Congleton Town 1-1 AFC Fylde: Last-gasp Coasters nick draw

CONGLETON TOWN 1 AFC FYLDE 1
By Nathan Edwards

Needham 75
Haughton 90+2

BEARS’ ROAR: Dan Needham celebrates after his goal for Congleton
PICTURE: Judie Tingle

NICK HAUGHTON’S stoppage-time freekick saved AFC Fylde’s FA Cup journey against Congleton Town in Andy Taylor’s first game in charge.
Dan Needham looked to have stunned the National League North side in the 75th minute but in the final moments of the tie, Haughton whipped a free-kick round the wall to send the game to a replay.
Ahead of the game Richard Duffy said: “Let’s hope he (former Port Vale centre forward Tom Pope) thrives...

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