Season: 2025-26

Bishop Auckland vs Ashington

By Brian Bennett

Ashington’s winning sequence continued on Saturday when they made it four consecutive victories after a 1-0 success over Bishop Auckland at the Vest Construction Stadium.

The Colliers gave their supporters some pre Christmas festive cheer but extra pats on the back will go to Craig Spooner and Matty Alexander.

Spooner came up with the all important goal on the quarter hour mark whilst Alexander pulled off a brilliant penalty save from Auckland substitute Dean Thexton with eight minutes of normal time remaining.

Turning the clock back to the 2022-23 season, it was at the same stadium when Andrew Cartwright converted a spot kick which gave the Wansbeck side a 1-1 draw against the two blues to book their spot in the Inter Step play off final against Glossop North End. The following week, Ashington won 3-0 to clinch promotion to the NPL’s East Division.

However, whilst the contest at Bishop Auckland a few years ago will live long in the memories of Colliers supporters, sadly the same cannot be said about Saturday’s clash!

Chances were kept to an absolute minimum in what was a dour battle from start to finish with the only piece of quality resulting in the only goal of the game.

Liam Noble charged through in the Auckland half before playing the ball out wide to Louis Burns.

The forward crossed where Spooner volleyed home with his left foot from eight yards.

Seven minutes before the interval, the visitors ought to have doubled their lead. Spooner turned provider when he found Burns but after cutting inside, the on-loan forward from South Shields fired narrowly wide of ‘keeper Harrison Bond’s right hand post.

Early in the second half another opportunity fell Ashington’s way. Substitute Liam Wotherspoon found Spooner down the left and when his centre was only partially cleared by the home defence, the ball fell into the path of Liam Henderson but he side footed over from the edge of the area as he looked to place his effort into the net.

Just prior to the half way mark, Spooner had a 25 yarder tipped over by Bond then in the 82nd minute, Wayne Whitfield was sent tumbling inside the area near the by line by substitute Josh Cairns and referee Sam Packer pointed to the spot.

Thexton stepped forward but saw his penalty pushed away by Alexander, diving to his left.

Henderson headed over the bar following a cross from skipper Karl Ross before the final whistle brought Ashington another welcome three points.

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Ashington vs Ossett United

By Brian Bennett

Ashington made it three wins on the bounce and climbed out of the bottom four after a 3-2 thriller against Ossett United on Saturday.

The result also saw the Colliers complete their first double of the season having collected a 2-1 victory over the West Yorkshire outfit in September but they had to work extremely hard before overcoming their opponents who were reduced to ten men in the early stages of the second half.

Once again, the wind whipped up at Woodhorn Lane and the home side – who had the wind on their backs in the first half – made a great start when they forged ahead after only 90 seconds.

Josh Gilchrist played the ball down the flank for the overlapping Karl Ross and when the skipper crossed, Craig Spooner sent a looping header wide of ‘keeper Aleksandar Petrovic and inside the far post.

Despite the setback, the visitors looked sharp in attack in what was a lively start.

Jack Crook was through on goal but a heavy touch by him saw home ‘keeper Matty Alexander gratefully take the ball just inside the penalty area.

Shortly afterwards, Luca Bolino charged clear and Ashington were relieved when his right footer flashed wide of the far post.

On the quarter hour, Alexander made a vital stop from a shot by Joseph Crosby before Liam Henderson struck over on the half volley at the other end after a headed knock-down by Liam Noble.

Henderson was involved again when he glanced on for Gilchrist but when the winger centred, the ball went across the face of goal.

Crosby had an effort which took a deflection to roll just wide before Ashington doubled their lead in the 44th minute.

The ball fell to Gilchrist inside the area and faced by Petrovic, he calmly dummied the ‘keeper before cutting inside and blasting home.

Seven minutes into the second half, it was certainly ‘game on’ after the visitors halved the deficit.

The ball was crossed from the right where Samuel Pashley’s header from just inside the area went wide of Alexander and inside the corner.

In the 55th minute, Ross latched onto a quickly taken free-kick by Noble but when he centred, Ashington again had no-one on hand to apply the finishing touch.

Two minutes later, goal scorer Pashley – who had already been booked – was involved in an incident at the far side and after referee Daniel Forbes had consulted with his assistant, the Ossett defender was shown a second yellow card followed by a red.

