Step 3

Magpies swoop to steal a point

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
10 August 2025

By Jeff Long

UXBRIDGE 0
DORCHESTER TN 0
NEITHER side could find the cutting edge as Uxbridge and Dorchester played out a mediocre scoreless draw on the opening day of the campaign.
The hosts will be disappointed with their offensive output in their first outing at Step 3 level, but they showed excellent resilience to keep out their visitors, who will feel they should have made the long journey home with all three points.
Matt Buse had the first opportunity after just four minutes, but he blazed his shot over the bar.
Luke Roberts also went close for the visitors after 36 minutes,...

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