Cirencester Town picked up a useful Western Division point last night, drawing 1-1 with Cinderford.

Brian Hughes' side really should have taken all three, but some wasteful finishing denied them the chance to break into the top 10.

Recent signing Stuart Hopkins had an early effort saved by Cinderford's Andy Fisher, before the Forest of Dean visitors scored against the run of play when Scott Griffin's cross was converted by Jason Donovan.

Ciren striker Andy McCabe then missed two chances midway through the first half, but made amends right on the interval.

Fit-again Dave Gee broke down the wing, delivering a pin-point cross for the striker to power home.

Gareth Hopkins brother of Scott then failed to convert a pair of chances after the break.

The Centurians were dominant for the most part, but could have lost the game at the death but for a superb last ditch tackle by Tom Stevenson.

Highworth saw off Wantage 2-1 in the preliminary round of the Cherry Red Records Hellenic Challenge Cup last night.

In the Premier Division, Fairford lost 1-0 at Abingdon and Wootton Bassett Town drew 0-0 with Southall.

Goals from Sylvain Wiltord and Thierry Henry took Arsenal top of the Premiership last night as they defeated Manchester City 2-1 at Highbury.