After beating Torquay last Saturday then losing to leaders Dorking in midweek, interim boss Blake and his players knew a win at the home of Hampton and Richmond one of their relegation rivals – would be a huge boost.
And sure enough, Kingsley Anokye’s first goal for the club meant Borough picked up a vital 2-1 win at the Beveree.
Matt Burgess’ goal gave the Sports the lead early on, but H&R drew level through Max Kretzschmar midway through the second half.
The win leaves Borough 22nd in the table but only two points below the safety line – as close as they have been for a long time to pulling out of the bottom four.
See Lydia and Nick Redman’s pictures from the win on this page and those linked and get the Borough latest in the Eastbourne Herald on Friday.
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Hampton and Richmond v Eastbourne Borough, National League South Photo: Lydia Redman : Lydia and Nick Redman
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Hampton and Richmond v Eastbourne Borough, National League South Photo: Lydia Redman : Lydia and Nick Redman
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Hampton and Richmond v Eastbourne Borough, National League South Photo: Lydia Redman : Lydia and Nick Redman
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Hampton and Richmond v Eastbourne Borough, National League South Photo: Lydia and Nick Redman