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Sat 13 Apr 2024  ·  Northern Premier League - Premier
Whitby Town FC
Whitby Town
L Hawkins (32')
1
2
Radcliffe
J Thompson (23'), J Hulme (39')
Whitby Town 1-2 Radcliffe

Whitby Town 1-2 Radcliffe

Liam Ryder14 Apr 2024 - 10:05

By Will Berwick

Whitby Town returned to the Towbar Express Stadium, welcoming League leaders Radcliffe who needed just a point could be crowned champions.

The Seasiders fielded a side with just one change from the defeat at Stafford Rangers as Jacob Gratton returned to the starting eleven in place of Max Howells.

Whitby would find themselves controlling proceedings early on with Lewis Hawkins calling Radcliffe 'keeper Mateusz Hewelt into action as he tipped his effort behind for a corner.

Adam Gell also came close to firing the hosts ahead, however his first-time effort flew just over the crossbar, while Jacob Gratton saw his low-driven effort drift narrowly wide of Hewelt’s post.

But despite this strong start from the hosts, Radcliffe took the lead. Some questionable defending from the Whitby backline saw Jake Thompson gifted with an excellent opportunity that he cannoned off the post and into Shane Bland’s net.

The away side’s lead would not last long however, as a fantastic passage of play from Whitby saw the ball land at the feet of Hawkins who didn’t hesitate, slamming the ball into the back of the net to level the score.

But Whitby found themselves behind again shortly after as Jordan Hulme beat the offside trap before striking an effort on the half-volley which found the back of the net.

After the interval, chances for the home side would come at a premium as Radcliffe would easily break down any attack they faced.

With just over 10 minutes of normal tie to play, Radcliffe found themselves down to ten men after Luca Navarro was shown a straight red after an off the ball incident with Max Howells.

However, Whitby couldn't capitalise on the additional man advantage and would create no chances before they went down to ten themselves when Adam Gell received his marching orders.

Radcliffe hung on for the victory and pandemonium ensued as they secured promotion to the National League North as champions.

Match details

Match date

Sat 13 Apr 2024

Kickoff

15:00

Attendance

920

Competition

Northern Premier League - Premier

League position

1
Radcliffe
12
Whitby Town
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