Premier Division round-up: Big win on the road for Rylands

12 Apr 2023 By James Gordon

Northern Premier League - Premier news

Warrington Rylands cemented their top half position in the Northern Premier League with a fine 3-0 victory at promotion-chasing Radcliffe on Tuesday night.

Goals from Matty Sargent and Scott Duxbury put the Blues in control at half-time, before Sargent scored his second of the match with 15 minutes remaining to wrap up the win.

That was Rylands' first away win under Michael Clegg, and also their third league victory in a row.

As for Radcliffe, they missed the chance to consolidate their play-off spot and remain just two points ahead of Hyde United in the fight for the final top-five spot, with Matlock Town one point further back.

Tuesday's fixture at the Neuven Stadium was originally scheduled for Easter Monday but was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Results - Tuesday 11 April

Radcliffe 0-3 Warrington Rylands

Photo credit: Warrington Rylands

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