NINE-man Tottington United salvaged a point at promotion rivals Failsworth on Saturday.

Tom Hartley and goalscorer Ashley Reece both saw red in a competitive encounter between third and fourth in the league, which was played on 3G at Failsworth School Soccer Centre.

The home side took the lead in the opening 10 minutes from a free-kick which was hit through a ruck of defenders leaving Campbell in Tottington’s goal unsighted.

The visitors were back on level terms five minutes before the break when Reece drilled home at the far post.

However, Hartley was sent off for a second offence and a controversial straight red for Reece in the final 10 minutes meant Totty had to dig in deep to hang on for the point.