Twist in title race with double boost for Hornets

Published date14 April 2024
Publication titleSunday Sun
Not for the first time this season, captain Amar Purewal (pictured) was the hero for Daniel Moore's side as his well-taken hat-trick helped the promotion-chasing Hornets to a relatively comfortable 3-0 win at Grimsby Borough

There was a double boost for the Hornets as an Adam Bartham goal condemned Stockton to a surprise 1-0 defeat at Winterton Rangers.

Hebburn head into the final fortnight of the season knowing they will be crowned champions if they can take maximum points from their five remaining fixtures and condemn their former Northern League rivals to the play-offs for a third consecutive season.

Dunston UTS remain in the top five despite falling to a defeat by the odd goal in five at Sheffield.

In-form striker Jack Maskell netted two penalties for Jon McDonald's side but it was their hosts that took the honours thanks to a Finn O'Boyle brace and a Stephen Brogan strike.

Newton Aycliffe slipped out of the top five as they fell to a 3-1 home defeat against Carlton Town.

The visitors had the points...

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