Lowestoft Town continued their superb run of form with a thrilling 3-2 victory over league leaders Chelmsford City at Crown Meadow, making it six consecutive wins and closing the gap at the top of the table.

The Young Trawler Boys welcomed Chelmsford to Suffolk in a highly anticipated clash between the division’s top two, with revenge on the agenda after the Clarets had edged the reverse fixture earlier in the season. From the opening exchanges, Lowestoft showed their intent and took control of the tempo, creating several early openings as they pushed the visitors back.

The breakthrough arrived in the 20th minute. Samuel Howell delivered a pinpoint cross from the flank and Ashton Blogg rose highest in the box, powering a header into the roof of the net to give the home side a deserved lead. Lowestoft continued to threaten for the remainder of the first half and could have extended their advantage, but went into the interval 1-0 ahead.

Chelmsford emerged with renewed purpose after the break and found an early equaliser to bring themselves back into the contest. The response from Lowestoft was immediate and emphatic. On the hour mark, Gabriel Hind picked up the ball on the edge of the penalty area and drove a low, precise strike into the bottom corner to restore the hosts’ lead.

The league leaders refused to go quietly and drew level again with 20 minutes remaining, setting up a tense and dramatic finale. Both sides pushed forward in search of a decisive goal as the clock ticked down and the atmosphere inside Crown Meadow intensified.

With just moments left on the board, a scramble inside the Chelmsford penalty area saw the ball fall kindly to Harvey Gooch, who kept his composure to fire home the winner and spark jubilant celebrations among the Blue and White faithful.

The final whistle confirmed a memorable 3-2 victory for Lowestoft, who now move within three points of the summit with a game in hand. Gabriel Hind was named Man of the Match for his superb goal, tireless work rate, and quality performance throughout the afternoon.

Attention now turns to another home fixture, as Southend United visit Crown Meadow next Wednesday.