Northern Premier League

UTS IN THRILLER FROM THE SPOT

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 March 2026

DIV 1 EAST
By Mark Duffy

MATLOCK TOWN 1
Wilson 68 (pen)
DUNSTON 2
Donaldson 30 (pen), Shaw 88
IT WAS a tale of three penalties at Matlock as the battle between playoff contenders ended with Dunston taking the points.

Matlock were below-par throughout, particularly in the first half, but the game was in the balance until the final minutes when Dunston netted their late winner.
The hosts had the first clear chance when Conor Washington headed straight at goalkeeper Tyler Jones, Washington again going close soon afterwards.
Dunston were playing the better football and got their opener...

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