Evo Stik Division One South
Sheffield FC 1-2 Stocksbridge Park Steels
Joe Lumsden and George Grayson celebrate after Stocksbridge’s derby day victory
Scott Ruthven’s second half goal won the Sheffield derby for Stocksbridge Park Steels, while also heavily increasing their play-offs hopes.
With games against rivals Lincoln United and AFC Rushden & Diamonds coming up in the next week, destiny is their own hands.
Early pressure from the Steels ended with Joe Lumsden firing home after a scramble.
Sheffield forced an equaliser after the break. There was controversy as Stocksbridge had a player down on the ground with a head injury when Lee Cooksey fired home.
Ruthven’s deflected effort placed Stocksbridge back in front and they held on despite relentless pressure form Sheffield.
The Team
Stocksbridge Park Steels: D Reay, Meade, Grayson, Stirrup, McFadyen (captain), M Reay, Hinchliffe, Biggins, Ruthven, Lumsden, Litchfield. Sub: Rhodes,