Northern Premier League

JOHNSON THE HAT-TRICK ACE

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
1 February 2026

DIV 1 EAST
EMLEY AFC 5 BRIGHOUSE TOWN 0
By Richard Scott

IT WAS the Gabriel Johnson show in the second half as he bagged a hat-trick to help Emley go nap over Brighouse Town.
Chris Dawson gave Emley the lead after four minutes, tucking home after Bailey Thompson had got through on goal.
The hosts doubled their lead after 25 minutes when good work by Johnson found Ellis Farrar, who finished with aplomb.
After the break, Johnson took centre stage.
His first came on the hour mark when he stabbed home after Brighouse failed to clear a corner. His second came after 67 minutes when he ...

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