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Harrowby United disappointed to draw after half time lead

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United Counties League

Division One

Harrowby United 2

Oadby Town 2

Harrowby United preserved their unbeaten start to the season but were disappointed to take just one point from the game after they led 2-0 at the break in this top-of-the-table clash.

The Arrows had the evening’s first effort when Martin Wormall tried a long range shot which just cleared the bar after spotting Oadby keeper Luke Pickering off his line. In what developed into a game of two halves, Harrowby dominated the first period, with man-of-the-match Lee Shaw creating havoc time and again with forages down the right flank.

The home side went in front after 25 minutes when Wormall rifled home a shot from the edge of the area which gave Pickering no chance. Things got better for Harrowby on the half hour mark when Shaw passed inside to Wormall. He played the ball into Dan Reidy who controlled before calmly slotting home a right foot finish.

Oadby’s only real chance of the first half produced a fine save from Harrowby custodian Jack Drury in the 40th minute, diving to his right to fingertip away a good strike from just outside the box.

As much as Harrowby had dominated the first period, their visitors from Leicestershire equalled that effort in the second. The game was blown wide open in the 57th minute when a contentious refereeing decision went the visitors’ way. Within a minute, Oadby got themselves right back in the game when a corner from the right was met by Jon Stevenson who neatly guided the ball past everyone and into the net.

Although pegged back for long periods, Harrowby did have a couple of efforts themselves, most notably a Sam Kirton header from a corner which was very well saved by Pickering.

Oadby’s leveller came in the 81stt minute when a cross from the right was met by the head of substitute Lee Anderson Dube, giving Drury no chance.

Harrowby United: Drury, Harper, Preston, Whyley, Kirton, Shaw (Neaverson, 90), Jaques, Bolland (c), Lee, Reidy (Wilson, 63), Wormall. Subs not used: Gibson, Vorley, Peberdy.


Sport fixtures and football results for the Grantham area

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SATURDAY

Football

FA Cup

First round qualifying - Stamford v Grantham Town (3pm).

United Counties League

Division One – Harrowby United v Woodford United (3pm).

Central Midlands League

South – Blidworth Welfare FC v Barrowby FC (3pm).

Lincolnshire League

Hykeham Town v Grantham Athletic.

Grantham & District Saturday League

Premier Division – Ancaster Rams v FC Bottesford, Bottesford Reserves v CK Dons, Caythorpe v AFC Three Gables, Greyhounders v Ancaster Rovers FC, Newark Flowserve FC v Cranmer Arms.

Cricket

South Lincs & Border League

Premier Division – Bourne 2nd v Welby, Grantham v Skegness 2nd, Lindum 2nd v Billingborough, Woodhall Spa v Belton Park.

Division One – Billingborough 2nd v Spalding 2nd.

Division Two – Claypole v Grantham 2nd, Welby 2nd v Timberland.

SUNDAY

Football

Grantham & District Sunday League

Premier Division – AFC Red Lion Ruskington v AFC Harrowby, FC Osbournby Rangers v Springfield AFC, Lions FC v Ruskington FC.

Division One – Witham Wanderers v Long Bennington, Colsterworth United v Totemic FC, Ropsley FC v Ancaster Athletic FC.

Lincolnshire Intermediate League

Premier – Grantham Town v St Helens JFC.

South – Swifts JFC v Pointon.

Cricket

Grantham & Melton Association

Division One – Barkby United v Barrowby, Bottesford v Frisby Hoby & Rotherby, Buckminster v Belton Park, Pickwell Leesthorpe & Somerby v Woolsthorpe by Belvoir.

Division Two – Bingham v Houghton on the Hill, Grantham v Ashby Carington 2nd, Welby v Queniborough, Whissendine v Harlaxton.

Division Three – Barkston & Syston v Skillington, Colsterworth v Melton Mowbray 3rd, Sholay v Croxton Kerrial, Thorpe Arnold v Belvoir Colts.

TUESDAY

Football

Northern Premier League

Premier Division – Grantham Town v Ilkeston FC (7.45pm).

