The Daniels travelled to Nottinghamshire side Carlton looking to build on the unbeaten start to the season.

Carlton have always proved to be tricky opponents, and this match was no different.

Manager Graham Drury made two changes to the starting eleven, with Joe Burgess and Tom Siddons coming in for Will Glennon and Jack Duffy.

The home side started on the front foot and a long throw from Lewis Durow found Niall Davie but his header was straight at Tom Jackson.

Stamford were then forced into an early change when Harry Vince landed awkwardly and he had to be replaced by Ollie Clark.

The game was devoid on any clear cut chances for either side. On the half hour mark, Lain Manneh crossed from the bye line on the left and he found Niall Hylton had an effort which Jackson was able to push away for a corner. From the resultant set piece the ball came in flat and almost caught out Jackson.

As the half was drawing to a close, Tobias Liversedge had a header which was held by Felix Annan, then Siddons met a cross from the right but his effort was over the bar.

Into the second half and Clark fired a shot over the bar.

Then Jackson had to be alert when Manneh had a shot which was blocked for a corner.

Stamford looked for an opener and sent on Duffy and last week’s match winner Jon Challinor.

Carlton through they had scored but thankfully for Stamford the assistant referee ruled the effort out for off-side.

Stamford were pushing for a goal and Duffy tried to play in Tendai Chitiza but the ball was cut off by the Carlton defence.

Duffy then tried himself when he curled and effort towards goal but it sailed narrowly over the bar.

With the game heading for a replay, Carlton grabbed a winner. The ball was won by Davie and it fell to Manneh and he raced clear of the Danies backline and slotted the ball past Jackson.