RED-HOT MACCA RESCUES TOWN

LEIGHTON Town completed a Surrey Vase double when Archie McClelland headed home an 89th-minute header to break Cobham hearts at the Leg O’Mutton Field.

- Mark Murphy

The Reds edged out Cobham’s county rivals Walton and Hersham eight days ago and have now reached the last eight for the second consecutive season.

They lost to a late goal at Corinthian 13 months ago but yesterday they were the beneficiaries of the last-gasp drama.

There had barely been a sheet of paper between the sides for 88 minutes. But with a minute of time remaining, Leighton sub Ashton Campbell got in behind Cobham’s left flank and his pin-point chip to the far post was an offer McClelland could not refuse.

Moments after the final whistle, the Reds were singing raucously in a huddle.