Northern Premier League

CLITHEROE 1 NEWCASTLE TOWN 0

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 September 2025

DIV 1 WEST
By Chris Musson

CLITHEROE claimed a narrow victory over Newcastle Town at Shawbridge, needing a second-half penalty to finally break the deadlock against stubborn opposition.
The hosts shaded a goalless first half, creating several chances but finding visiting keeper Joseph Slinn in inspired form.
The breakthrough came with a slice of fortune in the 68th minute when Lewis Trickett’s thunderous strike from the edge of the box crashed off the bar. The rebound fell to Leon Creech, whose first-time shot was handled, leaving the referee no choice but to point to the spo...

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