Northern Premier League

ST NEOTS TOWN 2 RUGBY TOWN 2

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
1 March 2026

DIV 1 MIDLANDS
By John Walker

■ ST NEOTS and Rugby Town’s draw did little to ease either sides’ relegation fears, but it was good entertainment value as both blew leads and were awarded a penalty.
The hosts took the lead after 22 minutes through a Rhys Thorpe header from a Sam Willis cross, but the visitors levelled seven minutes later when Jamal Adams scored against his former club.
Rugby were in front at the break, meanwhile, thanks to a smart Sam Tye headed finish from a corner.
St Neots levelled the contest from the penalty spot thanks to skipper Rob Parke...

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