After a poor start, Leamington improved as the match went on to secure a 1-1 draw with Hednesford Town at the New Windmill Ground on a cold afternoon. In the first half it was far from clear what the game plan was or, if it did exist, it was not being put into practice with any energy or enthusiasm. Hit and hope seemed to be the motto, either hoofing the ball into an empty space or hitting it upfield to Stefan Moore who was wandering lonely as a cloud with two defenders in attendance.
The Pitmen came out of the blocks quicker and went ahead on 3 minutes through Glenn Walker. They advanced down their left and then it was the familiar story of Brakes failing to control the ball in the box.
Trueman had to make a great fingertip save to stop the Pitmen getting a second while Brakes scarcely threatened in the first half.
Whatever Paul Holleran said at the break, there was more determination and a bit more skill in the second half. Leamington got their first corner of the game shortly after the break. Danny Newton made it 1-1 on 65 minutes.
The vociferous visiting supporters pleaded for a 'winner', but Brakes looked more likely to score in the last ten minutes, although they lived dangerously in the three minutes added on.
Attendance was stated to be 528 (probably about 100 Hednesford) plus one dog.
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