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BELPER TOWN 1 RUGBY TOWN 1

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
31 August 2025

NPL MIDLANDS
By Nigel Oldrini

■ BELPER Town settled for a point from a frustrating game against Rugby Town who made life difficult with a performance that belied their league position.
Rugby had the better chances in the first half with Callum Griffin forcing a save out of Kieron Preston and Ryan Sahota’s 44th-minute free-kick just touched wide.
Marcus Bald saved brilliantly from Belper’s Jacob Gratton in between, however opportunities came thick and fast for both after the break.
Louis Keenan broke the deadlock in the 68th minute when his low shot found its wa...

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