Northern Premier League

SHOOT-OUT JOY SENDS BLUES UP

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
30 April 2023

By James Cartwright

STOCKTON TN 2
Mulligan 47, Tymon 78
Long Eaton win 4-3 on pens

LONG EATON U 2
Marshall 25, Cox 81

BELIEVE THE STRIPE: Long Eaton celebrate winning promotion
PICTURE: Mark Fletcher/Shutterpress

JAMIE WALKER scored the winning penalty as Long Eaton United secured back-to-back promotions at the expense of Stockton Town.
The Blues had a half-time lead through Alex Marshall but fell behind to goals from Dale Mulligan and Matty Tymon. They managed to get back on terms when Luke Cox netted. After they could not be separated in extra time it went to penalties.
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