Northern Premier League Division 1
Fleetwood Town 3 : Bishop Auckland 2
25 March, 2006
Team: Gary Riches, Simon Shaw, Chris Lynch, Paul Griffith (Paul Collins), Graham Low, sonny Parker, Stephen Winspear, Richie Storr, Graham Robinson, Martin Bowes, Dale Mendum (Martin Barwick)
Report from Sunday Sun
Not much has gone right for Bishop Auckland this season and yesterday's game at second top Fleetwood Town was no exception.
Brian Healy's side looked to have done sufficient to gain a draw when they fought back from a two goal deficit, but with 11 minutes remaining, they conceded a penalty which proved to be a decisive turning point in the game.
1st Half: High Feet ? Picture (c) FILMAR Photography
The Seasiders made an excellent start taking the lead on 18 minutes and within five minutes Bishops were desperately unlucky as an effort rebounded from the woodwork. Stuart Beech increased Fleetwood's lead in the second period, skipping past two defenders before slotting the ball wide of goalkeeper Gary Riches, but far from being dispirited, the league's bottom side rallied.
It was no more than was deserved as Stephen Winspear headed past Andy Banks in the 62nd minute and five minutes later the hopes of Bishops rose when Graham Robinson restored parity.
2nd Half: Something to celebrate Picture (c) FILMAR Photography
Just when it appeared that the visitors would clinch a rare point, they were penalised for a foul and substitute Jamie Milligan converted the penalty.
The End: Penalty converted Picture (c) FILMAR Photography