Hackney Wick FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Southend Manor, marking back-to-back draws in their league campaign. Despite being the better team for large portions of the match, Hackney's wastefulness in front of goal proved costly.

Southend Manor took the lead just before halftime, against the run of play, with a sweeping move finished by Max Drury—who continues his habit of scoring against Hackney. The Wickers struggled to create clear-cut chances in response, going into the break 1-0 down.

In the second half, Hackney pressed for an equalizer but found Southend's defense tough to break down. Late in the game, Hackney were awarded a penalty when two defenders brought down their forward in the box. Khaniel Brown stepped up and confidently thumped the ball home to make it 1-1.

Hackney had opportunities to win it in the dying moments but squandered two golden chances—first, Victory Akam headed wide, followed by John Silver missing from close range. Despite the missed opportunities, Hackney will take the point away from home as a positive result.

Final Score: Southend Manor 1 - 1 Hackney Wick FC

Scorer:

Khaniel Brown (1, pen)