IT WAS a nervous return home for Royal Wootton Bassett as they had to settle for a draw with Brackley Town Saints.

Paul Braithwaite’s side took a while to get used to their new surroundings at the Gerrard Buxton Sports Ground and found themselves behind as Henry Jackson scored in the 10th minute.

Bassett restored parity after the break when Sam Packer was fouled in the box and Stephen Olphert confidently picked out the bottom-left corner from the penalty spot.

“We seemed to just be a little bit nervous and just sit and not overdo anything, so it was a bit disappointing from that point of view. But I think, taking everything into account, we have got to be happy with a 1-1 draw,” said boss Braithwaite.

“We probably should have won the game based on the number of chances we created, but we just snapped and we weren’t really in control in front of goal.

“We were a bit tense and nothing was relaxed - let’s put it that way. It was all a bit rushed.

“There was a lot to take in, but I can’t complain because the lads did what they needed to do. We’ve not lost the game and got the point.”