Ryton & Crawcrook Albion were left to rue missed chances after being held to a 1-1 draw by Billingham Town on Tuesday night.

Michael Baxter, who had earlier struck the bar with a lovely effort from the edge of the box, scored the opener on the half-hour mark after closing down and dispossessing goalkeeper Matthew Pattison to slot home.

But, after a sloppy start to the second period from the visitors, Billingham found an equaliser on the hour mark through a super half volley from Harry Close from 20-yards.

Albion produced a strong first half performance but faded in the second. Among the number of clear cut chances, they had a shot cleared off the line and were denied three times in quick succession by the home ’keeper after a goalmouth scramble.

Nathan Beckham’s side will be hoping to get back to winning ways on Saturday when they host Billingham Synthonia.

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