UNION Rovers maintained their four-point lead at the top of the RJF Homes Beckett Football League by beating ten-man Aislaby United in a thrilling match.

Third-placed Aislaby had Adam Hornsby sent off after only ten minutes but they grabbed the lead a minute before the interval through Terry Davison.

Paul Holder's 25-yard shot squared matters but they blew the chance of taking the lead when Richard Abbey's penalty was saved by Aislaby goalkeeper Mark Strangeway.

Four minutes later Aislaby were also awarded a spot-kick, but Nick Wilkinson's effort crashed against the bar.

Union substitute Steve Mills then came on to score after 70 minutes and clinch a dramatic 2-1 victory.

Updated: 11:19 Wednesday, February 01, 2006