Northern Premier League

Worksop Town 1-0 Stockton Town: Tigers earn their stripes

WORKSOP TOWN went 11 points clear at the top with victory over second-placed Stockton Town.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 December 2022

DIV 1 EAST
By Devon Cash

WORKSOP TN 1
Hughes 77
STOCKTON TN 0

HUGHES THE MAN? Worksop match-winner Liam Hughes, right, takes the plaudits after his goal
PICTURE: Steve Ingers

WORKSOP TOWN went 11 points clear at the top with victory over second-placed Stockton Town.
Liam Hughes’ late strike was the difference in a cagey affair that lacked quality.
The first major opportunity came on three minutes when Hughes headed into the hands of Patrick Boyes.
Their second interaction came on 23 minutes when Hughes rose highest and steered a powerful header towards the target that was tipped over b...

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