Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up
Leon Howarth’s early strike set Handsworth on their way to a 2-0 win over Albion Sports at Olivers Mount.
Mitch Dunne’s beautiful threaded pass enabled Oliver to pull away from Albion’s back-line and the young forward calmly slid the ball into the net.
Handsworth had to wait until the second half to double their tally.
Richard Tootle’s in-swinging free kick was met by the familiar sight of Sam Smith leaping like a salmon to score with a header.
Both Emley AFC and Eccleshill United had major traffic problems travelling East to their games.
Emley’s clash at leaders Grimsby Borough kicked off at 8pm and Richard Tracey’s side were beaten 2-1 by a late goal.
Young George Doyle levelled it up at 1-1 in the first half.
Second-placed Eccleshill’s match began at 8.30pm and they lost ground with Grimsby as their long unbeaten run came crashing to an end in the 4-0 defeat at Winterton Rangers.
Paul Grimes, Josh Walker, Luke Anderson and Ryan Thompson struck for Winterton.