Whitehead’s treble helped Chichester trounce second-placed AC FC 6-2 at Farlington, opening up a six-point gap over them in the process.
On an adjoining pitch, Owen Leworthy and sub Keenan Smith both struck hat-tricks as Farlington Rovers caned Bransbury Wanderers Reserves 9-2 in a Division 7 fixture.
Pictures by Alex Shute

1. AC FC (blue/yellow) v Chichester United
AC FC (blue/yellow) v Chichester United. Picture by Alex Shute Photo: -

2. An AC FC (blue/yellow) player
An AC FC (blue/yellow) player. Picture by Alex Shute Photo: -

3. AC FC (blue/yellow) v Chichester United
AC FC (blue/yellow) v Chichester United. Picture by Alex Shute Photo: -

4. AC FC (blue/yellow) v Chichester United
AC FC (blue/yellow) v Chichester United. Picture by Alex Shute Photo: -