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Proud Butler hails impact of super subs

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 March 2026

By James Moody

INSPIRED substitutions proved decisive as playoff chasing Scunthorpe United snatched a dramatic late victory over Altrincham.
Alfie Beestin settled the contest a minute into four added minutes, crashing home from range to leave goalkeeper Luke Hutchinson rooted to the spot.
The stoppage-time winner completed a turnaround that began with Joe Starbuck’s first professional goal.
The right-back’s strike cancelled out Lucas Weaver’s first-half opener for Altrincham.
“The subs made a real impact and I challenge the lads who aren’t starti...

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