Guisborough's express train run into the top four shows no sign of slowing down after upsetting title-chasing Shildon in midweek
Guisborough's express train run into the top four shows no sign of slowing down after upsetting title-chasing Shildon in midweek.
The Priorymen pitch up at Crook tomorrow after coming from behind to stun the second-placed Railwaymen at Dean Court thanks to 90-plus goal combo Danny Johnson and Mikey Roberts.
Guisborough prevented Shildon from going top of the Northern League first division, even though they trailed at half time to a Leon Carling own goal.
Carling headed into his own net while under pressure from former Boro striker Paul Connor, but Johnson levelled with his 42nd league strike of the season just after half time.
Roberts made it 2-1 to the Priorymen with 20 minutes left on the clock when he scored direct from a corner.
Connor levelled for Shildon from a through ball, and they were in the box seat when Guisborough right-back Lee Bythway walked after receiving a second yellow.
But Guisborough dug in and and Roberts broke clear to fire past keeper Lewis Graham.
“The first half was all about Shildon, but the second half belonged to us,” said Guisborough manager Chris Hardy.
“We came out showing energy and real purpose, and ran out worthy winners.”
Billingham Synthonia have everyone fit bar Theo Furness and Foster Garton for their penultimate home game against a Bishop Auckland side playing their fourth match in 10 days.
Synners have won their last three against Penrith, Newcastle Benfield and Durham City.
But they look like they might have to do without midfielder Furness and full-back Garton for the rest of the campaign due to ankle injuries.
Jamie Clarke is still suspended for Marske’s home game against Celtic Nation, so John Alexander continues to deputise up front in his stead.
Josh Myers and Lev Yalcin are back, but Bryan Stewart is unavailable.
Billingham Town will try to make fresh legs count at Newcastle Benfield, who crushed them 9-0 at Bedford Terrace in January. Relegated Town have just two league wins to their name, and have shipped 24 goals without scoring in a run of three straight defeats to big boys Spennymoor, Shildon and Dunston.
They will be well rested after a free weekend however, and Benfield will be playing for the second time in three days after taking on busy Bishops on Thursday night.
Young side Town have selection issues but new blood may arrive in time for kick-off.
Boss Darren Trotter said: “Two or more players could be recruited to make their debuts tomorrow.”
In Division Two, Norton will try to maintain their recent free-scoring ways in their next-to-last game against Birtley.
The Ancients’ final four fixtures are all at Station Road and the last two have gone swimmingly with 7-0 and 3-2 victories against Esh Winning and Whitehaven.
The Whitehaven win saw Nicky Martin score twice for his 150th and 151st Northern League goals.
Thornaby are at home to Jarrow Roofing in their penultimate game, looking to return to the win column after losing 4-1 at Willington on Wednesday.
Chris Hardy - no relation to the Guisborough boss of the same name - scored a hat-trick for Willington. Lee Mahon scored the Thornaby goal.
Stokesley will be desperate for a first win in 10 games at Brandon. Their slide has coincided with losing Aaron Foley and Greg Upton to long-term injury.
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