Northern Premier League

BOLDMERE ST.M 0 RUGBY TOWN 0

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 January 2026

DIV 1 MIDLANDS
By Hugh Baker

■ BOTH teams cancelled each other out for long periods of this game as defences came out on top at the Community Stadium. At one point, the ball changed hands seven times in rapid fashion – with shots on target proving to be a rare phenomenon.
With an hour of the game gone, both sides made changes to seek the first goal but even then chances were in low supply.
As it turned out, the Mikes had a wonderful opportunity to win the game after being awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time.
Daniel O’Connor stepped up, but his effort was saved...

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