Charlie Higgins' penalty secured a point away at Droylsden as FC Isle of Man continued their unbeaten start to the new season and go top of the NWCFL Premier Division table.

Trailing 1-0 at the break, Higgins was tripped early in the second half before dusting himself down and scoring from the spot.

The home side started brighter and could have been ahead early on as Cody Artwell headed goalwards, only for Callum Sherry to head the ball up and over the bar.

But Droylsden took the lead soon after as they broke from a Ravens’ corner and Nellson Van found the bottom corner after good play from Ivanilson Da Silva and Artwell.

Despite plenty of effort from both sides, chances were few and far between for the remainder of the first half, with Kyle Watson going closest for the Manx side as his effort sailed wide following good work to win the ball high by Freddie O’Donoghue.

In the second half, the Ravens began to push and prod more for an equaliser and were quickly rewarded for their efforts as Jimmy Lowther tormented the Droylsden backline.

He first burst into the box but saw his effort stopped before a second burst saw him try to pick out Higgins. The Ramsey man got there just ahead of his defender, was tripped and referee Jack Vase had no hesitation in pointing to the spot.

Stepping up to take it himself, Higgins went to Jordan Latham's right as he went left to level the game.

With both teams' defensive units standing firm, chances were at a premium in the rest of the half, with Adam Killey and Latham playing their part in keeping the scores level when called upon.

Despite a late chance to win it from Higgins being saved by Latham, the Ravens fans were happy with the point which continues their unbeaten start and puts them top of the table after four games.