SLOUGH TOWN have become the first team to take a point from their visit to Penydarren Park this season after a 1-1 draw with Merthyr Town on Saturday.

Few connected with the Rebels will be disappointed at bringing home a point and in doing so Slough have extended their lead at the top of the Southern Premier Division table to five points.

James Dobson gave the visitors a lead with his eighth goal of the season after 21 minutes. The wide midfielder sent a sublime curling free-kick into the top corner from around 25-yards out.

Joshua Yorwerth restored parity for Merthyr after half an hours play, heading in at the far post to score his first goal for the club.

It is the first time that Slough and keeper Mark Scott have conceded a league goal in over 650 minutes of football.

The Rebels turn their attention towards the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup with a first round tie at home to Beaconsfield SYCOB on Tuesday (7.45pm).

Slough make the journey to Basingstoke Town, currently 15th in the league table, this Saturday (3pm) before hosting Dorchester Town at Arbour Park next Tuesday (7.45pm).

Burnham recorded their first win of the season following a 2-1 victory over Ascot United at The Gore on Saturday.

Louie Gilpin gave Ascot the lead but goals either side of the break gave the Blues all three points.

Burnham are at home to Ardley United on Tuesday (7.45pm) before the journey to Tuffley Rovers this Saturday (3pm).