Wednesbury Athletic 1–1 Heaton AFC: a habit persists
1/ Wednesbury Athletic 1, Heaton AFC 1. Matchday 31, Tuesday 25 August 2026. Heaton AFC arrived with a peculiar talent for sharing points. They left with it still intact.
2/ Wednesbury were in good nick. Heaton were fourth. The opening period was a cautious affair. Neither side wanted to blink first. Half-time: 0-0.
3/ The deadlock broke in the 56th minute. Josimar Brejeiro found the net from open play. It was his third goal in two matches. A brief moment of hope for the home crowd.
4/ Heaton did not panic. They waited. In the 80th minute, Graham Cranford delivered a corner. Cyril Basildon rose above the crowd to head it home. Confirmed.
5/ Wednesbury are eighth. Heaton remain fourth. The draw streak continues. Developing.
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