Ten-man Tulips hold rivals to stay in second spot

Spalding United maintained second spot in the EvoStik League Division One South after a 1-1 home draw with closest challengers Newcastle Town on Saturday.

 
Cenk Acar had given Spalding a 42nd minute lead from the penalty spot, only for Nathan Whitehead to be red carded for the Tulips for violent conduct on the stroke of half-time.

 
The ten-man Tulips held out until 17 minutes from time when Kyle Diskin levelled for Newcastle with a free-kick.

 
The point keeps Spalding ahead of their visitors in the table on goal difference, but they are three points adrift of table-topping Shaw Lane.

 
Spalding have a rearranged fixture this Saturday when they travel to Newcastle for a quick-fire return clash.

 
Holbeach United overturned a two-goal deficit to share the spoils with Kirby Muxloe at Carter’s Park in the United Counties League Premier Division.

 
The Tigers found themselves two goals adrift inside the opening 25 minutes, but hit back to grab a point thanks to Josh Ford’s double, including one from the penalty spot.

 
Holbeach’s midweek match at Boston Town in the Lincs Senior Trophy has been postponed.

 
Moulton Harrox regained top spot in the Peterborough League Premier Division table after a 3-1 home success over ICA Sports.

 
Goals from Ashley Coddington, Billy King and Joe Townsend ensured Moulton made the most of previous leaders Netherton suffering a surprise loss at Stamford Lions.

 
Fourth-placed Pinchbeck are just two points behind Moulton with a game in hand after a tidy 3-1 away success at AFC Stanground Sports.

 
Ollie Maltby, Tom Panton and player-boss Ian Dunn were on target for the Knights who have now won ten games on the bounce.

 
The big clash in Division One between unbeaten sides Moulton Harrox Reserves and Sutton Bridge ended in a 2-2 draw.

 
Declan Earth and Chris Hall were on target for visiting Harrox who dropped points for the first time this season in their 12th league outing.

 
Long Sutton went down to a 3-1 home defeat against Wittering Harriers in the same division.

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