A PENALTY from Luke Stone salvaged a point for Hamworthy United against Wessex Premier rivals Shaftesbury.

Alan Lay's men trailed through Derick Hayford's early goal before Stone converted from the spot in the second half to lift Hammers to fourth.

Poppies suffered a 6-2 home reverse against champions Sholing.

Jake Hoole, Lee Wort and Dan Mason all bagged twice for the Boatmen, with Manny Ohameje and Fawzi Saadi scoring for the Victoria Park outfit.

Michael Cuffie's side remained third with two games to play.