FOOTBALL RESULTS

Northern Premier League

Premier Division – Blyth Spartans 2 Grantham Town 1, Grantham Town 3 Stocksbridge Park Steels 2.

FA Vase

First round qualifying – Cambridge Regional College 1 Harrowby United 2.

United Counties League

Division One – Harrowby United 2 Oadby Town 2.

Grantham & District Saturday League

Premier Division – AFC Three Gables 3 Ancaster Rovers FC 4, Ancaster Rams FC 4 Barrowby Reserves 0, Bottesford 2 Newark Flowserve 0, Greyhounders 2 White Horse Sleaford 1.

Grantham & District Sunday League

Premier Division – Springfield AFC 7 Helpringham Rovers 1, AFC Harrowby 0 Lions FC 7, Ruskington FC 0 FC Osbournby Rangers 5.

Division One – Long Bennington 1 Totemic FC 5, Ancaster Athletic 1 Witham Wanderers 12, Caythorpe Sports & Social 4 Ropsley FC 5, Nobody Inn Athletic 5 Colsterworth United 3.

Lincolnshire Intermediate League

South – Pointon 1 Sibsey Youth 10.

PIGEON RACING: Club secretary Norris wins Grantham North Road race from Hexham

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Grantham and District North Road Club’s race from Hexham was won by club secretary John Norris.

Race sponsor was Wellies Fish Bar of Springfield Road, Grantham.

Results: 1 J. Norris 1413.5, 2 D. Gilbert 1412.4, 3 D. Gilbert 1308.3, 4 M. Tudor 1272.3, 5 M. Tudor 1264.9, 6 M. Tudor 1245.7, 7 J. Norris 1231.1, 8 J. Norris 1230.2, 9 M. Tudor 1211.4, 10 D. Gilbert 1211.4.

The club’s race from Wetherby was won by David Fowler and son, and sponsors were Dean and Michelle Fardell.

Results: 1 D. Fowler and son 1551.3, 2 D. Gilbert 1545.1, 3 D. Gilbert 1540.6, 4 D. Gilbert 1540.3, 5 D. Gilbert 1538.6, 6 D. Gilbert 1538.1, 7 D. Gilbert 1535.0, 8 D. Fowler and son 1533.3, 9 D. Gilbert 1519.9, 10 A. Tudor 1503.8.

l Grantham United’s race from Wetherby was won by E. Crawford.

Eight members sent a total of 128 birds.

Results: 1 E. Crawford 1165, 2 D. Parker and son 1147, 3 E. Crawford 1139, 4 D. Parker and son 1138, 5 E. Crawford 1130, 6 Mr and Mrs Dixon 1126, 7 Mr and Mrs Dixon 1109, 8 Mr and Mrs Dixon 1101, 9 Mr and Mrs Dixon 1097, 10 J. Ramm 1054, 11 D. Parker and son 1032, 12 J. Ramm 1028, 13 C. Creighton 1028, 14 C. Creighton 1027, 15 B. Charles 1006, 16 D. Whotton and granddaughter 976, 17 J. Ramm 967.

ANGLING: Harrison triumphs in Bottesford open

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Bottesford and District Angling Association’s open match was fished on Grantham Canal on Sunday and won by J. Harrison.

Results: 1 J. Harrison 6lb 13oz 0dr, 2 N. Fisher 6.00.00, 3 G. King 5.09.08, 4 A. Howe 3.07.08.

The next match is on the River Trent at Weirfield (Farndon) on Sunday, September 22, with a 9am draw in the car park.

Grantham Town face Stamford Town in FA Cup

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Grantham Town travel to county rivals Stamford Town in the FA Cup first round qualifier tomorrow (Saturday).

The Gingerbreads conceded late on to lose at Blyth Spartans in the league on Saturday, but battled out a confidence-inspiring victory over Stocksbridge Park Steels on Tuesday night.

Joint manager Gary Sucharewycz said the FA Cup clash was an exciting fixture for Grantham: “Some would say we are unlucky to land a team in the FA Cup at the same level as ourselves, but we have all seen the banana skins of playing lower league teams. It’s a one game scenario and sides have nothing to lose, so you find opponents can really exceed their normal performances. It is the sort of game that everybody will be up for on both sides.

