Penalty earns Railway win over Garforth

New Harrogate Railway defender Matt Duerden challenges Garforth midfielder Danny Middleton

A first half Graham Whitehead penalty earned Harrogate Railway a 1-0 win over Garforth Town at Station View.

The successful spot kick was one of few notable moments in a clash which saw both sides use over 20 players each.

New Railway manager Brian Davey will have been pleased to put smiles back on his club’s supporters faces again as he bids to arrest a decline that began when Billy Miller ended his great period at the helm.

Duerden closes in as new Garforth striker Devonte Morton strikes the ball at Harrogate goalkeeper Jacob Collier

Old pals: Garforth Town manager Rob Hunter and Harrogate Railway manager Brian Davey share a joke on the touchline

Joel Freeston on the attack for Harrogate Railway

Penistone Church went down 2-1 to Sheffield FC as Leon Osborne scored a late winner.

Church’s perennial hero Andy Ring had cancelled out Andy Gascoigne’s opener for Sheffield.

Luke Robinson struck the winner as Thackley pulled off an eye-catching over National North outfit FC United of Manchester.

Campion thrashed North West Counties newcomers Steeton 7-0, while Nostell Miners Welfare lost 3-2 to Hunslet. Joe Thornton and Liam Owen scored for Nostell.

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