Gilchrist had a goal chalked off for a foul on Petrovic but with Ashington looking for a third and Ossett an equaliser, the game developed into an end to end contest which continued right until the end.

The visitors got on terms in the 77th minute when the ball was swung into the area from the right where Ashington substitute Andrew Anderson turned it past his own ‘keeper Alexander.

Incredibly six minutes later, the Colliers got their noses back in front – with another own goal.

Noble’s pass down the wing found Gilchrist and when he crossed low into the danger zone, an Ossett defender nudged the ball into his own net.

In the dying embers of the game, substitute Josh Cairns and Spooner both missed out on opportunities to make the game safe before the final whistle brought another welcome three points for the Wansbeck side.

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Ashington vs Brighouse Town

By Brian Bennett

Ashington’s bid to escape from the threat of relegation received another boost on Saturday when they defeated an in-form Brighouse Town side 3-0 at Woodhorn Lane.

The result made it back to back wins for Nick Gray’s outfit following their 2-1 success over Lincoln United the previous week.

However the victory wasn’t enough to lift the Colliers out of the drop zone with the Wansbeck side fourth from bottom of the East Division of the Pitching In Northern Premier League on 20 points – the same total as Lincoln United, Bishop Auckland and Consett – but Ashington having a more inferior goal difference.

It was a deserved win on what turned into a mudbath of a pitch following incessant rain on a day when two other games in the division – Dunston v Hallam and Heaton Stannington v Grimsby – were abandoned due to the elements.

The home side – kicking with the wind on their backs – could have made a dramatic start in the third minute.

Louis Burns – making his full debut on loan from South Shields – closed in on visiting ‘keeper Michael Acquah who had the ball in his hands. The stopper then slipped on the turf with the ball escaping from his grasp but breathed a huge sigh of relief as he regained possession just ahead of the striker.

The West Yorkshire side looked the more threatening and after ‘keeper Matty Alexander had held a 35 yarder from Jason Davis, the home number one made vital blocks from Derry Robson and Jordan Barnett whilst Ryan Donaldson made a recovery run to thwart Nathan Curtis.
Ashington’s first effort of note came from Liam Noble as he curled the ball over following a corner but the game developed into a dour and drab contest.

However, Ashington got a boost in the 44th minute when they took the lead.

Craig Spooner played a short corner on the left to skipper Karl Ross who rolled the ball into the path of Liam Noble. The midfielder drilled an 18 yarder which was spilled by Acquah and when Harry Powell crossed into the danger zone, Josh Gilchrist applied the finishing touch from close range.

After the break Ashington were the dominant side but chances were non-existent until the final quarter of an hour.

Gilchrist charged down the right before he was fouled by a defender just inside the area.

Referee Stephen Beresford pointed to the spot and Gilchrist made no mistake from the penalty.

Then with six minutes of the 90 remaining, there was more drama including the home side cementing their victory.

Substitute Sam Davison – who had replaced the injured Ryan Wombwell – got to the ball just ahead of Acquah before he was clipped by the ‘keeper.

The offence took place inches inside the area and after Acquah had been shown a red card, Burns made no mistake from the resultant penalty, sending Barnett – an outfield player who went into goal – the wrong way.

*Friday night football returns to Ashington when the Colliers take on Consett on December 5 with a 7.45pm kick off.

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Lincoln United vs Ashington

By Brian Bennett

On-loan striker Louis Burns scored his first goal in Ashington colours which steered his side to their first league win in two months with a 2-1 verdict over fellow strugglers Lincoln United on Saturday.

Earlier Liam Henderson had edged the Colliers in front before Kane Hutchinson-Wilkes pounced on an error to equalise.

On a cold and drizzly afternoon in Lincolnshire, the Wansbeck side – making their first ever visit to Ashby Avenue – gave the travelling supporters something to shout about with a good performance which helped to ease the gloomy conditions of the day.

The home side created the first chance in the second minute when they forced a corner and an 18 yarder from Tristan Drummond was taken low by ‘keeper Matty Alexander.

Ashington responded with Josh Gilchrist playing the ball out wide for Liam Miller but his centre went across the face of goal.

Ryan Wombwell went close from long range before the visitors ought to have taken the lead in the 18th minute through skipper Karl Ross, on his return to the side following injury.

