Leaders King's Lynn let three-goal lead slip at Chester

King's Lynn Town seem set on producing their own Goal of the Season competition in the National League North – but let a three-goal lead slip at the Deva Stadium in a dramtic 3-3 draw this afternoon.

Midfielder Theo Widdrington scored a stunning effort from the halfway line in the opening few minutes after Gold Omotayo had put the Linnets ahead from the penalty spot a minute earlier.

Jordan Ponticelli made it 3-0 just before the interval before Lynn collapsed in the second half.

Chester began their fightback with a goal two minutes after the break from Iwan Murray.

The hosts added a second on 78 minutes through Danny Devine before Kurt Willoughby sealed an incredible comeback four minutes from time.

The Linnets remain top of National League North, but by only a point from Banbury United, who came from behind to beat Southport 3-1 at home.

Chester: Tyrer, Coulton, Burke, Kenyon, Stephenson (Coates 46), Willoughby, Devine, Williams (Dudley 72), Murray (Heywood 83), Hall, Edwards. Subs not used: Morgan, Roberts.

Goals: Murray 47, Devine 78, Willoughby 86

King’s Lynn Town: P Jones, A Jones, Crowther, Coulson, Denton, Widdrington, Hargreaves, Clunan, Stephens (Barrett 70), Omotayo, Ponticelli (Walker 78). Subs not used: Fleming, Charles, Keller.

Goals: Omotayo 2 pen, Widdrington 4, Ponticelli 43.

Attendance: 1,695.