Non-League Paper

HEARTS PUT TO OF OAKS THE TEST

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 April 2026

By David Ballheimer

HIP AGONY: Little Oakley’s Luke Hipkin despairs after missing spot kick which could have sealed the title.
PICTURE: Nicky Hayes

LITTLE OAKLEY’S championship celebrations must wait after a nervous goalless draw with Great Wakering Rovers at Burroughs Park.
More than 400 fans watched a cagey affair which saw the title-chasing hosts reduced to 10 men after 75 minutes.
It was the key moment. when Bradley Bennett, booked four minutes earlier, brought down Bobby Badham in the box and received a second yellow card.
Luke Hipkin took the penalty –...

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