This was a must win game for Hitchin, a real six pointer against a struggling Leighton Town and the outcome was just what was required. A 3-1 victory meant Hitchin had won their first away league game of the season and completed the double over Leighton and moved ten points clear of their Bedfordshire rivals so it was very much job done.

Hitchin went into the game with the same starting eleven as for the Stratford game while Diogo Freitas-Gouveia replaced Sean Duodo on the bench, The fog had cleared and it was a sunny day with a good playing surface. Hitchin had the first chance when Jack Snelus produced a good save from Benjamin Nightingale at the expense of a corner that was headed wide by Charlie Briggs. At the other end Tyler McGregor produced probably the save of the season after 15 minutes when he dived to his right to push out a well struck shot from Sam McCleland. Hitchin came close again when Daniel Stokoe had a shot well saved.

Hitchin took the lead after 27 minutes after an excellent move. Snelus released Jamie Breen down the left wing and he sent in a perfect cross for Toby Syme to head home at the far post. It was nearly 2-0 when Daniel Stokoe hit the post after 32 minutes but half time saw Hitchin ahead by just one goal.

Daniel Stokoe had to be replaced in the second half after picking up a facial injury and Kav Cotter replaced him. Then just 4 minutes later Snelus also had to be replaced as he limped off and Finley Wilkinson came on and would play a big part in the game's outcome.

McGregor made another excellent save from James Dobson before Rio Deall came on for Breen. Hitchin had a great chance to increase their lead after Owen Brooks set up Wilkinson but he failed to test the keeper and then soon after Leighton were awarded a penalty after Keno Robinson was fouled in the box. Kyai Williams made no mistake from the spot to level the scores. Hitchin regained the lead in fortunate circumstances after 72 minutes when a tame shot from Wilkinson somehow went through Nightingale's hands and into the net. Then just 5 minutes later a superb through ball from Callum Nicolson set Wilkinson clear and he executed a brilliant chip over the keeper to effectively settle the game.

George Morrall came on and he fed Wilkinson whose shot was tipped against the bar by Nightingale. Hitchin comfortably saw out the remainder of the game to confirm a vital victory.

Manager Michael Jones was honest in his assessment when he said that we were not at our best but we got the victory and too often this season we have played really well but ended up losing. He felt the depth of the squad was a key factor in the win and he praised the three centre backs for their defensive excellence.