Mercian Regional League

Division 1

Thursday 18th May 2017

Kick Off 19.00 Actual 19.03

Coven United 2 Newport Town Reserves 3,  attendance 21

7′ 0-1

24′ 1-1

43′ 1-2

68′ 1-3

82′ 2-3

@ North East Wolverhampton Academy

Marsh Lane

Wolverhampton

WV10 6SE

No Admission

£1 Programme, 4 pages.

The Mercian Regional League took over from the Shropshire County League and is unfortunately one of those leagues where, especially at this time of season, teams have a habit of not fulfilling their fixtures. Thankfully, no such problem tonight, where it was 9th v 4th, the visitors battling for a promotion place with HMP Stoke Heath and Oakengates Rangers, behind Shrewsbury Juniors who are already crowned champions.

This win means it is now between Newport and  HMP Stoke Heath. Newport have been awarded their match away to Brown Clee this weekend, so have now completed their fixtures. HMP Stoke Heath are two points behind, but entertain Riverside on Saturday, where a win will see them secure second place.

A very entertaining match, excellently handled by former Football League Referee, Terry Holbrook, who during that time was a Linesman for the 1985 F.A. Cup Final and was in the middle for the 1991 F.A. Charity Shield.