By Neil Spofforth
NINE-man Ossett United made history by reaching the first round proper of the FA Trophy with a 2-0 victory over Prescot Cables.
United struck early in the ninth minute, with Lewis Stephens heading in from an Aaron Dwyer set-piece.
Despite Prescot dominating possession, they rarely threatened in the first half.
Eddie Church doubled Ossett’s lead early in the second half with another header.
The game seemed to be winding down until a controversial red card for Josh Burns in the 76th minute ramped up the pressure. Ossett held firm, despite Harry Lynn receiving ...
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