With numerous players still missing for various reasons, Letcombe made the journey to Shortwood with only three players over the age of 20 and the home side were strengthened as their first team were without a game.

Letcombe made a poor start and allowed Tom Blackah to open the scoring for the hosts from close range in the 6th minute, but Letcombe showed great determination to score twice in the next 15 minutes.

A right wing move allowed Harry Monger to equalise with a fierce drive from 25 yards and Russell Benham - back after injury - had a great chance soon afterwards but shot over the bar. He soon made amends as a pass from Will Edwards gave him the opening and as the home defence backed off, Benham drove a low shot just inside the post.

Ben Hummel and Will Edwards were working tirelessly in midfield and Alex Fragata was causing problems with his pace on the wing, but it was Shortwood who scored on the stroke of half time through Tom Leonard, although Letcombe felt that they should have done better defensively.

An open and exciting second half saw both sides looking for victory, with Tinashe Gwavava making several strong runs down the right for Letcombe. Both Monger and Benham had half chances and one shot from Monger went inches wide of the post.

Shortwood gradually came more into the game and it took two amazing goal line tackles from Letcombe`s man of the match Chris Whelehan to prevent the hosts taking the lead.
Shemar Pettet was dominant at the back for Letcombe, ably assisted by Sam Mulvey who had been moved from his usual midfield role, as Shortwood pressed for a winner.

A draw was probably a fair result on an excellent playing surface, and a game that was played in a good spirit by both sides.