WHITBY TOWN 0 MARINE 3By Andrew Snaith

SEVENTH-placed Marine are within three points of the top five in a congested promotion picture after this important cross-country cruise. Hosts Whitby had plenty of possession, but struggled to fashion clear-cut opportunities. The visitors grabbed the lead on 27 minutes. Shane Bland uncharacteristically spilled Ben Hodkinson’s corner and Will Johnson’s shot was charged down straight into the path of Joe Hardy, who fired home. Whitby won a succession of set pieces - to little avail - and the Merseysiders doubled their advantage ...