Cartwright rescues a point for Spalding United as draw at Hinckley keeps them unbeaten in league

Hinckley LRFC 1 Spalding United 1

Spalding United remain unbeaten in the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division after coming from behind to pick up a 1-1 draw at Hinckley LRFC on Saturday.

Domonic Brennan (4) gave hosts Hinckley an early lead, but Sam Cartwright (28) levelled things up for the Tulips.

Jordan O’Brien later missed a penalty for Spalding, who stay third in the table.

Brett Whaley’s side are just six points behind perfect leaders Halesowen Town and three off second placed Loughborough.

Tulips: Duggan, Draper, Marshall, Barker (Moreman 69), Stainfield, Cartwright, Jones, Clifton, Sandy (Hilliard 70), O’Brien, Edge (Rolt 46). Not used: Greenacre, Frost.

Attendance: 80.

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