Edgehill reach HE Dean Cup final and return to top spot in Premiership

Edgehill will now face AFC North in the final at Bridlington Town’s Queensgate ground on Saturday May 16, 3pm ko.

Spa made the brighter start in the semi-final and took an early lead their play deserved. A turnover in midfield saw Jamie Patterson dispossessed, leaving Edgehill’s defence outnumbered. Goalkeeper Sean Exley couldn’t quite set his angle, and the Spa striker finished simply.

Edgehill responded quickly. Lewis Taylor levelled with a well-struck free kick from 20 yards.

Then, right on the stroke of half-time, Ryan Link produced a moment of real quality—powering a superb 25-yard free kick into the top corner.

The second half saw Edgehill take control.

Just after the hour mark, Patterson made amends by finishing from close range to extend the lead.

Young sub George Martin then wrapped up the victory, powering home the fourth in a crowded penalty area.

Man of the Match for Edgehill was Ryan Link, who led the line brilliantly.

Lloyd Henderson was solid throughout at the back, while Dom Richardson impressed against his former club.

Edgehill returned to the top of the Premiership in style with a convincing 6-1 victory over Hedon Rangers Reserves.

The visitors started brightly and did well to keep Edgehill’s attacking threats at bay in the opening stages. But the breakthrough came after 15 minutes, sparked by a long ball from goalkeeper Sean Exley. Ryan Link judged the flight perfectly before coolly slotting home to open the scoring.

Edgehill doubled their lead just before the break when Joshua Fergus was on hand to tap in from close range after good work and an unselfish square ball from Link.

Hedon had a big chance to pull one back before half-time after Exley was penalised for picking up a backpass, but Edgehill’s wall stood firm to preserve the two-goal advantage.

Link grabbed his second 10 minutes into the second half, finishing off a swift counter-attack to make it 3-0.

Hedon responded on the hour when a collision between Exley and centre-back Gary Thomas allowed player-manager Olaf Dziewirz to score from close range and reduce the deficit.

Any hopes of a comeback were quickly ended as Edgehill responded immediately. Midfield maestro Jamie Patterson restored the three-goal cushion, powering home from a corner to make it 4-1.

The final two goals showcased the club’s exciting young talent, with all five teenagers on the pitch involved.

On 79 minutes, Lucas Cooper delivered a dangerous cross for Artie Dodds to tap home at the far post. Just a minute later, Theo Watson combined well with George Martin before a cross found Robbie Coulson, who finished smartly to complete the scoring. Man of the Match for Edgehill was Lloyd Henderson, a calm and commanding presence at the back, he delivered another assured performance and was a key part of a solid defensive display.

Goals from Leigh Franks and James Pinder fired Filey Town to a 2-0 home Premiership victory against Bridlington Town Rovers SFS on Tuesday evening.

On Saturday, Filey lost 5-2 at home to Holme Rovers, Cam Macdonald and Max Gage on target for the hosts.

Seamer Sports remain top of the Championship after Beverley Town Academy conceded their game against the leaders on Saturday.

AFC Eastfield lost 4-1 at home to Leven Members Club Development in Division Three.

Eastfield took an early lead when Dan Bradbury headed home and could have extended their dominance with several attempts on goal, only to be denied by the Leven keeper.

The hosts took the lead with two goals before half-time.

Eastfield had several opportunities in the second half, however the Leven defence and keeper kept them at bay and the hosts went on to win 4-1.

Eastfield man of the match was Cailum Webster.

Westover Wasps drew 3-3 at Robin AFC in their penultimate Division 2 game of the season, with Filey Town Development having the same scoreline in their Division 4 game at home to AFC Willerby.