Worthing so close to opening-day win over Bath City

Worthing FC had to settle for a point in their National South opener at home to Bath City – as their ten men conceded a late equaliser having bossed most of the game.

Brad Dolaghan put them ahead in the first half on his second Rebels debut after good work from Temi Babalola teed him up, and Worthing had skipper Joel Colbran sent off just before the break for a challenge the referee deemed dangerous.

Worthing looked like they’d hold their 1-0 advtange but Mitch Beardmore headed a late, late equaliser and both sides went home with a point.

Afterwards boss Chris Agutter said there was loads to like about his side’s first game of the season.

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Worthing FC v Bath City, National League South Photo: Jay Wrighte

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Worthing FC v Bath City, National League South Photo: Jay Wrighte

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Worthing so close to opening-day win over Bath City - match gallery of 29 photos

Worthing FC had to settle for a point in their National South opener at home to Bath City – as their ten men conceded a late equaliser having bossed most of the game.

1. © Jay Wrighte 2025. All rights reserved.

2. © Jay Wrighte 2025. All rights reserved.

3. © Jay Wrighte 2025. All rights reserved.

4. © Jay Wrighte 2025. All rights reserved.

Worthing so close to opening-day win over Bath City - match gallery of 29 photos

Worthing FC had to settle for a point in their National South opener at home to Bath City – as their ten men conceded a late equaliser having bossed most of the game.

1. © Jay Wrighte 2025. All rights reserved.

2. © Jay Wrighte 2025. All rights reserved.

3. © Jay Wrighte 2025. All rights reserved.

4. © Jay Wrighte 2025. All rights reserved.

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