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NPL Round-up | Saturday 10 August
The Northern Premier League kicked off this weekend with seven teams claiming victory on the opening day.
Mark Bower's Guiseley sits at the top of the table after a 2-0 victory over Workington at Nethermoor.
Will Longbottom emphatically marked his competitive debut for the Lions, guiding home a stunning free-kick just before half-time.
Returning fan favourite John Lufudu wrapped up the three points with 15 minutes remaining to give the hosts a perfect start to their campaign.
It was also a flawless beginning for new boys Stockton Town, who bested their fellow newly promoted side Leek Town 2-0 away from home.
Michael Sweet fired the visitors in front after 10 minutes, before a stoppage-time goal from Michael Fowler ensured the Anchors would return to County Durham with their first win under their belt.
A dramatic encounter at The Giant Axe between Lancaster City and Basford United saw the Dolly Blues snatch a victory in the final seconds.
Basford took the lead after 17 minutes through Ashley Chambers, but their fortunes took a turn for the worse when Victor Nierennold was shown a straight red card for a handball in the box, allowing Nic Evaneglinos to level the proceedings from the spot.
A penalty for the visitors saw them head into halftime 2-1 up, but just three minutes after the interval, Lancaster hit back through Charlie Bailey.
The Ambers were reduced to 9 men in the closing minutes of the match after goalkeeper Kieran Preston received a second yellow card for handling the ball outside of the box, and the ensuing free kick found Jamie Mellen who tapped the ball home from close range to send the home crowd into delirium.
Elsewhere in the division, Bamber Bridge fought back to claim a 2-1 victory away at Whitby Town thanks to two second-half goals from Olly Molloy and Billy Bould.
In a replay of last season's play-off semi-final, there was no revenge for Worksop Town as they were beaten 1-0 by Macclesfield on home soil.
Luke Duffy's 89th-minute goal gave Robbie Savage the perfect start to his managerial tenure at the Silkmen.
Former Premier League striker Adam Le Fondre marked his debut for FC United of Manchester with a second-half finish in a 1-0 win away at Morpeth Town.
The points were shared at the New Manor Ground between Ilkeston Town and Gainsborough Trinity after an own goal for each side saw the game finish 2-2.
Blyth Spartans' first match back in the Northern Premier League ended in a 2-2 draw away at Ashton United.
Nobby Solano's men rescued a point with four minutes of regular time remaining after the Robins scored two goals in the second half to cancel out Nicky Deverdics' early finish.
Hebburn Town marked their return to Step 3 with a 1-0 victory at home against Warrington Rylands, with Olly Martin's 19th-minute goal being the only thing separating the two sides.
Fellow newcomers Mickleover fought back to earn a point in a 1-1 away at Hyde United, while Prescot Cables were held to a 0-0 stalemate at home to Matlock Town.
Results - Saturday 10 August
Ashton United 2-2 Blyth Spartans
Guiseley 2-0 Workington AFC
Hebburn Town 1-0 Warrington Rylands
Hyde United 1-1 Mickleover
Ilkeston Town 2-2 Gainsborough Trinity
Lancaster City 3-2 Basford United
Leek Town 0-2 Stockton Town
Morpeth Town 0-1 FC United of Manchester
Prescot Cables 0-0 Matlock Town
Whitby Town 1-2 Bamber Bridge
Worksop Town 0-1 Macclesfield
Click here for the latest results from the NPL East Division, NPL Midlands Division and NPL West Division.
Photo credit: Stockton Town/Harry Cook
Will Longbottom emphatically marked his competitive debut for the Lions, guiding home a stunning free-kick just before half-time.
Returning fan favourite John Lufudu wrapped up the three points with 15 minutes remaining to give the hosts a perfect start to their campaign.
It was also a flawless beginning for new boys Stockton Town, who bested their fellow newly promoted side Leek Town 2-0 away from home.
Michael Sweet fired the visitors in front after 10 minutes, before a stoppage-time goal from Michael Fowler ensured the Anchors would return to County Durham with their first win under their belt.
A dramatic encounter at The Giant Axe between Lancaster City and Basford United saw the Dolly Blues snatch a victory in the final seconds.
Basford took the lead after 17 minutes through Ashley Chambers, but their fortunes took a turn for the worse when Victor Nierennold was shown a straight red card for a handball in the box, allowing Nic Evaneglinos to level the proceedings from the spot.
A penalty for the visitors saw them head into halftime 2-1 up, but just three minutes after the interval, Lancaster hit back through Charlie Bailey.
The Ambers were reduced to 9 men in the closing minutes of the match after goalkeeper Kieran Preston received a second yellow card for handling the ball outside of the box, and the ensuing free kick found Jamie Mellen who tapped the ball home from close range to send the home crowd into delirium.
Elsewhere in the division, Bamber Bridge fought back to claim a 2-1 victory away at Whitby Town thanks to two second-half goals from Olly Molloy and Billy Bould.
In a replay of last season's play-off semi-final, there was no revenge for Worksop Town as they were beaten 1-0 by Macclesfield on home soil.
Luke Duffy's 89th-minute goal gave Robbie Savage the perfect start to his managerial tenure at the Silkmen.
Former Premier League striker Adam Le Fondre marked his debut for FC United of Manchester with a second-half finish in a 1-0 win away at Morpeth Town.
The points were shared at the New Manor Ground between Ilkeston Town and Gainsborough Trinity after an own goal for each side saw the game finish 2-2.
Blyth Spartans' first match back in the Northern Premier League ended in a 2-2 draw away at Ashton United.
Nobby Solano's men rescued a point with four minutes of regular time remaining after the Robins scored two goals in the second half to cancel out Nicky Deverdics' early finish.
Hebburn Town marked their return to Step 3 with a 1-0 victory at home against Warrington Rylands, with Olly Martin's 19th-minute goal being the only thing separating the two sides.
Fellow newcomers Mickleover fought back to earn a point in a 1-1 away at Hyde United, while Prescot Cables were held to a 0-0 stalemate at home to Matlock Town.
Results - Saturday 10 August
Ashton United 2-2 Blyth Spartans
Guiseley 2-0 Workington AFC
Hebburn Town 1-0 Warrington Rylands
Hyde United 1-1 Mickleover
Ilkeston Town 2-2 Gainsborough Trinity
Lancaster City 3-2 Basford United
Leek Town 0-2 Stockton Town
Morpeth Town 0-1 FC United of Manchester
Prescot Cables 0-0 Matlock Town
Whitby Town 1-2 Bamber Bridge
Worksop Town 0-1 Macclesfield
Click here for the latest results from the NPL East Division, NPL Midlands Division and NPL West Division.
Photo credit: Stockton Town/Harry Cook
