Northern Premier League

DIV 1 EAST

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 March 2026

BLYTH TOWN 0 MATLOCK TOWN 3
By Mark Duffy

MATLOCK eased to a comfortable win against bottom side Blyth to move back up to second in the table.
After controlling the early stages, Matlock went in front when Conor Washington turned on the edge of the area and fired low into the net.
Washington then saw a penalty saved by home keeper Neil De Jesus, who also saved well from the rebound.
The lead was then doubled after 63 minutes when Washington turned provider to send Cameron Wilson clear and he finished well.
And the points were secured ten minutes later when Tommy Elliott set up yo...

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