Hosts Hampton scored first – and pegged Chris Agutter’s side back to 2-2 after they’d gone ahead after the break – but veteran Rae popped up with the winner to banish memories of their 5-0 defeat at Truro five days earlier.
They’re in action again on Monday evening – away to Boreham Wood – but will finally play their first home game on Saturday, when Hornchurch visit a Woodside Road ground still undergoing improvement work.
See pictures from Hampton-Worthing on this page and the ones linked, all taken by Kyle Hemsley. Get the Rebels latest in the Herald, out on Thursday.
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Hampton & Richmond v Worthing in National South Photo: Kyle Hemsley
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Hampton & Richmond v Worthing in National South Photo: Kyle Hemsley
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Hampton & Richmond v Worthing in National South Photo: Kyle Hemsley
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Hampton & Richmond v Worthing in National South Photo: Kyle Hemsley