FC Isle of Man stun league leaders Ramsbottom United

Luke Booth hits late winner in second-half comeback

A first competitive goal this season for Luke Booth saw FC Isle of Man stun NWCFL Premier Division leaders Ramsbottom United with a 2-1 victory this evening (10 September).

The Manx side suffered an early setback just eight minutes in when Ramsbottom United's Harvey Hayhurst smashed home a rebound off the underside of the crossbar.

A much-changed 'Ravens' outfit however fought back in the second half and levelled through Tom Creer's deft finish from a Ste Whitley free kick on 68 minutes.

With just eight minutes to go the comeback from Paul Jones' side was complete as Booth placed a well-weighted lob over Ramsbottom stopper Bradley Rose.

The hosts would also go on to finish the game with ten man as Scott Sephton picked up a second yellow card in the 86th minute.

FC Isle of Man's next match will see them return home to The Bowl this Saturday (14 September) against Cheadle Town, kicking-off at 6pm.

Speaking to FC Isle of Man's official club media at full-time, manager Paul Jones described it as 'probably the best result I've had since I've been manager at the club' given the circumstances around squad selection: