Northern Premier League

Anchors secure in the play-offs

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
20 April 2025

STOCKTON TOWN 1 MORPETH TOWN 1
By James Cartwright

STOCKTON TOWN secured their playoff place following a score draw with Morpeth Town.
The Anchors headed into the game on a five-match winning streak, which had included five consecutive clean sheets. That run was broken inside ten minutes when Nic Bollado connected with Will Dowling’s free-kick to put Morpeth ahead.
Stockton tried to respond quickly, but Stephen Thompson’s half-volley from a tight angle dipped narrowly wide. Adam Nicholson then delivered an excellent cross that was headed over by Michael Sweet.
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