After the disappointment of a weekend defeat at high-flying Brixham, Sidmouth Town were denied three vital points in the Peninsula League by a second-half equaliser from Axminster Town.
In a feisty local derby on Tuesday night, Axminster made the perfect start, as Joe Chamberlain rose highest to plant a super header into the top corner of the home net on 19 minutes.
The Vikings responded just after the half-hour, Danny Pym rifling in a super free-kick and he was on target again to give Sidmouth a hard-fought lead at the interval.
To their credit, the Tigers regrouped early in the second period and found a second goal from Chamberlain. Despite plenty of endeavour, and a late red card for Axminster, neither side could muster a winner.
Sidmouth now face a testing trip to mid-table Torrington on the weekend and three points crucial in their bid to catch those sides above them.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here