Top of the League!
Saturday 28th January 2023
Ebac Northern League Division One
Tow Law Town 0 v Newton Aycliffe 2
Newton Aycliffe went top of the Ebac Northern League on Saturday thanks to a 2-0 win at Tow Law. Goals from Liam Jarvie and Marc Costello secured the points and, with rivals Bishop Auckland not playing until Tuesday, Aycliffe were able to move clear at the top.
Thanks to recent weather conditions this was Tow Law’s first home game since Bonfire Night and the pitch was heavy. However, Aycliffe were still able to move the ball about in characteristic fashion and generated several chances. However, the opening goal didn’t arrive until the 39th minute. Callum Munro was felled in the box with the referee immediately pointing to the penalty spot. Liam Jarvie stepped up to take the kick, firing straight down the middle.
The second half took a similar pattern to the first with Aycliffe keeper, Adam McHugh, rarely troubled but the visitors not able to capitalise on chances at the other end.
However, the game was put beyond doubt on 76 minutes when a powerful shot from Man of the Match Liam Adamson hit the post rebounding out of the penalty area. Marc Costello picked up the loose ball on the right, with his shot beating the keeper at the near post.
At the final whistle Aycliffe were able to celebrate moving to the top of the table thanks to their 7th successive League win. It was thanks to another magnificent team effort.
Aycliffe return to the SecuriCorp Stadium next Saturday 4th February, for their next match when Whickham will be the visitors. Kick off at Moore Lane is 3pm with admission £7 adults, £5 concessions and accompanied under 12s free.
Photo by Yvonne Wood, Aycliffe players celebrate Marc Costello’s goal.
