Northern Premier League

DOUBLE TOPS FOR DAMIAN

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
12 October 2025

DIV 1 MIDLANDS
COVENTRY SPHINX 2 BOLDMERE ST.M 0
By Wendy Atkinson

DAMIAN Kelly’s late double sent Coventry Sphinx to the top of the table with a dramatic victory.
A largely uneventful clash looked to be drifting towards a stalemate but Kelly came off the bench to net a quick-fire brace.
The victory denied the struggling Mikes a third successive win on their travels, where they have been enjoying better fortunes.
The three points propelled Sphinx to the summit and also ended the hosts’ four-match winless streak.
After a strong start from both sides, chances remained...

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