Evo Stik Division One North
Ossett Albion 1-0 Ossett Town
Will Wells runs away after scoring the winner for Ossett Albion in the derby clash with Ossett Town. Picture: Mark Gledhill
Will Wells sparked scenes of jubilation with the dramatic late winner for Ossett Albion in the highly-anticipated derby fixture.
Over 500 people turned out for the fixture which was a must-win for both sides for very different reasons. Ultimately Albion secured the three points to move further away from second-bottom Goole AFC.
The victory also extended their unbeaten run against Town to seven games. Town have not won a derby fixture since December 2013 when Craig Elliott sat in the hot-seat at Ingfield.
Town took the game to Albion early doors and Steve Ridley hit the crossbar with a thunderous free kick.
Albion created some good chances in the second half, but were unable to take them until the final throes of the game. It took a deep free kick to drop kindly for young defender Wells, who reacted quicker than Town goalkeeper Leigh Overton.
The Teams
Ossett Albion: Souter, Dawson, Baldwin, Holt (captain), Wells, Harrison, Matthews (Hardaker), Muller, Bordman, Eyles, Hassanyeh. Subs unused: Guest, Walker, Nicholson, Bradshaw.
Ossett Town: Overton, Ellam, Jackson, Wright, Gay, Hawksworth, Yates, Ridley, Petersen (captain), Frost, Curtis. Subs: Freeman, Riley, Farnhill, Henry, Mackie.
Let’s go crazy: Ossett Albion celebrate Wells’ goal. Picture: Mark Gledhill