ALRESFORD Town scored a late equaliser to draw 2-2 at home to AFC Portchester in the Sydenhams Wessex League Premier Division on Saturday afternoon.

The Magpies got off to a fast start and took the lead in the second minute through Sam Burt’s goal. The visitors turned the game on its head though and led 2-1 after goals from Liam Bush and Garry Moody. Alresford looked like they were slipping to defeat, but Lukas McCartney equalised in the 90th minute to earn a share of the spoils.

Horndean were frustrated by the weather on Saturday as their match at home to Sholing was postponed.