Wymeswold FC go top with Greenhill win

Wymeswold went top of North Leicestershire League Division One after edging a seven-goal at Greenhill on Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Mar 2017, 10:15 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:56 BST

A Linford Harris hat-trick and Leo Coggan’s strike gave the villagers a 4-3 win at Greenhill YC Reserves, with Richard McLaughlin (2) and Jordan Ward replying for the hosts.

The result sent them above overnight leaders Sporting Markfield on goal difference, and three points clear of third-placed Cossington.

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Both of the top two have six games left with Wymeswold set to start on a run of three home games, beginning on Saturday against second-bottom Mountsorrel Amateurs Reserves (kick-off 2pm).

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