King’s Lynn Town 2 Rushall Olympic 1: National League North match report

Jonny Margetts marked his return from suspension by netting the winner for King’s Lynn on Tuesday night.

Margetts, who missed the first two matches due to a ban carried over from last season, scored just before half-time as the Linnets beat Rushall Olympic 2-1 in National League North.

A bright start from the hosts was rewarded inside six minutes when striker Gold Omotayo converted a cross from Josh Hmami.

But the scores were level just past the half-hour when Jaden Charles converted from the penalty spot for Rushall.

The decisive goal of the evening arrived in the second minute of stoppage time when Josh McCammon’s run ended with him playing in Margetts to tuck the ball home.

There was a lengthy delay early in the second half when Kian Ronan was injured and had to be stretchered off.

As a result, the Linnets had to see out 12 minutes of stoppage time and they were indebted to a fantastic save late on by keeper Paul Jones from Keziah Martin to preserve their lead.

King’s Lynn: Jones, Ronan (Crowe 61mins), Sass, McFadden, Taylor, Johnson, Hmami, McCammon (Hughes 90+6mins), Crane (Coulson 88mins), Omotayo (Wilson 90+10mins), Margetts. Sub not used: Boyes.

Attendance: 1,070.