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Anchors are head over heels after stunning final win

An emotional Michael Dunwell was left lost for words after Stockton Town secured a historic promotion after a dramatic play-off final win over north-east rivals Dunston UTS.

Stockton can

Anchors seal a derby thriller
By Mark Carruthers

STOCKTON TOWN 4
Roberts 52, Sweet 81, 90+6, Hayes 108
Stockton win 5-3 on penalties

DUNSTON UTS 4
Maskell 16, 29, 98, Pearson 55

TAKING STOCK: Stockton Town celebrate winning promotion

EMOTIONAL Michael Dunwell was left lost for words after Stockton Town secured a historic promotion after a dramatic play-off final win over north-east rivals Dunston UTS.
The duo shared eight goals across an intoxicating 120 minutes at the Map UK Stadium – but it was the Anchors that secured Step 3 football for the first time in their history with a 5-3 ...

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