PAULTON ROVERS 1 v 3 KINGS LYNN TOWN

Kings Lynn Town beat a Paulton side who finished with nine men and the visitors also had a player red carded through a mixture of indisipline and poor officiating.

Leon Jeanne and Nuno Felix looked good going down each wing for Rovers and Jeanne cross was flicked on by Tom Knighton and Darren Mullings header was held by keeper Alex John.

Jordan Ricketts was red carded for a tackle on Sam Gaughran a decsion that was to have a major impact on the game.

John then made a point blank save from Jacek Zielonka who on 14 minutes was on hand to turn in Mike Clunan's cross to give the Linnet's the lead.

Jeanne found Knighton who was offside and then the winger hooked wide after good possesion.

On the stroke of half time Knighton broke away hit a low shot which Street manage to flick away with his foot.

Kings Lynn made it 2-0 after 49 minutes as Zielonka crossed and Toby Hillard struck home.

The third goal on 55 minutes saw Fryatt's push go unpunished then Hillard appeared to hand all before David Bridges put the ball in the net.

Five minutes later Rovers reacted as another foul went unpunished and in the insuing melee Jack Allward was dismissed along with Lynn's striker Hillard.

Paulton pulled a goal back late on with a free kick taken by Steve Williams was headed home by debutant Felix.

Rovers pressed to reduce the deficet as chance fell to sub Sol Wheatley and twice from Felix.

Entertainment Value 2 out of 5

Star man of the match Leon Jeanne (Paulton Rovers)