National League South

STEP 5 & 6 ACTION

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 August 2018

STEP 5 ROUND-UPS
NORTHERN LEAGUE
■TWO of the three promoted clubs enjoyed opening day wins, with Blyth AFC marking their first top flight game with a 4-3 victory at Ashington.
The Braves were four up by the half hour, Bobby Taylor scoring an early goal followed by Dan Wilson’s eightminute hat-trick.
Ashington hit back after the break through Gerard Richardson’s brace and a penalty from Damien Stevens.
Hebburn Town’s return to the top tier brought a 2-1 home win over Penrith.
Summer signings Luke Sullivan and Graeme Armstrong were on target for the Hornets, with Conno...

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