Northern Premier League

YAXLEY 1 BELPER TOWN 2

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
7 November 2021

DIV 1 MIDLANDS
By Nigel Oldrini

■ BELPER Town returned to winning ways with a scrappy win over Yaxley.
The Derbyshire side struggled to come to terms with the wind and artificial surface but managed to take the lead after 18 minutes when Craig Nelthorpe struck a fine shot from 20 yards.
The visitors’ lead was shortlived as the hosts drew level when Daniel Cotton’s spot kick was saved by Ollie Battersby, but the Yaxley striker scored from the rebound.
The Nailers were soon back in front after Jonathon Margetts was brought down in the penalty area and he then co...

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