Two penalties from James Hammond in each half, both won by flying winger Leone Gravata, secured a morale-boosting victory for the injury-hit Hornets.
The result moves Horsham up to 10th in the table ahead of Tuesday evening’s home clash against fifth-placed Ebbsfleet United.
See McCartney Martin’s photos from the Hornets’ win over Hemel Hempstead on this page and the ones linked, and get the local football action in the West Sussex County Times, out every Thursday.
1. Horsham FC claim first home league win of 2026 as Hammond penalty double sinks Hemel Hempstead - the match in pictures
Horsham FC recorded their first home National League South win of 2026 with a fine 2-0 success over play-off chasing Hemel Hempstead Town. Photo: McCartney Martin
2. Horsham FC claim first home league win of 2026 as Hammond penalty double sinks Hemel Hempstead - the match in pictures
Horsham FC recorded their first home National League South win of 2026 with a fine 2-0 success over play-off chasing Hemel Hempstead Town. Photo: McCartney Martin
3. Horsham FC claim first home league win of 2026 as Hammond penalty double sinks Hemel Hempstead - the match in pictures
Horsham FC recorded their first home National League South win of 2026 with a fine 2-0 success over play-off chasing Hemel Hempstead Town. Photo: McCartney Martin
4. Horsham FC claim first home league win of 2026 as Hammond penalty double sinks Hemel Hempstead - the match in pictures
Horsham FC recorded their first home National League South win of 2026 with a fine 2-0 success over play-off chasing Hemel Hempstead Town. Photo: McCartney Martin