“The FA Cup is always special to players. With it being a local derby as well, our preparation has got to be right. It is one we need to approach with the right high standards of workrate and quality.

“We will have a few decisions to make over who starts and who starts from the bench. We might have Adie Hawes and Jamie McGhee available to us. At this moment, we don’t know.”

GOLF: Belton Park open raises cash for RAFA appeal

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BELTON PARK

Belton Park’s Battle of Britain Open raised £500 for the RAF Wings Appeal.

Played in the morning, the Battle of Britain Trophy betterball bogey competition was won by S. Brook and R. Warford with a score of +8. Runners-up were C. Partrick and G. Titterton and P. Evans and A. Frisby were third.

The afternoon Gillam Trophy betterball stableford saw J. Chambers and I. Baker triumph with 42 points. Second were S. Harlow and E. Maxwell, with S. Chester and D. Higgs finishing third.

Following play, Belton Park captain Steve Glenn presented a cheque to the appeal on behalf of the club (see photo).

l The John Peberdy Cup was won by the foursome of S. Sechi, E. Burns, J. Diment and H. Glenn with a score of 91 points.

Runners-up on 87 points were P. Green, M. Green, T. Padavano and C. Borwell, with D. Capindale, S. Wragg, D. Nock and C. Walton two points adrift in third.

STOKE ROCHFORD

Seniors

Despite a fightback by the middle order, Stoke Rochford suffered their second losing double of the season at Greetham Valley.

Results:

Greetham Valley 5

Stoke Rochford 3

Mick Rance and Mike Dickinson lost 1 down, Charles Scott and Ray Elsome lost 2 down, John Wright and Phil Hewes lost 3&2, Keith Dugmore and David Hamilton won 1 up, Graham Manton and Ray Beal won 3&2, Jim Price and John Batty lost 6&5, Duncan Bennett and Dave Hudson won 4&3, Tim Haward and Keith Eddy lost 5&3.

Leicestershire 5

Stoke Rochford 3

Mick Rance & Keith Eddy lost 8&7, John Wright and Mike Graves lost 2 down, Mike Dickinson and Graham Manton lost 2&1, Brian White and Eddie Plant won 3&2, Greg Ewart and Roger Smith won 2 up, Chris Woof and Ray Smith won 3&1, Brian Ayto and Ernie Armstrong lost 2&1, Ray Elsome and Alan Jessop lost 1 down.

BELTON WOODS

Seniors

Continuing his rich vein of form, M. Whitington won the Marshalls’ Monthly Medal and first round of the Memorial Cup on an extremely close countback from new member Denny Pang.

Results: 1 M. Whitington net 70 ocb, 2 Denny Pang 70, 3 Terry Measures 71 ocb, 4 Dave Inglis 71, 5 Les Vine 72, 6 Jim Browne 73 ocb, 7 Gordon Scott 73 ocb, 8 Len Astill ocb, 9 Colin Thornton 74 ocb, 10 Alan Lowen 74.

Denny emerged victorious in the Monthly Stableford, winning by three points.

1 Denny Pang 41, 2 Colin Thornton 38, 3 Mike Whitington 37 ocb, 4 Ray Woodcock 37, 5 Colin Grant 36, 6 Henry Knight 35, 7 Eric Bailey 34, 8 John Billot 33 ocb, 9 Doug Blackburne 33 ocb, 10 Colin Musson 33.

Belton Woods 7½

Radcliffe ½

Alan Lowen and Mike Whitington won 6&5, Colin Thornton and Denny Pang won 6&5, Phil Turrell and Mick Hall won 6&5, John Billot and Bob Clarke won 3&2, Peter Bishop and Pat Stanford won 6&5, John Sabin and Les Vine halved, Colin Musson and Roland Shepperson won 2 up, Ian Nisbet and Gordon Scott won 1 up.

SUDBROOK MOOR

Best overall in the monthly midweek stableford with 43 points was Phil Hall who played five shots under his nine handicap.

