Brackley Town fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Spalding United on Tuesday night. Defender D. Campton-Sturridge scored twice in four second-half minutes to secure a point for the Saints, a result that leaves them 20th in the National League - North with 15 points from 13 games.
The National League North contest saw the hosts take the lead after 32 minutes through B. Cybulski. Spalding United doubled their advantage just before the hour mark when J. Nyahwema found the net.
Brackley Town responded quickly. Campton-Sturridge pulled a goal back in the 64th minute and then converted a penalty just three minutes later to level the score at 2-2. The comeback earned Brackley a valuable point on the road.
League context and form
The draw moves Brackley Town to 20th place in the National League North, with 15 points from 13 games. Their recent form, which reads loss, loss, win, win, draw, was highlighted by this resilient fightback. The Saints have scored 15 goals this season but have conceded 24, leaving them with a goal difference of minus nine. They now sit 11 points behind league leaders Hereford.
Brackley's recent fixtures have been a mixed bag, including a 2-1 win over Spennymoor Town and a 3-2 victory against South Shields, but also narrow losses to Radcliffe and Chelmsford City. Their last five results show one win, one draw and three losses, following the 2-2 draw with Spalding United, a 0-1 home defeat to Radcliffe, a 3-2 loss at Hednesford Town, the 2-1 win over Spennymoor Town, and a 0-2 home loss to Chelmsford City.
Brackley Town travel to face 14th-placed Worksop Town at Sandy Lane Stadium on Saturday, 31 October, with kick-off at 3pm local time. Their next fixture is away to Worksop Town on Saturday 31 October.
