On a cold and wet Tuesday evening in Southwell, a Kaden Bennison goal was the difference between Southwell and Swallownest.
Swallownest started the game the brighter side as they had multiple chances within the first couple of minutes, but mostly squandered their opportunities as Southwell dominated possession and showed a solid defensive performance.
Swallownest kept trying to come across and looked lively down the right hand side but failed to capitalise on any of the opportunities that they created. Mostly going wide and was a fairly quiet evening for City keeper Ashman.
Southwell did have bright spells but failed to capitalise on any opportunity and showed a more defensive performance to deal with Swallownest.
Into the second half and a quick check from the referee to ensure the game carried on as the rain and hail came down heavily in Southwell ensured the game could carry on.
Swallownest came out more attacking similar to how they finished the second half but weren’t taking their opportunities as their bright spells of play were going wide and squandered from challenges from Southwell’s solid defensive backline.
Later on into the second half, down the left hand side Southwell showed a lot more attacking flare and creativity. As Swallownest lost the ball, Southwell capitalised and a low cross was met by Kaden Bennison to give the hosts the lead.
Southwell were unlucky within the last ten minutes of the game not to capitalise and double their lead, however a positive result leaves Upton’s Southwell side in a good position going into the last five games to aim for a top half finish in the United Counties League Division 1.
