Edgehill fight back for late 3-2 win in thriller against South Cave

The Right Car East Riding County Football League Premiership pacesetters dominated most of the first 70 minutes of the match, but were trailing 2-0 after missing a succession of goal-scoring chances in one of the few league games to survive the wintry weather.

The young visitors worked hard throughout and never gave up, and it seemed like they were going to kick off the new year with a three-point haul at the unbeaten leaders.

Veteran Sean Exley came on from the substitutes bench and changed the game in favour of the title-chasers.

The experienced striker won a penalty-kick which he converted then two minutes later he turned a United defender inside out and fired home to bring the scores level.

With 10 minutes the Edgehill side threw everything forward to try win the game.

Another sub, young debutant, Lucas Cooper fired home into the top corner from the edge of the box, a great way to win the game.

Sean Exley collected man of the match award for the hosts with youngster Louis Battye also having a solid game at the back.

Edgehill are in cup action this coming Saturday as they make the trip to Cottingham to tackle Premiership strugglers East Riding Rangers in the League Senior Cup.

Filey Town open their year with a tough trip to Championship title challengers Seamer Sports, also in the League Senior Cup.

Newlands suffered a 9-0 loss at Division One promotion-chasers Kingfields.

Dan Sheader’s Newlands side will look to bounce back with a win at home to struggling Thorpe Park Rangers this Saturday.

Newby are also due to be at home against Eastside, while Scalby are on the road at basement team Northside Sporting. Westover Wasps will look to pull away from the Division Two drop-zone with a relegation six-point at home to rivals Costello.

Charlie Colley netted the consolation goal as Scarborough Athletic Reserves slumped to a 7-1 loss at South Cave United in the Humber Premier League.