Added March 13th 2006 -

Rothwell Town 2 - 0 Enfield

Rothwell Town now lie only four points away from the play-off spots thanks to this win which saw them do the double over Enfield. And it was the first defeat of 2006 for the side who have previously won both the FA Trophy and Conference title twice.

Justin Jenkins, playing his last game before he serves a three-match ban, proved a thorn in the side for Enfield from the start. On 11 minutes his mazy run led to him being brought down in the box. A penalty was awarded and Steve Towers made no mistake to send Rothwell into the lead. Keeper Tom Smith had to be on his toes as Enfield launcheed their first attack of the game and he did well to save a shot from Marion Stuart. The Bones had another let-off when a Stuart volley hit the crossbar.

Michael Boyle-Chong went close on two occasions for the hosts while Jenkins forced a good save from Stephen Wright but their slender 1-0 advantage remained at the break. Just before the half closed, Mark Whittington was shown a yellow card following a clash with Robbie Maddox, and upon entering the tunnel for the interval he had words with referee Mr Gratton - resulting in a straight red card.

Despite being a man down, Enfield then took the game to Rothwell after the break and played some good football. Leon Green hit the bar again for the visitors while Maddox, Towers and Boyle-Chong all went close for Rothwell. Jenkins made the game safe for the Bones with five minutes left on the clock when he headed home a Towers corner.

Rothwell will hope to build on this win when they travel to Barking and East Ham next Saturday with their hopes of reaching the play-offs still very much within reach.

Rothwell Town: Smith, Brown, S Spencer, Rice, Flannigan, Maddox, Boyle-Chong, Towers, Tolton, Jenkins, Brooks (sub J Wright 89). Subs (not used): Capps, Almond, Ritchie-Smith

Enfield: S Wright, Whittington, M Spencer, Turner, Kilroy, Oshin, Green, Johnson, Stuart (sub Osborne 74), Gabriel, Stanley (sub Leader 89). Subs (not used): Allison, daley, Sonuga

Goals: Towers (pen) (11 mins), Jenkins (85 mins)

Sending-off: Whittington (foul and abusive language)

Bookings: Whittington, M Spencer, Turner, S Spencer (fouls)

Att: 119

Referee: Mr D Gratton