Ampthill Town forced to work hard for win over struggling Huntingdon Town

The Amps marked their last weekend home match to notch up their 10th home win and do the double over the visitors.

But against a club only two places off the basement and with the worst defence in the league Ampthill had to work hard and created several chances before Josh Bamford won the points in the second half.

Town had much the better of the first half although the Hunters almost shocked the hosts with an early half chance which was kept out by Mitch Howe.

But the away keeper was to be kept busy and after Jack Kent headed over Town had an effort cleared off the line from a spell of corners and Tejon Brown sent a header just past.

Brown was just off target early in the second period, but the deadlock was broken on the hour when James Lauder sent a centre over and, when the keeper spilled Holmes' shot, he crossed for Josh Bamford to nod Town into the lead.

Bamford went wide after good play by Sam Oneydiran and Bamford had a header well saved before Oneydiran brought a great stop from the away keeper.

It was a vital three points though Town had another chance to boost their goals tally but lacked firepower up front at important times.

After last weekend's visit from lowly Huntingdon they welcoming high-riding Desborough next Tuesday.

On Saturday they go to Letchworth Garden City prior to the last fixture at Cranfield on Easter Saturday.