Washout Southbank returned to Scours Lane on Sunday, this time to face Riverside in what had become a mid-table clash. With both teams now in mid-table security, the only thing to play for was really pride and of course the 3 points. With a number of players missing including, Gale, Bradbury, Archie, Fletcher and Hill, Hightower was getting down to the bare bones and only able to field 12 players which included debuts for young Raph and first start for Ryan, both recent signings to the Bank cause. By the time kick-off arrived, the rain was coming down and clearly this was going to be a game of two halves, with a strong wind for both teams to deal with despite the great pitch surface. The Bank lost the toss and had the wind and slope with them in the first half and attacked Riverside, countless chances came and went. However, in what turned out to be a difficult half Southbank had a 1 nil lead to show for their efforts. Benji racing onto one of many through balls to finally poke the ball past the Riverside keeper. Countless chances came and went for the Bank from the first minute onwards but they were unable to despatch them and with the conditions this was always going to be dangerous. However disappointing with the scoring side of the team was, Hightower was pleased with the new lads, especially Ryan Derman who despite playing out of position on the left of midfield more than impressed and looks to be a good signing. The second half started with the roles reversed Riverside immediately on the attack and Southbank on the back foot. They seemed to have weathered the storm when Riverside struck 15 minutes into the second half and equalised. A Bank attack broke down on the edge of the Riverside penalty box and with 6 players committed up the pitch, Riverside broke forward.  The Riverside player ran the length of the pitch practically with the defence no option but to retreat to the penalty box, where 20 yards out the striker struck and with the aid of a slight deflection, shot off the wet surface and beyond Charlie’s sprawling dive. This clearly shook the team and Riverside smelt blood. However from here Southbank had a number of chances to bury the game with first Raph on his debut rounding the keeper and prodding the ball just wide and then, Donal and Woodrow both hitting the posts as excellent counter attacks failed to produce what was deserved. However, Southbank do have some spirit and regained the lead with a header from another excellent cross by Woodrow, this time Hightower restoring the lead for the team. Chances came and went and to be fair the Bank tired, again with only 12 players to choose from options for changes were limited. Mitra replaced Raph and Jason, with sore ribs had to continue. Riverside then equalised with what appeared to clearly have been offside position, the Riverside player poking home from 5 yards out, Hightower was livid. From here Riverside were on the ascendancy and pushed the Bank without creating any clear opportunities, the rain continuing to come down and the slight slope now appearing to be a giant hill hung on for a point. In reflection the Bank dug in well to hang in for a draw, although in the end this was really a missed opportunity. Having beaten Riverside 3 nil earlier in the season and lead the game twice this was 2 points dropped rather than a 1 point gained.   Team: Cook, Haimes, Frade, Bellman, Price, Roughnegn, Wagner, , Derman, Small (Ragaboo), Woodrow, Williams