Slough Town
2
Dyce (73), Oshilaja (90+8)
Maidenhead United
2
Umerah (4), Yearwood (53)
League
Attendance: 1934
Slough Town produced a dramatic late comeback to earn a point in a pulsating Good Friday derby, scoring deep into stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw against Maidenhead United in front of a bumper Arbour Park crowd.
In a fiercely contested ‘SL Clásico’, the Rebels overturned a two-goal deficit with a spirited second-half display, capped by a last-gasp equaliser from Kiki Oshilaja that sparked wild celebrations behind the goal.
The visitors made a fast start and took the lead inside four minutes. Alfie Pendlebury did well down the right to deliver a dangerous low cross into the six-yard box, where Josh Umerah got across his marker to convert from close range.
Maidenhead continued to control the early stages, with Slough struggling to settle into the intensity of the contest. The Magpies threatened again through Umerah and Josh Popoola, while Jordon Ragguette remained a constant outlet on the left flank.
Slough’s first real moments came via set pieces and long-range efforts, with Dan Roth’s wind-assisted delivery causing brief concern and Harvey Walker firing over from distance, but clear opportunities were limited in a physical first half that saw a combined 20 fouls committed.
The Rebels’ task became even tougher shortly after the break when Maidenhead doubled their advantage. Ragguette’s delivery caused problems in the box, and Asher Yearwood arrived to turn the ball home and make it 2-0.
Facing an uphill battle, Slough manager Scott Davies responded with a bold quadruple substitution just before the hour mark, introducing Erion Zabeli, Jaiden Drakes-Thomas, Basil Tuma and Milan Trotman in a decisive attempt to change the momentum.
The impact was immediate. Within minutes, Slough were awarded a penalty after Tuma was adjudged to have been fouled by Matt Robinson. However, the winger saw his spot-kick saved by Jordi Van Stappershoef, leaving the Rebels still two goals behind.
Despite the setback, Slough continued to push forward with renewed energy. Tuma was heavily involved, testing Van Stappershoef from distance and winning further set-piece opportunities, while Drakes-Thomas added drive and creativity in attacking areas.
The pressure finally told on 73 minutes. A clever reverse pass from Tuma released Drakes-Thomas down the byline, and his cut-back found Tyrese Dyce, who finished from close range to give the Rebels a lifeline.
With momentum now firmly on their side, Slough pressed relentlessly for an equaliser. Dyce came close again with an acrobatic effort, while Oshilaja fired wide during a goalmouth scramble. Luke Holness also saw a golden chance go begging when he couldn’t direct a Zabeli cross on target from inside the penalty area.
Maidenhead, meanwhile, continued to threaten on the break and nearly restored their two-goal cushion, but Alfie Marriott produced a smart save to deny Remy Clerima.
As the game entered nine minutes of added time, the tension inside Arbour Park reached its peak. Slough threw everything forward, with even Marriott venturing into the opposition half in search of a decisive moment.
That moment arrived in the eighth minute of stoppage time. Marriott’s long ball into the box was kept alive and eventually dropped to Reiss Greenidge, who hooked it back across goal for Oshilaja to head home from close range, sending the home supporters into raptures.
The drama didn’t end there, as tempers boiled over in the aftermath. A challenge from Milan Trotman on Ragguette sparked a mass confrontation involving players and staff, leading to a lengthy delay. Maidenhead manager Ryan Peters was shown a red card during the melee.
Eventually, the game resumed and concluded shortly after, confirming a hard-earned point for the Rebels.
It was a match that encapsulated the passion and intensity of this local rivalry. Slough’s resilience and attacking intent in the latter stages ensured they remain unbeaten against the Magpies this season, having already secured victory in the reverse meeting.
The result leaves Maidenhead in seventh place, occupying the final play-off spot, while Slough remain 16th as they look to finish as strongly as possible.
Another local derby awaits on Easter Monday with a trip to Chesham United.
In a fiercely contested ‘SL Clásico’, the Rebels overturned a two-goal deficit with a spirited second-half display, capped by a last-gasp equaliser from Kiki Oshilaja that sparked wild celebrations behind the goal.
The visitors made a fast start and took the lead inside four minutes. Alfie Pendlebury did well down the right to deliver a dangerous low cross into the six-yard box, where Josh Umerah got across his marker to convert from close range.
