Horbury Town may have to win their last two matches to avoid the drop and have been left sweating after missing a big opportunity to put some distance between themselves and their NCE Premier relegation rivals when losing to Rossington Main.

At home to a second from bottom Rossington side who started the day three points behind them represented a great chance for Darren Barnes’ team to ease their fears, but Town faltered as they lost 2-0.

A James Travis own goal gave Main a first half lead and they doubled their advantage through Myron Gibbons on 68 minutes.

Horbury had chances, particularly in the second half, but were unable to take any of them and are now level on points with Rossington, only ahead of them on goal difference.

Horbury Town need all their togetherness in their final two matches of the season in the NCE Premier Division. Picture: Michael Eden

placeholder image — Horbury Town need all their togetherness in their final two matches of the season in the NCE Premier Division. Picture: Michael Eden

With the Doncaster area side having two games in hand on Town they are in a strong position to overhaul them in the final few weeks of the season.

However, Bottesford Town are only one point above Horbury and also have two matches to go so would have to win both of them if Town are successful in both of theirs.

Horbury now play their last home game of the season on Saturday with victory essential if they are to keep the fight in their own hands. With the game being against Albion Sports they can also drag them into the relegation scrap as they are only three points above Town with a much inferior goal difference.