Chichester scored straight from kick-off as they maintained their grip on the title race.

Paul Thomas crossed and Scott Murfin finished before visitors Pagham had even touched the ball.

It finished 4-1 as Jamie Laidlaw added a hat-trick and James Mandry replied.

The result keeps Chi six points clear ahead of next week's crunch division one home clash with Eastbourne Town.

Boss Adie Girdler said: "We've got a hard month ahead of us but this result was doubly pleasing being a local derby."