LEISTON under-23s battled hard at high-flying Framlingham, but eventually went down 0-2 in a Thurlow Nunn North clash.

Goalless at the break, the Blues had a chance when Ben Batho had a shot beaten away by Fram 'keeper Joe Potter, but not long after the home side took the lead.

A deflected shot rebounded off the post and Joe Berry fired it home from close range.

And the Castlemen made it two from a corner to take all the points.

On Saturday, the under-23s head to leaders Haverhill Rovers for another Thurlow Nunn Division One North clash.