Gilchrist found Wombwell who crossed from the by-line but Ross – coming in at the near post – headed wide.

On the half hour there was an amazing incident. A quickly taken free-kick by Liam Noble found Miller inside the area and after turning home stopper Heath Richardson, Ashington supporters were just waiting for the net to bulge until Miller’s shot was headed off the line by Stefan Galinski.

Lincoln immediately broke to the other end and a cross by Drummond was turned behind for a corner.

In time added on, Hutchinson-Wilkes produced a stunning finish from distance which flew into the top corner of the net but his joy was short-lived as he was penalised for a foul.

Play switched again and Miller lashed over after a cross by Gilchrist.

Ashington started the second half strongly with an overhead by Henderson smacking against the bar then Alexander was brought into the action saving with his legs from Hutchinson-Wilkes.

However in the 57th minute, Henderson nudged Ashington ahead. Miller again got in behind the home defence and when he crossed, Henderson applied an assured finish hammering the ball into the net.

The home outfit immediately surrounded the referee appealing for a foul in the build up but the goal stood.

Hutchinson-Wilkes sent a 25 yarder which whistled wide before ‘The Whites’ drew level in the 70th minute.

Harry Powell’s sliced clearance fell for Hutchinson-Wilkes who headed over Alexander and into the vacant net.

The match had turned into a basketball-like contest and after Cormac Daly went close at one end, Henderson just missed the target with a right footer at the other.

In the 78th minute, Ashington withdrew Ross and sent on Louis Burns – and the substitute made an immediate impact as he netted within 60 seconds.

Gilchrist had an effort parried by Richardson and Burns was onto the loose ball in a flash to blast home.

For the remainder of the game, Ashington defended stoutly with the only opportunity of note seeing an audacious 35 yards chip by Henderson go over advanced ‘keeper Richardson but land on the top of the netting.

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Ashington vs Garforth Town

By Brian Bennett

Ashington stay firmly entrenched in a relegation battle after they tumbled to a 4-1 defeat against Garforth Town on Saturday who produced a late show to leave Wansbeck with all three points.

It was all going so well for the struggling Colliers – who are third from bottom of the East Division and who were without a win in seven league games – when Liam Henderson nudged them ahead ten minutes into the second half but nemesis Luke Aldrich who invariably scores every time he plays against Ashington, netted a quick fire equaliser.

Could the home side respond or hold onto a precious point? Well they were edging towards taking something from the game when Garforth hit them with a triple blow in the final quarter hour as Jordan Emery, Dan Coupland and substitute Mutty Al-Jahadhmy all got onto the score sheet.

It took a while for the game to get going until the 11th minute when Aldrich was through but was thwarted by ‘keeper Matty Alexander, making his return to league action after injury.

Midway through the half, ‘keeper Harry Flatters slipped just inside the area and in the tussle which ensued, Henderson went to ground but the referee ignored Ashington’s claims for a penalty.

Garforth full-back Rinor Ejupi had the next chance when he latched onto a cross from the left but his shot lacked power and was easily taken by Alexander.

In the 34th minute, Coupland put the ball into the middle but Aldrich fluffed his lines in front of goal and Matt Savage fired wide.

Ashington retaliated on the break with Craig Spooner finding Gilchrist but when it looked like he had laid the ball on a plate for Jake Orrell, defender Joe Allerton appeared from nowhere to make a dramatic clearance.

Gilchrist was denied then shortly before the half time whistle, Liam Noble delivered a free kick to the far post but Henderson – on the stretch – put the ball wide of the
post.

Charlie Marshall had a great chance for the visitors but clipped his effort wide before the Colliers went ahead in the 54th minute.

Gilchrist did well to cross from the left and after Garforth had initially blocked the ball, Liam Henderson pounced to fire inside the upright.

However, three minutes later, Ashington were caught on the counter and when a long clearance by Flatters found Aldrich, the forward gave Alexander no chance with a sweetly struck shot from 18 yards.

Ball and Aldrich missed out as the number of chances in the game began to mount up then
midway through, Gilchrist slipped the ball through for Henderson but his low effort from 25 yards hit the base of the post and rebounded to safety.

The contest then entered a period where tempers became frayed but when things settled down a Marc Ellison-Gilchrist combination unlocked the door for Jake Orrell who was denied by Flatters.

