Saturday's Central Division action review

By David Watters

With none of the leaders in the EVO-STIK League Southern's Division One Central in league action on Saturday, it was an opportunity for the chasing pack top make up ground, writes Pitchero's Steve Whitney.

Marlow were one of those clubs, and they are fourth after edging out now bottom-markers Histon 2-1 at the Glassworld Stadium.

The visitors had to come back from being a Jos Gwynne goal down within seconds of the opening whistle, Marcus Mealing bagging a brace in the 34th and 78th minutes to win it for Mark Bartley`s side.

Ashford Town (Middx) missed the chance to move into the top five after being held to a 1-1 home draw by Aylesbury United.

The Ducks came mighty close to winning the game though as they led through Bruno Lobo De Brito`s 35th minute effort right until the third minute of stoppage time at the end of the game when Mark Bitmead kept his cool to convert a penalty for handball.

Petersfield Town won for only the second time this season – and for the first time since August 9 – away against out-of-sorts Aylesbury FC to move off the bottom of the table.

Despite falling behind to a 27th minute Andre Olukamni effort, the visitors won it with an Alfy Whittingham brace in the 38th and 65th minutes – the second from the spot.

Third-bottom Beaconsfield SYCOB lost by the odd goal in seven at Holloways Park against Potters Bar Town, who are now seventh.

Callum Bunting gave SYCOB a 17th minute lead that Eoin Casey cancelled out on 38 minutes. Bunting scored again to restore the home side`s lead on 43 minutes, but Michael Murray sent the Scholars into the break all-square.

Charlie Lossaso put the Rams ahead again seven minutes after the restart but Casey went on to complete his hat-trick in the 74th and 80th minutes to seal victory for Potters Bar.

Bedford Town looked as though they`d earned a point at the Runnymede Stadium against Egham Town.

However, after Eagles` keeper Peter Denton had saved a penalty from top scorer Brendan Matthew, the sub popped up with a stoppage time winner for the Sarnies.

Kidlington earned a 3-1 home win over Barton Rovers, who were behind inside four minutes to a Lewis Coyle goal. Rod Orlando-Young equalised 15 minutes later, but Anaclet Odhiambo after 39 minutes and Coyle again two minutes from time, sealed Kidlington`s win.

The day`s other game saw Fleet Town and Arlesey Town share a 1-1 Calthorpe Park draw in which Luke Abraham gave the visitors a 25th minute lead that Dan Williamson cancelled out just before the break.

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Where next?

Draw made for trophy hunt! The EVO-STIK League Southern's flag-bearers in the Buildbase FA Trophy are running the rule over their next opponents in Non-League's showpiece cup competition following the draw for the third qualifying round.
Saturday's Premier Division action review There was only one match in the EVO-STIK League Southern's Premier Division on Saturday due to the Buildbase FA Trophy, writes Pitchero's Steve Whitney.

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