FC Peterborough consolidated their play-off place with a last-gasp derby win, Stamford AFC seek a weekend favour from Spalding United

FC Peterborough consolidated fourth-place with a hard-fought 2-1 win over local rivals Holbeach United in a Thurlow Nunn Division One game at the Millfield Autoparts Stadium on Wednesday night.

Flynn Hyde gave the visitors a first-half lead, but top scorer David Yisah equalised after the break before a last-gasp winning goal from Vitor Vaz.

Vitor Vaz (green) in action for FC Peterborough v Holbeach United.placeholder image
Vitor Vaz (green) in action for FC Peterborough v Holbeach United.

FC Peterborough look set to contest the end of season play-offs. They are 10 points clear of fifth-placed Wroxham Reserves ahead of a home game fourth from bottom Diss Town on Saturday (3pm kick off).

Stamford AFC have a tough Southern Premier Division Central match at third-placed Real Bedford, but the relegation-threatened Daniels will hopefully get help form Spalding United who are at bottom four side St Ives Town. Stamford are a point and a place above St Ives.

Bourne Town have a big relegation battle in the Northern Premier Division Midlands Division at bottom club Rugby Town. The teams are currently separated by just three points.

SATURDAY FIXTURES

National League North: Peterborough Sports v Darlington.

Southern Premier Division Central: Real Bedford v Stamford AFC; St Ives Town v Spalding United.

Northern Premier Midlands Division: Rugby Town v Bourne Town.

Thurlow Nunn Division One North: FC Parson Drove v Stanway Pegasus; FC Peterborough v Diss Town; Wroxham Reserves v Whittlesey Athletic.

United Counties Premier Division North: Gresley Rovers v Blackstones; Heanor Town v Deeping Rangers; Wisbech Town v Hucknall Town.

United Counties Premier Division South: March Town v Atherstone Town.

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