Frater scores in stoppage time to earn AFC a point against fellow play-off chasers

Southern League Division One Central: AFC Dunstable 2 North Leigh 2
AFC Dunstable picked up a point at the weekend - pic: Getty ImagesAFC Dunstable picked up a point at the weekend - pic: Getty Images
AFC Dunstable picked up a point at the weekend - pic: Getty Images

Defender Nathan Frater scored a last-gasp equaliser as AFC Dunstable drew 2-2 at home to fellow play-off hopefuls North Leigh on Saturday.

The hosts opened the scoring on seven minutes when Tom Silford poked home, as both goalkeepers made good saves before the break.

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The complexion of the match changed in the 55th minute when Scott Isherwood was shown a straight red for an over the top tackle on Silford.

Instead of the hosts taking control of the game, it was the 10-men from Oxfordshire who got the upper hand, Roger James levelling the scores on 62 minutes and then adding a second 10 minutes later with a smart finish.

As the match entered its final few seconds, Frater’s looping finish from a corner restored parity as both sides had to settle for a point.

AFC travel to Wantage Town this weekend.