Heed hope to return to winning ways after agonising loss at Maidenhead

Published date14 April 2024
Publication titleSunday Sun
Heed boss Rob Elliot rang the changes following Thursday's defeat at AFC Fylde and things seemed to be going to plan as his side took the lead with a second-half penalty from Luke Hannant

But Kevin Lokko got the Magpies back on level-terms with six minutes remaining before in-form forward Shawn McCoulsky snatched the points for the hosts in the four minutes of added-on time.

The Heed will hope to return to winning wins on Monday night when they host champions Chesterfield before ebbsfleet United travel to the International Stadium just 48 hours later.

Hartlepool United rounded of f their home campaign with a draw against Dagenham and Redbridge.

Kevin Phillips's side fell behind seven minutes before half-time as Dion Pereira's impressive solo effort gave the visitors a narrow lead at the interval. But Joe Grey continued to shine in front of goal as the Pools academy graduate claimed a point for his side by combing with top goalscorer Mani Dieseruvwe before beating Daggers goalkeeper Elliott Justham.

South Shields and Spennymoor Town both remain in the play-of f places despite suffering brave away defeats.

The Mariners always looked up against it as they visited already crowned champions Tamworth and they found themselves two goals down by the midway point of the first half as Chris Wreh and Nathan Tskikuna both netted for the hosts .

A stunning strike from Mackenzie Heaney and a neat finish from Michael Woods got Elliot Dickman's side back into the contest by the time the hour-mark had been reached.

But it was the champions...

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