It gave new boss Adam Clayton a welcome win after he was appointed until the end of the season following the departure of Ryan Cresswell at the start of the week.
Liam Ravenhill had Matlock’s first effort of note 10 minutes in but his shot from the edge of the area was just wide.
Jake Thompson saw a shot cleared off the line by Spartans defender Robert Kinniburgh 18 minutes in, then Montel Gibson’s strike was well tipped over by keeper Lewis Baker.
Matlock continued to dominate the rest of the half but had to wait until stoppage time to get in front. A corner from the right was headed against the crossbar by Josh Granite and Gibson forced home the rebound from close range.
Josh Smit...
Liam Ravenhill had Matlock’s first effort of note 10 minutes in but his shot from the edge of the area was just wide.
Jake Thompson saw a shot cleared off the line by Spartans defender Robert Kinniburgh 18 minutes in, then Montel Gibson’s strike was well tipped over by keeper Lewis Baker.
Matlock continued to dominate the rest of the half but had to wait until stoppage time to get in front. A corner from the right was headed against the crossbar by Josh Granite and Gibson forced home the rebound from close range.
Josh Smit...
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The Non-league Football Paper (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 23, 2025