Maidenhead continued to control the early stages, with Slough struggling to settle into the intensity of the contest. The Magpies threatened again through Umerah and Josh Popoola, while Jordon Ragguette remained a constant outlet on the left flank.
Slough’s first real moments came via set pieces and long-range efforts, with Dan Roth’s wind-assisted delivery causing brief concern and Harvey Walker firing over from distance, but clear opportunities were limited in a physical first half that saw a combined 20 fouls committed.
The Rebels’ task became even tougher shortly after the break when Maidenhead doubled their advantage. Ragguette’s delivery caused problems in the box, and Asher Yearwood arrived to turn the ball home and make it 2-0.
Facing an uphill battle, Slough manager Scott Davies responded with a bold quadruple substitution just before the hour mark, introducing Erion Zabeli, Jaiden Drakes-Thomas, Basil Tuma and Milan Trotman in a decisive attempt to change the momentum.
The impact was immediate. Within minutes, Slough were awarded a penalty after Tuma was adjudged to have been fouled by Matt Robinson. However, the winger saw his spot-kick saved by Jordi Van Stappershoef, leaving the Rebels still two goals behind.
Despite the setback, Slough continued to push forward with renewed energy. Tuma was heavily involved, testing Van Stappershoef from distance and winning further set-piece opportunities, while Drakes-Thomas added drive and creativity in attacking areas.
The pressure finally told on 73 minutes. A clever reverse pass from Tuma released Drakes-Thomas down the byline, and his cut-back found Tyrese Dyce, who finished from close range to give the Rebels a lifeline.
With momentum now firmly on their side, Slough pressed relentlessly for an equaliser. Dyce came close again with an acrobatic effort, while Oshilaja fired wide during a goalmouth scramble. Luke Holness also saw a golden chance go begging when he couldn’t direct a Zabeli cross on target from inside the penalty area.
Maidenhead, meanwhile, continued to threaten on the break and nearly restored their two-goal cushion, but Alfie Marriott produced a smart save to deny Remy Clerima.
As the game entered nine minutes of added time, the tension inside Arbour Park reached its peak. Slough threw everything forward, with even Marriott venturing into the opposition half in search of a decisive moment.
That moment arrived in the eighth minute of stoppage time. Marriott’s long ball into the box was kept alive and eventually dropped to Reiss Greenidge, who hooked it back across goal for Oshilaja to head home from close range, sending the home supporters into raptures.
The drama didn’t end there, as tempers boiled over in the aftermath. A challenge from Milan Trotman on Ragguette sparked a mass confrontation involving players and staff, leading to a lengthy delay. Maidenhead manager Ryan Peters was shown a red card during the melee.
Eventually, the game resumed and concluded shortly after, confirming a hard-earned point for the Rebels.
It was a match that encapsulated the passion and intensity of this local rivalry. Slough’s resilience and attacking intent in the latter stages ensured they remain unbeaten against the Magpies this season, having already secured victory in the reverse meeting.
The result leaves Maidenhead in seventh place, occupying the final play-off spot, while Slough remain 16th as they look to finish as strongly as possible.
Another local derby awaits on Easter Monday with a trip to Chesham United.
Slough Town Lineup
- 13 Alfie Marriott
- 2 Tarik Gidaree 3
- 5 Kiki Oshilaja
- 6 Reiss Greenidge
- 7 Tyrique Clarke 8
- 15 Brian Nelson 30
- 16 Dan Roth
- 17 Tyrese Dyce 22
- 25 Harvey Walker
- 28 Jaiden Celestine-Charles 12
- 29 Luke Holness
Substitutes
- 1 Michael Edegbe
- 3 Erion Zabeli 2
- 8 Jaiden Drakes-Thomas 7
- 12 Milan Trotman 28
- 20 Balu Makumbi
- 22 John Clarke 17
- 30 Basil Tuma 15
Maidenhead United Lineup
Jordi Van Stappershoef; Ryan Bartley, Will De Havilland, Remy Clerima; Jayden Mitchell-Lawson (Owen Cochrane 77), Asher Yearwood (Siju Odelusi 75), Matt Robinson, Jordon Ragguette; Josh Umerah (Dillon De Silva 64), Alfie Pendlebury; Josh Popoola (Harry Pritchard 89). Subs not used: Luke May-Parrott, Jadyn Dundas, Roraigh Browne.