Mutty Al-Jahadhmy had caused all sorts of problems for the Colliers when the two sides met earlier in the season in the Isuzu FA Trophy and after being introduced as a substitute, Al-Jahadhmy saw his shot take a deflection and spin up into the air with Alexander producing an astonishing save to thwart Aldrich from the rebound.

However in the 79th minute and from the resultant corner, the visitors went 2-1 ahead. The ball was glanced on for Emery who headed in from close range.

Aldrich had a good chance before Alexander made another excellent save, pushing a shot by substitute Robbie Wilson onto the bar. From the rebound, the ‘keeper went to punch the ball clear but made contact with the Garforth player.

Referee Harvey Websdale awarded a penalty and skipper Coupland nonchalantly tucked home the spot kick.

Then in the third minute of time added as Ashington pushed forward, they were caught on the break and Al-Jahadhmy added a fourth.

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Pontefract Collieries vs Ashington

By Brian Bennett

Frankie Sinfield netted a hat-trick as Pontefract sent Ashington tumbling to a 5-0 defeat at The Hunters Stadium on a mild autumn day on Saturday.

In their last outing – a 3-0 defeat at home against Newton Aycliffe – the Colliers began the game badly when they missed a penalty and the display got progressively worse.

In West Yorkshire, they conceded a spot kick early doors and found themselves 3-0 down at half time – and had it not been for an inspired performance from ‘keeper Tyler Jones, the visitors could have shipped even more goals.

However, the Wansbeck side came out of the dressing rooms and dominated the second half. They failed to take chances which came their way and to rub salt into already sore wounds, Pontefract caught them twice on the break to go nap.

Ahead of Armistice Day, before kick-off, players, officials and supporters observed a minute’s silence during which the Last Post was played.

When play got underway, it was ‘The Colls’ who came flying out of the traps and the game was only five minutes old when they edged in front.

Joe Lumsden was upended in the box by Rory Powell and Sinfield stepped up to give Jones no chance from the spot hammering his penalty inside the bottom corner.

Pontefract also had an added threat in their side with Jack Greenhough’s long throw ins and in the 19th minute, the home skipper launched the ball into the box from the left which ricochet off a defender with Jones forced to tip over.

Ashington were forced into a change midway through the period when Andrew Anderson had to retire with an injury and new signing Louis Burns – on loan from South Shields – was thrust into the fray.

Three minutes later Pontefract – who were looking sharp with wingers Jack Wilson and Sinfield causing problems – doubled their lead when Niah Payne drifted across the area from left to right before firing the ball into the far corner.

Sixty seconds later, the goalscorer was through again but placed his effort wide then after a neat interchange, Lumsden scuffed his shot which was gratefully taken by Jones.

Pontefract – who included former Collier Si Jakab in their side – kept the pressure on and in the 39th minute after Jones had made a great save to thwart Lumsden, they added a third.

The move began down the right and when the ball was crossed into the area, Sinfield smashed it firmly into the net.

Ashington had their first chance in the closing minutes of the half when Ryan Wombwell met a free-kick from Craig Spooner but his header was clutched by home ‘keeper Harry Christy.

For the start of the second half, Jake Orrell replaced Sam Davison and although in one raid Sinfield danced through the defence but saw his shot held by Jones, it was the Colliers who were the more prominent side.

Ryan Donaldson – by far Ashington’s best performer on the day – played the ball through to Spooner but his left footed effort was collected by Christy.

Minutes later Liam Noble swung over a corner from the right where Liam Henderson’s flashing header drifted wide then a shot by Wombwell was parried away by Christy.

In the 78th minute Sinfield completed his hat-trick following a well worked team goal on the counter attack.

Pontefract moved the ball down the right and when it was crossed low into the area, the incoming Sinfield slotted home.

Wombwell had a header clutched by Christy then Spooner centred but Josh Gilchrist fired wide at the near post.

Then in the 90th minute, Jones pushed a shot from Payne into the air and substitute Danny Edwards was the first to react to add Pontefract’s fifth.

It was cruel on Ashington – who now head into a programme of five home matches in their next seven.

On Saturday (November 15), Garforth Town are the visitors to Woodhorn Lane. (3pm kick-off).

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Ashington vs Newton Aycliffe

By Brian Bennett

It was the worst case scenario for Ashington on Friday evening after they lost their six pointer clash against Newton Aycliffe under the lights at Woodhorn Lane.

