Northern Premier League

LONG EATON UNITED 3 BRIGHOUSE TOWN 0

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
23 April 2023

DIV 1 EAST
By Bradley Dexter

■ LONG Eaton United secured a play-off spot with a win against Brighouse Town at Grange Park.
United’s fourth-place finish means they will travel to face third-place Hebburn Town in the play-off semi final.
Long Eaton got off to a perfect start as Alex Marshall headed home the opener after just two minutes played.
Half-time substitute Tom Cursons scored less than five minutes after the restart with a deft finish to double the lead.
After 72 minutes Jamie Walker beat Brighouse goalkeeper Jamie Hassall to a high-dropping ball and headed in...

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