Three important points

It wasn't a great performance by Leamington against Histon this afternoon, but the 1-0 victory through a Matty Dodd penalty in the 77th minute gives us three points which are an important contribution to our campaign for survival in the Skrill North.

We played better against Gainsborough Trinity and plenty in the larger crowd of 545 expressed their frustration. However, Histon were a better side. They were well marshalled at the back and in the first half in particular released their right back Remy Clamira to forage down the wing. They were also better at finding their man and keeping possession.

Saves from Breeden and a good intervention by Liam Daly kept us in the game in the first half, while Jay Dowie received a yellow card for felling Dodd. Our best chance came when Ricky Johnson was given a good through ball, but he was unable to outwit the keeper. Magunda received a yellow card and an injury which meant he had to be substituted after half time. The resultant free kick came off the wall.

A deflection nearly saw the ball in the net for the Brakes. We were getting into the game more and then we were awarded the penalty. It was a penalty, although a relatively soft one and Dodd made no mistake with his strike. After that we did just enough to prevent an equaliser. As they say, one is enough.