Runner-up with 41 points was Keith Maclachlan on a back nine countback from Neil Baker. Ian Reah, Kev Jones, Graham Ritchie and Dave Guy all returned 36 points.

Best of Category 4 was Pete Burkhill with 33 points on countback from Keith Tomlinson. Jo Pearson won the ladies’ stableford from Pam Cox with a return of 38 points.

John Came netted the entire twos pot when he swept the board with a hole-in-one on the third.

l Ian Reah came out top in the Sunday stableford roll-up with 41 points. Michael Coupland carded 40 points, Jim Garriock 39, and best of Category 4 were Paul Brough and Andy Newman on 36.

Jo Pearson’s 35 points won the ladies’ and the twos pot was shared between Dave Guy, Graham Ritchie, Andy Stones and Andy Newman.

MOTOR RACING: Grasstrack racing returns to Hougham

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Trent Autograss Club’s next race meeting is at Grange Farm, Hougham, this Sunday.

The meeting will feature a variety of race classes, from 1,000cc Minis all the way up to 3,200cc V8 custom-built specials, all tearing round a quarter-mile grasstrack circuit.

Racing commences at 11am and goes on until approximately 4pm. Admission is £16 for over 16s, £3 for 12-16 years and OAPs, with under-12s free.

For more information call 07881 545450.

Grantham ten pin bowling round-up

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MARREN TILES TRIOS

Results (week 14): Magic Weasels 0 9ers 11, Grumpy Old Men 5 Crafty Foxes 6, Oddsods 6 Team Powerplay 5, Team Bar bye.

Highs: female – HGS 155 Jackie Dickson, HGH 193 Jackie Dickson, HSS 427 Jackie Dickson, HSH 541 Jackie Dickson; male – HGS 209 Ray Tupper, HGH 247 Ray Tupper, HSS 563 Ray Tupper, HSH 697 Ray Tupper; team – HGS 529 Grumpy Old Men, HGH 622 Grumpy Old Men, HSS 1466 Grumpy Old Men, HSH 1745 Grumpy Old Men.

Positions: 1 Team Bar 87.5, 2 Grumpy Old Men 72.5, 3 Team Powerplay 70, 4 Crafty Foxes 66, 5 Magic Weasels 58.5, 6 9ers 54, 7 Oddsods 53.5.

7 CAFE DOUBLES

Results: Sandbaggers 7 Paddy’s People 3, It’s Up To You 0 No Idea 10, Dodgy Strikes.com 3 Pirates 7, Bandits 10 Pins On Viagra 0.

Positions: 1 Bandits 180, 2 Paddy’s People 170, 3 Pirates 156.5, 4 Pins On Viagra 156, 5 Dodgy Strikes.com 154, 6 No Idea 144.5, 7 Sandbaggers 143, 8 It’s Up To You 136.


TENNIS: Grantham ladies go top of the tree

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Grantham Tennis Club ladies continued their great run of form at home on Saturday.

Victory over Louth took them to the top of the Lincolnshire First Division with the team comprising Lianne Tapson, Charlotte Palul, Mell Milner, Mell Bloodworth, Sophie Fletcher and Sally Walker. With one match remaining, the ladies are looking in a strong position to finish very high up the league.

The men’s first team travelled to Grimsby on the same day and also enjoyed a hard fought victory, six sets to three. The team were Andrew Isaac, Richard Cragg, Jon Quinn, Simon Cormer, Josh King and James Drennan.

On Sunday, Retford travelled to Grantham’s Arnoldfield courts for a Nottinghamshire League match. Janet Ibberson, Pam Aust, Jo Jones, Yvonne Walker, Sue Cox and Holly Richardson fought hard but lost 11-7.

The Nottingham Indoor League started at the weekend with Grantham’s first team facing Lady Bay. They lost a close match with the team of Richard Cragg, James Drennan, Lianne Tapson and Mell Milner.

YOUTH FOOTBALL: Eliot brace helps Ponto to victory

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Mid Lincs League

Under-16B

Great Ponton 3

Wragby 2

Great Ponton started brightly with Brendan Dixon going close to scoring.

Striker Macauley Hughes went past three Wragby defenders before narrowly missing the target but, against the run of play, the visitors took the lead.

