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Puritans hit wilting Tulips for four

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
21 September 2025

BANBURY UTD 4 SPALDING UTD 1
By Dave England

KELVIN Langmead was delighted with his Banbury team’s all-around performance as they defeated Spalding at the Spencer Stadium.
Johnathan Lawson had already tested Paul Jones after four minutes, when a minute later, he gave Banbury the lead after neat play with Connor Ferguson on the left.
Bartosz Cybulski came close to a leveller for the Tulips, but the in-form striker was denied at close range by Jack Harding.
On the half hour, Banbury doubled their advantage with James Alabi producing a sublime finish after cutting in from the l...

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