All-Square in Devon Derby

With the crucial game between third-placed Truro City and second-placed Bracknell Town being postponed once again on Wednesday evening, it just left the Devon derby between Tiverton Town and Plymouth Parkway on in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division South.

And although neither side has much to play for in terms of promotion or relegation, both are keen to finish as the top team in Devon!

It was visiting Parkway who took a 25th minute lead at the Ian Moorcroft Stadium when Harrison King embarked on a mazy run past several attempted Tiverton challenges before slotting the ball past Lewis Williams.

Parkway held on to that lead until half-time, although they were grateful to keeper Jack Arthur for saving one Yellows` effort.

Four minutes after the break, Tiverton’s Niall Thompson hit the bar and then had another effort well saved by Arthur.

But in the 71st minute, Thompson did manage to beat Arthur from close range after Matt Britton’s initial header had hit a post.

Arthur was once again Parkway’s saviour 12 minutes from time and it was again Thompson he denied.

However, in difficult windy conditions, a draw was just about right.