Coleshill Town Earn Hard-Fought Point Against Promotion-Chasing Anstey Nomads

Coleshill Town battled to a deserved 1-1 draw against promotion hopefuls Anstey Nomads, continuing their impressive record of taking points off the league’s top sides. With seven points collected from fixtures against three of the teams at or near the summit, The Colemen have shown they can compete with the very best.

A Controversial Start

The game began in frustrating fashion when the referee awarded a foul and a yellow card for the very first challenge—one that most in the ground felt was barely worthy of a whistle. Just minutes later, a heavier tackle went unpunished, setting the tone for an inconsistent performance from the officials that would linger throughout the match.

Anstey Strike First

Both sides carved out early openings, but it was Anstey who struck first after 13 minutes. A corner was flicked on at the near post and met by a powerful header from a second Anstey attacker, leaving the Coleshill keeper helpless as the ball thundered into the net.

Sweeney Levels It Up

Coleshill responded with determination, creating five or six good chances to equalise. Shots went narrowly wide, headers were cleared, and one effort was tipped over the bar. Harry Sweeney appeared to have a strong penalty claim waved away, but from the resulting corner The Colemen found their breakthrough.Captain Ben Usher-Shipway’s delivery caused chaos in the six-yard box, and when the Anstey keeper’s punch fell short, Sweeney pounced. His crisp first-time strike flew into the net in the 39th minute, sparking celebrations and earning him the eventual Man of the Match award.

Second-Half Battle

The second half mirrored the first: plenty of chances but a lack of composure in the final shot. Coleshill pressed hard, with Sweeney again at the heart of the action. His curling free kick looked destined for the top corner until the Anstey keeper produced a superb full-stretch save to deny him.

Despite the relentless effort, neither side could find a decisive second goal, and the match ended 1-1—a result that reflects both Coleshill’s resilience and Anstey’s quality.

Looking Ahead

For Coleshill, this draw is another sign of progress. To have taken seven points from fixtures against teams chasing promotion is a return that supporters would have gladly accepted at the start of the season. The Colemen continue to show grit, spirit, and belief—qualities that will serve them well as the campaign unfolds.