The Ks showed determination to remain unbeaten and snatch a late equaliser.
Knebworth 2, Harpenden Colts 2 – 22/11/2025
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A wet afternoon saw Knebworth host Harpenden for the first reverse fixture of the season. With this being the only league match of the weekend, it offered Knebworth a prime chance to climb the table and close the gap on the teams ahead. The question was simple: could they make it five wins on the bounce?
Harpenden began the sharper of the two sides. Early pressure forced a defensive mix-up, allowing their striker to pounce and win a penalty. It was calmly dispatched, putting the visitors 1–0 up in the opening minutes.
The remainder of the first half lacked real cutting edge, though there were flashes of promise. Matthew Harwood looked lively on the right, and one of his deliveries found Callum Pickstock, whose effort was smartly saved by the Harpenden goalkeeper.
Half-time arrived, and with it some stern words from the skipper. The response was clear. Knebworth came out with renewed intensity, with Sim Vilakati leading the line tirelessly, pressing, running, and dragging the team forward.
Just after the hour mark, Billy Mulley produced a moment of trademark magic. Drifting down the left, he effortlessly beat the full-back before squaring for Reece Leen, who swept home the equaliser.
But the joy didn’t last long. A contentious, quickly taken Harpenden throw-in caught the Ks napping, and a well-placed finish from the edge of the box restored the visitors’ lead at 2–1.
Despite the relentless rain, Knebworth refused to fold. They kept pushing, searching for something to take from the match. And with the final kick of the game, they got it. A high ball into the box caused chaos, and when it dropped to Billy Mulley, he made no mistake, slotting home to clinch a dramatic 2–2 draw.
Not the result Knebworth had hoped for, but on a drenched afternoon and below-par performance, a point was better than none. The unbeaten run stretches to six, with Leen and Mulley both adding to their season tallies.
All eyes now turn to next week, where Knebworth will be hungry for revenge against Elizabeth Allen.
Raja Tandoori player of the match: Sim Vilakati
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The Ks are at home again next Saturday, 29 November 2025, with Elizabeth Allen Old Boys visiting in the Cecil Hudson Cup; kick off is 13:45. Find the fixtures list here for 2025.
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