Scarborough League leaders Edgehill work hard for win at youthful Newby

Edgehill took an early lead through Kieron Link after a fantastic cross from journeyman Joel Ramm. A young Newby side equalised through Si Coupland who outpaced the Edgehill defence to tap home.

Sean Exley restored the lead for Edgehill bundling the ball home from a corner and Tommy Wilson’s cross made it 3-1 right before half-time.

In the second half Newby started well, Cam MacDonald pulling a goal back from distance. Exley then scored two penalties within five minutes and Newby scored late on through McDonald.

Newby’s star man was Sam Hampton.

Edgehill boss Alec Coulson said: "It was great to see a young Newby team going toe to toe with us, they deserved a draw. Man of match for us was Wayne Aziz.”

Edgehill Reserves were on sparkling form in a 7-2 home win against Fishburn Park Academy.

Joe Nock put the home side in front on 25 minutes with a 30-yarder and Marshall Nock doubled the lead with a tap-in after Liam Eyre’s run and pass, but Reuben Mason pulled it back to 2-1 on the stroke of half-time.

Edgehill Reserves restored their two-goal advantage only two minutes into the second half through Tyler Herrington.

On the hour mark debutant Ethan Hamer volleyed in from a corner and further goals from Joe and Marshall Nock in the next five minutes made sure of the win at 6-1.

Park hit a second on 80 minutes through Kade Dring but Marshall Nock completed his hat-trick to wrap up the win.

Skipper Josh Pickin shared the Edgehill man of the match with Kasey Clegg, while 16-year-old Zach Price was Park’s star man on his senior debut.

The Newlands v Scalby and Seamer Sports v West Pier matches both fell victim to the wet weather.

This Saturday, leaders Edgehill are set to play host to Newlands, while Fishburn Park Academy entertain Newby.

The other two league games see Itis Itis Rovers travel to Seamer Sports and West Pier at home to Scalby.