Conference Watch

Richard Brodie and Craig McAllister both scored in the final ten minutes as leaders Crawley Town came from behind to win 2-1 at Luton Town. Andy Drury had earlier converted from the spot to earn the home side the lead before their visitors stole maximum points in added time.

AFC Wimbledon completed a tremendous 5-2 victory at Mansfield Town, where Sammy Moore netted twice to add to further efforts from Christian Jolley, Danny Kedwell and Ryan Jackson. Paul Connor and Louis Briscoe were on target at the opposite end.

Eastbourne Town came from behind to eventually draw 3-3 at ten-man Newport County. Matt Langston was their hero with a last-minute equaliser after Simon Weatherstone (pen) and Matt Crabb were earlier on the mark. Robbie Matthews, Jamie Collins and Scott Rogers scored for the hosts, who also had Gary Warren sent-off.

Rushden & Diamonds recovered to hand Darlington their first away defeat of the season with a 2-1 scoreline at Nene Park. Daniel Powell netted for the Quakers before Rene Howe and Aaron O’Connor both replied during a six-minute period.

Tamworth and Barrow remained locked at 2-2 at the Lamb Ground, where Alex Rodman converted a last-minute penalty for the home side. He had earlier given them the lead before a Michael Wylde own-goal and Jason Walker penalty threatened to turn it around.

Histon struck twice early on to gain a welcome 2-1 home win over Southport. Remy Clerima and Antonio Murray seemed to put them in charge until Tony Gray ensured a tighter finish.

Hayes & Yeading United inflicted more woes on ten-man Cambridge United after Michael Malcolm and Bradley Pritchard were each on target. The visitors then had David Partridge sent-off before Simon Brown saved Jamie Hand’s resultant penalty.

Kidderminster Harriers came from behind to defeat Gateshead 2-1 at Aggborough Stadium. Martin Brittain earned the visitors the lead from the penalty spot before Jack Byrne and Matty Blair replied.

Wrexham and Fleetwood Town couldn’t be separated as the contest remained scoreless at the Racecourse Ground.



Tuesday’s results: Hayes & Yeading 2 Cambridge 0; Histon 2 Southport 1; Kidderminster 2 Gateshead 1; Luton 1 Crawley 2; Mansfield 2 AFC Wimbledon 5; Newport 3 Eastbourne 3; Rushden 2 Darlington 1; Tamworth 2 Barrow 2; Wrexham 0 Fleetwood 0; York 0 Kettering 1