Thursday's Premier Division action review

7 Apr 2017 By David Watters

Premier Division news

Spennymoor Town moved into second place in the EVO-STIK Northern Premier League's Premier Division after a second successive win this week, beating almost-doomed Ilkeston FC 3-0 at the Brewery Field on Thursday night, writes Pitchero's Steve Whitney.

It certainly wasn`t The Moors at their best – especially in the opening 45 minutes – but at this stage of the season it`s all about results.

It took the home side until 10 minutes into the second half to have a shot properly on target and it counted as David Dowson put the hosts in front.

The second and decisive goal came 13 minutes from time when Graeme Armstrong put Dowson through and he tucked the ball away with ease. And Dowson managed to complete his hat-trick with almost the last kick of the game.

The win lifts Moors six points clear of sixth-placed Warrington Town and at least makes leaders Blyth Spartans play for the championship, which could arrive on Saturday. As for troubled Ilkeston, they are now 14 points from safety with just 15 left to play for.

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Where next?

Cup final choice makes Blues proud Leek Town have called being chosen to stage the final of this season's Integro League Cup a great accolade for the EVO-STIK Northern Premier League's Blues and their volunteers.

Final choice after second semi The EVO-STIK Northern Premier League is expected to announce the venue for the 2017 Integro League Cup final between Bamber Bridge and Grantham on Friday after the completion of the last four ties.