Another good run by Hughes saw Eliot Hutchinson go close, but Ponton remained 1-0 down at half time.

The home side roared back after the break and equalised when Eliot Hutchinson hit home.

Josh Brain headed over from a good Oliver Hutchinson cross before Wragby regained the lead from a thunderbolt shot.

Ponton replied again when Eliot Hutchinson headed in from a Dixon cross.

Hughes was not to be denied and stabbed home his strike to give Ponton a deserved victory.

Man of the match was shared between strikers Eliot Hutchinson and Macauley Hughes.

Great Ponton: Cook, Bradley, Cornish, J. Hutchinson, O. Hutchinson, E. Hutchinson, O’Leary, Dixon, Allen, Brain, Hughes.

Under-12 League Cup

Barrowby 2

Sleaford Town 0

A first crack at Mid Lincs football saw Barrowby go about their business in a very determined fashion, despite a little apprehension.

Both teams started brightly and looked very solid. Barrowby’s midfield took hold of the game, creating chances for Wright, Hands and Cullen.

Sleaford had a few dangerous moments, especially from corners, but stand-in keeper Read and his defence stood firm.

In the second half, Sleaford started to struggle to cope with the pace of Barrowby’s forwards but looked dangerous on the counter-attack.

Man of the match Federson marshalled his his team well throughout.

In the 60th minute, Barrowby were awarded a penalty when Down was fouled in the area . Edwards put the spot kick wide and with the score still 0-0 at full time, the game went into extra time.

Barrowby took the lead in the first half of extra time from a corner. Down whipped it in and there was Edwards to nod the ball home .

The home side scored the second and decisive goal in the second period of extra time from the penalty spot.

It was fired in by Wright after a hand ball was awarded from a free kick by Down after Hands had been fouled on the edge of the area .

Barrowby now have to travel to Swineshead in the next round .

Barrowby: Read, Cooper, Federson, Edwards, Down, Evans (c), Cullen, Wright, Hands, French, Johnson.

Peterborough League

Under-13

Hampton 0

Grantham Town 1

The game started briskly with both sides looking up for the challenge.

The first chance fell to Harrison but his shot was saved by the Hampton keeper. The first corner of the game also fell to Grantham Town. Harrison provided the delivery and Tom Andersen’s header went just wide.

Hampton began to apply some pressure and a mistake in the box provided their first clear opportunity. From the resulting penalty, James made a fantastic save and gathered well.

A great ball from Jack provided Harrison with an opportunity which was dealt with by the opposition’s keeper. Harrison’s headed ball was received by Nathan who shot just wide.

Following the restart, some great individual work from Lewis Brady resulted in a low level shot forcing a save from the Hampton keeper.

Josh received the ball on the right and his high looping ball into the box was gathered by the home side stopper.

Lewis Brady had another chance which forced a save from the Hampton keeper and further chances fell to Tom, Harrison and Lewis Brady.

The breakthrough came when Jacob delivered a fantastic corner which Harrison headed past the keeper.

New Grantham league chairman outlines vision for future

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Grantham and District Saturday Football League have a new chairman at the helm.

Vice-chairman for the last four seasons, Lee Dobson takes over from Dennis Green who has been in the position for the last six years. Dennis will take on the role of fixtures secretary. Taking over as vice-chairman is former Barkston FC man Alan Card.

Lee has a wealth of experience within the league, having played and joint managed with Rob Alderson at Ancaster Rovers, and is a real grassroots football man.

His vision is to strengthen the league and attract new teams and those who have dropped off the radar, hoping to reverse the national decline in club participation.

Lee is looking to work with Grantham Town and their youth set-up and intends to start up an under-18 league so the older teenagers can play locally rather than travel to contest competitions such as the Lincolnshire League.

He is hoping to improve communications and promote local football through the press and online, also in an effort to appeal to the lost younger generation.

Lee will continue the league’s work with Grantham and District Referees’ Association, looking to improve standards and advance career progression where possible.

