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Stocks rise for keeper Ben

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 October 2025

HYDE UNITED 0 STOCKSBRIDGE 3
By George Rothwell

STOCKSBRIDGE had their keeper Ben Townsend to thank for keeping them in the game early on – before they were ruthless on the counter attack.
Two superb strikes and a set piece goal put the home side to the sword for their numerous missed chances.
In the opening 20 minutes, Townsend thwarted four Hyde chances. He saved low down from Tom Pratt from ten yards before a minute later rushing out to deny Charlie Frost who was one on one. A few minutes later it was Frost again who was denied, his effort was powerfully struck but saved b...

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