Tuesday's First Division North review

By David Watters

Tuesday was a night of away wins for teams in the EVO-STIK Northern Premier League's First Division North, writes Pitchero's Steve Whitney.

Seven of the ten games ended in away wins, one was a draw, leaving just two home wins.

One of the away winners were league leaders Brighouse Town, whose Leon Osbourne`s 33rd minute effort proved enough at Queensgate against Scarborough Athletic.

Second place now goes to Farsley Celtic, who were one of only two home winners.

They beat Colne with goals from James Walshaw after 12 minutes and Richard Marshall from the spot on the half-hour mark – Matt Beadle having levelled in the 18th minute.

The only other home winner was Tadcaster Albion, who edged out Glossop North End 2-1 with goals from Josh Greening in the opening minute and Conor Sellars after 12 minutes, with Ben Richardson replying after 23 minutes.

Lancaster City are fourth after a 4-1 win at Trafford in which Ollie Crolla bagged a brace and Jacob Davis and Craig Carney singles with Nicky Platt netting a consolation.

Colwyn Bay moved into the top five after a 3-1 win at Ramsbottom United, who could only manage an 86th minute Brad Roscoe response after Luke Denson`s goals in either half were added to by Danny Andrews.

Goole AFC are finally off the mark under new boss Dave Anderson for the season after winning 2-0 at Ingfield against Ossett Town, courtesy of Jacob Vernon after 14 minutes and then a Curtly Martin-Wyatt spot-kick a minute from time.

Burscough are now the only side without a win but at least picked up a point from a 1-1 home draw with Droyslden, whose goal came from a Louis Coyne own goal right on half-time. That was eventually cancelled out by Dominic Smith in the last minute of the game.

Town`s neighbours Ossett Albion were 3-1 winners at Seel Park against Mossley AFC with Gibril Bojang, Talent Ndlovu and Abdou Bojang outgunning Tom Pratt for the hosts.

Clitheroe were 3-0 winners at Kendal Town, who dropped out of the top five as a consequence.

Dan Brady after five minutes, Joe Mitchell on 22 minutes and Bradley Carroll three minutes after the break being the Blues on target.

Hyde United enjoyed their best win to date, 4-0 at Valerie Park against Prescot Cables with David McGurk bagging a brace either side of Phil Dean and Joe Pugh efforts.

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