cross was turned in at the far post by Sam Bennett, but the assistant’s flag was raised for offside against Bennett. With the original effort appearing to be heading goalwards, there was some debate as to whether the outcome may have been different had there been no touch.

Logan Dimmock-Fox’s pace and trickery continued to be Eastwood’s main attacking outlet as the sides went in level at the break.

Half-time: 0–0

Francis made an early statement after the restart, introducing Joel Stevens and Alfie Flynn in an attempt to change the dynamic of the game. Eastwood came close shortly after, carving out their best chance of the match following a neat move. The ball fell kindly to Jermain Hollis, whose fierce strike cannoned off the crossbar and over.

The breakthrough came on 69 minutes. Wisbech intercepted possession in midfield and worked the ball wide to Sam Bennett, who delivered a pinpoint cross to the near post for Rodrigo Goncalves to head home.

Eastwood pushed hard for an equaliser and were agonisingly close on 86 minutes. Declan Dunn played a clever short free-kick into the path of Tyler Blake, who beat the goalkeeper but saw his effort come back off the post.

Despite sustained late pressure, Eastwood were unable to find a way through a resilient Wisbech defence. The hosts picked up five yellow cards as they fought to protect their slender advantage and ultimately saw out the contest.

A frustrating afternoon for Eastwood, but one that does little to detract from an otherwise impressive run of form.

Full-time: Wisbech Town 1–0 Eastwood CFC

Wisbech Town Lineup;

1. Aaron Watson
2. Ryan Lennon (c)
3. Tyler Knowles
4. Kyle Barker
5. Ben Dear
6. Connor Peters
7. Amir Ward
8. Luke Harris
9. Sam Bennett (Conyard 90+1)
10. Sam Harris (Cole 65)
11. Rodridgo Goncalves (69)(Falcao 78)

Subs
12. Zane Millar
14. Max Mattress
15. Joe Cole
16. Paulius Falcao
17. Rob Conyard

Eastwood CFC Lineup;
1. Sam Wilson
2. Tony Gbopo (Flynn 57)
3. Louis Nicholson
4. Declan Dunn
5. Phil Watt
6. Jake Wright (c)
7. Jermain Hollis (Stevens 65)
8. Theo Flangan
9. Tyler Blake
10. Terry Hawkridge (Saunders 76)
11. Logan Dimmock-Fox

Subs
12. Joel Stevens
14. Alfie Flynn
15. Elijah Morris-Wright
16. Toby Woodward
17. Neo Saunders