Northern Premier League

BISHOPS NET FIVE IN ROUT

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 October 2025

NPL EAST
BISHOP AUCKLAND 5 LINCOLN UNITED 0
By Alan Grimes

BISHOP Auckland put in arguably the performance of the weekend as they demolished Lincoln at the VEST Construction Stadium.
The Two Blues, buoyed by a vocal crowd of 358, dismantled their visitors from the opening whistle, showcasing the attacking verve that’s defined their season.
Liam Jarvie opened the scoring early, rifling home after a slick move down the left.
Hot on his heels, Jack Blackford doubled the lead with a poacher’s finish, before an own goal from a beleaguered Lincoln defender gifted the hosts...

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