Fleet Town FC lost a close match against Hemel Hempstead Town at Calthorpe Park on 3 February 2026 after two late goals turned the game around in Hampshire. The home side held a 1-0 lead for most of the evening before the visitors scored in the 83rd and 89th minutes to win 2-1.
A record-breaking Tuesday night crowd watched as the local club, known as the Blues, took an early lead with a header from a corner kick. According to match reports and the club briefing, the team played a disciplined defensive game for over 80 minutes to keep their higher-tier opponents from scoring.
The game changed quickly in the 83rd minute when a deflected shot levelled the score, followed by Hemel’s winner in the 89th minute. Manager Darryl Evans said the defeat was difficult to accept because the players had worked so hard to keep their lead until the closing stages.
The visitors, managed by Lee Allinson, were credited for their fitness and mental resilience during the comeback. Local supporters said that despite the result, the high attendance shows that interest in the club is continuing to grow during the 2025/26 season.
