Strength in depth is a major factor in Netherton United's title challenge in the Peterborough Premier Division
Netherton United’s outstanding Peterborough Premier Division season has been based on a strong team unit.
Seven different players found their way onto the scoresheet of the table-toppers at the Grange on Saturday as a Ramsey Town side who had been in decent form were despatched 8-1. Jordan Neil was the only man to score twice. There were single goal returns for Charlie Pywell, Harry Brookes, Freddie Hooke, Liam Whaley, Taylor Hunter and Kyial West.
It was a big win for Netherton as main rivals Crowland Town were held to a 2-2 draw at Deeping Rangers Reserves. Crowland led twice through Adam Blackbird and Archie Rickards, but the latter missed a penalty at 2-1 and Deeping equalised 15 minutes from time.
Deeping host Netherton next Saturday (January 24) having already beaten them away from home. Crowland, who are six points behind the leaders with two games in hand, are in LIncs County Cup action at Skegness.
Warboys Town are ready to pounce if the big two slip up. They are actually second, but have played five more games than Crowland. Will Jolly has been spearheading their season. He hit a hat-trick in a 4-2 win over FC Peterborough Reserves to make it 19 goals in 13 appearances for the top-flight’s top scorer.
Sawtry won 1-0 at Moulton Harrox thanks to a Jonah Jay goal and Eye Rangers were 3-0 winners at Leverington where Toms Barkans, Alessandro Verde and Isaac Jones scored.
Captain Jake Walton led from the front as Division One leaders Stamford AFC Reserves piled more pressure on the chasing pack. Walton hit a hat-trick in an 8-1 win over Park Farm Pumas. Adam Steels scored twice with Joey Buckingham, Gareth Cliffe and Hayden Theodore also netting. Stamford are nine points clear of the pack, but Yaxley Reserves and Long Sutton Athletic have the games in hand to catch them.
Unbeaten Stanground Cardea Sports are 11 points clear in Division Two after a 3-1 win at Thorney. Rob Ames scored twice.
Cameron Lee Guest, Ryan Guest and Daniel Leach all scored twice as Yaxley A won 7-1 at Dudu Footy in Division Four.
Sunday League Division Two title challengers Glinton & Northborough won 8-1 at Peterborough Saints with Joseph Manning grabbing a hat-trick and Joshua Watson scoring twice.