Halesowen Town were the comeback kids as they fought back to overcome Spalding United 2-1.

The impressive Yeltz struck two stunning late goals from Jordan Ponticelli and Kieren Donnelly to set the Grove alight in the Southern Football League Premier Division Central clash.

Halesowen manager Russ Penn was delighted.

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He said: "It’s the best performance since I’ve been here.

"How we were 1-0 down for 75 minutes, I don’t know.

"We looked fit and worked hard.

"It was a joy to watch today."

Spalding United made their first return to the Grove since the 2023 play-off final and took an early lead.

Khanya Leshabela's cross in the second minute almost found Connor Tomlinson.

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Halesowen had a chance to score in the 10th minute when McKauley Manning was fouled by goalkeeper Tony Breeden, but Ponticelli's penalty was saved.

Spalding took the lead in the 12th minute.

Poor marking allowed Tomlinson to score from close range after a set-piece move.

Halesowen pressed for an equaliser, with Breeden denying efforts from Ryan Wynter and Reece Mitchell.

In the second half, Halesowen continued to build pressure.

Substitute Nicholas Clayton-Phillips had a promising debut, and Ponticelli came close with two shots.

Finally, in the 77th minute, Ponticelli made amends as he equalised with a stunning strike from 20 yards into the far corner.

With Halesowen pressing for a winner, Donnelly had a chance in the 84th minute, blazing the ball over the bar before his header a few minutes later was also saved by Breeden.

However, Donnelly made no mistake in added time.

In the 94th minute, he volleyed home a fabulous chip pass from Josh Smile to secure the victory.

The match saw an attendance of 1,035, with Reece Mitchell named Tulleys Print HTFC Man of the Match.