Non-League Paper

NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 January 2025

■ LEAGUE leaders Silsden AFC withstood a dramatic fightback to record three important points in their Northern Counties East title quest.
Silsden welcomed play-off hopefuls Handsworth and the hosts led at half-time through Luke Brooksbank. He added a second before Jake Maltby and Casey Stewart goals gave the league leaders a 4-0lead with nine minutes remaining.
However, Handsworth showed remarkable spirit with Brandon Bagley pulling a goal back two minutes from time and Scott Ruthven and Ben Harriott making it 4-3.
The win was made all more important as direct title chall...

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