December 14, 2024
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Steelmen and Diamonds set to collide next season as Poppies return to  Southern League

Late agony for Steelmen as Students steal a share of the spoils at Steel Park

Corby Town were left frustrated as a late Loughborough Students equaliser denied them all three points in their latest Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division clash on Wednesday night.
The Steelmen looked to be on their way to an eighth win of the campaign as Fletcher Toll fired them into a 51st-minute lead, the striker netting his 11th goal of a very productive season.

Steelmen and Diamonds set to collide next season as Poppies return to  Southern League

It was an advantage Corby held on to until three minutes from time, when Loughborough, who began the night in the relegation zone, levelled through a strike from substitute Hussein Issa.

The result is a big blow for boss Gary Setchell, as his side were also held to a 1-1 draw on Saturday at Coventry Sphinx.

Steelmen and Diamonds set to collide next season as Poppies return to  Southern League

The Steelmen remain unbeaten in the league and top of the table, but their advantage over second-placed Walsall Wood is now down to four points, and the west midlands side also have a game in hand.

The two sides meet in what should be a humdinger of a clash at Steel Park this Saturday (ko 3pm).

Steelmen and Diamonds set to collide next season as Poppies return to  Southern League

Third-placed Quorn are seven points back, but have three games in hand, and Corby host them next Wednesday night.

It is shaping up to be a crucial week for Setchell and his players.

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