One of Lee’s first acts as chairman was to congratulate Keith Hollingshead, formerly of Buckminster United, on being voted a life member of the league in recognition of his contribution to football over the past 31 years and, in particular, his committee work over the last 20.

FOOTBALL: Bottesford welcome more girls

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Bottesford FC welcome all new players as they continue in their efforts to build on an already thriving girls’ section.

Training takes place at the village’s Nottingham Road ground on Sundays between 10am and 11am, with all primary school age girls welcome.

As well as training and working on football skills each week, tournaments and matches are contested to get the girls playing as many competitive games as possible.

It is hoped that there will be sufficient numbers this season to split training into under-8s and under-11s.

For further details contact Matt Burton on 07540 935478 or Steve Ryan on 07809 493835.

MOTOR RACING: Karter Kieron captures A-licence and sponsor Grantham Honda

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Aspiring kart racer Kieron Neil has attained his “A” licence and also secured his first sponsorship deal.

Kieron first raced in May last year and shed his novice plates the following November. He has now completed enough races at a minimum of three different tracks to move up to an “A” grade licence. This qualifies him to race in National Championship events throughout the UK.

More good news came in the shape of his first full sponsor Grantham Honda who have given Kieron a deal which should help him move up to the next level of competition.

Kieron’s grandfather Geoff Green said: “This is an important step which will cost more, so the fact that Chris Taylor and Grantham Honda have come forward is a massive boost of confidence to the team.”

If things could not get any better, Kieron had the surprise of his life when he ran into Michael Schumacher at the PFI karting circuit at Brandon at the end of August! The seven times F1 world champion dropped in at the track to take a look at the opening rounds of the World Karting Championships taking place there.

Geoff said: “Kieron asked for his photo and the champ obliged. It was a massive highlight to what was already a superb month.”

BOWLS: Wilson wins final Grantham association event of season

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Grantham and District Bowls Association’s final competition final of the season was played at Swayfield on Sunday.

The Champion of Champions won contested by Gonerby’s Keith Wilson and Grantham’s James Stanfield. Keith emerged victorious in a tightly contested final, winning by 21 shots to 18.

Keith was also a member of the Great Gonerby Social Club bowls team that remained unbeaten all season in the GDBA 2-wood League, and they triumphed in the Fellowship of Freedom and Reform Cup too.

The team (pictured) also comprised Ian Lord, Kev Wilson, Mick Halls, Larry Turner, David Holten, Paul Jones, Lesley Lord, Lol Blankley, Brian Robinson, Mick Massingham, Barry Papworth and Phil Edwards.

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GDBA Champion of Champions finalists, winner Keith Wilson (left) and runner-up James Stanfield.

Bobby is Nottingham Forest mascot for a day

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Young Nottingham Forest fanatic Bobby Gregorich enjoyed a dream day out at the City Ground when his team beat Bolton Wanderers 3-0.

Under-12 season ticket holder Bobby, who comes from three generations of Forest fans, was chosen as match mascot The Reds and led the team out on to the pitch in front of thousands prior to kick-off.

His day began when he met all the players and manager Billy Davies, had a tour of the ground and visited the VIP lounge.

Half an hour before kick-off, he took part in a kick-about with the Forest squad, and put the ball into the net past keeper Karl Darlow – which was more than Wanderers were able to do that afternoon!

As well as his memories, Bobby took home an autograph book and VIP mascot, and he will treasure his ticket stub and match programme for a long time to come.

His mother Andrea said Bobby had a great day at City Ground: “He loved it. He got a bit emotional but Billy Davies handed him a big bag of sweets.”


Grantham Town face FA Cup replay at home after goalless draw at Stamford

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FA Cup

First round qualifying

Stamford 0

Grantham Town 0

Grantham Town have it all to do again on Tuesday night after their FA Cup first round qualifying match at Stamford ended in a goalless stalemate.

Kick-off at The Meres on Tuesday night is 7.45pm.

Grantham Town: Haystead, Purcicoe, Ridley, Meikle, Lister, Lewis, Burbeary, Nwadike, G. Smith, King, Watson. Subs: K. Smith, Deane, Graham, Towey, Pillerio, McGhee, Turner. Att: 318.

