Northern Premier League

Spencer leaves it late for leaders

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
7 April 2019

BUXTON 1
FARSLEY CELTIC 2
By Tony Tomlinson
LEAGUE leaders Farsley’s did their title ambitions a power of good with a narrow but overall deserved victory against their play-off seeking rivals after an even opening quarter hour in which both sides threatened to score.
Ash Young’s long throw for Buxton caused turmoil then for the visitors a Jack Higgins header was touched onto the bar by keeper Theo Roberts, then in the 18th minute Nathan Cartman’s neat turn and low shot gave Celtic the lead.
Thereafter Farsley were much the better side without doubling their advantage and b...

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