Max Kilsby made his first start for Queen of the South as his loan spell north of the border continues.
The young Carlisle United defender went into Marvin Bartley’s side for their Scottish League One trip to Edinburgh City.
Kilsby, a substitute in his previous outing, looked to have helped Queens to victory in his 75th-minute appearance.
But after leading to Joel Mumbongo’s opener, the Doonhamers’ conceded in added time to a Ruairidh Adams goal.
The Dumfries club are seventh in the table after back-to-back draws in 20-year-old Kilsby’s first games for the club in a half-season loan.
Also in Scottish League One, Kai Nugent played his part in a welcome victory for Annan Athletic.
The teenage Carlisle midfielder played the full game as Peter Murphy’s side defeated Stirling Albion 2-1 at Galabank.
It was a 16th appearance of 18-year-old Nugent’s season-long loan as second-bottom Annan lead early on through ex-Blues youth defender Matty Douglas and then, after Kieran Offord levelled for the visitors, Newcastle United loanee Michael Ndiweni hit a 58th-minute winner.
It was a second win in three for Murphy’s improving side.
In the Northern Premier League Premier Division, United youth team duo Sam Hetherington and Aran Fitzpatrick both started for Workington Reds in their trip to Lancaster City in the latest appearances of their work experience loans.
Hetherington picked up a booking in the second half as he completed the full game, with Fitzpatrick replaced on the hour mark.
That came at a time Danny Grainger’s side were 1-0 down but a late strike from top scorer Dav Symington earned a point at the Giant Axe, with Reds sitting 14th in the table.
A host of ex-Blues were in the thick of the weekend action, meanwhile.
Keeper James Trafford and Burnley were on the receiving end of a ruthless Arsenal side who won 5-0 at Turf Moor in the Premier League.
But it was a day to remember in the top-flight for Joe White, who made his Newcastle United debut as a substitute in the closing stages of their 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth at St James’ Park.
In the Championship, Jerry Yates was on target for Swansea City but they lost 2-1 at home to Ipswich Town.
League One saw a goal for Sam Cosgrove in Barnsley’s 2-1 win at struggling Fleetwood Town.
And Patrick Brough got an early opener for Northampton Town as they saw off Carlisle’s next opponents Bristol Rovers 3-1 at the Sixfields Stadium.
3' Broughy takes the ball down the left, finds Simpson who can't get his shot off so Broughy swings at it and it's in! Get in! 🙌
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) February 17, 2024
👞 #NTFC 1⃣ - 0⃣ #BRFC ⛽️ https://t.co/Ovon9JLQdM
Owen Moxon made his first start for Portsmouth as the leaders thrashed Reading 4-1 at Fratton Park.
⚙️ Gearing up for his first #Pompey start
— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) February 17, 2024
🙌 @owenmoxonn pic.twitter.com/r5FJbALciy
In League Two, Cole Stockton’s brace was in vain for Barrow as the south Cumbrians suffered a third straight defeat in going down 5-3 at Salford City.
Bradford City’s 1-0 win over Sutton United came courtesy of a goal from Calum Kavanagh, son of ex-Carlisle boss Graham.
In the National League, Joe Garner opened the scoring for Oldham Athletic in their 3-1 win at Maidenhead United with his second goal in successive games.
Joe Garner gives me... #oafc
— Oldham Athletic (@OfficialOAFC) February 17, 2024
⚪️ Hugs
⚪️ Kisses
⚪️ Handshakes
🔘 Goals pic.twitter.com/91OVooeQLg
Chris Beech’s resurgence with AFC Fylde was checked with a 4-2 home defeat to Barnet.
In National League North, ex-Blues trialist Isaac Buckley-Ricketts was on target twice for Warrington Town as they won 3-0 at Curzon Ashton.
National League South saw a debut for Ryan Carr with Aveley in their 1-0 win at Hampton & Richmond, following his loan move from Ipswich Town.
Big win!
— Ryan Carr (@ryan24806829) February 17, 2024
Onto the next🔵 https://t.co/hRiNLLFNMl
A goal from Manasse Mampala earned Hyde United a 1-1 draw with Stafford Rangers in NPL Premier.
In NPL East, Connor Thomson was on target for Ashington in their 102 home defeat to Cleethorpes Town.
In the Scottish Premiership, James Tavernier converted two penalties in Rangers' 3-0 win at St Johnstone.
And in the League of Ireland’s opening weekend, Waterford’s goal in their 1-1 draw with Shelbourne came courtesy of Fleetwood Town loanee Maleace Asamoah, son of Blues favourite Derek.
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