1. Brett McGavin's goal of the season contender.
After producing arguably his best display in a Torquay United shirt against Farnborough, Brett McGavin scored a goal that was worthy of joining the list of most memorable ones scored at Plainmoor.
A ball from Will Jenkins-Davies, following a short corner routine, was headed clear only as far as McGavin, and the former Ipswich Town starlet volleyed home from 25 yards.
Aside from the goal, McGavin looked comfortable in possession throughout and also produced a number of important blocks and clearances. Following an indifferent start to the campaign, he now looks to have cemented himself as a first team regular.
2. Mark Halstead's contribution shouldn't be overlooked.
United goalkeeper Mark Halstead picked up the sponsor's man of the match, even though he wasn't as busy as he has been in previous games.
However, Halstead made a number of important saves in the first half to deny Chelmsford's Callum Jones in the second and 20th minutes, which shouldn't be forgotten.
3. Will Jenkins-Davies continues to grow as a player.
Plymouth Argyle loanee Will Jenkins-Davies continued to build on his promising display in the Gulls' midweek win over Farnborough with an impressive display against Chelmsford.
Wales youth international Jenkins-Davies had a hand in both goals, as his ball into the box was cleared into McGavin's path for his goal, and it was his free-kick that the Clarets' Samir Carruthers inadvertantly turned into his own net for United's winner.
In pre-season, Jenkins-Davies showed that he had the potential to play his way into the Gulls' starting line-up and he has turned that potential into reality in his last two matches.
4.'Gary time' is back.
During the 2020-21 season when Torquay United just missing out on promotion from the National League, the Gulls scored plenty of late goals in what became known as 'Gary time.'
United's winning goal against the Clarets is the third goal scored by the Gulls in injury time, along with Aaron Jarvis' winner against Braintree Town on August Bank Holiday Monday and also Jarvis' second against Farnborough in midweek.
With time being added onto matches for all stoppages, don't bet against the Gulls scoring more goals in injury time.
5. Six wins out of seven.
United's victory over the Clarets was their sixth win in seven National League South matches, with their copy book only being blotted by a 2-1 defeat away to Aveley.
Overall the Gulls also 19 points from nine games, which is over two points a game. If United can maintain that form over the course of the 2023-24 campaign they would finish the season with 92 points - a figure that should be enough to win the title.
However, there's a long way to go yet.
