Kirkby 0–0 Jesmond
0–0 between Kirkby and Jesmond, and the highlights reel will be mercifully short.
The Newcastle club went into the fixture 4th and 14 points to the good over Kirkby in 19th. The last few weeks left Kirkby blowing hot and cold and Jesmond off the back of a win, without much of a pattern.
Look, this is where the argument usually falls apart. Barthold-Engel tested the keeper for Kirkby. Saved. Castagna tested the keeper for Kirkby. Saved. Jesmond's big moment: Capstick, and the keeper said no. Jesmond came nearest of all through Jiwa, kept out well.
The ball changed hands too often to call a winner on possession; attempts 15–6, on target 5–2, corners 6–4.
Both will take the point; neither will treasure it.
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