Pitching In Southern Football League – Division One Central | Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October 2026
Winslow United produced a remarkable late comeback to rescue a point against Stotfold in an eight-goal thriller, while Didcot Town returned to the summit of the Pitching In Southern League Division One Central following another action-packed midweek programme.
Winslow and Stotfold shared the spoils in a pulsating 4-4 draw, with the hosts recovering from a seemingly hopeless position to preserve their unbeaten league record.
Harry Scott opened the scoring after 20 minutes before Ty Deacon doubled Winslow’s advantage nine minutes later. Rhiney reduced the deficit from the penalty spot before half-time, with Maher restoring parity eight minutes after the restart.
Mitchell put Stotfold ahead in the 77th minute and Franklin’s 82nd-minute penalty appeared to have secured the visitors all three points.
However, Winslow refused to surrender. Louie Howarth struck in the 90th minute before skipper Ryan Freshwater dramatically equalised four minutes into stoppage time, sparking celebrations among the home supporters.
The draw left Winslow second in the table, just one point behind leaders Didcot Town, with a game in hand.
Didcot Town reclaimed top spot courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 home victory against Barton Rovers. With the contest heading towards a stalemate, Owen James struck in the 82nd minute to secure three valuable points.
Elsewhere, Thame United enjoyed an emphatic 4-0 victory over Milton Keynes Irish. Harry Alexander opened the scoring after nine minutes, with Ed Daffern doubling the advantage eight minutes later. Jack Tutton added a third in the 23rd minute before debutant George Cleveland completed the rout seven minutes from time.
Marlow were equally impressive, defeating Haringey Borough 3-0. Raggett broke the deadlock shortly before half-time, with D’Aversa extending the lead four minutes after the restart. Lutonadio completed the scoring in the 66th minute.
Potters Bar Town strengthened their promotion challenge with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hadley. Babaie opened the scoring in the eighth minute before Bennett sealed the points after 63 minutes.
Waltham Abbey snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory at Leverstock Green. Stevenson struck inside the opening minute, only for Noguera Leon to equalise after 36 minutes. William converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure the visitors’ victory.
Flackwell Heath recovered from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Beaconsfield Town. Coley and Lawrence established a commanding interval advantage for the visitors, but second-half strikes from Lindell Stewart and McGuinness rescued a point.
Welwyn Garden City and Biggleswade Town also shared the points in a 1-1 draw. Hayes gave Welwyn a 33rd-minute lead before Martin equalised in the 77th minute.
Wednesday’s action saw Hertford Town claim an impressive 4-2 victory away to Aylesbury United.
Lawrence Ajong scored twice for the visitors, with Abdi Mohamud and Marcus Painter also finding the net. Ike Okwusogu and Wil Turner replied for Aylesbury, who had briefly led 2-1 before Hertford fought back.
London Lions completed the midweek programme with a 2-0 home victory over Ware. Joe Leslie opened the scoring in the 64th minute before Zak Jackson added a second eight minutes later.
The ten fixtures produced an extraordinary 37 goals, with Winslow’s thrilling comeback providing the outstanding spectacle of another memorable week in Division One Central.
