Northern Premier League

Stalybridge Celtic 1-0 Buxton: Title for Buxton despite defeat

Buxton claimed the Northern Premier League title despite their close defeat at Bower Fold against a determined Stalybridge Celtic.

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
24 April 2022

By Phil Brennan

STALYBRIDGE C 1
Johnson 4

BUXTON 0

JUBILANT: Justin Johnson scores Stalybridge Celtic’s goal and, inset, celebrates in front of the fans and has another effort on goal
PICTURE: Ian Charles/Shutterpress

BUXTON claimed the Northern Premier League title despite their close defeat at Bower Fold against a determined Stalybridge Celtic.
Manager Steve Cunningham was quick to point out that his team were deserving of their crown. “It’s disappointing to lose on the last day, but all the hard work beforehand is why we are champions,” he told The NLP. “I am so pleased for everyon...

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