LEAMINGTON 0 FROME TOWN 1

LEAMINGTON’S hopes of snatching the title from Chippenham are now very slim after they were edged out by Frome Town.

The Brakes, almost certain of a play-off place, had their chances to win the game but were denied by a combination of superb goalkeeping from Kyle Phillips and poor finishing.

Ahmed Obeng had a great opportunity inside the opening minutes, latching on to Jack Edwards’ flick from Richard Taundry’s long throw only for Phillips to make the first of a string of impressive stops.

The keeper denied Obeng in a one-on-one, the ball looping agonisingly wide.

The Robins were not without their chances, with Marcus Mapstone’s bullet header striking the outside of the post and Ollie Knight seeing home keeper Tony Breeden get down to his effort.

Darren Jefferies also saw a couple of good efforts blocked for the visitors, before Frome went ahead midway through the second half when Jake Jackson fired a 20-yard drive into the corner.

Robins sub Jordan Walker should have made the game safe late on, but the hosts were awarded a penalty in injury time when he was adjudged to have fouled Breeden, the goalkeeper having come up for a corner.

It mattered little as Phillips read former Aston Villa man Stefan Moore’s spot kick superbly to win the game for the visitors.