DIV 1 S. CENTRAL
By Alan Evans

NORTHWOOD 0
BASINGSTOKE T 1
Cook 18

STOKE THE FIRE: Ben Cook puts Basingstoke in front and they celebrate with fans, inset
PICTURE: Gary House

LEADERS Basingstoke clocked up their 14th successive win to maintain their lead at the top – but it was only by the narrowest of margins.
The visitors began in confident fashion against Northwood and caused a few issues for the hosts’ defence.
And they grabbed an 18th-minute lead when the impressive Ben Cook hooked home from close-range after a corner was only half-cleared.
Basingstoke con...