Northern Premier League

STEPANS SEALS IT FOR SHAKERS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 September 2025

DIV 1 WEST
By Adam Clark

BURY 3
Evans 51, Johnson 67 Stepans 92
STAFFORD RGS 2
Birch 22, Cockerline 63
BURY edged a thrilling contest at Gigg Lane, beating Stafford Rangers with a stoppage-time strike from substitute Rustam Stepans to cap a dramatic afternoon in the Northern Premier League.
Bebeto Gomes had the first real chance after 12 minutes, cutting inside from the wing before forcing Callum Smith into a smart save with beaten away by Smith.
Bury equalised six minutes into the second half when Evans weaved through several defenders inside the box and calmly slotted home for h...

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