National League North

POPPIES’ FINE RUN IS BURST BY TROY

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 February 2023

BLY TH SPARTANS 1 KETTERING TOWN 0
By John Chapman

TROY Chiabi’s first-half header gave Blyth Spartans only their third win in 15 games as Kettering’s run of three clean sheets and four unbeaten games came to an end.
It was a result that also kept the Poppies in the relegation mix as a battling Blyth enhanced their own chances of avoiding the drop with a precious three points.
The all-important goal arrived midway through the opening half when Chiabi headed home a cross from Nicky Deverdics.
A fine save from goalkeeper Alex Mitchell prevented Kettering from going into...

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