It ended all square in the battle of the Magpies as Dorchester came from behind to secure a point against their Dorset rivals - despite finishing the game with nine men.

Wimborne took an early lead through Will Fletcher but Wes Fogden's 60th minute equaliser meant the spoils were shared at The Wyatt Homes Stadium on Saturday.

Dorchester had found themselves a man down just prior to equalising as Tom Bragg was show a straight red for denying a goal scoring opportunity.

Will Spetch was also sent for an early bath after picking up a second yellow card a few minutes from time. 

Gerard Benfield was in fine for though and was crucial in helping keep the score down, including a first half penalty save.

Tom Killick made one change from the 1-1 draw with Taunton as Corby Moore returned from suspension.

Wimborne looked to continue their fine home form this season and it didn't' take long for them to find their rhythm.

Fletcher lost his marker from a Matt Neale's corner and headed home just six minutes in.

The game was still in its infancy when Matty Burrows was brought down in the box in the 11th minute, giving the hosts a perfect opportunity to double their lead.

However, Benfield guessed right and pulled off a fantastic save to deny Fletcher from 12 yards.

Dorchester had a string of corners throughout the half, but Wimborne were resolute in their defending and kept their opponents at bay for the remainder of the half.

Much like the first half, the second saw both teams fly out of the blocks as both sides carved out chances to score.

Marcus Daws weaved his way down the wing before sending a strike over the bar and Fogden had several chances after coming on for Matt Buse at half time. 

Wimborne then had a chances of their own as Sam Jackson watched his header cleared off the from Benfield before Fletcher's follow up was also cleared off the line and Beale watched his follow up crash back off the bar in a frantic few minutes.

Dorchester would make matters harder for themselves in the 55th minute though as Bragg brought down Fletcher as the striker ran through on goal - forcing the defender to take an early bath.

However, despite the numerical disadvantage, Dorchester found their equaliser just five minutes later as Fogden converted from ten yards out.

As the game approached the final few minutes Spetch received his second bookable offence for pulling Lovell back just outside the box.

From the resulting free kick Benfield produced another excellent save to deny Burrows and earn Dorchester another point on the road.

Killick's side remain in sixth place, one place outside of the Southern League Premier playoff places.

DORCHESTER: Benfield, Dickson, Bragg (off 55), Spetch, Pardoe, Moore, Buse (Fogden 46 (Haste 89)), Daws (Turner 62), Ngalo, Koszela, Gwengwe (Robinson 76)