Stevenage 2-1 Rushden & Diamonds

Michael Bostwick's fantastic strike gave Stevenage a home win over 10-man Rushden & Diamonds.

Stevenage made the perfect start when Lee Boylan slotted home a penalty after Chris Beardsley was brought down by Curtis Osano.

Things got worse for the visitors when Michael Corcoran was shown a straight red for hacking down Lawrie Wilson.

Rushden levelled when Cliff Akurang converted Matt Pattison's centre but Bostwick won it from 18 yards out.

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Stevenage: Day, Roberts, Ashton, Laird, Henry, Long (Odubade 72), Wilson (Cole 24), Byrom, Beardsley (Vincenti 64), Boylan, Bostwick.
Subs Not Used: Rayner, Albrighton.

Booked: Henry.

Goals: Boylan 7 pen, Bostwick 74.

Rushden & D'monds: Roberts, Osano, Stuart, Downer, Corcoran, Porter, Byrne, Pattison (Farrell 78), O'Connor (Robinson 66), Tomlin, Akurang (Smith 84).
Subs Not Used: Reid, Beecroft.

Sent Off: Corcoran (21).

Booked: Porter.

Goals: Akurang 58.

Att: 1,704.

Ref: N Kinseley (Essex).