Premier Round-up: Scarborough move up to third

By James Gordon

With the focus of attention on the Emirates FA Cup this weekend, Scarborough Athletic took advantage to move into third place in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division table with a 3-1 win at North Ferriby United.

These two teams were separated by two divisions this time last season, but the momentum is now with Boro following promotion, and in front of a crowd of 605 at the Flamingo Land Stadium, after a goalless first half and the shock of a 54th minute Jason Harrison opener for Ferriby, Boro won with goals from Michael Coulson on 69 minutes and then a brace from James Walshaw in the final 8 minutes.

Lancaster City still can't find that elusive first win and were beaten 3-1 at promoted Basford United, who are now fourth in the embryonic table.

But like Scarborough, the Nottinghamshire side needed to come back from being a 12th minute Matt Blinkhorn goal down to win.

Deon Meikle eventually equalised just past the hour-mark and then put his side in front after 82 minutes, with Kole Lambert adding a third in stoppage time.

Matlock Town's new boss Dave Frecklington saw his team lose 3-1 at Bower Fold to Stalybridge Celtic, who have made an inconsistent start.

Matty Wolfenden gave the home side a 38th minute lead that Scott Bakkor eventually doubled after 74 minutes.

Neil Kengni made the points safe with Celtic`s third just 4 minutes later, rendering Craig Westcarr's 89th minute effort as just a consolation for the Gladiators.

The day's only other game saw Hyde United win for the first time in the league since the opening day.

The Tigers won 1-0 at the Turnbull Ground against Whitby Town, courtesy of a Matty Hughes goal after 15 minutes.

Where next?

Fixture changes A number of EVO-STIK League games have been re-arranged due to FA Cup progress, replays and County Cup clashes.
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