By Pat Nixon

GRANTHAM TOWN 2
COVENTRY SPHINX 1
■GRANTHAM ground out three points with a tight win over Coventry Sphinx Sphinx were dangerous on the break from the outset and Ebanks made a saving tackle from Willock. Grantham came more into the game and took the lead after 16 minutes when Darlington scored following a corner.
Darlington added a second after 19 minutes following a cross from debutant Ward.
Sphinx had the ball in the net after 27 minutes, but it was ruled out for handball. Ward went close for Grantham before Sphinx scored before the half-time whistle when Haywo...