MAIDSTONE United came out on top in the battle of the unbeaten runs as they ended Oxford City’s 13-match unbeaten league record –a run that stretched back to November 2020.
EASTBOURNE Borough and Oxford City produced a fifth consecutive draw between the sides, but only after an entertaining second half fightback from the visitors.
LATE GOALS from Jake Peck and Wyan Reid saw Concord Rangers prevent Oxford City victory in their first home match of the season, with both sides having to settle for a point apiece at the Velocity Stadium.
Alfie Payne put the Iron in front but after home striker Femi Akinwande was sent off for two yellow cards, former Braintree man Dan Matsuzaka earned a point for the visitors.
Such was the dominance of the Southern League hosts that they could have had several more goals against a side that had acquitted themselves far better the previous evening when they lost only 3-2 at home to League One neighbours Oxford United.
Oxford City’s finance director Paul Lyon is warning that it could take years for football to get over the coronavirus as the club recovers from a mindless attack by vandals.