Buoyed by an encouraging display against Shene the week before, the 4s travelled to their neighbours in south-west London on Saturday.

The 4-5-1 formation of the previous week was used again, and despite a quite start, the team were the dominant side in the opening salvos.

With constant threat down the right flank from Pete Hale, Brad Cannon and Joe Teague, Dorkinians caused Fulham Compton headaches all through the first half.

The deadlock was broken following a Fulham Compton mistake at the back, which Harry Brookmyre jumped on, rounded the keeper and finished well to take his tally for the 4s this season to 5.

Going in 1-0, the yellow and greens were on a high and the second half couldn't have kicked off sooner.

What followed was one of the most disappointing 45 minutes seen by a Dorkinians side. A missed punch by keeper Toby Briggs resulted in a gift of a goal at the back post for Fulham and started the rot

A great delivery from another corner wasn't dealt with and the ball bounced through to the back post and into the top corner - 2-1 down.

The team struggled to put two passes together for the remainder of the half, and Dorkinian mistakes gave Fulham a second wind. Four further goals later, the final whistle went and the second half frenzy finally came to and end.

The team sit second from bottom, with only one win from six games. A second half to forget, but a cup run to look forward to next Saturday.