Andrew Fox makes a tackle in Stocksbridge’s memorable 2-1 win at Clitheroe. Picture: Gillian Handisides.
Despite playing with ten men for the last half hour, Stocksbridge Park Steels managed to win 2-1 at Clitheroe in the FA Trophy Preliminary Round.
It was a new signing that put the Steels ahead in the first half. Scott Ruthven, signed at the last minute, took advantage of a mistake to score on his debut.
Clitheroe equalised before half-time as Scott Bakkor scored from close range.
The winner arrived ten minutes into the second half when Rory Coleman struck with a deflected free kick.
Richard Patterson, captain for the day in place of the suspended Lee Garside, was then dismissed for a lunging tackle on Bakkor.
However, Chris Hilton’s men held on to secure their place in the next round.
Stocksbridge Park Steels: D Reay, Meade, Coleman, Patterson (captain), McFadyen, M Reay, Fox, Biggins, Ruthven, Gregory, Poulton. Subs: Hinchliffe, Critchlow, Cardwell, Thompson, Laight.
Referee: T Kirk
Attendance: 186
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