Toolstation NCEL Premier Division
Athersley centre-back Joe Singleton’s header was decisive in the 2-1 win over Handsworth
Joe Singleton’s header proved decisive as Athersley Rec held on to secure a deserved 2-1 victory over promotion-chasing Handsworth Parramore.
Perennial hero Lee Garside gave them an early lead before young starlet Singleton popped up on the half-hour mark.
Aaron Moxam brought Handsworth back to life with five minutes left and the Rec had to hold the nerve as Alex Rippon would then see a volley cannon back off-the-post.
Danny Facey hit post as Albion Sports stormed to a 6-1 win at pointless Clipstone.
Aaron Gaur and Kesiolu Omolokum also scored.
Dave Ricardo was the ghost of Christmas past at Hall Road Rangers as his Barton Town won 2-0 at Haworth Park.
Hemsworth Miners Welfare lost 5-1 at home to AFC Mansfield. Nash Connolly got Hemsworth’s goal.