Fareham subs ‘make the world of difference’ in Wessex Premier win at Brockenhurst

Curt Robbins, left, struck a penalty as Fareham triumphed at Brockenhurst in the Wessex League. Picture: Ian Hargreaves

'It just shows that this is a squad game,' said Reds manager Pete Stiles after his side’s second league win in a row.

'When we put our substitutes on it made the world of difference.

'The two Benfields (Josh and Callum) along with Casey Bartlett-Scott opened Brockenhurst up which was something we couldn't do in the first half.

'We could have been dead and buried by the break, but I am happy to come away with three points.'

Fareham fell behind in the 18th minute before levelling on the stroke of half-time when a Curt Robbins header from a corner was turned into his own net by a defender.

The Reds got their noses in front on 81 minutes with a good strike from Bartlett-Scott.

Four minutes from time Josh Benfield was fouled in the area and Robbins made no mistake from the penalty spot.

In the final minute Brockenhurst converted a penalty but it was only a consolation.

Fareham are home to Christchurch on Tuesday in the Wessex League Cup.

Fareham Town: Kempson, Jones, Tattersall, Settle (Benfield C), Willcox, Moody, Cooper (Bartlett-Scott), Davis, Robbins, Austin (Benfield C), Breed.