Spalding United left to fly the flag in the FA Trophy, Deeping rescue a point late in a basement battle, Pywell scores on his return to Netherton United

Spalding won 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw at lower level Enfield Town on Saturday, while Bourne Town’s club record run in the competition ended at the hands of higher level Bromsgrove Sporting who won 2-0 t the Abbey Lawn.

It was the first match in charge of Bourne for new manager Shane Clarke who watched his side battle impressively against title fancies in the Southern Premier Division Central. It was goalless for 56 minutes before Bromsgrove struck twice in 10 second-half minutes.

Josh Randall and Jack York delivered the best efforts on goal for Bourne in the opening stages of the game.

Spalding gave a debut to new forward Kian Harratt from National League North rivals Worksop Town, but goalkeeper Peter Crook proved to be the matchwinner with a couple of fine saves in the shoot after a commanding display in the 90 minutes. The third round draw will be released on Monday.

Spalding have loaned out forward Maniche Sani to lower level Corby Town who have also taken defender Jack Keeble on loan from Peterborough Sports.

Deeping Rangers rescued a point from their big basement battle with Hinckley AFC in the United Counties Premier Division North at the Hayden Whitham Stadium with a 96th minute strike from Johnny Lockie. That made it 3-3 after goals from William Bestwick and Callum Davies had scored in a first-half that finished 2-2.

Deeping remain bottom, three points behind Hinckley with a game in hand and five points from safety.

Joe Halfhide scored the consolation goal as FC Peterborough lost 2-1 at promotion-chasing Atherstone Town in the Premier Division South.

March Town are six points clear at the top of the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division after a 1-0 win at Harleston Town, while Wisbech Town were held to a 0-0 draw in a mid-table battle with Walsham Le Willows.

Netherton United snapped a four-game losing streak in all competitions with a 3-0 Division One North win against Diss Town at ‘The Grange.’

Charlie Pywell scored in his first appearance since returning to the club from Wisbech. Kyal West and Liam Whaley also netted for the team in sixth. FC Parson Drove drew at Long Melford, but Whittlesey Athletic and Holbeach United were both beaten.

Rufus Brooks scored both goals as Blackstones beat Appleby Frodingham 2-0 in a Lincs Senior Trophy quarter-final.

SATURDAY RESULTS

FA Trophy second round: Bourne Town 0, Bromsgrove Sporting 2; Enfield Town 0, Spalding United 0 – Spalding won 4-2 on penalties.

United Counties Premier Division North: Deeping Rangers 3 (Lockie, Bestwick, Davies), Hinckley AFC 3.

United Counties Premier Division South: Atherstone Town 1, FC Peterborough 1 (Halfhide).

Thurlow Nunn Premier Division: Harleston Town 0, March Town 1; Wisbech Town 0, Walsham Le Willows 0.

Thurlow Nunn Division One North: Long Melford 0, FC Parson Drove 0; Netherton United 3 (Pywell, West, Whaley), Diss Town 0; Whittlesey Athletic 2, Wroxham Res 3; Wivenhoe Town 4, Holbeach United 1 (Oldham).

Lincs Senior Trophy: Blackstones 2 (Brooks 2), Appleby Frodingham 0.