NORTH Leigh let slip an early lead as they fell to a 3-2 defeat at Evesham United in the Evo-Stik South League West Division last night.

John Brough’s side took the lead when George Seacole netted from a Sam Mendes pass on eight minutes.

Greg Peel equalised on 18 minutes, converting after Adam Mann’s shot rebounded off keeper Manny Agboola, who had completed a loan move from Oxford United.

Peel put the hosts in front nine minutes before half-time and Mann made it 3-1 on 65 minutes.

Liam Carroll pulled a goal back 13 minutes from time, but North Leigh were unable to find an equaliser.