AFC TOTTON lost the lead – and experienced defender Dave Allen to a red card – in a 1-1 Evo-Stik Division One South draw against Blackfield & Langley at Gang Warily.

The Stags made a 20th-minute breakthrough when ex-Salisbury man Eddie Perrett headed home from a corner.

It remained that way until the 72nd minute when Allen, already on a booking, accrued another for bringing down the tricky Rudy Plummer and Sami Makhloufi levelled from the spot.

“They hit the bar in the last knockings and could have nicked it but, realistically, we were the better side,” said Totton boss Louis Langdown.

“In my opinion it’s two points dropped, but we stood firm with ten men at the end and got a point away from home.

“It’s not quite falling for us in front of goal at the moment - but it will.”