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SMITH’S STRIKE SEALS THE DEAL

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 October 2026

By Joanna King

ENTERTAINMENT: ★★★★★
DIV 1 S.EAST
DEAL TOWN 1
AFC CROYDON 0
■ DEAL Town moved out of the relegation zone, scoring a late goal to beat ten-man Croydon Athletic at the Charles Sports Ground.
Midway through the first half, Eddie Dsane had a shot brilliantly saved by Joe Coleman. Dsane had the ball in the Deal net after 30 minutes, knocking home a rebound after Kadell Daniel had hit a post, but the offside flag was up. Seven minutes later, Sam Blackman made a firm challenge and looked shocked to be shown a red card, leaving the...

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