Controversial goal denies Arlesey

Arlesey Town suffered a dent to their play-off hopes as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Barwell on Saturday.

With Leon Hibbert suspended and Drew Roberts unavailable, in came Jeanmal Prosper and Chris Marsh, while Shane Blackett replaced Josh Cook.

Ollie Thorne fired wide early for Arlesey and Chris Dillon tested Liam Castle, who tipped over the bar.

Just before the break, Arlesey fell behind as Matthew Brown headed goalwards, and despite the best efforts of Nathan Abbey, the assistant referee adjudged the ball had crossed the line.

After the break, Marsh fired straight at Castle, while Dillon was also denied by the keeper, but try as they might, Arlesey couldn’t find an equaliser.

The result sees Arlesey eight points away from the play-offs, although they do have four games in hand.

Tomorrow night, the Blues travel to league leaders Leamington in the Red Insure Cup semi-final.

Arlesey Town: Nathan Abbey, Cam Mawer, Shane Blackett, Danny Gordon, Ryan Frater, Ben Farrell (David Galbraith 86),

James Hatch, Jeanmal Prosper (Aston Goss 54), Chris Dillon Chris Marsh, Ollie Thorne.

Subs not used: Josh Cook, Christian Tavernier, Nick Bussey.

Barwell: Liam Castle, Scott Lower, Jack Edwards, Scott Rickards, Mark Albrighton, Richard Lavery, Jamie Towers, Scott Hadland, Luke Barlone, Thomas Weale, Mathew Brown (David Barnett 74).

Subs not used: Kevin Charley, Justin Marsden, Jamie McAteer, Guy Hadland.

Arlesey MOM: Shane Blackett.

For more on Arlesey, see the Biggleswade Chronicle on sale Friday.