Northern Premier League

Matlock Town miss chance to extend lead at the summit

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
6 February 2022

MATLOCK TOWN 0 LANCASTER CITY 1
By Ian Richardson

MATLOCK missed the chance to stretch their lead at the top with a last-gasp defeat at home.
It was a poor game, with a scoreless draw looking to be the fairest result.
But the red card issued to Matlock defender Ryan Qualter on 65 minutes proved to be crucial.
With the hosts down to ten men, substitute Joe Rodwell-Grant struck a low shot into the corner and earned the three points for the Dolly Blues.
It looked a harsh red as Qualter and City wing back Liam Brockbank charged for the ball on the touchline. From that point, Lancaster looked th...

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