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March Town suffer shock home defeat to Leicester Nirvana




March Town’s play-off hopes were dented this afternoon when they suffered a surprise 2-1 home defeat against Leicester Nirvana in United Counties Premier South.

Thirteenth-place Nirvana stunned the fourth-place Hares with two first-half goals without reply, but a comeback looked on the cards when the visitors had a player sent off right on half-time.

However, a late goal from sub Denny Escorcio was all Ash Taylor’s men could muster. The defeat leaves March still in the play-offs driving seat, six points clear of the chasing pack, with four games to go.

Jack Kent scored his ninth of the season today for Parson Drove
Jack Kent scored his ninth of the season today for Parson Drove

Wisbech Town were without a game in United Counties Premier North, but other results didn’t go too badly for Luke Hipwell’s men.

With all teams now having three games to play, The Fenmen are six points clear of the drop zone.

In the Thurlow Nunn First Division North, Parson Drove made it five games unbeaten with a 2-1 win at already-relegated Swaffham Town.

Denny Escorcio netted for March Town today. Picture: Amber Kent
Denny Escorcio netted for March Town today. Picture: Amber Kent

Drove, who stay ninth, scored in each half through Jack Kent’s ninth of the season and Modou Gaye, with The Pedlars hitting back with a late penalty.

Whittlesey Athletic drop to 12th after suffering a disappointing home defeat,1-0 to Gorleston Reserves after conceding early in the second half.

Wisbech Town are back in action next Saturday when they entertain play-off chasers Heanor Town, while March Town are at home to another side trying to break into the top five when they entertain Daventry Town.

Parson Drove host third-place Harwich & Parkeston and Whittlesey Athletic are without a fixture.

March Town: Gill, Burrows (Moore), Brumby, Withers (Escorcio), Emmington, Green, Saunders, Foy, Gillies (Biggs), Allen, Cotton. Subs (not used): Henderson, Pepper.

Whittlesey Athletic: Foulger, Myrie, Bates, Hibbins, Plummer, Briggs, Gale, Carter, Heron, Graham, Jobling. Subs: Ward, Tajer, Goulding, Jenkins, Fryett.



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