Northern Premier League

WALSALL WOOD 0 AFC RUSHDEN & D 2

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 April 2024

DIV 1 MIDLANDS
By Tom Bowen

■ AFC Rushden & Dia- secured victory monds at Walsall Wood, two goals short of hauling themselves out of the relegation places.
The visitors started strongly, an unmarked Ethan Johnston heading them into the lead with just three minutes on the clock.
Despite a dominant 20 minutes from the Diamonds, Wood went close to levelling midway through the half when Ross Evans spun his marker only to fire over the target.
Wood were awarded a penalty in the 33rd minute but Charlie Manners hit the crossbar and Rushden doubled their lead, Dylan Wilson wrapping...

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