Northern Premier League

Super Hornets sting critics with shock title win

An emotional Daniel Moore lauded his Hebburn Town ‘underdogs’ after they defied the odds to be crowded NPL Premier champions.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 April 2026

Record gate sees Town seal title
By Mark Carruthers

UNDERDOGS ROAR: Hebburn players celebrate clinching the NPL Premier title against all odds
PICTURE: Jon Palmer

An emotional Daniel Moore lauded his Hebburn Town ‘underdogs’ after they defied the odds to be crowded NPL Premier champions.
The Hornets were not expected to be in the title mix this season – but their ability to bounce back from setbacks took them to the brink of a shock title before the visit of Rushall Olympic.
The equation was a simple one – match Hednesford Town’s result in their home game with Ashton United and a first ...

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