Preview: Worthing Hosts Eastbourne Borough in Key National League South Clash

WOODSIDE ROAD, Worthing (Interstat) — Worthing will look to maintain its recent dominance over rival Eastbourne Borough when the sides meet in a National League South fixture on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The hosts enter the match in stronger form, having lost just once in their last seven league outings (4-2-1). They are buoyed by a 3-0 away victory over Eastbourne Borough on Dec. 26, 2025, in the most recent head-to-head meeting. Worthing (1-1 draw at Enfield Town on March 28) has shown potent attacking form, scoring three goals in three of its last five matches.

Eastbourne Borough arrives amid a significant struggle, winless in its last five games (0-3-2) and having conceded 12 goals in that span. Its most recent result was a 2-2 home draw with Bath City on March 28. Defensive frailties have been a persistent issue; the team has allowed two or more goals in eight of its last ten matches.

A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts a 2-1 victory for Worthing.

The match carries weight for the playoff ambitions of Worthing and the relegation concerns of Eastbourne Borough as the season enters its final weeks. For Eastbourne, the schedule offers little respite, with a quick turnaround to host Torquay United on April 5.

Key Context: - Recent Form: Worthing is 4-2-1 in its last seven. Eastbourne Borough is 0-3-2 in its last five. - Last Meeting: Worthing won 3-0 at Eastbourne on Dec. 26, 2025. - Defensive Contrast: Eastbourne has conceded 12 goals in its last five games. Worthing has kept two clean sheets in its last four. - Projection: Interstat simulates a 2-1 Worthing win.

The fixture is set for a 3 p.m. local time kickoff at Worthing’s Woodside Road ground.