RON Frost's fortuitous goal earned New Milton Town a 1-0 win over Wessex One rivals Totton & Eling at a windswept Fawcett’s Field last night.
Frost’s swirling cross-shot was inadvertently pushed into his own net by Millers goalkeeper Matty Fredericks after 66 minutes.
Chances were at a premium during a dour encounter which was ruined by the elements as Shane Sheridan's Linnets completed a double over their opponents.
The contest boiled over late on when New Milton’s Richard Keith received a straight red card for reacting angrily to a challenge.
New Milton host Whitchurch United on Saturday, while leaders Christchurch entertain improving Verwood and Ringwood travel to Tadley Calleva.
Linnets: Burgess, Keith, J Smith, Aspin, Cole, McCoy (H Smith, 70), Harris, Frost, Louka (Texciera, 77), O'Sullivan, Ashford (Lines, 60). Unused sub: Barber.
A mouthwatering clash in Sydenhams Wessex Premier sees second-placed Hamworthy United host leaders Andover Town at the County Ground.
Bashley entertain Amesbury Town, Lymington host Sholing and Brockenhurst visit Horndean (all 3pm).
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