Back in February, Horsham 1 were up against Worthing 2 at home. The match ended in a one-sided 4.5-0.5 victory for Horsham 1.
Only Chris Jones managed a draw for Worthing 2, against Gavin Lock in a complicated game. James Mansson had a big slice of luck, where a mistake he made in a strong position went unnoticed by his demoralised opponent, who promptly resigned on the following move. Otherwise, the games went very much in Hosham's favour, as reflected by the final score.
| Board | Horsham 1 (Home) | Result | Worthing 2 (Away) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavin Lock | 1/2-1/2 | Chris Jones |
| 2 | James Mansson | 1-0 | Keith Homeyard |
| 3 | Matthew Forster | 1-0 | Rakesh Nair |
| 4 | Anthony Higgs | 1-0 | Lawrence Rhodes |
| 5 | Dix Roberts | 1-0 | Paul W O'Brien |
| 4.5-0.5 |
Horsham 1 had White on even-numbered boards.