By Ross Jackson
MORPETH 2
SHEFFIELD 0
MORPETH Town earned a crucial victory over thirdplaced Sheffield to strengthen their lead at the top of Evo- Stik East.
Coupled with Brighouse Town’s surprise defeat at Stocksbridge Park Steels, the Highwaymen, courtesy of a Liam Henderson goal and a David Carson free-kick, extended the gap to seven points.
In a game of few clear chances, Tom Potter’s low strike was deflected in by Henderson in the 23rd minute. That gave the hosts the lead and important momentum at Craik Park.
Seven minutes later and they consolidated that advan- tage with a...