By Ian Richardson

MATLOCK TOWN 2
Byrne 46, 53

STALYBRIDGE C 1
Bakkor 45 (pen)

FINISH: Matlock Town midfielder Alex Byrne scores
PICTURE: Simon Davies/ Pro Sport Images

ALEX BYRNE turned the game around for Matlock with two goals in the opening eight minutes of the second half after Stalybridge had taken a shock lead.
The points move Matlock up from third to second, the Gladiators being level on points with leaders South Shields, but with a game in hand.
Matlock boss Paul Phillips was happy with the result.
“I can’t remember Stalybridge having any shots at Shaun (Rowley) in the game...