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Neville off the bench to earn Playwell United a point at Millbrook
1‑1Millbrook Town vs Playwell United· 22 Aug 2026· Away
Playwell United drew 1-1 away at Millbrook Town on Saturday, coming from behind to take a share of the spoils in a fixture that always carries a bit of history between the two sides. Karl Neville, on as a substitute, converted a penalty on 65 minutes after Millbrook had led since the 38th minute.
Millbrook take the lead
The home side opened the scoring on 38 minutes, and Playwell went into the break, trailing and with work to do. On a heavy pitch with light rain falling and around 150 supporters watching on, the lads had to regroup and find a way back into the game.
Neville levels from the spot
Manager Shaun Bennet made his first tactical change on 63 minutes, bringing Karl Neville on as a striker for Danny Pryce. Two minutes later, Neville stepped up to take a penalty won by Dean Ashworth and sent it down the middle, to make it Playwell one, Millbrook one.
Raikes adds fresh legs
With 80 minutes on the clock, Bennet made a second change, Jordan Raikes coming on as a winger for Ryan Alderton. Playwell saw the match out from there, finishing level at the Millbrook Community Stadium.
Maddox earns Player of the Match
Midfielder Chris Maddox was named Player of the Match for a strong all-round game. He never stopped running for the team, repeatedly breaking down attacking phases of play.
Lessons and character
Manager Shaun Bennet said: “I was proud of how the lads kept their composure after going behind. Conceding first in a game like this is a real test, and the response we showed to get level, particularly the way the penalty was taken, showed good character. There are things we can learn from today, and we will, but we also defended well when we needed to, and the lads who came into the game gave us something to work with. A point away here is something, and we'll take the lessons with us.”
The focus turns to Oakfield FC
The lads travel to Oakfield FC at Oakfield Sports Centre on Saturday, 5 September, kick-off 2:00 PM. If you're thinking of making the trip, it would be good to have you there on the sidelines cheering them on.
Thank you, Dalton Decorators
Your continued support as our match sponsor makes a real difference to everyone at Playwell United. Dalton Decorators paint a good picture.
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