North West Counties League First Division North Round-Up
Kevin Gonzalez hit a hat-trick as relegation threatened Ilkley Town sensationally beat promotion-chasing Golcar United 6-2 to boost their survival hopes.
The result effectively ends Golcar’s slim survival hopes.
A dream start saw Sam Dexter’s men race into a two-goal lead through Gonzalez and Josh Bowers.
Ash Flynn, who else, pulled one back before former Huddersfield Town defender Joe Skarz was sent off for hauling down Gonzalez.
Tom Smith buried the spot kick.
Gonzalez lobbed Golcar goalkeeper Harry Stead to take the score to 4-1 in the second half.
Bower then scored again for number five.
Flynn reduced the deficit with a penalty before Gonzalez sealed his hat-trick.
The game ended on a sour note for Bowers was he saw red for violent conduct.
Campion breathed a huge sigh of relief after beating Atherton LR 2-1 in their must-win clash.
Paddy Sykes’ hit the late winner.
Aidan Kirby scored early on for Campion who couldn’t afford to lose.
Steeton had a day to forget as they lost 5-0 at Garstang.