Evo Stik Division One South
Stocksbridge Park Steels 2-1 Belper Town
Richard Stirrup opens the scoring during Stocksbridge’s 2-1 win over Belper. Picture: Peter Revitt
Richard Stirrup’s stunning winner ensured Stocksbridge Park Steels remain in the race for the play-offs.
Stirrup, who has been a revelation since returning from Australia, also hit the opener in the sixth minute as he finished off a superbly flighted pass from Harrison Biggins.
Reuben Wiggins-Thomas levelled the game on the half-hour mark for Belper.
But the final word was left to Stirrup, whose stunning volley into the left-hand bottom corner proved to be the winner.
Belper threw everything at Stocksbridge, culminating in Steels goalkeeper David Reay saving Wiggins-Thomas’ injury-time chance.
Stocksbridge captain Liam McFadyen wins a header. Picture: Peter Revitt
Scott Ruthven holds the ball. Picture: Peter Revitt
Ben Rhodes plays a pass. Picture: Peter Revitt
The Team
Stocksbridge Park Steels: D Reay, Rhodes, Grayson, Stirrup, McFadyen, M Reay, Crofts, Biggins, Ruthven, Lumsden, Litchfield. Subs: Poulton, Meade.