Heaton Stannington FC

⭐️MAN OF THE MATCH⭐️ Leading by example! The skipper played his part to earn a clean sheet against one of the league’s biggest clubs and picks up his fifth MOTM of the season. Well done Capey!

⚽️ Dale Pearson’s penalty on the stroke of half time this afternoon was his 20th goal of the season in all competitions! Well done Dale!

Performance of the season for me. Absolutely immaculate. One of those games when every player could have been MoTM. Management all over the tactics. Made you even prouder than usual to support the Stan. So,so good.

#onthewhistles from @Heatonstan’s superb win over promotion-chasing @Matlock_TownFC @HeatStan @NEFootballHub @thefootballpink

Heaton Stan 1-0 Matlock Town The Stan do the double over Matlock with a thoroughly professional performance, fully deserving of all the points. Thanks for your support and good luck to @Matlock_TownFC for the remainder of the season.

95 - Storey receives a booking

93 - Storey replaces Hornsby

89 - Whilst the Stan made their double change, the Matlock centre back sees a red card! Can only assume for dissent.

89 - Deverdics and Walker replace Lamb and Errington

78 - Great chance as Burn puts a dangerous ball across the box but Lambs outstretched foot can only prod it wide! 1-0.

73 - Our first change as Hopper replaces Pearson

57 - Matlock have the ball in the net from a corner but the ref had already blown his whistle. Still 1-0.

53 - Stan create a good chance as Burn breaks into the box, passes to Pearson who lays it across to Lamb .. but his shot is blocked. 1-0.

Today’s attendance is 434. Thank you for your support ⚫️⚪️

Stan 1-0 Matlock A penalty separates the sides.

45+5 - GOOOOOAAALLLL Pearson smashes in the penalty! 1-0 Stan.

45+4 - Stan penalty! Errington is hauled down.

32 - Just over the half hour mark and the game hasn’t yet fallen into a rhythm for either side. Both sides having their spells but no breakthrough. 0-0.

10 - First big chance of the game goes to Errington who breaks lines and tries to lob the keeper, but it floats over the bar! 0-0.