AFC Fylde and Worthing played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Mill Farm on Saturday, 5 September 2026, leaving both sides to settle for a point after a topsy-turvy English National League contest that swung one way and then the other.

Strong start from the Coasters

AFC Fylde flew out of the blocks and put Worthing under immediate pressure. Their high pressing created a quick turnover in a dangerous area, and the home side capitalised inside the opening quarter of an hour with a composed finish past the Worthing keeper. Fylde’s intensity remained high, and they created several more openings to double their lead.

Worthing slowly grew into the contest, however, and were rewarded for their patience with an equaliser before the break. A well-worked move down the left ended with a pinpoint cross being headed home at the far post, restoring parity and setting up an intriguing second half.

End-to-end second period

The visitors came out strongly after the restart and took the lead for the first time with a stunning strike from outside the area. The goal rocked Fylde, who had to dig deep to avoid a third consecutive defeat. Their response was full of character, and the Coasters levelled midway through the half when a corner kick was headed in by a centre-back, sparking delight among the home supporters.

Both sides pushed for a winner in the final twenty minutes, with chances falling at either end. Fylde’s keeper made a crucial save in stoppage time, while Worthing also survived a late scramble in their box, ensuring the spoils were shared.

What it means in the National League

• AFC Fylde pick up their first point of the season after a challenging start in the National League standings.
• Worthing will feel they were the more clinical side overall, and they return to the south coast with a useful away point.
• The draw highlighted both teams’ attacking threats; with a bit more defensive composure, either could have claimed all three points.

For neutral spectators, it was an entertaining afternoon of non-league football as the season starts to take shape. AFC Fylde will look to use this performance as a springboard, while Worthing will aim to turn promising away displays into wins at their next opportunity.