+ Elsewhere in the Cup, the clash of the titans saw FC United of Manchester go out of the competition at the first hurdle, defeated 1-0 at home by Northern Premier League Premier Division leaders Chorley.

FULL REPORT: Grantham Town face FA Cup replay after goalless draw at Stamford

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FA Cup

First round qualifying

Stamford 0

Grantham Town 0

Grantham and Stamford will try again to sort out an FA Cup winner on Tuesday night. Neither side could get through some tight and at times desperate defending leaving both sides wondering what they need to do to unlock the door to victory.

Both defences stopped anything creating in either penalty area for a long time. Lee Ridley was well placed to break up a good Stamford move involving Daniel Lawlor, Andy Burgess and Shawn Richards after a quarter of an hour, but that was the best either side could muster.

It was typical of the game on 23 minutes that a good move from Grantham fell apart on the edge of the Stamford penalty area. Stamford broke quickly but, at the other end, Ryan Robbins shot wildly off target.

The home side finished the first half strongly. After 33 minutes, a ball over the top of the Grantham defence put in Jordan Smith. He shot across Dan Haystead but saw the Grantham goalkeeper get enough on the ball to ensure it rolled wide of the post.

A minute later, Jordan Smith and Nathan Haines worked a position on the Grantham left to deliver a cross. At the far post, Ryan Robbins turned the ball into the net, but the flag was already up for offside.

The home side also got away for the first real chance of a more open second half. Richards got away again on the Grantham left and squared for Jordan Smith, but Paul Lister did well to block his shot.

Stamford had the ball in the net for a second time just before the hour. Jordan Smith thought he had scored this time, but he had fouled Lee Ridley in getting to the ball.

It was only in the last 25 minutes that the Gingerbreads began to turn the screw on their hosts. A header from a corner after 68 minutes by Emeka Nwadike caused problems for the Stamford defence and they struggled to clear their lines. Kallum Smith and Rhys Lewis then opened up the Stamford defence for Ashley Burbeary, but his effort hit the side netting.

It was not all Grantham and Stamford had a good spell and could have taken the lead. Substitute Richard Wesley won the ball and sent Richards in again, only for him to waste the opportunity by shooting over the top.

The Grantham defence had to work hard twice in quick succession as first they were caught napping by a quickly taken free kick. Deon Meikle recovered quickly enough to block Robbins’ shot. The ball was put back into the danger zone and Wesley ran onto it, but Haystead was equal to his effort.

The last five minutes were all Grantham. Towey curled his shot past the upright and Greg Smith powered a header just over the crossbar from a Burbeary cross. Then Sam Purcicoe and Burbeary set up Paulo Piliero but he also missed the target.

In injury time, Jordan Smith could have won it for Stamford but Haystead kept scores level. At the other end, desperate defending from Stamford did the same. Greg Smith had his shot saved by Mario Ziccardi and only a brave block from Alvin Jarvis denied Burbeary an injury time winner.

Grantham Town: Haystead, Purcicoe, Ridley, Meikle, Lister, Lewis(Pilliero, 80), Burbeary, Nwadike, G. Smith, King (K. Smith, 63), Watson (Towey, 55). Subs not used: Keane, Graham, McGhee, Turner. Att:

Harrowby United extend unbeaten opening run

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United Counties League

Division One

Harrowby United 4

Woodford United 0

Harrowby United extended their opening unbeaten start to the league campaign to eight games with a comfortable victory against basement side Woodford United.

The game’s first chance fell to the visitors from Northamptonshire when a right wing cross was headed over the bar from a good position. The Arrows’ first opportunity came after six minutes when good work down the left by Tom Vorley and Lee Shaw created an opening for Jamie Preston who shot straight at Woodford stopper Domenico Roggero.

The home side nearly went ahead after 28 minutes when a great run down the right by Liam Harper saw him square to Wormall whose shot narrowly cleared the crossbar. Shaw had a great chance to open the Arrows’ account just after the half hour mark, but on getting into the penalty area, delayed his shot and allowed Woodford skipper Steve Grimley to snuff out the danger.

Further chances came Harrowby’s way but it was still all square at the break.

