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DIV 1 NORTH

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
1 February 2026

By Mason Hutchinson

TILBURY 1
DOWNHAM TOWN 1
CAPTAIN Jack Hayes netted a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a point for Tilbury at Chadfields.
The Saints took the lead in the 20th minute when Lagshan Sivakumar worked the ball into a shooting opportunity from the left. His effort was saved, but Charlie Royle was on hand to turn home the rebound.
With 20 minutes on the clock, The Dockers were awarded a penalty, as Dan Trendall was brought down inside the box. The responsibility fell to Kieran Jones, who has been so reliable from the spot this season. However, Jones’ strike was...

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