A night which stared badly when Josh Gilchrist missed an early penalty got progressively worse for the hosts in the second half.

“The Cliffe” scored twice in ten minutes then after Harry Powell had been red carded, they added a third from the spot with quarter of an hour remaining.Before the contest, the Colliers sat a point above the drop zone whilst the County Durham side were second from bottom.

The home side had the perfect opportunity to put their stamp on proceedings when they were awarded a penalty in the fourth minute.Sam Davison played the ball inside to Gilchrist who was upended by ‘keeper Kyle Seymour and the award was a formality for referee Elliot Cowens.

Seymour was yellow carded before Gilchrist sent him the wrong way from the spot – only the Ashington striker placed the ball wide of the goal.

Within a minute, Aycliffe broke down the left and Tom Henson clipped a shot just over the bar.Both sides were guilty of giving the ball away cheaply in what had developed into a scrappy affair then on the half hour, Liam Noble found Gilchrist whose right footer was pushed away by Seymour.Five minutes before the break, the visitors had the next chance after Ashington had lost possession but after cutting inside,

Scott Fenwick blazed over.At the start of the second half, Henson missed a good opening before the visitors took the lead in the 54th minute.Ashington failed to deal with a corner from the left and when the ball fell to Jack Clarkson, his low right footed effort went in off the far post.

The game started to open up and after Fenwick had scuffed his shot which was held by home ‘keeper Tyler Jones, Gilchrist had an opportunity at the other end but delayed his shot and when the striker went to ground under challenge, appeals for a penalty were ignored by the referee.Ashington’s task became more difficult as Aycliffe – who had grown in confidence – doubled their advantage in the 64th minute.

Joey Hope supplied a cross from the left and Fenwick applied a superb side footed finish as he steered the ball wide of Jones and inside the far upright.

Then in the 71st minute, Harry Powell tugged Kieran Greenway’s shirt with the Aycliffe player just ahead of the defender as he homed in on goal. The offence took place outside the area and Powell received his marching orders for denying a clear and obvious goalscoring opportunity.

Five minutes later, Aycliffe wrapped the game up. The impressive Henson – who had caused Ashington problems – made no mistake tucking the ball inside the bottom corner from a penalty after he had been brought down by Jay Hornsby.After that, the final whistle couldn’t come quick enough for the home side.

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Grimsby Borough vs Ashington

By Brian Bennett

Ashington helped to erase the disappointment of being knocked out of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup last week when they deservedly secured a 0-0 draw against Grimsby Borough on Saturday.

On their return to league action after the 2-0 loss to Newcastle University less than 48 hours previous, the Colliers gave a vastly improved performance – much to the delight of manager Nick Gray, his assistant Liam McIvor and the travelling army of fans.

It was a dour and uninspiring contest at The Bradley Football Development Centre but the key to Ashington’s point on the road was that they generally looked solid in defence. Ashington physio Kev Chapman had a busy afternoon after being called onto the field half a dozen times during the clash to treat injuries.

The first chance fell to ‘The Mariners.’ Ashington looked for a foul after a challenge on Craig Spooner which never came and from the break, Rio Molyneaux curled the ball wide of the far post.

On the 20 minutes mark, following a throw in and cross from the right, a shot by Dayle Southwell was saved with his legs by ‘keeper Tyler Jones then on the stroke of half time, Jones pushed the ball up into the air after an effort by Reece York with Jack Richardson firing wide from the rebound.

The final chance of the half fell to the Colliers in the fourth minute of time added on. Debutant Liam Miller and Josh Gilchrist combined to set up Spooner whose swerving shot whistled over the angle of post and crossbar.

Two minutes into the second half, Gilchrist found the overlapping Miller, whose effort was parried by home stopper Sebastian Auton but apart from a shot by Molyneaux which drifted wide, the game developed into a battle where both defences were resolute.

That was until the final quarter hour when Ashington became stronger. In the 78th minute, a ball played in by Ryan Wombwell was headed on by substitute Andrew Anderson but Gilchrist couldn’t get a firm connection on the ball with Auton happy to smother.

Gilchrist went close with a free kick from the left then a dangerous cross by Jake Orrell was cleared.

Then in the third of six minutes of additional time, a free kick by Orrell came off a defender but was clutched by Auton.

