Northern Premier League

CARROLL HITS HIGH NOTES FOR LEADERS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 September 2019

STEP 4 NPL ROUND-UP

By Will Jennings
CAPTAIN fantastic Brad Carroll scored to help league leaders Workington continue their impressive start to the Northern North West Division by beating Widnes 2-0 at Borough Park.
Carroll’s strike had given the hosts the lead in the 30th minute after he capitalised on some suspect Widnes defending, before a second-half own goal from goalkeeper Owen Wheeler extended the hosts’ lead.
And despite Widnes creating a string of chances, Danny Grainger’s side held on thanks to some resolute defending from Sam Smith and man-of-thematch Dan Wordsw...

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