Williams' wonder strike salvages a point for Peterborough Sports, League Cup joy for Netherton United and Spalding United sign an ex-Posh player

Williams struck a shot into the top corner of the net from 30 yards after a Connor Wood free kick had been cleared to him.

The match finished 2-2 after Michael Richens had earlier equalised from the penalty spot in the 57th minute after a foul on Williams.

The visitors had opened the scoring in the opening minutes and re-took the lead two minutes after the Richens’ spot-kick.

Sports have dropped a place to ninth and it’s nine defeat in nine outings for Stamford AFC who went down 4-0 at Needham Market. All the goals were scored in the first-half.

Sports have re-signed defender Maliq Cadogan who spent time at the club last season. The city side travel to next-to-bottom Leighton on Saturday.

Wisbech Town lost 2-0 at unbeaten Thurlow Nunn Premier Division side Downham Town, but First Division North outfit Netherton United won 3-0 at top-flight strugglers Heacham United in a League Cup tie. Kenny Wheatland. Kyial West (penalty) and Harry Pritchard scored the goals for the city side.

Spalding United have signed former Posh youngster Ollie Rose. The defender has signed on loan from Scunthorpe United. Rose is available to play in the FA Cup tie at Bury Town on Saturday.

Bourne Town return to Northern Premier Division Midlands action on Wednesday night after their weekend FA Trophy heroics and it’s a tough game at second-placed Rugby Borough.

RESULTS Tuesday

Southern Premier Division Central: Needham Market 4, Stamford AFC 0; Peterborough Sports 2 (Richens, Williams), Redditch United 2.

Thurlow Nunn Premier Division: Downham Town 2, Wisbech Town 0.

Thurlow Nunn League Cup: Heacham 0, Netherton United 3 (Wheatland, West, Pritchard).

FIXTURE

Wednesday

Northern Premier Midlands Division: Rugby Borough v Bourne Town.