Ten man Avenue score 93rd minute winner

National League/North Round-Up

National North 

Bradford (Park Avenue)

Nicky Clee claimed the 93rd minute winner as ten man Bradford (Park Avenue) snatched a priceless 2-1 win over Kettering Town, just minutes after they thought they would have to settle for a point.

Simon Richman slammed Avenue in front on the stroke of half-time. 

But Mark Bower’s side’s position was put in jeopardy when Richman saw red for a second bookable offence with 17 minutes to go.

The pressure mounted on Avenue and Kettering hit the post before Callum Powell equalised in the last minute.

Avenue had one last trick up their sleeve though, deep into injury-time.

No-one seems to know who scored but Clee’s corner sailed all the way home – possibly with the help of a team-mate or an opposition player – sparking euphoric scenes.

Guiseley were unfortunate to lose 2-1 to title-chasing AFC Fylde.

The Lions found themselves two goals down early on before Thierry Latty-Fairweather pulled one back after half-an-hour.

Andy Hollins’ red card hindered their recovery efforts.

Farsley Celtic’s 4-0 defeat to Hereford FC was much closer than the score-line suggests as the the visitors scored three late goals.

York City lost 3-0 at Kidderminster Harriers.

National League 

FC Halifax Town manager Pete Wild

Pete Wild’s FC Halifax Town were knocked off the top of the National League following their 1-0 defeat at Maidenhead United.

Halifax went into the game on the back of rocky preparation as Jordan Slew, Luke Summerfield and Sam Johnson to illness and Kian Spence to a hamstring problem.

Then during the game, Tyrell Warren came off ill and Kieran Green injured his ankle.

Halifax were undone by a Josh Kelly goal in the 29th minute.

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