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Sutton clung on to a draw against League Two promotion rivals Northampton after being reduced to 10 men.

They played the last 16 minutes a man light after Craig Eastmond was dismissed for a dangerous challenge.

Both sides had their goalkeepers to thank for earning a point, with Dean Bouzanis and Liam Roberts making key saves in either half.

The hosts started the game brightly with Omar Bugiel firing over after seven minutes before Alistair Smith had a shot saved.

Bouzanis got the better of Chanka Zimba in a one-on-one to prevent Northampton going ahead.

Town's Sam Hoskins had a shot comfortably saved after 34 minutes, before Isaac Olaofe failed to find the target with a mis-hit shot at the other end.

Visiting keeper Roberts made a great close-range save to keep out Will Randall early in the second period.

David Ajiboye fired over from distance after 55 minutes as Sutton enjoyed a good start to the half.

Eastmond received his marching orders for a high challenge on Mitch Pinnock but United successfully shut up shop in a scrappy end to the game.

Report supplied by PA Media.