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Newcastle University vs Ashington

By Brian Bennett

Ashington completed an unwanted hat-trick when they crashed out of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup after a 2-0 defeat against Newcastle University at Essity Park last night.

This season, the Colliers have exited the Emirates FA Cup, Isuzu FA Trophy and now the County Cup at the first hurdle – and they can have no complaints after a totally abject display against the Students who were full value for their victory.

In fact, the defeat could have been heavier had it not been for ‘keeper Matty Alexander who pulled off three terrific saves.

The hosts – kicking down the slope – were the better side throughout the 90 minutes and they started off the evening by testing Alexander as early as the third minute, the stopper pushing aside a left foot strike by full back Lucas Aldcroft.

Ashington – playing at Prudhoe’s ground for the first time in 21 years – responded with Jake Orrell going close from 25 yards but back came the Students with Alexander called into the action again, making an even better save when he tipped around an effort from Matthew Foster.

Early in the second half, Ben Sampson played a one-two with Jay Hornsby and after cutting across the area, the midfielder fired over the bar.

But the home side hit back and took the lead in the 49th minute. Alexander made another fine stop to thwart Stephen Pennington but shortly afterwards a ball played in from the right found Joel Manning whose header was deflected into the net by Ryan Donaldson.

Four minutes later, the University ought to have doubled the lead. Adam Redford crossed from the right but Jacob Milner missed a great opportunity, clipping the ball wide.

Sam Davison headed wide then just before the hour mark, Orrell put Liam Henderson through but his low effort was blocked by ‘keeper Paul Herberholz.

Midway through, the Students effectively sewed the game up when substitute Andrew Anderson sliced the ball into his own net following a free kick from the left.

Ashington have a quick turnaround as they board the coach tomorrow (Saturday) for a trip to face Grimsby Borough, a side who sit just outside the play off places.

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Ashington vs North Ferriby

By Brian Bennett

Ashington threw away a golden opportunity to claim what would have been their fourth league win of the season against high fliers North Ferriby at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday.

After the visitors had been reduced to ten men early in the second half with Louis Kirk seeing red, the Colliers took the lead with a great strike by Josh Gilchrist.

But the Wansbeck outfit pressed the self destruct button with a sloppy piece of play which resulted in Charlie Clements scoring the equaliser twelve minutes from the end of the 90.

An uneventful opening period had been largely dominated by the visitors who ought to have gone ahead with the first chance of the game just past the quarter hour mark. Jack Walters whipped over a superb cross into the danger zone which was met by Lewis Dennison but the striker got his angles all wrong and directed his header wide of the upright.

Ashington responded and following a long throw in by Jay Hornsby, the ball went through a number of legs before it reached Ryan Wombwell. However the defender side footed straight to ‘keeper Ben Bottomley.

In the 26th minute, Tyler Jones was called into action, the home ‘keeper diving to his left to brilliantly tip over a free-kick by Elliott Walker.

Then on the half hour, Ashington should have broken the deadlock following a free-kick played down the right by Liam Noble.

Gilchrist got the better of a defender but when he pulled the ball across for Liam Henderson, the number ten stroked the ball wide of the far post.
After a mundane first half, there was an explosive start to the second. Within a minute, Noble was yellow carded for a shirt pull but sixty seconds later, ‘The Villagers’ had midfielder Kirk dismissed by referee Stephen Beresford following an off the ball incident near the touchline.

Wombwell volleyed a chance wide after a knock down by Henderson before Ashington went in front in the 57th minute following a counter attack.

Skipper Karl Ross charged through the middle before finding Jake Orrell who in turn sprayed the ball wide for Gilchrist who looked up and from fully 25 yards struck a venomous right footer which flew into the net past a startled Bottomley.

Twenty minutes from time, a significant turning point arrived. After a shot had been blocked, the ball ran into the path of Noble who from the edge of the area, tried to place his effort into the corner but saw it thud against the base of the post.

Eight minutes later, Ferriby drew level after Ashington had lost possession in their own half. The ball was played into the area where Clements calmly and skilfully dragged the ball back which gave him the space to steer a left foot shot wide of Jones and inside the corner of the net.

Henderson nodded over a cross by Noble but in the third minute of time added on, Jones made an outstanding save to preserve his side a point, tipping a 30 yards free kick by Walker onto the angle of post and crossbar with the ball going behind for a corner.

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