Central Midlands League: AFC Bentley seal narrow win - Crowle Colts hit nine

AFC Bentley returned to winning ways after winning 2-1 away at North Division strugglers Collingham.

By Steve Hossack

Published 26th Nov 2019, 21:25 BST

Updated 3rd Dec 2019, 12:20 BST

Joe Smith put the visitors into a first-half lead with a goal on the half hour mark.

Theo Mowatt then gave them more breathing space when scoring from the penalty spot on 65 minutes. Collingham pulled a goal back six minutes from time, but the Doncaster side held out to claim a welcome victory.

Askern had lost their way against leaders Newark Town long before fog caused the game to be abandoned in the 70th minute, with the hosts 7-0 up.

Harworth Colliery’s second string had to settle for a Tom Pick consolation when going down to a 2-1 loss against unbeaten Division One (North) title challengers St Joseph’s Rockware.

Crowle Colts coasted into the next round of the Lincolnshire Junior Cup.

They easily swatted aisde Notts Senior League side Barrowby 9-0.