The home side gained the ascendancy straight from the off in the second period and raced into a two-goal lead within two minutes of the restart. Skipper Simon Bolland picked up a loose ball on the edge of the Woodford penalty area and slotted a low shot past Roggero.

The second came a minute later with a composed finish from Shaw, firing home from the right side of the area. A third goal arrived in the 73rd minute from Bobby Lee who produced a cool finish inside the penalty area after a good move between substitute Michael Neaverson and Shaw created the opening.

Five minutes later, Wormall added Harrowby’s fourth when he robbed a Woodford defender before calmly slotting past a helpless Roggero.

Making his senior competitive debut from the bench, under-17 player Billy Gray set up a shooting chance for Jack Whyley in the last minute, but his curling effort from the left edge of the area went marginally wide of the right hand post.

Man of the match was Liam Jaques and match ball sponsor was Hits Consultancy.

Harrowby United: Drury, Harper, Vorley (Gibson, 67), Kirton, Whyley, Lee (Gray, 78), Jaques, Bolland (c), Preston (Neaverson, 72), Wormall, Shaw. Subs not used: Johns, Hotchin.

+ Harrowby United’s next match is in the FA Vase on Saturday when they visit Peterborough North Star. Kick-off is 3pm with coach travel available from the Dickens Road ground at noon, £5 per seat.

RUGBY: Kesteven make impressive start to new season

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Midlands League 2

East (North)

Kesteven 57

Melton Mowbray 0

Newly-promoted Kesteven made an impressive start in their higher league debut, resplendent in their new kit sponsored by QV Foods of Spalding.

The early exchanges were fairly even as both sides got to grips with the game. Kesteven showed their intent to play at pace and from the first penalty awarded in front of the posts, Chris Galloway tapped and ran. Melton had not retreated and from the next award Galloway kicked the first points.

This settled the home team and they were able to press Melton back into their own 22. One loose clearing kick was gathered by Whittaker 40 metres out. The young full back skipped and danced through the on-rushing defence to score a fine individual try. Galloway converted to open up a 10-point lead.

The visitors enjoyed their best spell of the game as they spent some time in the Kesteven half. Their heavy forwards were able to rumble on but the Kesteven defence was sound. They conceded a penalty which Melton looked to have converted but the referee disallowed the goal for an infringement by the kicker.

This was to prove crucial as moments later Will Bradley wrapped up a Melton player in a classic smother tackle and robbed him of the ball to break clear and score and give Ks a 15-point cushion.

Turner was next to score with a fine try after good lead-up work by Cann, before Galloway added the bonus point try with a great clean break. Bradley was the creator of the next try with a fine break up the touch line. He slipped the ball inside to the supporting Whittaker who once again manufactured space out of nothing to power his way over for the try. Galloway continued his success with the boot to bring the half time score to 36-0.

Kesteven got off to a great start after the break. Bradley picked up a loose ball and scored his second try with ease. Turner then got his second in support of a break by Galloway. Ks finished the game off when Turner broke clear on halfway and outpaced a tired Melton defence to complete his hat trick. Galloway continued his near perfect goal kicking performance by converting all three second half tries.

Kesteven: Whittaker, J. Hughes, Bradley, Cann, Taylor, Galloway, Wood, Sheardown, Hayward, Purvis, Pert, Carew, Webster, Woolerton, Turner. Reps: Martin, Cowley, Odams.

Kesteven’s first XV are pictured from left, back – James Cowley, Martin Carew, Will Pert and Will Bradley; middle – Harry Martin, Aaron Whitaker, Chris Galloway, Keiran Taylor, Scott Odams and Malcolm Turner; front – Will Cann, Tony Woolerton, Robert Sheardown, captain Tom Webster, Dan Turner, Gavin Purvis, Olly Wood and Jake Hughes

Grantham Town lottery winners

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Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar), winners of September 14 draw:

£200 – 969 A. Forsey; £10 – 605 Islanders; £5 – 611 G. Kenny, 860 C. Taylor, 301 R. Manterfield, 708 S. Bilner, 285 A. Matsell, 266 Islanders.

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