Combined Counties League Division One

Staines Lammas 2

Coulsdon United 0

Basement side Coulsdon did not embarrass themselves with only a two goal deficit away to title chasers Staines Lammas.

Having a man dismissed however, scuppered any chance of a comeback.

Jason Haniff was given his marching orders after confronting referee Graeme Train for his second yellow, and has been handed a life ban from Surrey FA which he can appeal against.

Coulsdon director of football Graeme Cupit said: "Coulsdon would like to express our apologies to Graeme and to the league."

Due to family commitments and injury, Coulsdon had no substitutes, and adopted a 5-4-1 shape to frustrate Staines.

But in the second minute keeper Lewis Farquharson dropped a cross straight to striker Baxter's feet. He prodded home.

It remained fairly even for the next 20 minutes although Farquharson made amends by tipping over a powerful shot.

United were undone on 25 minutes. Baxter found himself unmarked on the penalty spot and didn't need a second invitation to slot home the second. Minutes later Haniff was sent off. Rhod Davis switched to right wing in a 4-4-1 shape.

With yet another centre back pairing of Paul Dance and Shane Franklin giving a solid base, and Chris Dance, drafted in at late notice, performing excellently at left-back, United worked very hard.

Sammy Dieng fired narrowly wide and Coulsdon had a cross shot well saved.