WHITBY TOWN 3 BASFORD UTD 0By Andrew Snaith

WHITBY are five points adrift of the play-off spots with games in hand, after easing to a comfy win over strugglers Basford United. Junior Mondal marked his return from a three-match red card suspension with the opener after 21 minutes, volleying home a loose ball after Basford goalkeeper Kieran Preston failed to deal with a corner delivery.The Nottinghamshire side almost provided an instant reply as Matthew Thornhill forced a brilliant reaction stop from Preston’s opposite number Shane Bland. Mondal had a few chances to add...