Round-up: Dudley Town dig deep to claim Black Country bragging rights

Dudley Town dug deep with 10 men to hold off Lye Town and claim Black Country bragging rights.

Tom Kinsey and Drew Turner gave Dudley a two-goal advantage at half-time, but the Robins faced a stern test after Kinsey was sent off in the 53rd minute and Alfie Didlock pulled one back from the penalty spot.

Dudley battled to protect their lead and secure a derby victory, leaving defender Callum Lee delighted with his side’s resilience.

He said: “Incredible from the boys, it was just hectic. There was literally 40 minutes of defending. It just shows the character we have got in this team.

“In the past couple of games we have dropped points where we probably shouldn’t have, and we haven’t looked ourselves.

“Coming into this one, we felt good, morale was good, and we just looked after each other. Points follow when you do that.

“It was very hard as a defender (in the second half). As a team, the amount of graft we put in, the ground they covered. Everyone is feeling it in the dressing room.”

Elsewhere, Brocton suffered a 2-0 defeat to Northwich Victoria in a clash between the morning’s top two, while struggling Stone Old Alleynians also lost 2-0, against Cheadle Town.

AFC Wolverhampton City were thrashed 4-0 by Abbey Hulton United, while basement side Tividale were beaten 5-0 by Runcorn Town.

Connor Archer’s late goal earned Darlaston Town a 4-3 victory in a topsy-turvy battle of the strugglers at Uttoxeter Town, while Max Chimenes struck in added time as Sporting Khalsa fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at West Didsbury & Chorlton.

In Midland One, Gornal Athletic remain top after a thumping 4-0 win over Chelmsley Town.

Cradley Town were beaten 4-0 by FCV Grace Dieu, while Anton Nesbeth, James Thompson and Lewis Smith scored for Bustleholme in an entertaining 3-3 draw with Saffron Dynamo.

Wolverhampton Casuals continued their impressive winning run by progressing in the Edward Case Cup.

Dean Gill’s side comfortably saw off league rivals Stafford Town 3-0 to make it seven consecutive victories.

Liam Kirton and James Rowland put the Cassies two goals ahead by half-time, before Kieran Cook converted a penalty just before the hour to complete the second round win.

Bilston Town scored twice in stoppage time to complete a remarkable comeback against fellow North West Counties League Division One South play-off hopefuls Eccleshall.

Jordan Crump and Darragh Bustin struck in the 94th and 96th minutes to seal a 3-2 victory over the third-placed Eagles, who now sit just a point above Bilston.

Two first-half goals saw Brereton Social beat Crewe, while Wednesfield were held to a goalless draw by Widnes Town.

In the Hellenic League Premier, Stourport Swifts claimed a third consecutive victory with a 1-0 win over Devizes Town. In Division One, Bewdley Town suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Brimscombe & Thrupp.