Northern Premier League

WITTON ALBION 1 HANLEY TOWN 2

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
27 November 2022

DIV 1 WEST
By Andrew Simpson

NEIL Baker admitted afterwards that Witton Albion had taken Leek Town by surprise before his substitutes turned the game around.
Jessy Bavanganga’s impact was immediate, sweeping a glorious cross from the right into Tim Grice’s path at the start of the second half.
The striker made it 1-1 from close range, cancelling out Jordan Barrow’s opener.
Dan Trickett-Smith’s introduction helped Leek take control.
And it was no surprise when Ollie Harrison met Louis Keenan’s corner with a thumping header to put Blues ahead.
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